The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-19
THE WAR AMONG THE MEDICAL STUDENTS.

u.,r tha Trounls--Sue~ehes of the Blind
Prof...or-He Deuounces the Faculty
md Calls some of His Accusers TO
Aceouns--seene nj Professor Mefcaies
Lecturs-Free Fight Between the Ay-
letteites and the .Aiam0a-Dr. LAW
SON Assaulted with Club-Tne
Charleston College VIII Not Receive the
Seceders without Cash-Tefegraphs 10
MISUNDERSTANDING ofthe students Last
Night-PrOfes sor Draper Enthusiasticai-
Iy.Sustafned, &c., &C., SC.
The war at the New York University the particulars
of which have been fully and exclusively chronced
in this PAPER destined to hold very inconsder
able place in history OF that deservedy popular ns
teton. Each succeeding day deveopcs the dhculty in
interesting aspect for as evnccd by the scenes
exhibited yesterday the trouble was very near assuming
bloody and tragic denoaement The excitement ran so
high Yesterday to break out in open violence which
would have resulted in serious manner had not
been for the prudent forbearance Of the friends of DR.
Draper who must be said, have conducted themselves
in quiet decorous yet firm manner, contrasting strong
y with the rowdysh hectorng and insulting demeanor
Of the blind professors adherents.
The report published yesterday HERALD, placing the
matter in light, and divestng altogether OF the
political character which sought to be fastened on
by Dr. Ayletes friends the topic of general CONVEX
sation among the students of the college OF course II
but the students body endorsed heartily atrue,
! fair and unvarnished statement of tho difficulty.
The Southern students do not approve Dr. Ayiette's
course and are anxious discaim all connection with
the meetings that have been held his favor They be-
lieve the difficulty be Of private character merely,
with which they have no right 20 interfere and which
ought to be settled Dr. Ayette and the members
Of the faculty Moreover they maintain that Professor
Draper did not prefer any charges against his subordi
nate DR. Ayet,e that in his capacity OF President Of the
faculty and with watchfu eye TO the interests of the
alumni of the college he merely propounded certain
,errogaocs without giving any opinion to their truth
or alsty Dr. Aylee they think should have answered
these inquiries quietly and respectfully, and ao in the
public manner which he chose. On the second sober
thought many Of the Southern students who took sides
with DR. Aylee in the beginning now espouse the cause
OF the faculty from the conviction that they acted pre-
cpitatcly and that they were altogether in the wrong
II i said that not more than about twenty OF the southern
students still cling 10 Dr. Ayiotte, aud that is doubtful
il even half that number VII depart for home to-day
previously agreed upon.
shortly after nine o'clock yesterday morning Dr
Aylette accompanied by his party, entered the college,
Notwithstanding the probibve letter which the facu-
" bad sent him, and began in boistcrous style to
discuss the Herald report, snd also the course that
ought 10 be pursued One gentleman announced the
ception Of Geographic despatch from Dr. Frost Pres
dent OF the College at Charleston s C. On opening the
despatch the contents found TO be az follows;
| We will be happy to receive ali who may come, but
payments win be required for the tickets Of the course
This announcement threw cold blanket on the enthu
siasm Of the Aye,tees, The fact that payments would
be demanded dspecd the beautiful vision conured up
by Dr. Ayettes confident assertion that he would pro-
cure all the seceders diplomas a, five dollars per- capita
without regard the extent OF their medical acquire
ments Where shall we turn next appeared written ON
the faces Of the disappointed Where shall we go. gen
tlcmen? exclaimed DR.. Ayette ''Iet us go somewhere
else: let Us telegraph to some other place
student suggested that they would be received at
Richmond with open arms. ITO Richmond, then, was
the general exclamation that followed Our reporter
prevented from hearing the result OF the Richmond pro-
position by another exciting episode which followed i'm
is Mr.. Grady here" asked DR.. Aylettc.
uHere r. responded n voice which supposed 70 be
1What right. MT. Grady demanded Dr. Aylette, ad
dressing the owner Of the voice, what right had YOU at
the meeting last night TO make that Infamous statement
appearing in this mornings HERALD about me discount
money at ten per cent aud refusing to do i for
| Mr. Grady explained in a somewhat frightened
ner that he had SO stated and IN fact that he
%ss explained d. that Herring Of North Carolina
the guilty party Mr. Herring Was therefore sought
out and confronted with M Ayie,e, who, IN 40 exced
| himself but evidently was not altogether easy in his
boots not liking his position just at that particular mo
mcni at all Mr.. Herring however, made some sort Of
explanation, but evidently too much excited to
| make himself lucid
/ Thereupon Or. Ayiette launched forth into q Wild
tragic nvcctive against the faculty ia OF the
charges gentlemen, which the faculty have brought
leave this building un,l Justice is done me II the facui
ty want fight will give II TO them. Come on Macbeth!
Come on Macdus' as shakspcre says Gentlemen, |
| am excited, know; but can't help u, when think
| how | have been wronged and nsulted Come, let US
| have meeting. Put up notice addressing friend
hour want expose this matter. Come, let me have
| drink first must have glass of water"
So saying Dr. Aylete withdrew for while and shortly
after the gong sounded for M Metcalfes lecture This
lecture allowed 20 proceed IN quietude until Just
the close when Dr. Aylesie and hs party marched into
utmost confusion. Professor Metcae, however, cooy
proceeded tin the expiration Of his hour
No sooner the lecture concluded than DR. Aylette
rose address the students. This speech was rehash
Of his grievances and therefore needs no further men
ton. But Of excitement followed which perhaps
Was not expected.
Dr. lawson OF Virginia the gentleman who presided At
reply 10 the remarks Of Dr. Aylcte lie was proceeding
defend Professor Draper aud to donounce the conduct
from North Carolina struck Al him two or three times
with club With the qu ckncss Of thought be turned on
his ssalant, sndss pommeiing him IN no very pleasant
to his assistance Appewhc was evidently ovcrInasched
by the rcsoluc defender Of The faculty and would have
STepdS' general rush and few knock downs follow
cd whs1 the combat terminated BY the friends o.
iool he platform sod an eloquent and impas
stoned speech, IN ws,ch be hetcely denounced the
cowardly conduct OF the Ayieueites lie said
that no but cowara would assault an
unarmed man with a club. and thai OF
course the satisfaction Acknowledged among gen
,lemeu could not be densnded Of person Ike Apple
white In conclusion he expressed himself determined
20 ~ the business 10 the bottom, aud called upoo the
students to meet him IN the afternoon when - would
see justice done 10 all parties.
II Is needless TO add that this carried the excite.
ment up 10 the fevessh point Nothing thought of
discussed for the day but the OF Dr. Ayiets and
the action of the friends OF Dr. Draper.
At haifrast tour o clock the students repaired the
lecture room of the college, which W M expressly
lr the occasion. The room was very well hird some
four Eve hundred persons, mostly students, being in
Attendance The friends ~ Dr. Aylcttc were aso on
hand crowded together the vicinity OF the heater but
keeping themselves very quiet aad orderly Dr. Aylete
himself was, however. not present
After about half hours delay The officers 81 The
meeting headed BY their Chairman IN. John W Iawsou
made their appearance and assembled the platform.
nr. lawson said that, IN conformity with the procla.
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