New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-19
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGL
TROUBLE.

Prof DrapeTs action, it appears, was taken with the
appreciation Of the whole faculty, and has been fully
indorsed by ye-sixths of the students. On Monday,
meeting of students wac held, at which there were
nearly 200 present.
Committee was appointed 10 draft resolutions to
lie reported on Tuesday. DIR. Alexander Il. Mott de-
Tended Prof Draper, and student from North Caro-
liza stated among other things, that he had found DR..
Ayue not exactly sound on money matters.
PROCEEDINGS AT THE COLLEGE YESTERDAY.
The dsgaceul scenes at the College yesterday very
much embarrassed the action Of the Committee ap-
pointed at the house of Dr. Atwood Oh Monday evening
While Prof Metcafe was inthe lectureroOm yesterday
morning. with the students, DIR. Ayletc and several Of
his friends entered by the students door, samming 1t
after them in violent manner. Their entrance dis
tced the attention of the class and their boterous
and indecent language created much confusion. Prof
Mecalfe bore with them however III silence, and con-
tinued his lecture. At length Dr. Ayette interrupted
the Professor telling him to his face that ne had talked
unite long enough and that he had better stop. Of
course the room was Instantly in uproar at this out
rage, in the midst of which Prof. Metcafe retired.
DIR. Lawson, a young gentleman from Virginia,
rebuked Prof Aylee for his misconduct, and former
pupil of the Professors told him that there was founda
lion for every mputaton contained in Prof. Drapers
letter. The adherents Of Aylette gave the friends OF
the Faculty the ie and one of them struck Dr. Lawson
in the face The Doctor hoored him III RETURN ana IN
a twnkling the more Jealous partisans OF both sections
were engaged in regular fight BY the inerposl'ion
of friends the tumut queled, without serious con-
sequences The upshot that about dozen OF the
students RETAINED from attending lectures during the
remainder of the day. but passed their time between
the College Hall and the neighborins bar-rooms,
heartily cusing the Faculty and otherwise airing their
plantation manners.
sEETI>G OF THE IAw-ASD-oRDrR srrDRNrs.
Al a o'clock the lower lecture.room crowded
pursuant 10 the call Of the Committee OF sN, OF
whom one war from Virginia, one from North Caro-.
lina one from Mississippi, two from Maryland, and
one from New-York.
Dr. Iawson the Chairman, in rather excited man.
ner stated that they appeared to prove by EVIL
dence which could not be questioned that PToi Draper
was perfectly right in everything he had done win
reference to Or. Aylette He was here ne sad; not
to in denuncation Of any man, but TO defend inc
cause OF Justice. Loud and repeated CHEERS Dr.
Lawson then read number of statements BY students
and professors clearly and Enthusiastically impllcating
Dr. Ayete in all u n aud1 n 10 n I - Gsran
stated that he had deposited his money with Dr. Ay-
ette. and could not get it refunded again when he
wanted to get out bis tickets. DIR. L. +. Nation
could not Get hs money because II was alleged the
business firm 10 whom DR.. Aylete had lent it was IN
able TO paw Drs. Gibson and j. L. Fry testified 10
the same lie also read paper in the handwriting oil
Prof. Me,cafe to the effect that three years ago
Committee OF the Faculty, consisting OF Professor
Mott Bedford and Draper, had an interview with Dr.
Avlete demonstrating with him, among other things,
for bis practice Of having current funds inrns'ed 10
him as guardian changed al heavy discount. Dr.
Aylete then promsed that the like should not occur
| again. Dr. Metcalie's statement was read 10 the
effect that gentleman, Mr.. Carter Of South Carohna
rendered In the early part of December Norm caro-
lima money on which there per cent discount IA
| paw for lectures DR.. Metcalfe asked whether he
brought that money along with him from the Sonth TO
which he replied that he did not, but that ne hsa
| received il nj psr from DIR. Aylette. with whom ne
had Deposited the amount in drafts city banks. Dr.
Carter was allowed 10 take his tickets until he could
get current money! and subsequently on two occasions
had apoloQi,ed 10 DrMetcalfe for not being able 10
| get his money from DIR. Aylette. Mr.. Coleman
was in "A similar difficulty and stated to the Professor
that he .uppored DR.. Ayette was about to bust up
Other ca-as were cited. Statements, written by Dr.
Mott Post AID Van Bnren, and no lees dccrive, were
| read. =,
In the face Of -ueh evidence Dr. Lawson sad, the
students ver. called upon to take thu night SIDE ana
adoIt the following resolutions which wa. done WIN
tremendous applause and upward OF HV signatures
| were ali Ned: , - -, -. q
abie in popoaadin the inquiries cou'slhei IN biz ie''e'
| DI Ayls,,s.