xt7sxk84nj8k_134 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sxk84nj8k/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sxk84nj8k/data/L2021ua019.dao.xml Kentucky University 18.26 Cubic Feet 32 document boxes, 5 flat boxes, 21 bound volumes archival material L2021ua019 English University of Kentucky Property rights reside with Transylvania University.  The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky.  For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Special Collections Research Center.  Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Transylvania University Library. Record Group 5:  Collection on Kentucky University The Collegian, volume unknown text The Collegian, volume unknown 2024 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sxk84nj8k/data/L2021ua019/Box_5_26/Folder_8/Multipage5739.pdf 1872 December 1872 1872 December section false xt7sxk84nj8k_134 xt7sxk84nj8k PAGE(S)

MISSING

 

  

01260., 18 72.

ed that,in getting out of one difficulty,they have in-
volved themselves in several. Admitting their con-
clusions to be correct, it becomes necessary to
prove, (1), That all the descendants of Adam were
confined to a particular locality, that the limited
deluge might reach them: (2), That, in the 1656
years of the Adamic era proceeding the flood, the ra-
ces had not so intermingled, that to destroy one
would be to destroy the others: (3),If not entirely
amalgamated,that they were so separated that the
waters would reach none but Adam’s posterity;
and, (4), That,as the wickedness of the world was
the ground of its destruction, the Pre-Adamites
were not sufficiently wicked to deserve the same
fate as the Adamites.

Thus it is seen that to adopt their conclusion,
would be but to multiply assumptions. Now, it is
really a less tax on our credulity to believe
that, according to Moses, the world was repopula-
ted by Noah’s sons, that to accept all these as true.
Our ignorance of the manner, does not disprove‘the
fact.

I would say in conclusion, let us never do vio-
lence t0 the sacred text, in order to make it agree
with our theories, or appear plain to our finite un-
derstandings; for we may rest assured that if there

. is an apparent difference between it and known
truths, the fault is in our interpretation, an i not in
the text itself.

. . . .It is with deep regret that we announce the death of the
wife of our esteemed commandant, 001. Swigert. He had been
married but a few months, when death robbed his household

of its choicest treasure. We deeply sympathize with the be-
reaved husband; but no human sympathy can console the
crushed heart. He that gives, and that takes away, and He
only, can soothe our sorrows. The bright hope 'of a. blissful
future is the only source of strength to the overburdened soul.

1 t 0lloeian]
LINES.

TO E. 8., LEXINGTOM, KY.

Madame, in these lines sincere
Read each wish my soul holds dear——
._ Soft fall the humble rhymes on thy most friendly ear.

Ever may dear Friendship’s glow
Light thy pathway here below;
In thine eyes’ clear depths I see
Zeal for immortality.
All that Virtue loves be thine!
Beaconed on by light divine;
Ever may’s thou tread the way
Tending to eternal day——
Hence springs ajoy more sweet than mortal tongue can say!

Soul of piety and truth,
Heart of sympathy and ruth,
Artless purity of mind,
Christian to no creed confined,
Kindness speaks in all thy ways
Long and loving be thy days
Ere earth wins thee to her breast,
Fearless then as babe at rest
On mother’s bosom With closed eyes,

_ Repose and dream of paradise—

Death can but open the gate and point thee to the skies!
WM. FirzsnnALD.

 

 

 

 

- ...,.V........__. -.-M......¢"-."f“ , . . .

OF KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY.

gm guys.

’70. (A. (it M.)—B ABKER—Hellry is reading law in Louisville.

 

 

 

 

’70. (A & M.)~—MUNS0N-—W. B. Munson is practicing law
in Texas.

’70. (Arts.)-—HorKiNs, J. 0., is now Professor of Greek in
N. W. 0, University.

’70. (A. (it M.)—-M00AMPBELL—Will is telegraphing at
Peewee Valley, Ky. He is “gwine” West.

