The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-18

but Lot generation the next, indeed
the lessons OF the last six years have been forgotten
Senator Seward has been in the city for the last three
days. lie left at to-day, with his family, for
Auburn.
II believed here that the Journals article represents
the views of Mr.. Lincoln
THE TROUBLE AT THE NEW YORK UNI
yERSITY
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE sTORY-DR. DRAPER sUS-
tanned BY THE FACULTY AND srUpESTs-REsIG-
NATION OF DIR. DRAPER AND SoN-AccEPrANcE BY
THE FAcULTY-MEErING OF THE STUDENTS LAST
SiGHT-wHAT is TO BE DONE TODAY, ETC.
All day yesterday the trouble occasioned by DIR Agiete
among certain class Of the medical students in this city
was tho theme Of conversation at the New York Uni
veTsy college in Fourteenth street The alumni Of that
institution did little else but dscuss the matter, much
Interested did they appear to be in the controversy and
all sorts OF rumors in circulation respecting the
charges against Dr. Aylete the contemplated action OF
the faculty, and the probable which in the end
would be pursued by the ultra Southern students.
1t appears after all that the excitement is so much
of political character 1t desgnedly made ap-
pear the first blush. Like all other questions there
two sides TO this one and is therefore fair that
opportunity should be given the friends Of the faculty
for an explanation
From what our reporter could learn yesterday it ap
pears that Prof Draper In propoundng The nterrogato
ries which afforded much umbrage To DR.. Ayette
acting with the appreciation of the whole faculty
not as single individual His course has been fully
dorsed, and calm elaboration ive-sxths of the stu
dents have it is alleged also approved DR. Diapers
The resolutions adopted at the meeting OF Or. Ay-
ettcs friends were not concurred in by many of the
parties whose attached thereto, and
porter told that twenty of the signatures have
declared 10 have been written without either the know
ledge consent of the individuals to whom they per-
tain. This fact throws different light the subject
and has already caused strong reaction if such
Us proper, in favor OF the faculty. DR. Ayettes asser
tion, publicly made that If the members OF his class
would follow him to Charleston, c. he would
them diplomas for IS piece, and without regard TO
+, any deficiency OF knowledge tells powerfully against
him amongst many OF his quondam acquaintances and
patrons who are opposed to what they term this trad
ing IN diplomas
ON Saturday afternoon the faculty held neeting-a
members present except Prof Draper-at which
ment drawn up and signed by Professors Mott Bed
ford, Van Buren, Netcaiie Post aud Pane requesting
Dr. Aylete TO consider himself longer attached
the University and to vacae the premises forthwith.
This letter presented 10 DR.. Aylette, who of
course complied with the unequvoca request contained
in i. Notwithstanding this prompt action, however,
Dr. Draper sent in his resignation as President and Pro
fessor Of Chemistry and Physiology in the University
regretting the necessity which compelled him to
his connection with the institution. lie stated that he
had been panied with the course things had taken,
and deeply grievcd the thought that OF the
students condemned his action towards Aylstte, that
he could no longer remain member OF the faculty
The faculty, without moments delay, refused to
cep the resignation, and convened yesterday, at
O'Clock, 10 deliberate on the matter. by unanimous
agreement letter written TO Or. Draper, begging
him 10 reconsider his precpitate resignation, ana de-
claripg the hearty approval OF the faculty
The faculty likewise expressed themselves fully satisfied
that there was good cause for the suspicious against Dr.
Aylcttes conduct.
At the usual lecture hour yesterday DR.. Diapers non
appearance created some considerable SURPRISE and II
instantly rumored that he had resigned. few OF Dr.
Aylees friends proclaimed that the President feared
appear lest he should be Kissed down and pelted with
torpedoes The real cause will of course be inferred
from what has already been stated The students
Dr. Draper resignation and there but feeling
in regard 70 his ability, that matter what might DO
place Of the President could not be ed better by any
in the country.
The idea Of getting up meeting with a view TO beg
Professor Draper 10 reconsider his resignation was inme
diatey broached and arrangements promptly made
10 hold preliminary gathering at eight O'Clock in the
evening
MEETING OF TIE FRIENDS OF DR.. DRAPER.
AT the hour appointed between hundred and fifty
and hundred students met at DR.. Atwoods house. In
East Sixteenth street. and organized by appointing Dr.
lawson, Of Williamsburg, Virginia. as chairman
Tie meeting, II should be stated, irrespective
OF section or politics, students from the North aud
South the East and West being in attendance.
Dr. LAWSON stated the objects Of the meeting, with
which, he said, he heartily sympxhzcd. Professor
Draper man whom he estesmed--anost revered--
high toned gentleman as well as professor OF chem
ktry and physplcgy. The prccpitaie action OF his
southern friends he Che speaker, condemned, and h.
felt indignant the idea that those who composed tho
former meetings in favor Of D. Ayctt- should be sui
ercd 10 represent Southern sentiment the opinion OF
the students Of the University lie had nothing 10 say
relative to the guilt OF Or. Aylettc of which he knew
nothing but he could not approve the manner in which
M Ayc,to had thrown himself uppn the students drag
gng thcm into private difficulty and publishing pri-
vate letter without the sanction OF the author. Ho
thought action ought TO be taken by the meeting to
express their feelings towards DR. Draper and their dis
approval a rr Ayletos adherenls. The Southern stu
dents who espOGsed DR. Aylelte'g conduct doubtless
influenced by the political excitement OF the times for II
could not denied that the North and south
AZ white heat, and cool dcloeTaton was almost
impossible
The ohaiImans remarks warmly applauied. Some
discussion followed as 70 the manner q procedure.
IR AJAX. McrT advocated the passage q resolutions
expressive d tho feelings o. those present Prof Draper
had been deeply griCved by the publicity given to the IN
suits offered him by the speech 81 Dr. Ayctte, and tho
resolutions OF the laters friends Tie thought Efforts
ought 90 be made % vindcate r Draper, and 70 ask him
10 come back 70 them again as their beloved AMI
prixed Instructor. (Appaue) Or Aylet,e owed all h.
had 10 the University by which h. lived and elcvat
cd TO his present position This recent conduct there
fore the 70 bc condemned lie (hc speaker, knew
pounded ~ nr Draper bad good foundation and the
Presidents letter entirey tustiabe. Many students
had informed nr Irarer that they could not ge, Their
money from ~ Aylctte TO lay for tickets which they
desired to take oct for the course
A srrpsSr frou North Carolina said he had few re.
marks TO make which would probably a'tonish some q
Ayctte not exactly sound on money matters. Whom NJ
came here last winter he deposited (hc sal some North
Carolina money with ~. Ayette for safe keeping. Or.
Ayctte assured him that he would discount u whenever
required for eve per cent lately no demanded some of
this money back, and Dr. Ayettc demanded ten poe
cent discount, instead OF five per cent, as he had pro-
missed.
Several more speeches we're made to the same pur.
port. when, motion Of Dr. kirchnre. v was finally
agreed 20 appoint committee Of six 70 drau resolutions
and wait the Faculty for certain information prcpara
tory regular meeting at tho University 70 raty Dr
prapcr's 1acton Massrs. Lyman, sanders, Kirciner,
Atwood, fclany aud lawson were appointed the m.
mtce, and The meeting adjourned m nearly eleven
The scccders kept themselves quite shady yesterday
and il is said thai very few OF them win 10 hcme on
Wednesday.
Coroners' once.