November 22-29, 1853

Transcribed by Cassandra Wargo, '07

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Examine Page 100 Dates April 15, 1854 for the 8000 tilles1
 

From November the 22, 1853 onwards

Book 2nd

Tiphen W Allen Private Diary

September 1863
Bragg Defeated Rouseschig2

What, mite this bird be named
Behold the Bird ,, Peter,,3

 
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Carlisle, Pa Tiphen Allen’s journal Continued


y Nov
glovery __ also
condily___day
fend the_____then
great _______Prof
Wentsworth, nor any to Prof ____prevailed
on Billy to sing the Bell five_______ Johnsens
was down stuck and would ___________room
before five minutes wouold be on__________tion
Have savages4 a right to the_____________
Have plenty of supplies_________d some,
Miss Annie Mar______________tain miss
fan e ___________vided
all n___________ though
are lit__the
a _______en -
his Be_______ow I arra_______in
writing- land not scribble on such a large _____before
Put every little occurance – good or evil- my thoughts and actions. Number each letter received vis R.L. (r. l.)-sent S + L. Name it person’s I visit and also the place-time-+c. All singular transactions, original, prodishores - + in such every item.


Left Column

THE LIFE-TIME OF A GOVERNOR — The Governors of Kansas are a short-lived race—real political ephemera. Governor No. 1, A. H. Reeder, reached Kansas Oct. 6th, 1854; removed July 31st , 1855 ; term of service, ten months. Governor No. 2, Wilson Shannon, reached Kansas September 1st, 1855 ; removed August 21st, 1856 ; term of service, thirteen months. Governor No. 3,John w. Geary, reached Kansas May 24th, 1857 ; resigned December 7th,1857 ; term of service little over seven months.


the right discipline5 and development of all his faculties.
The pilgrimage of life is often dark, and gloomy, and difficult, surrounded by sorrow, and fear and doubt. Nevertheless, over this dark, perplexed and fearful course, lies the way of man’s glorious destiny. Thro night to day, through death to life, through earth to heaven, must the earth-pilgrim work his way. But by constant struggles, by severe toil, by earnest endeavors,he may overcome every obstacle, conquer every foe, master the world. He may free himself of every fetter, and in “light and liberty,” stand face to face with the might secrets of the universe. In science, religion, morals, as a Newton6, a Fenelon, a Penn, he may soar to lofty heights, whence he may look backward over the gloomy and tortuous path in which he had been marching, and forward to sublimer elevations, to more glorious ideals, which seem to say to him, “On, on forever!”


Right Column

POLITENESS7. —Politeness is and ought to be a habit so confirmed, that we exercise it instinctively —without consideration, without attention, without effort as it were ; this is the very essence of the sort of politeness I am thinking of. It takes it out of the category of the virtues, it is true, but it places it in that of the qualities ; an, in some matters good qualities are almost as valuable, almost more valuable, than if they still continued among the virtues—and this of politeness, in my opinion, is one.
By virtues, I mean acts which are performed with a certain difficulty, under the sense of responsibility to duty, under the self-discipline of right principle ; by qualities I mean what it spontaneous, such as a natural sweetness of temper—natural intrepidity ; others are the result of habit, and end by being a second nature ; by being so called. Gentleness of tone and manner—attention to conventional proprieties—to people’s little wants and feelings are of these. This same politeness being a sort of summary of such. I will end this little didactic digression by advising those who have ht rearing of the young in their hands, carefully to form them in matters of this description, so that they shall attain habits—so that the delicacy of their perceptions, the gentleness of their tones ad gestures, the propriety of their dress, the politeness of their manners, shall become spontaneous acts done without reference to self as things of course. By which means not so much that is disagreeable to others may be avoided and much that is amiable to be attained, but a great deal of reference to self is in after life escaped ; and temptations to the faults of vanity—pride—envious comparisons with our neighbors, and the feebleness of self-distrust very considerably diminished.