’70. (A. é: M.)--WARD-~We met our old friend Will in Cin-
cinnati, the other day. He is looking well and is in the Hard-
ware business. -

CORRECTION.—-JNO. W. LYNN did not graduat: at Howard as
stated in the October No. of the Collegian, but left before the
end of the session.

’70. (COMMERCIAL)-—DAVIS, H. D.——Henry is expected in
our city, about the middle of this month, en route to New York,
to purchase a stock of goods for his establishment.

f" (A. (it M.)-—ANDERSON, E. A., is living in Busti, Howard
00., Iowa. Being in need, we suppose, of maternal care, he
married a lady siY years older than himself.

’72. (Bible)——Fannow.—J. R. Farrow is Spending his en-
tire time preaching in and about Cageville, Tenn. Hefexpects
to return to college next year. '

(Bible.)——MAs0N, W. T., who it will be remembered by
some of the older student, attended the College of the Bible,
is now at the North Western Christian University.

Another deserter to N. W. 0. U.

(A. (it M.)-—000rnn, T. J .,- —Who spent three sessibns at
the A. (it M. College, expects soon to- enter the University
again. He has made his way by his own exertion and deserves
great credit.

(Arts.)—-—WhrrAKEn, J. L.—We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr. Whitaker and his estimable lady, Mrs. Whitaker me
00x. They are visiting their friends in the city. Mr. Whita-
ker is living at Maysville, Ky.

(Arts )—Sc0r'r, HAMILTON,—Is living near Lexington, and
‘is engaged in farming. He is a great been among the fair of
our city and very deservedly so. The University rarely turns
out a handsomer representative.

(A. (it M.)—-Bnooxs.—-J. Marion Brooks is now practicing
law in the firm of Hines (it Brooks, at San Buenaventura, Cal.
He still feels the greatest interest in his old society and with
much pleasure remembers his college friends.

’72. (Bible)-——-DILLARD, J. D., and his “patent boring ma-
chine” are among the fixtures of Mexico, M0,, where he acts
as “Grand Mogul” to the terror of the boys and girls who are
under his care. , .

(Arts_)——Srovnn, JAMES H., spent the past few years in suc-
cessful pastoral labor with the-Church at Parliale, Ky., and has
been recalled to its pastor-ship. It is said that Jim knows every
man he meets, but strange to say, though on the lookout he
cannot recognize his other and better~hal£

{70. (A. a M.)-J. H. 0m, M. 9,-3th in days past,
bore the title of “father” among the “boys” of ‘Ashland, grad-
uated in the Medical School, at Cincinnati, and has al-
ready proven his skill as a physician in Bourbon 00., Ky. If
“father” was not so bashful, we would disclose his matrimo-
nial intentions. L

’71. (Bible.)—-—anonwar, D. L., writes us from Demoss-

 

 706'

ville, Ky., and his letter brings a peculiar smile to our face, his
letter contains a. subscription for the Collegian. He devotes
half his time to the church at Rising Sun, Ind., and the other
half to evangeiizing Campbell 00., Ky.

’69. (Bible.)——AzsiLL, W. K , after finding a “help-mate”- in
Columbia, Ky., went to Indianopolis, and is now attending the
N. W. C. University, and also preaches on Lord’s day.

A sensible man for marrying—He now has some one to hold
his “pony.” ,

(Arts.)—DAUGHERTY, J. S.—Cur true and tried friend and
Cecropian has been forced by circumstances to suddenly leave
us, probably to return no more.

Farewell, old Cecropian. We still cherish your memory. Be
as faithful to others as you have been to us and your name will
appear on a better roll than ours.

’71. (COMMERCIAL.)——DILLON, Jos. A —Joe has beenin the
Wholesale Grocery Business in Mecklin, Me, since graduation
Having recently sold out his establishment, he was in our city
last month on a visit to his old chums. He has, however, torn
himself away. and gone to his home in Virginia: The well
wishes of many old school-mates go with him.

