New-York tribune., 1879-10-25


sympathy in the def at Of the Russian arms, let
alone ind gnaton or hate against the enemy Of the
country not the fantest trace could ever be discOv
ered-a few words about the incapacty Of our gen.
erals and the superiority Of the French army organ
ization aud the talk glided back into the usual
channels. SO perfectly had the system OF Te-
preston Of all interest in public affairs succeeded,
that in the days of the Empires utmost peril
Mile. Mllas last lover. Fanny Cent0s last
part. piquant anecdotes about the chief inspectors
ignorance OF scientific matters the Curator Nus
sin-Puschkin's brutality 10 ali p6kns Those on the
civil list inspired interest IN the students
than the fate Of the country for whose service they
preparing. Conversations upon scientific mat
ters unprecedented as political discussions;
the only sources from which Information WAS
drawn were the prescribed manuals and college
books bequeathed from generation 10 generation
az the utmost some forbidden volume awakened q
passing curiosity and excited the eyer-actye de-
light IN 0osspplng tales of the court and higher
circles of society The poorer and more industrious
students attended the lectures with certain Tegu-
larity the rest cOn;ented themselves with occa-
sionay appearing in the corridor, TO remind he in
specting officials that they belonged TO the Uni-
yersity.
THE STUDENTS AND THE FACULTY.
This mass" was vlded mo three classes The
aristocratc young men. most of whom lived with
parents orrelativcs. rushed To elegant cafes IN the
morning and receptions or the theatre IN the even
ing and sometimes dashed up TO the door Of the
University IN magnificent sleighs; provincial vaga-
bonds, who never into respectable society. but
spent their time drinking and smoking IN obscene
taverns and notorious public balls; and who
lived by giving private instruction. learned ther
lessons by heart, and by faultess conduct aud sub
mission TO their supeToTs sought To obtain the adj
vantage Of free attendance at the lectures or a
/" crown scholarship" There was also a small
number of Germans who in connection with a
dozen pupils of the Academy of Medicine and sur
gerry living outside the barrae played II student
life; In tho obscurIty of the " Nborg sub
urb." that is secretly formed one or two
corps. caroused behind closely fastened window
shutters beat drums, sang German songs and
douned gay caps. but did not dlsdaIp the pleas
ures of Russ anil French student dissipation, and
knew AZ much about the dancing classes as
other people. Relations with the professors were
seldom permitted, only IN rare exceptional cases,
because they were regarded with disfavor by the
superior officials ana needed to be managed with
great caution. Among the older gentlemen were
many cultivated and kindly people, VINO lad stud
led in Dorpat and ioreicn countries We're consid-
cred liberal aud Therefore compelled % be- clrcum-
spec,r the younger tutors, who had grown mp
una 'f iue prevail jug - 'iril' were u-lHIN 'A''S-
sively tiresome aud withal umid. He VINO desired
10 Doe ia favor with the Curator aud advance ia bis
profession. intent ouaiiy displayed hardness to-
ward the inferior pupils.
/ made the acquaintance If th.s Curl'
tor. man decprit,d with the Culm
Gross who when an old man hat exchanged tie
generals uniform Cor the rank f Prlsy Councillor
and blue coat of the Ministry # Instruction. under
the f0 lowing circumstance: One day, when We
bad been detained longer than usual 10 ono II the
lecture rooms terrible NOISE suddenly arose IN tie
neighb.rng corridor; going 10 the door.ve saw an
Old gentleman gutteIinI, with order. who swung
bis crutch ;hreateuinsiy and m voice oi founder
Shouted unmeasured iuyrctiyes after a., band Il
students hyiug Do al directions. Ills LX.rllelcy,
the Curator lad entered unuot.cet and unau-
rouncel aud taken such violent offence 81 tlr pro-
hibited but PERFECTLY harmless hughter. ,louis
AMI running to and iro ot the stuacuts enjoying
thcr leisure moments, that terrible tempest burst
forth Greatly startled, the rector. chef Inspector.
bis tour assistants. and the old porter # the tl,-
versity, hurried up 70 what had happeae, Their
united efforts succeeded soothing tie ODD h.us-
ter,r by the promise of rigid investigation. After
Alexander Ivanovitsch bad made a speech tie next
dav. and for tne Observation-Disclosures time threat-
eued serious measures the whole inc dent was
consigned 90 oblivion without the usual pun shueut
of Imprisonment being decreed 10 the principal of-
lenders
A. / led a very retired life and had enough
of the one solrec.' 10 winch a student who oc-
casional.y sat next NE, good-natured follow with
a French name, dragged NE the guests appeared
ia polished boots and gala uniform, drank lemonade
and re' and after pleasant conversation. carried
on while smoking cigarettes. returned home al Il
o'clock can report only one coutr,t with to- an-
thortie.. About the middle of November LablaoLe
apDcared for "a, first tine. and wanted to attend
the opera A. my gaia unIfom was not finished.
and the ordinary dark coat W ia blue collar aud
brass buttons was secuted in " lmperia ar. cstab-
l..hineuts | had made the bold vonturs OF going IN
civilians dress. To my surprise. as soor Us had
take m my place saw Of the inspect r seated
directly iu front Of ne; companion told me that
these gentlemen were officially obhg Il 20 spend
every evening of their lives in one Ot fae theatres
and l0o Out for students dressed contrary % rcgl-
latlon. During the next nterude va, ordered n
stantly 60 leave the place; the next day Alexander
Ivanovitsca sent for me. Another time i.i have
you arre,te,r WAS his .inI remark, delivered Ia Gor-
man. ana herewith lac remained content.
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