 
 

Wednesday, November the 23rd 1853
This has been another disagreeable day- could not study-
Debate8- Neg., Blackstone. Excused from prayers- cleaned
my fiveshooter9 with my linen handkerchief-Got my watch again
today a dear little B____e- let it fall and injured its Teeth.
alie to night from 8 to 10- Found
izing her company to the greatest
a dirty face to might. – very windy
k.- eat a part of a pie at 10 1/2.
eleven, and as the mast of the
usitly resting in the arms of
very probable that I too shall
soon be found in the same delightful occupations
Thursday morning. My dream, during the night was this-
but I must first say that I was much surprised- for it was
co _____________ keyed black-haired lady, who lives near
ith me, has no acquaintances – yet
can say that she is not ugly much –
Well I thought I was in some house + she came in and
sat down on my lap and put her arms around my neck
and i just felt as if I had disgraced my very-self very sorry by being in
such a situation. I could not get away from her. I felt that
she was not the right kind of a girl to put her arms around
my neck, although I should xxxxxx if a xxxxxxxxxxxx give xxxx.

Left Column
THE GRAVE. — Oh ! the grave — the grave10 — it buries every error—covers every defect—extinguishes every resentment. — From its peaceful bosom should none spring but fond regrets and tender recollections ; but, alas! the tale of scandal is too often circulated even after death. Who that has one spark of humanity in his can look down upon the grave, even of an enemy, and not feel a compunctious throb, that he should have warred with the poor handful of earth before him ; and oh ! what a place for meditation is the grave. Aye, go to the grave and meditate — there settle the account with thy conscience, and remember every past benefit bestowed upon you that is unrequited — of the wrongs bestowed on the departed being, who can never, never, never return to solace your repentant soul. If thou has a parents buried, and has ever wrongs that parent, when you go to the grave by sure that every unkind word, every reproach, and every unkind act will come thronging back upon they memory. Ah ! what a holy place for meditation ; there a person may retire from the busy haunts of man, and as it were, commune with the dead.

 
  I’LL THINK OF THEE11
 
  BY MISS M. E. WILSON
 
 

Oh, yes! I’ll think of thee, when twilight’s shade
Hath fallen on the earth and on the sea ;
When stars are in their holy light arrayed —
Then I will think of the — I’ll think of thee.

Oh, I will think of thee, when morning’s light
Hath bathed the mountain’s brow and lonely lea ;
When flower re-ope their eyes of beauty bright —
Then I will think of thee — I’ll think of thee.

When friends are gathered ‘round the household hearth,
With merry jest and lightsome song of glee ;
And in mine heart are gathered tones of mirth —
Then I will think of thee — I’ll think of thee.
Maysville, Ky.

 
 

TRUE religion12 shows its influence in every part of our conduct ; it is like the sap of a living tree which penetrates the most distant boughs.

 
  Thursday November the 24th 1853
Quite a change since yesterday, very windy and also a cool air stiring today yet towards night the weather became very cold. This being thanksgiving day – College duties are suspended. I arose in time for prayers- + after breakfast I took into my violin, + practiced the Washington Grand March13 - a beautiful tune – continued to perform on the instrument until eleven – at which time I proceeded to the M. E. Church and listened to Prof Tiffany’s magnificent sermon – suitable for the occasion. I then proceeded to our boarding House, and satisfied my eating propensities – from a well filled table – A splendid dinner! I only wish Thanksgiving day would continue in the way of dinners, hence forth and forever – After dinner, I came to my room, and during the afternoon entertained some of my dear friends – Presented Aaron Boon with a black, leath-coat- which Billy Heallan made for me – but as I have a sufficient supply with out it, and knowing that Boon is very scearce of mean’s- neither Father or Mother, also as it fit him much better than myself – I freely gave it to him with no other motive than that of kindness. A feeling which I possess for those who I know are poor – yet industrious. I think from the appearance of things to day, this even14 that many of the students have been drinking a goodly quantity of the simon – pure15 – “Fight-town undies ! drunk!” Have not studied any to day – smoked two segars16 – excited me – was at Mr S Nyle's from 8 until 10. Miss Nealie was there – Billy H. escorted her home. Miss Polin – Mr. Moulder – Collins – levvons Duke Allen- votives17 at 12.
 