(Arts.)—Bnonsro.v, J. S., now couples his name to D. C.
M. C. C. 0., which translated means Deputy Clerk of Medi-
son Co., Circuit Court. Joe is as full of fun as ever, and the
late small-pox stampede had no other effect than to make
him play a heavier hand at marbles, in which game he assures
us he .was successful although his competitors were the ‘crcck’
players of twenty or thirty years ago. Richmond boasts of no
greater favorite than he.

(Arts.)-—Psnxnn, HOWARD S. “bosses” a. school in Sweet
Owen. His friends “up Broadway” miss him, and want his
room across the way filled, as they are fast forgetting the art

' of “Handkerchiefflirtation.” Here is an opening for a youth
to distinguish himself. Howard and the mule are as ever in-
seperable, and he is congratulating himself upon the thought
that in a short time he will be at his usual place.

(ArlS.)—VVALKER, H. D.—-—“De.” has been heard from re-
cently. He has so far recovered his health, as to engage in
business, His eyes are almost well, and he intends to return
to the University next fall and again put them to good use.

His friends, and especially his Society Brovhers will give him a '

cordial welcome. His brother, David \Valker, who was here
a short time ago, is ‘ making pills” in the firm of VVooldridge
(it \Valker, at Willis, Texas.

HAZELRIGG-LAUDEMAN—In this city, on ’l'uesday,
Nov. 6th, Jas. H. Hazelrigg, of Mt. Stirling, was married to
Miss Mattie Laudeman.

Amid our heart’s congratulations there lingers a regret that
our “circle of bachelors” has lost its favorite. A more genial,
a more whole-souled, or a truer friend never shared our love.

Hooker College, and Kentucky University have at last
“clasped hands” over the breach caused by so many flirtatious
whose terminations were unfortunate, and to add luster to the
occasion, have chosen their worthiest representatives.

(Bible.)—Scov1L.—T. B. Scovil paid Lexington a short visit
at the beginning of the present session, and then left for the
N. W. C. University. He is spending part of his time preach-
ing, and we suppose, the other part in what the “uncouth” are
wont to term “gassing.”

By the bye, this N. W. 0. University, appears to us to have
a strange attraction for Old University students. Do not under-
stand us to hint that it is because young ladies are in attendance
there. The theological students have hitherto been consider-
ed a blessing to Lexington from a matrimonial standing point.
And for'the ladies’ sake we now protest against this transfer of
allegiance. And there is one great argument in favor of our
ladies that ought to draw down the scales in their favor, it is
this, when a. fellow gets hold of an extra difficult passage in
Latin or Greek, our ladies are a success in the way of helping

THE COLLEGIflJV’

 

 

l
l
1

Dec, 18 72.

him out—that is, by reading from Bohn while he examines
the original. We are told that this plan is very quieting to a
conscience tender with regrad to using “ponies.” We do not
mean to insnuate that this is the great argument that induces
our theologs to marry.

The following incident occurred in Richmond, Va“; during
the meeting of the convention assembled for the purpose of
raising a missionary fund. “During the raising of the above fund, g
several amusing incidents occurred,one of which was the prop-
osition by Elder E. N. Gilbert, of Baltimore, to give one or
two weeks preaching to the church at Matthews courthouse—
the compensation for said services to be contributed towards
this purpose: whereupon one of the officers of the Richmond
Church proposed the novel mode of raising a portion of the
fund by placing J. 2' Tyler on the stand, and offering him to
the highest bidder for two weeks’ preaching. He was started
by Gethsemane Church, in Hanover,at $25, and finally “knock-
ed down” to E. ‘1‘. Powell, of Norfolk, for $150,00.

gangsta firs/fl.

WStudents will please notice those who patronize
our advertising columns, and show their appreciation
of the same by patronizing them in return.

 

 

 

 

 

.. . . Pres. B. A. Hinsdale, of Hiram College, 0., recently "
paid the University a short visit.

