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


Rutgers College-The Students-Faculty-S. f.
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 whlchis 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 divnes. 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 beneft
and value to our country. The students are young
gentlemen of good department and governed by ju-
dcious and well selected Faculty. The College re-
opened on Wednesday last, and with large access
nc new members l 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 lean ne was mem1er OF
olutions will soon be made public In regard to the
sad and melancholy event.
Our ladies are again passing to and fro, and even
they 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 Literati and our
Bon Ton, as one would naturally suppose would ex-
st We have, however, some pretty faces and ac-
cOmplSne0 ldQles WIN BloCC oui SASCtSs anu w III
whom many happy hour Is whlled away, despite
the laws OF a college. by It's members.
The appearance of the ne,c 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 Heratd this day. Your course IN regard 70
it is consistent, and meets with appreciation
The small pox has been and Is still prevalent In
our midst Yesterday two persons were drowned
in the canal. Business IS again revivng, ana we
hail the change with grdthcation In the course OF
a few DAYS / will write again, as think our city
ought al least TO be represented IN your well-known
and tar spread journal
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE AND MURDER.-On Sunday
evening" the Both ult, about 81 o'clock, Mrs. Harriet
NJ Lord, wife of the Rev. j. s. 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 TOR some two or three months
past affected, it supposed, with nervous debil-
ty, and attended with depression Of spirits. Fora
few days previous to this sad event, her bodily
strength appeared to be gaining, and her deJecuon
OF mind also increased. Sabbath afternoon she APP
peared no worse. When the husband and his sister
stepped out, the younger members OF the ian.ly
were about the kitchen, and Mrs. Lord ga! on
settee reading, with the babe near, upon Panu Nv.
About rs minutes after she was lett alone, se waS
found by her husband in another rooni, VIZ. ,,rI
babe near her covered with blood, ana ne en'Hey
exunct An inquest was held on tne neA. Joy, aiiu
= vard,c, ,yaa rendered TO wit, their death was by
she hand ol The mother in fit OF insanity.
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