The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-08

Randoiph-The Ladies-Ihe Book, &c.
Perhaps few lines from this city may not prove
undressing and permit me to occupy short spsce
in the columns of the Herald which is found not only
in the bar-room and principal places of resort, but
even among the students of Rutgers, and may say
in the hands of divines All well know that here is
the seat of learning-viz: Rutgers College and a
Theological Seminary.
These institutions are both Of high and exalted
stand. aud will prove themselves OF some benefit
and value to our country. The students are young
gentlemen OF good department and governed by ju-
dicious and well selected Faculty The College re-
opened on Wednesday last, and with large access
Of new members. observed to-day that the usual
badge ofmourning is worn by the Prlthessophians
on account of the death of Randolph, graduate in
July last The pin OF the Delta PHI Society is also
enshrouded in Grape, as learn he was member Of
those associations, and undoubtedly series Of res
oIutions will soon be made public in regard to the
sad and melancholy event.
Our ladies' are again passing to and fro, and even
thew seemed pleased too that the stiffness which ac
companies vacation is now broken, and that lovers
and friends have again met. There is not, however,
as much intercourse between the LiferGtt and our
Bon Ton, as one would naturally suppose would ex-
ist We have, however, some pretty faces and &C
complished ladies who grace our streets, and with
whom many happy hour is whlled away, despite
the laws of college, by Its mbers.
The appearance OF the new book created quite an
excitement Many condemn the policy OF It's au-
thor still there is an anxiety produced to see the 9TH
or two. which was announced through the columns
of the HeraLd this day Your course IN regard to
il is consistent and meets with APPRECIATION.
The small pox has been and is still prevalent IN
orr midst Yesterday two persons were drowned
IN the canal. Business is again revivlng, and we
bs the change with qualification. In the course OF
. few DAYS / will write again, as think our city
ought at least to be represented IN your wel-known
and tar spread journal.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE AND MURDER.-On Sunday
evening, the Both ut about 81 o'clock, Mrs. Harriet
~ Lord, wife Of the Rev. J. ). Lord, OF Hartford,
Cortland County, put end to the lite OF her infant,
about five months old, and also of herself, by sever
ing the main arteries Of their necks with razor,
while all the family were out for moment, except
a hired girl, who was in the chamber. Her health
had been very poor for some two or three monhs
past, affected It was supposed, with nervous debi-
ty, and attended with depression Of spirits. Fora
few days previous to this sad event, her bodily
strength appeared to be gaining, and her detection
OF mind also increased. Sabbath afternoon she APP
peared no worse. When the husband and his sister
stepped out, the younger members OF the FANNY
were about the kitchen, and Mrs. Loro ga! on
settee, reading, with the babe near, upon Piiow.
About 10 minutes after she was lett alone, sne was
found by her husband in another room, Win hsI
babe near her. covered with blood, and nle entirey
extinct. An inquest was held on the next Gay, ana
verdict was rendered to wit; their DEAN was Dy
The hand oil the mother, In fit OF insanity
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