.. . . Quite a number of students have left the city On ac-
count 01' small-pox. It is a good thing to be out ot'vdanger;
boys, but a better toflbe at your post.

. . . .Husrox Cine—The first annual exhibition of the Hus-
ton Club, will be held in Morrison Chapel, on Friday evening,
Dec. 6th, 1872, at 7% o’clock. The public are respectfully
invited to attend.

. . . . OPEN Snssron or THE PIIILOTHEAN Soornrr.—The
Philothean Society will hold their next open session in their hall
on Friday evening, December 13th, at 7%, P. M. The mem-
bers of other societies, and all others who feel an interest, are
invited to be present.

. . . . We learn that the young ladies of Hooker College were
terribly frightenedtby the fire that occured Nov. 14th.

Many of them even packed their trunks; and one young lady
balanced hers in the window and, having carefully arranged
her back hair, sat down beside it to wait till the fire should
come over the intervening five or six blocks. ’

. . . . We used to think that fellow pretty wild, who introduc-
ed in a treatise on Bellcvaettres, a. discourse on the seven
sacraments of the Roman Catholic church; but when a profess-
or in English, a few days ago, delivered his class a lecture on
the art of raising children, we concluded that we had been
hasty in forming ourjudgemcnt.

. .Said a professor to his GI‘CCk class, one morning, “what
was the intention of the inventor of Greek accent?” LTo
puzzle students,” cried one, who evidently felt that is at least
was puzzled. The professor, somewhat 3. taken a back by this
reply, remarked, with a sly twinkle in his eyes, “He muSt have
looked a long way a heat .” .

. , . .For several years past the boys of the Ce'ciopian Socie-
ty have not had their society pins. We are glad however to
see that they intend again to supply themselves.

This a matter in winch our University has been behind other
institutions, and it is with pleasure that we cnroricle this step
in the right direction. All Cecropians should give immediate
attention to the advertisement in another column.

The announcement of’ a two weeks vacation dur‘ng the hol—
idays, will be hailed with pleasure by the majority of the ,stu—
dents. There are some, however, who are strangers in this

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Dee, 18 79.

  

OF KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 707

 

city and the country in the immediate vicinity; who will receive
it with dissatisfaction. They are too far from their homes to
return thither, and consequently, will be forced to remain “lone
and forlorn,” at their boarding houses, whiling away the tedi—
ous hours with their musty text books. It is an unusual thing,
so far as we are acquainted with the history of our University,
for the students to be allowed any liberty on such occasions, and
we predict that there will be almost as much forgotten in those
two weeks, as has been learned, during all the previous part of
the session. But it will not do for us to question the wisdom of
the procedure. We must acquiesce in whatever the sages de-
termine. We would say to the boys, therefore let us try to
spend the vacation in that way that will be most interesting to
ourselves and profitable to others.

 

. . . . We feel it due ourselves to state the reason for having
so small an amount of University news this month. Our local
editor became alarmed on account of the small-pox, which so
diisturbed his mind that he not only failed to edit this depart-
ment, butwas unable to content himself in the city. Conse-
quently he started for home a few days since, leaving us just on
the eve of the present issue to collect what items of interest we
could. We promise to make up the deficit in our next number.-
For the present our readers will please be satisfied with this
promise.

In addition to small-pox and Epizootic, Lexington has in the
last month been excited by a fire which occured Nov. 14th, at
about 9 P. M. ' _

The fire originated in the planing mill of Dow (it Bro., corner
Mechanic and Upper sts.,. and communicated at once to their
dwelling adjoining, which was consumed so rapidly that the
family had barely time to escape. There Was a high wind
blowing from the Sonth and the flames ran rapidly North, lick-
ing up the block between Mechanic and Fourth St, which was
occupied almost entirely by frame buildings.

