The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-05
Now Haven, Conn.
Correspondence of the HERALD


m-Spesches-Dr. Diekson's Oration-Bcauty and
Fashion Violation Of the Seventh Commandment
College Gossip, &c &c.
DEAR BROADER GENERAL -
1t seems to be inherent in the nature of man as he
lives, moves and has his being in the nineteenth
century, he travels and participates in Of
mrth, festivity and fashion, to communicate to you
the result Of his observations, and have them re-
corded in the racy columns of that most felicitous
and deservedly popular journal, known all over the
wide universe as BENEFITS Hcrad''-The Herald
the most lively spnrituele and entertaining compa-
mon IN solitude, the most charming vade mecums in
society, and the faithful and only true record
Of all that is passing in the beau monde around u.s.
Whoever reads the Herald regularly and attentively
may remain In perfect seclusion, and at the came
time be perfectly conversant with every incident OF
interest or Importance that transpires in every de-
partment OF lite, from the enIvening OF the
gay and giddy saloon OF the most fashionable wa
terng place, down TO the petty and contemplate arts
OF wall street hnanciers and the brave and chiva-
rous de eds OF notorious slx-penny editors. What
paradox II IS none the less true !
My last Was directed TO you from Saratoga contain
ing rapid sketch OF the most animated scenes
which witnessed there after separation in the
piazza OF the United States A few days subsequent
commencement week, beneath the cool refreshing
shade OF the broad and overspreading elms, TOR
which the quiet and well behaved city Of New Ha-
ven enjoys sch deserved celebrity What an intel
lecual % banquet Is crowded upon you here during
the short space ct three days. The most capacious
intellect concoct 1t, and the greatest literary
gourmand were he to attempt 10 taste OF all the rich
dainties prepared for him during this annual fete,
would certainly succumb to an attack Of indiges-
ton.
First of all was large meeting of all the Alumni
present In New Haven, held in the Mneralogical
Cabinet, before which, song, written by Percival,
was Sung by the stentorian lungs of countless Theo
logs, and sundry distinguished individuals made
speeches. to wit Roger Sherman, Gov. Swain, Of
and last, but not least, His Excellency Willis War
ner, high treasurer and door-keeper Of the Trum-
bull gallery. On Tuesday evening, the 18th, the
lerati enjoyed rich treat, in the splendid Grafton
OF Prot. Dickson, OF Charleston, S. c., before the
PHI Beta Kappa Society. 1t will be unnecessary to
indulge in protracted eulogums OF this mastery
production; suffice 1t TO say, 1t was chaste, beauti
tul and elegant piece OF composition, and fully re-
allsed the most exalted expectations OF the most
fastidious judges.
On Wednesday morning Uncle Ben, as he is ia
mlliarly styled, read report OF near TIVE hours In
length before large assembly Of the Alumni ION
the present condition and future prospects of the
College," He interspersed it with numerous
Temps at viii and hunlor
On Thursday, morning about day light the pom
der0us church bells disturbed the SAUNDERS OF the
whole city by their loud and prolonged ringing. Al
halt past vast crowds of old and young maids be.
sides men, women and children rushed in one broad
phalanx across the green to secure the most eli
glble places TO witness the displays of genius which
had been heralded abroad by the "order of exer-
cises" at Commencement The house was filled to
overlooking, usual and the idea of hearing any
thing was preposerious The inspired words, the
outbursts OF eoquence which fell from the lips Of
the beardless Solomons were drowned by the bust
ling and chattering crowd The display Of beauty
and fashion, Dear Bennett, In which know you
take more interest than in anything else, far
tenor at this Commencement, to any ever attend
ed before. Perhaps this may be attributed, how
ever to the immense squeeze and the great heat OF
the weather-tor defy any set of charming women
TO look pretty II they are slowed and packed away
like SO many herIings, and their dear little faces be-
dewed with perspration, which rol in huge drops
down their flushed and burning checks. One of
the pieces exhibited was farce, written BY Mr. E.
g. Walker, OF Michigan 1t exhibited evident
marks of genius, was well acted, and was received
with roars of applause. Some of the other purltans
looked at each other, smiled, and were shocked be-
cause it savored rather too much of theatrical ex
in place of Mr. H, of New Orleans, who
eloped few weeks since with the gay, dashing,
fascinating, accomplished and beautiful spouse of
certain highly esteemed lieutenant in the army,
who absent at the time on duty.
The bushes which lit up the delicate cheeks of
the New Haven beauties when they first heard OF il,
have not yet subsidized. The old maids held their
BREATH and in frequent coteries the matter
was spoken of In halfsuppressed whisper Some
shook their heads and accompanied 1t with half
finished expressions OF pity, astonishnent and hor
such scene could ranspre in the goodly city fthe
Elms, where the eye and lip servants of the Most
High imagined they exerted such powerful and
controlling influence.
have gotten up ball for the entertainment Of the
citizens and strangers who are fond OF such delight
full and harmless amusments desperate effort
made (; but, alas the odious spirit OF blulsm
was predominant, and the project was consigned to
the "tomb of the Capulets" The Blues were too
indignant, the beaux became indignant, and the
bellies were wofully disappointed. Next year we
hope, however, for better times.
The card table, that precious relic of by-gone
days, around which fingers 80 many glorious recol-
ections, has been handed down, in due FORM to the
succeeding class, but the bass drum, alas! that sa-
cred treasure, which has only come down to us in
memory, has been stolen by some of the lynx.eyed
tutors, and is now used by the Faculty at their
weekly concaves, to celebrate the expulsion OF
some unfortunate Soph or still more ungodIy senior
The Bully Club delivery has also been abrogated,
and the sacred old Club captured. 1t may now be
seen suspended in the Domine's room as trophy Of
victory and proof of the perfect humility and sub
dent has been reduced by the allpervadng spirit of
tyranncal bluesm. Yale is no longer what 1t must
once have been Converse with any graduate who
left its walls ten years ago, and you cannot tail TO be
which every thing in and around it has undergone
II is yearly fast losing its identity, and it is indeed
sorrowful to think to what state 1t will be reduced
after the lapse Of a few more years.
AS far as the actual number of students is con-
cerned, the college never has been more f1ourlshlng
The class which was graduated yesterday number
ed los, the largest which has ever graduated since
the foundation OF the Institution. The Yale Liter
airy Magazine, periodical edited by the sudents,is
still conducted with pristine enthusiasm, and Judging
from the selections of editors made in the next class
we have the assurance that II will not lose any OF Its
claim to liberal and generous support. Thus much
for College gossip :,
Dear Generality the way,why were you NOT with
us during the festivities which have Just terml-
mated 4 rImor was circulated, and very gene
rally credited that il was your intention to visit us
in our seclusion, enliven by your presence, and
participate in the unusual gaeties OF the wee K
ceeded 70 the boat TO greet you with cordial vel
come, and learned, to our sorrow, that the report
was either unfounded or that you had changed
your resolution. We intended giving you grand
COMPLIMENTARY dinner d Ia Boz, if you had graft
fed us with your presence; and when you hear