Tuesday Febuary the 7th 1854- I did not rise until 7._considering that my tooth would not permit me to study. I feel well other ways. at 10. recited our 1st recitation in [Sugre Itk?] very difficult to remember. I can say that this is a damp, cold day – some appearance of snow in fact it did commence to do so at sunset. I was at D. George Bretz’s – he did not fill my front tooth as it was but little decayed. Had raisin Puddin for Dinner. I was at No. 31 – a 1/2 hour – gave 2 balls [yarn?]. I purchased two cakes today – 2 cents. that’s celebrating your 21st birthday. I intend not too chew any tobacco nor smoke any segars until April. I have no desire for either at the present. Attended lecture at 4 oclock – took tea at 6. I weigh 146 lbs. 5(F). 10(in) high. I have a magnificent pair of whiskers and mustaches– wrote a letter to sister Bettie – saying $280 will be requisite to meet my expenses. And that I make her a present of 8 volumes – [Hannah Mirn’s upossing?] – concert in town. I thank that Good Being that he has seen it good to prolong my existense to this period. I am thankful that his mercy has been shown me. I hope to live live much meaner than I have done – be more [pierce?], and live a more devoted Christian. May the Grace of God assist me. | |
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Thursday. Carlisle. Febuary 9th
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Friday, Febuary 10th 1854 – Today has been rather windy and cold. I did not attend recitation at 11. My chum sold his furniture for $10. and my opinion is that he does not posses any trading quality about him. I got $134. for my share of the Carpet - & curtens [about?] I think he is quite foolish in selling his property. But his ideas are fess. I do not feel pressed down with [sor-] [row] about his departures. Boon will share with me. I spent some hours in D. H. Walton’s room tonight. Was invited to eat cakes in Lightners room. I have chewed tobacco all the evening and studies assid- uously. The time now? Why it’s 20 past 12 oclock. Cobolt Equivalent 29.5 symbol Co. Cobolt is a metal almost always associated with nickel and closely resembling it in many of its reactions. When fuse it is a brittle reddish-white metal with a density of 8.5 ? and melts only at very high temperatures It is nearly as magnetic as iron. It dissolves with difficulty in strong sulphuric acid and is not oxidized in air “____” Nickel. Equivalent 29.6 symbol Ni Nickel is rather a rare metal. It is prepared from the species on crude nickel of commerce. It is white and malleable, having a density of 8 to 8.8 and fuses above 3000°. Reduced from its oxy or by X | |
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Monday Febuary 13, 1854- This has been a disagreeable day – rainy and damp I did not attend any recitations – nor have I studied any. I had the room cleaned out, and moved some Aaron Boon’s property in – chum give me some things etc. that he could not take with him – commenced studying French tonight. I have just written my 1st exercise.- I gave old worman my slippers – gave chum some collars. I called to see Redden a short time tonight – quietness reigns supreme tonight in college – students at missionary meeting – Rosenberg – got oil- Most gracious sovereign of this lovely train Whose gentle voice has called thee here to reign With Loyal heart and differential hand I crown thee fairy of this fairy band. The Queen of May, be decked with richest flowers- To reign triumphant in these halcyon bowers. Thy will controls us in our sports today, Thy voice the mandate all who hear obey. And in thy counts our highest joy shall be To win thy favor and to follow thee. | |
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Tuesday. Febuary 14th 1854- This has been another damp day – attended no recitation chum left Carlisle for Baltimore 10_oclock. I sent a letter by him to H. E Sehley No. 16 ¢ was glad to see him off for I was [unniss?] to study. Aaron Boon & myself commenced rooming together today. I worked diligently all the afternoon in moving his property into my room No. 24. I feel stiff and tired tonight, and am quite happy to say that everything is in is its proper place – nothing now to do but to study – recitied our French [sessions?] at 11. Prof. Blumenthal. My chum has some fine qualities about him that I dislike very much. He is a spoiled child. I have a chum now that will stand the weather fine – Wesley Melick left today for home – I offer the hand & my heart, As security nothing else have I to give, But if then with ere we part, Except of my offering, together let us live. Shaks Then if thou will consent ere we part. Forever and happy together shall we live. | |
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B. Wednesday. Febuary 15th 1854 – Still another damp day – only recited one lesson, French. I had Byron's works [d. ressurence?] – and got out 2 Books, on Boons page 304. Irving’s works. In society debated this – question- Which exerts the greater influence on the mind Prosperty or Adverssity. I spoke in the affirmative – prosperity – but did not make any preperation. If we are prosperous in any undertaking we are encouraged to proceed – it exerts such an influence on the mind of man that it cannot be erased by adversity. Calamity as adversity has often caused men to commit suicide – yet it does not exert such an influence on the mind as prosperity in such a case as this. Suppose a poor man is successful and arrives at distinction – say reaches the Presidents chair – does not his prosperous condition exert a powerful influence on the mind? Certainly It does. Commenced my [S.?] Philosophy again. Dr. Collins was in to see chum and myself, but as we had the door locked, he had to beg to get in I shouted: busy-busy-busy- I knew all the while who he was. My throat seems to be a little sore and my cold [warth?] tonight. Had [fur?] for dinner. Bowman’s did not get any milk today. A nice arrange- ment. I have not received any valentines so far. A Memorial to [Horatis?] Greenough By Henry A. Tuckerman (Tuckerman | |
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Saturday. Febuary the 18th 1854 A most delightful day has this been _ I have spent the greater part of it in the my room reading. was out to see Miss Nealie Lyne. She improves from the style of her dress. I treated David H. Walton to ice cream and cakes 31 1/4 ¢- Was at No. 31. My cold is getting worse. Retired about 11. Put a cloth containing very warm water on my breast. Sunday. Febuary the 19. 1854- Oh! What a lovely morning – so very pleasant – towards evening the atmosphere changed – attended Mo. E. Church at 11. chapel at 3 oclock. Rather a brief sermon from Prof. Wentworth. I spent an hour at No. 31. Read a good deal in my bible. Attended [clafs?]. Prayer meeting. Since tea I have felt some what sick. Boon and myself had a brief talk about religious matters. I am now in my room, also chum and its just 20m of 7 oclock. I finished my letter to Bob H. which consumes much of my time as it was a long one. | |
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Wednesday. Febuary 22nd
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Febuary the 25th. 1854. Saturday- This has been a cold damp day – Received a reciept of Mrs. E. Egolff for $15.00. This day has passed without any thing being accomplished, was in the Chapel at 3 1/2 an appointed meeting – in [segarce?] to a separation in the church. We intend to have a [spicude?] minister and worship alone – entirely sepperate from the church in Carlisle Resolution averse formed and petition included – signed by the members. “students” etc. I was to see Donahue Dr. Collins was up to see me, or was attracted by the noise of my [strise- reach?], was engaged in throwing the pipe down the [steptop. He?] my opinion that [Veitch?] will be great rascal all his life. His appearance condems him, John L. Molher [Mohler] moved in the room [a dyming?] mine. I have not chewed any tobacco to day. The weather was the appearance of snow. Mountains. Give my the rude Mountain scramble the roving haphazard and wayfaring, the half wild yet frank & hospitable manners. The lighthouses; sweetness & purity of its waters the mountain is a favorite resort for pick – me parties to pass away: after pleasant hour. The noble shenandoah winds its stream along the foot of out mountain whimpering among reads sunken etc. overhung. | |
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