In the neighborhood of Morrison Chapel the scene was per-
fectly fearful. The air was filled with flying coals of fire which
drove an immense crowd of homeless people before it. Imme-
diately every house opposite the campus was emptied of its
contents and the college grounds were strewn with furniture
and families. The old Dormitory twice caught fire‘ from the
sparks, and but for the constant efforts of the Bible students
it would have been consumed.

Prof. Smith commanding a corps of students kept the roof
of Prest. Milligan’s residence continually soaked.

For a time it was thought the northern part of town would
be consumed. 7

At one time great excitement was occasioned by the dis-
covery ef several small-pox patients in the crowd who had been
driven from their homes by the fire. Many accidents occured
from carelessness,but so far as we could learn,no lives were lost.

Owing to the Epizootic the engines were dragged to the
scene by hand; here, as elsewhere, “our boys” were actively
engaged.

It is said, that a Junior-rescued a negro child from aburning
heuse and having safely depositedit on its mothers breast,was
informed by some waggish student thatit had the small-pox, at
which announcement our hero fainted—almost

There were in all about sixteen houses burned, but nearly
all were small and built of wood, consequently the losses gen-
erally fellupon poor people, for whose benefit we understand a.
relief fund has been raised. ‘ ,

{among ting @nllegeg.

....The University of Mississippi, rejoices in the appella-

 

 

‘tion, “The Oxford of the South.”

,_,,The amount of money paid by Alabama, for public
schools in 1870, was $539,344,52.
. . . Gen. Lee’s room at the Washington A: Lee University,
is to be kept forever untouched—Etc.
....F H. Hedge, D. D., has accepted the professorship of
German literature of Howard College.

 

. . . .Brown University received $50,000 from the late W. F.
Rogers, of Boston; to endow a chair of chemistry.

. . . .Sixteen ladies,students of Michigan University, expect to
take the degree of M. D., next spring.

 

....The total amount of the subscriptions for the aid of
Harvard College, is $91,176.

 

. . . .There are 368 colleges in the country, of which 28 are
under state supervision.

 

....The University of France has one hundred and Line
professsors.

 

....In France there are over three hundred colleges, not
one of which will admit women students.

 

. . . . The object glass belonging to the Allegheny observatory
has been found. It was stolen some time ago; but, as yet, the
police have not been able to find any clue to the thief.

 

. . . .Edward Lampkins has given the California State Uni-
versity land valued at $50,000 for the endowment of the Agas-
siz professorship of Oriental language and literature—Ex.

 

. . . .The school board of Natchez consists of four negrces
and one white man. The white man can write his name but
cannot read. The others sign Official documents in this way,
“His X mark.”—Ex.

 

.. . .The Tuskaloosa (Ala) Female College has a corps of
eighteen teachers. This school is under the administration of
President Larralen, and is in a flourishing condition.

 

. . . . Prof James Hadley, of Yale College,died on Thursday,
NOV“ 14. In hisdeath, Yale lost one of her most competent
instructors, and the country, one of her most finished scholars.
He was most distinguished in Greek, and, is best known as the
author of a grammar of that language.

 

. . . .The superintendent of Public Instruction in South Car-
olina is a negro. As there are no public schools in operation,
his duties are confined to drawing his salary,which he does with
great skill and punctuality. Having employed a clerk to sign
his name and prepare his reports, he devotes himzelf exclu-
sively to the duties of hisgcffice.—Er.

_ —-+—

. . . .The horses belonging to Oxford Female College have
been the victims of the most atrocious outrage. One night
their tails were shorn of all the hair by mysterious hands. The
only solution that has been offered is that the girls have ap-
propriated the missing locks, which probably now grace the
fair necks in the form of chignons.

 

....Yale College, (New Haven, Ct.)—-—The juniors have
selected as their subject for prize debate, “Is it for the best
interest of the country to encourage immigration.” The de—
bate will be arranged by Prof. Northrop, and as fifteen have
already handed in their names, a close contest may be looked
for.