 

HPM18

Friday, November the 25th 1853
Very cold and dry to day- studied with ease- although my eyes are rather painful. I have caught cold in some way- a severe sore throat. Left my watch at the silversmith’s for the purpose of have it put in good order. Whistler mended my left Boot. Had a good prayer-meeting. I shall now prepare for bed and endeavour to rise early provided my wife will assist in pushing me out of bed. 10 oclock. R.L. Received, one from Hannah Watton. Cousin- Spring-Valley Green Co. Ohio ~ A few brief lines to Alices, William ~
How often days gone by19,
Have I bid dear Will goodby.
And oft has he my waiste entwined,
Caressed and kissed, with affection kind.
Thy form they lovely form,
I never no never can forget.
For oft in those happy days
Did I Thy form caress.
But now how sad am I;
Thy form no longer moves.
But in this silent grave doth lie,
W

Annie
Oh! I will think of thee when morning’s light,
Hath bathed the mountain’s brow and lonely lea –
When flowers reopen their eyes of beauty bright,
Then I’ll think of thee- I’ll think of thee20.
Oh! yes I’ll think of thee when the golden run
Has caused the earth to be in gorgeous draping drest
When storm and darkness is about to rule the night
Then I’ll think of thee – I’ll think of thee.
When nature is arrayed in its gayest green
And the bright king of day again in sun
When that lovely yet mournful season is due
I’ll turn from them all and think of thee- Mollie~

Secretary War –James Guthrie21
“ of Navy James C. Dobbin22 { Attorney General = Caleb Cushing23
Post Master General Hon. James Campbell24. { Chief Justice of N. States = R. B. Taney25

 
  R. Letter
Saturday November the 26th 1853- ,,R,,L,,
The first part of the day was quite pleasant-the afternoon cloudy and the apperance of snow- the atmosphere feels like it. I was much pleased with O. T. Gibson’s production on the stage. R. L_” A letter from H. W. walked out hom with Miss Nealie my friend I had quite a pleasant chat - returned to my room at ½ past 1 – and spent the day in writing. And when roving26 a midst moss covered mountains
Enjoying a chase after a fox or a deer
Then the mind of the one who is always well mounted,
Will ever be thinking of catching a dear.
At the hour of midnight when all is still,
Yes! even the voice of the poor whip-poor-will;
Then, then heart of this one once sad; but now light + free
Will ever be paying and thinking, and thinking of thee.
How pleasant to sit in a quiet retreat,
Were none can we molest the hours I love,
Where the whip-por-will’s notes are only replete
And when there in that retired little seat
And the nightingale’s song is hushed in discrete.
The mountain, the forest, it’s the home I enjoy
The home of the hunter, the fox and the deer-
I will think of the at midnight hour-
When all in hushed in soft repose,
When sadden hearts and troubles minds unprome,
Tis when I’ll think of thee I’ll think of thee.
,,R,,L,, Received a letter
from Bettie – saying
that Aaron Hawkings
+ John Coffett has left
for Indians_..
Although I have this day
confined myself to
my room I have
not accomplished any
thing pertaining to my
studies- read- much
in the way of original
productions. _
President = Franklin Pierce27
Vice President – D. R. Alcatrason28
Secretary of State. = Wm. L. Marcy29
Secretary of Interior,
Robert McClelland30,
 
  November~ Sunday the 27th 1853. Novb.
Was at class-meeting_ after breakfast Cousin David + I had a long talk about the people at home. “old Becca and about the new Bake-oven. I shaved off part of my beard. At the first church at eleven- saw Miss Maggie- Annie and ….Mollie, just as we were entering the door.,, Mollie said to me these words.. “Be a good little boy in church, and behave nice.” The words were sweetly spoken and although she considered them only for the time being I treasured them as sweet words real gems, jewels of great price. They made me feel happy- they threw light around the darkened path of thy ever faithful friend. Methinks I hear thy angelic voice still resounding. (Oh! That Mollie was my sister. Dr. Wings sermon in retalion to sin was splendid, walked to Bankholden’s with Maggie and Mollie- went to my room, wrote a letter to my sister Bettie. At 2 to dinner at James Cy and a magnificent dinner it was- Turkey +c., some insignificant pusillanimous, indecent female of Carlisle- stole my likeness31 from off the table at Ao. and I would much sooner have it broken into ten thousand pieces, than for one of the street-walkers32 (after dark) to possess it. At prayer meeting at 5 1/2 oclock. - +c – after which I came to my room- prepared the stove for operations in the morn. & also myself for Bed.,, May I be guide this week constantly by the spirit and power of the all wise maker.
 
