Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21
Letter from Dartmouth College.
HANOVER. n. H.. March IS. 1872.

HANOVER, n. H., March Is, 1872.
| Editor Rutland Herald The politi-
cal excitement, so rife last week, has
! gradually subsidized. The election ter
minated in a Republican victory, gained,
as the DEMOCRATS contend, through
fraud and bribery; speciOus arguments,
and characteristic of defeated parties.
Previous to II, the Republican party
had ''held sway" in this State for four
teen years, and the result of last years
election was little anticipated.
The recent canvass was ably conduct
ed upon both sides. We noticed, how
ever, that the speakers from abroad,
upon the Republican side, were strong
Grant men, and some of them his per
sonal friends, This cannot be consid-
cred, as some suppose, a test vote for
Grant. There are many in this section
strong in their opposition against him,
and openly affirm their purpose of "cut-
ting their party rather than aid in his
reelection. When the decisive moment
arrives, principle, and not the feelings
toward the nominee, may gain ascend
ency. The State committee have pledged
themselves for Grant and the recent
election seemingly indicates acquies-
Cence.
Eleven students were allowed the
privilege of voting, some fifty being dis
franchised, as we term it. The students
have, in certain cases, taken matters in
their own hands Once voting for a
free bridge and obtaining the same
upon one occasion being dissatisfiedwith
the general management of the schools,
and especially with the dilapidated con-
dition of the Temple of knowledge"
they run" the school meeting, pushing
through a measure for a new school
bOuse, and actually electing one of their
number committee. Remaining but a
short time in the place, the burden of
taxation must necessarily fall upon the
residents of the district. Here. il seems,
is an argument against allowing students
the privilege Of suffrage in this town.
and one much mOOted by some. How
ever much weight can be attached there
to, the abuse of this privilege should not
deprive one Of the right of exercising it.
This special act. DISTINGUISHING students.
will, no doubt. be modified ere the year
rolls round.
Affairs about town are now unusually
quiet 4 new store is soon to be opened
in the Carter Block, south of the hotel.
A concert viii be given, Friday even
ing, in the College church, by the Dart
mouth Choral Society, under the direc-
ton of Prof. Perkins, of Lebanon. The
proceeds to be appropriated for lho pur-
chase of piano.
Prof. Young gave. upon the evening
of the 9th inst, an interesting lecture
upon the sun. delighting his audience
with various photographs thrown upon
a screen by means of his new and costly
electric light
Warren, the class artist, is in town
and busily at work drawing ont photo
graphs.
The commencement in the scientific
department occurs upon Tuesday evening,
June Goth, slight change in time from
previous years.
The parts for junior exhibition have
recently been assigned, and we are an
in accordance with time-hon-
ored custom the usual mock programmes.
We have been accustomed to meet
Sabbath mornings, as through the week. /
at eight to attend prayers. This is /
changed, and We are TO meet in the fu- |
ture at five p. M, a change peculiarly /
gratifying to some students afflicted /
with chronic laziness. SOuthey must /
have been afflicted with this disease when |
he wrote his ode TO the chapel bell. Is 4
there not, however. germ Of truth in 1
these lines:
Thou tediou. herald Of more tedious
prayers
say, doSt thou ever summon from his rest
One being wakcningstO religious cares:
Dr. rouse one pious transport in the breast
Or rather. do not all reluctant creep
To finger out the time in listlessneSs or
Sleep
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