 

. . . . The catalogue of Bowdoin College for 1871, shows this
time-honored institution of Maine to be advancing under its
new administration to a much higher plane of usefulness. The
summary of students is as follows: Seniors, 36; Juniors, 37;
Sophmores, 56; Freshmen, 60; Special Students, 1; Medical
Department, 70; Post Graduates, 5; Grand total, 265. The
Report gives 29 instructors in the different departments.

 

. . . .DARTMOUTH COLLEGE,(Han0ver, (N. H.)-—The total num-
ber of students in this college for the present year, is 408, as
given by the annual catalogue. ' They are divided as follows:
Medical Department 51, Academical 264, Scientific 63, Agri-
cultural 23, Engineering 7. There are 35 professors, tutors
and instructors. The books in the libraries now amount to
46,000 volumes. There are forty permanent Scholarships for
the benefit of indigent students.

 

  

   
  
  
   
   
   
   
  
     
  
 
   
  
  
  
    
    
  
  
   
  
 
    
  
   
  
 
 
 
 
  
   
   
  
 
 
    
  
  
  
    
     
   
  
 

3". ‘1;

  

  

708’

. . . . Professor Agassiz has been a corresponding member of the
Academy of Sciences, one of the departments of the French
Institute, since 1839. He was chosen at the early age of
thirty-two. a rare distinction to have been won by a man so
young. Of these corresponding members there are many.
But he has recently been chosen a foreign associate of the
academy. of whom there are only eight. This is the hIghest
distinction whicha man of science can receive. Owen Liebig
and Ehrenberg are among this select band; as were Humboldt,
Faraday and Murcheson. Agassiz takes the place of the last.

 

. . . . The College Courant thinks that those who observe the
“annual debauch,” Thanksgiving day, should look very char-
itably upon those deluded beings who celebrate elections, and
the fourth of July, by getting most gloriously drunk. The
Oourant, evidently, either missed his usual good dinner on that
occasion, or else spake from personal experience of the days
feasting. If the former, it is certainly very uncharitable .to
refuse a grateful people the privalege of one day’s thanksgiv-
ing, for the year’s blessings, simply because of his misfortune;
or, if the latter, it is very illogical, to conclude that no one
should kep that day, because some persons will take advantage
of it, to eat and drink to exccess.

ginning our @echangea

....Bravndrd’s Illusical World, is a handsome journal and
beside good music it contains an abundance of entertaining
reading matter. It is published by S. Brainard (it Sons Cleve-
land 0. Subscription price $1 per. annum.

 

 

 

. . . . The American Farmers Advocate, published at Jackson,
Tenn , is a large sixteen page monthly, containing valuable in-
formation for the farmer. It is one of the best of our agricul-
,al exchanges, and is offered by the publishers, free with any

“$2, or higher priced paper or magazine in the United States, and
at only fifty cents advance with others.

 

. . . .The Popular Science llIouthly presents in its Table of
Contents a wide range of subjects, all of which are treated with
marked ability. For the physician, the articles, ' “How the
Feelings affect the Hair.” “The Physiological Position of
Tobacco,” “Foul Air and Disease of the Heart,” and “Hu-
manity and Insanity,” are invested with peculiar interest. The
article of Prof. Trowbridge and “Weather Prophecies” will
' prove valuable additions to the scanty literature of meteorology.

The ungeneralized data of Science are increased, with others,
by the contributions of Lockwood, Sace and Patterson, while
scientific thought in its higher manifestations is represented by
the articles of Proctor and Clifford, as well as the interesting
“New Theory of Volcanoes.” _ Nor has metaphysics been neg-
lected, but the ontologist will be charmed with the lucid expose of
the pessimistic speculations of Hartmann. Those persons
-—-(among them 0urself,) who have long entered an inarticulate
protest against the lava-theory of the destruction of Hercule.-
neum, will be delighted to find it effectually exploded by M.
Buele. Our thanks to the editor for a very succinct statement
of the origin, present status, and end proposed,—of Socialogical
Science. The caustic irony of the notice of the “Great Prob-
lem” cannot fail to attract attention. The “Miscellany” abounds
, as usual, in important matter.

