New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-25
DIOKINSON'S OENTENNIAL.
INCIDENTS OF THE CENTURYs HISTORY.
SOME OF THE EMINENT ALUMrI-PREsENT STAND
ING OF THE COLLEGE.

| INCIDENTS OF THE CENTURYs HISTORY.
SOME OF THE EMINENT ALUMiI-PREsENT STAND
| ING OF THE COLLEGE.
| IRON A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. |
CARLISLE, Penn, June 21.-Public interest
| ia now centring in this town. mainly upon the APP
preaching Centennial Anniversary OF Dickinson College
This venerable institution, founded in 1888 was named
for John Dickinson, esquire in memory OF the great
and important services rendered to his country and In
recognition "of his very liberal donation to the
| institution" his gift probably equallng that
of Yale (s50O, which gave the name OF
the latter to the great college at New-Haven.
Associated with Governor Dickinson In the work or
founding the college Benjamin Rush, NJ D., one OF
the sgners OF the Declaration OF Independence who by
his devotion and activity largely contributed to the per-
manent establishment Of the institution.
The founders OF Dickinson fortunate in their Sc
lection Of Carlisle as the seat Conceived, the college
was in the spirit Of highest patriotism, II could find no
moro congenia habitation than this town, which,
during the Revolutionary struggle had been favorably
introduced to the leading statesmen Of the country
It's companies forned part Of the first rife
regiment under Colonel Thompson, OF Cumberland
Comfy, and that command became in January 1910,
the first regiment of the Army Of the United Colonies,
under General George Washington" The county
during the war contributed literally 20 the Army and
during the dark days OF the winter at Valley Forge
that noble patriot Ephram Blaine, grandfather OF ex-
Senator Blaine. Comrissary General by the use OF
his private fortune and credit made IL possible for
Washington 10 hold together his suffering and disn-
tegrating army"
THE FIRST FACULTY.
The Rev. Charles Nisbe u. D., OF Montrose Scotland
was secured ny Dr. Rush, through whom largely Or.
Withepoops services had been obtained for the College
OF New.Jersey fifteen years beoIe Dr. Witherspoon. at
first declining, had commended DR.. Esbet in
his stead, "as the person OF all his ac-
quaiDtance the ttest that office" Besides being
ognized probably the best Greek scholar IN Europe
At that time DIR. Hsbet man Of great Versatility
prodgous capacity for work In order to bring the
college curriculum to his ideal he delivered four
coordinate Of lectures on Moral Philosophy.
Logic, Philosophy OF the Mind. And Bellies Leitres, and
upon request, added fifth on Systematic Theology.
which extended years. and embraced four hun
bred and eighteen lectures probably the first course OF
lectures systematic theology delivered In this eoun-
try Associated with DR.. Nisbet Robert Davidson.
d. d., Professor Of History, Geography and
Bellies Lettres; and Mr.. Jat appointed
| ITO teach the students to read and write
the English language with elegance and proprety."
DR.. Davidson evidently enjoyed only small degree
OF favor with the community OF students having made
himself unpopular In that venerable study geography.
Chief Justice fancy class Of 1885 said OF Dr. Davidson:
lie had written rhyming geography which contained
about fifty printed pages This little book we were all
required to buy and commit to memory and repeat TO
him lessons Some OF the lines and rhymes were harsh
and uncOuth enough 10 be the subject Of rdcule And
what rendered the whole thing absurd in the eyes
OF the students, be had composed what no called
acrOsuc upon his name. ey Of introduction aud
this he required commit memory aud repeat 10
him with OF the book" The first instalment Of
this acrOstc was as follows
Round the globe now to rove surface survey,
Oh. yOuth Of America, hasten away.
Bid a1ieu for while 20 the toys you desire,
Earihs beauties 10 view, ana ia wonders admire;
Refuse not instruction, improve vel your tine
They are happy In age VINO are Wise In their prime
Barring his vanity. however. DR.. Davidson filed his
position for many years with efficiency and honor.
Among the many methods OF management peculiar 20
that oarly day the authorization by tie Legislature
OF a lottery 1890, and the advertising OF the same
with much display "for raising the OF $4,000 for
erecting City Hall IN Philadelphia ana for the OF
Dickinson College" Many names Of ministers appear
a. persons from whom tickets might be procured. This
was then a common method OF aiding benevolent and
public enterprises
FAMOUS TEACHERS AND ALUMNI.
the year 1888 the college passed 70 the control Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church To the presidency
under the regime was summoned tho Rev DIR. John
p Durbin at time Chaplain OF the United states
Senate and at the time Of his call to Dickinson, Editor
OF The Chr1stan Adrocat DIR. Durbin father inlaw OF
Mr. Fletcher Harper, Of the great pub
lshing FIRM proved himself efficient In the
| college presidency. with him associated such
men as made the Old faculty" renewn ed Among
| them were DR.. William H. Aen afterwari President Of
Girnrd College, the Rev. DIR. John McClintock widely
known author and preacher; the Rev Dr. Emory.
who was professor called TO the pres
denoy to Dr. DurDin and Professor Merritt
| Caldwell.
or other well-kpown names since but not at present
connected with the college Board Of Instruction. 10 Is ~
interest to recall those Of the Rty George r. Crooks
| d. d. Professor spencer f. Baird. Professor Alexander
J. schelr, Erastus Wentworth, DD9 and OTIS HTl1any
among tbe Psge T T if bc a ernc T 6nGp
In the preparation Of which Moncure d. Conway, class
orc, then student at Dickinson, seems b. have been
| the principal. President Peck went IN his official
capacity to the scat o the Baltimore Conference, and
his AT once seized by the superintendent OF
| an insane asylum, who had received communication
asking him to take IN charge certain man OF enormous
dent Peek OF Dickinson College. and who appeared
upon every other subject eIceot ths II was some time
satisfy the officer that he was the victim OF some fun
Dickinson presents an iIlustrous record OF alumni.
| Besides M Conway, may be mentioned the Rev. DR..
AL a. Hartman class As. Of the present faculty; Pro-
| lessons spencer L. Bard, Theodore q. wornley
| Chief Justice fancy, eh-P7esident buchanan. e1Post-
the Rev. Drs & f. Deems aud o. H. Tiffany, and Bishops
| Bowman and Hurst
| THE COLLEGE AND TOWN OF TO-DAY.
The college buildings recently been iemodelled
cost OF several thousand dollars and thus
moved from SCARED walls and hacked seats OF the
lecture rooms all traces OF the restessness OF many
| student who has found "mush study WEAKNESS Of
the flesh" On one OF the walls, I'm the Greek depart
| ment was found poetca effusion pencled by tho
| Iamented C. f. Robbins. of 70, who day when Dr.
Hartman had remarked that II any OF the languages OF
eartn used n the to beyond 1t would certainly be
| pure Attic Greek invoked the muse and committed 10
| the wall the following:
II hear the angels whisper! see, or seem TO see,
! The cleaning or the waters upon the Jasper sea.
slip in JOrdans waters; my faith IL growing weak
Docky says the angels all speak good Auto Crook
And what to mo Id Heaven aud what s constant JOY
| III must funk in Attic, when was b0yi"
The college buildings are surrounded
| by large and beautiful campus and with
| rs libraries of 10000 volumes It's curriculum
chosen ana sustained by able faculty, with ITS direct
contact professors with students tutors being
poved and its distance from the distractions OF large
ces Dickinson certainly Offers choice retreat for nm
who seeks the calm, still air OF delightful study"
Carlisle has other points Of interest
besides the college and there this ancient borough
shows yet the OF the Dombardment by General