 

....The December number of Lippincott’s Illagaelne con~
eludes the tenth volume, and is replete with attractive and in-
teresting articles. “Searching for the Quinine Plant,” an ad-
venture in Peru, is begun in this number,and will be continued.
“Oriental Sports,” written by Mrs. Fannie Q. Feudge is an ac-
count of thost wonderful and curious sports peculiar to Siam
and other eastern countries. Both the articles are handsomely
illustrated. “The Chapel of the Palms, by Chas. Warren
Stoddard, is a beautifully descriptive account of two zealous
and devoted young missionaries among the heathen, the saintly
character of these young men makes no long to hear more of
them, and their romantic life. Dr. S. Weir Mitchel]. contributes
an article upon “Nurse and Patient,” in which he argues the ad-
vantage, of employing professional nurses for dangerous dis-
eases. We were especially pleased with a bright sketch-y little

THE COLLEGIflJV‘

 

 

 

Dec, 1872;

article by Richard B. Elder, entitled “A day or two in South-
Side Virginia,” in which the author showsin a very pleasant way,
the present condition of that part of the South. “Landowners
in England” by Reginal Wynford is both interesting and in-
structive. “Private Art Collections‘of Philadelphia” is con-
cluded in this number.

In the story line, we have “The Strange Adventure of a
Phaeton,” by William Black; “Her Story,” by Hariet Pres-
cott Spofford; and “Shooting a. Monogram” by Chauncy
Hickox.

In poetry “Colima” by Albert S. Evens, and "Matins” by
Emma Lazarus.

Altogether the Lippincott of December is very good. Now
is the time to subscribe for the new volume.

Seme months ago the Editors of the Collegian advertised for
a half dozen poets. A few of our poetical friends came to our
relief, and in every number we have had poetry, and were hap-
py. We might have remained in this desirable state had not
the Harvard Advocate of Nov. 8th, published the following:

“The Collegian of Kentucky University, is the resultof the
combined exertions of the five literary societies of that institu-
tion. These societies rejoice in such ponderous titles as the
‘Christomathean’ and the ‘Cecropian;’ and the character of

their productions well support their claim to these resonant
pollysyllabics.” Here follows a criticism on an article entitled
“Modern Rationalism,” which is based upon a misprint, and
then comes the source of our trouble.
“These controversialists also write poetry.
lily Beau Ideal, beginning—
‘ My lady is lovely, my angel is good;
For this have I worshipped, for that have I wooed
The beautiful being who came from above,
And blighted my path with the lustre of love.’

Why blighted? We suppose he looks on this proceeding of
hers in the light, well expressed by a profane, though popular
ditty, of It's naughty—but it’s nice.

He goes on to tell how—-

‘With grace sports she limbs like the fleet-footed fawn,

Which springs o’er the hills at the shadow of dawn ;
While her bearing is stately, and saintly the sheen-
That gambols in glory o’er a face so serene.’

‘Limbs’ is we suppose, poetry for legs. We have heard
admirers of the ballet tell, in their expressive slang, of a pre-
miere who ‘sports a pretty limb;’ but we did not expect to see
this expression creeping into serious poetry among ‘angels’
and‘saintly sheen.’ Our poet’s knowledge of this part of his
ideal’s anatomy is so accurate that we are tempted to think that
the ‘stately bearing,’ in the third line, must be a misprint
for stately baring,—a delicate reference to her graceful man-
ner of displaying these fawn-like appendages. We must seri-
ously doubt that a "saintly sheen” ever ‘gambolled in glory’
over any one’s face. We fear the ‘fawn’ simile took too
strong a hold of our poet’s imagination; and, if it ever does so
gambol in Kentucky, we strongly question the serenity of any
face subjected to such antics. Farther on, we learn more about
her pedal extremities; namely, that ‘the tread of her feet’ is
‘as light as a swan’s.’ The swan, floating on the water, is a
highly graceful and poetical bird; but any one who has observed
the ‘tread of his feet,’ as he waddles about on land, will agree
with us that a. more uncomplimentary simile could hardly have
been chosen. Her crowning glory, however, is a gymnastic
feat which would cause the famous ‘lndia-Rubber Woman’ to
turn green with envy: the offering, on her heart as an altar,
from which ‘the incense of prayer’ is rising ‘in soulstirring
lays,’ of her own body, as a fit sacrifice.

We do not think, from this picture, she is exactly our ideal;
but she certainly must be a very remarkable woman.”

For instance,

We are discouraged. Posts are scarce in this age, and seem
to be especially so hereabout. Had they torn the laurels from
the brow of any but our “beau ideal” poet we could have en-
dured it better. We hope that our critic is appeasgd. Wanted,
another poet. One not in love preferred.

 

. . . .In the November number of Littell’s Living .Age, We

 

 icy

0W

for
)ur
ap-
not

the
tn-
the

ant
led
and

.09,

of
.‘lar

em
om
en-
ed,

we

«(rt-

Dec, 18 72’.

0F KEN T UC’K' Y UJV‘IVERSIT Y. ,_ i09

 

have an unusual number of articles upon the great Science vs.
Theology question. First, on the subject of “Prayer,” there

is apaper from Prof. Tyndall, another from his anonymous

friend, and a third from Prest. McCosh. “The higher Ministry
of Nature,” from London Quarterly Review: “On Mind and
Will in Nature” by Dr. W. B. Carpenter F. R. S. from Con-
temporary Review: and “The Chasm between Theology and
PhysicatStudies,” from the Spectator. These articles will be

. read with the greatest interest, containing as they do, the opin—

ions of some of the greatest minds upon both sides of the
controversy.

Among the scientific essays, we find, “A New Theory of
Volcanoes,” from the Spectator: “Natural Alchemy,” Pall
Mall Gazette: “The Generation of Electricity by a Current of
Water:" doc.

Miscellaneous subjects, “English Translations of Goethe’s
Faust,” Frazer’s Jifaaazine: “Madam Gerder’s Husband,”
Temple Bar: “A Pilgrimage to Port Royal,” Frazer’s Magazine:
“Miss Cobbe’s Essays,” and “Condition of Italy,” Spectator.
“Origin and Growth of Romanesque Architecture.” Fort/nightly
Review: “Origin of Shakspear’s Tempest,” Corn Hill Magazine:
“New England Puritan Literature,” London Quarterly: “The
Special Beauty conferred by Imperfection and Decay,” Con-
temporary Review: “San Juan. Khiva, and San Juan Case,”
Economist: “East Europe,” flIchllan’s Magazine: “Garden-
ing,” Corn Hill filaqazine: “Geo. Elliot’s Moral Anatomy,”
Spectator: “The Colonies and the Geneva Award,” Pall Jfalz
Gazette: “Gambetta and the Conservatives,” Economist:
“France and the Emperors." “An Hour with Some Old Folk:”
whewi we are tired out and have not given any thing like a
list of the good things contained in the four December num-
bers. We must not forget to state that under the head of re-
mance, we have “The Burgomaster’s Family,” translated from
the Dutch, and an excellent story: “Off the Skelligs,” by Jean
Ingelow; and the great story, “The Strange Adventure of a.
Phaeton,” by William Black.

It will be seen by the above partial table of contents that
Littell’s Living Age gives its readers the very best selection of
European current literature . It stands alone in its character
of an Eclectic Magazine, and is very cheap at $8 per. annum,
for over 3,000 double column pages.

20 GOA/2353130