  L. S.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Monday,, November the 28th 1853~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This has been a damp rainy and disagreeable day, no recitations. Spent much time in writing to Mxitfine. By the by when I ride out in the evening I always take my little friend. This @ some other kind and worthy friend by my side in the Bugy33. Mudy roads a’int my where_ Money makes the horse go, and the horse makes the Bugy go_ and so it is all over the world But about the please I enjoy with my delectable company. I must say that words are inadequate to express my feelings upon this particular point, and in no language can I convey to you the Kind and tender feelings I harbour in this heart of mine towards one, who is a particular favourate ~ in Va I saw xx [one word illegible] yesterday at ........ and she spoke to me too, and gave me some good advise “ He" Oh! What sweet…. words they made my very heart tremble, for as she lives in the country, I do not get to see her more than once a week sometimes _ I do not visit any ladies in Carlisle – for the most of the gals are hard cases. I visit two houses, which are distant from Town about one mile_ a nice walk in pleasant and agreeable weather_ and when not pleasant + dry I hire- I anticipate some detestable excursions ere I leave this inhumane et illiberalis communatas34, with a few of my worthy friends – I do not presume to affirm that all are illiberalis35, but a major portion, particular by the people in Town. Oh! How I odi36 the place, et if it was not that ego consider L.37 super them. ego would depart instantly38… Lecture to Johnson- seems .. its now 2 oclock at night and as soon as can get to sleep the better it will be for every student is now in the arms of Morphius Cottain39. Only 3 hours until I'll have to rise. L,,S,, to Bettie _sister_
 
  ,,L,,S,,
Tuesday, November 29th 1853
A damp disagreeable day- ,,L,,S,, mailed to Mollie Rip. Finished writing out all of my lectures40- More news- a secret marriage, the plan, run off, +c,, If I had a wife, and she could act- as a certain woman does in Town, I’d certainly take her to Georgia and trade her away for corn or potatoes. Of all things I detest, is an unkind woman- or to see a married woman when made- I hope I may get a wife who is quite ignorant, as to the manner in which persons get angry, for its seldom every I am angry, and then one kind word will quell all my ill feelings_ A kind word stucks deep into my heart – and throws light over all the dark places then around. May I even strive to cultivate that noble trait- and never forget for one moment, the position I now, occupy, from the cultivation of it so far- never get angry- never become peevish under any circumstances- But when resenting an offence do it in cool blood. I have been much annoyed lately, By some certain children who are fast making approaches to ruin, through the aid of the another- I love to see children- But better pleased if they behave on when out of sight. An other item- For a woman to be- Oh! Fitzpatrick41. I die before I would lie – Liars ought to be tared + feathered+ this day has been spent in assiduous study by me. Theatre in Town42- John Deford dismissed- As I am tired and much near IL _ I'll bid you all adieu

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1 In the April 15th entry of Tiphen's journal, he lists a number of references and quotes to several books of the Bible.

2 Battle at Chickamauga Creek during the Civil War. Rosencrans' army was surprised by Braggs' army. Ultimately, Braggs' (Confederate) defeated Rosencrans (Union). http://www.ourgeorgiahistory.com/chronpop/7

3 Battle at Chickamauga Creek during the Civil War. Rosencrans' army was surprised by Braggs' army. Ultimately, Braggs' (Confederate) defeated Rosencrans (Union). http://www.ourgeorgiahistory.com/chronpop/7

4 Referring to Native Americans, the word is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "of peoples or (now somewhat rarely) of individual persons: Uncivilized; existing in the lowest stage of culture"

5 Unidentified newspaper clipping

6 Newton is considered to be one of the best and most influential scientists known to mankind. He developed the idea of gravitation, how objects move on Earth. He introduced the idea of optics, which is the behavior of light. Newton was the first to develop the reflecting telescope and he invented the mathematical study of calculus. http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Newton.html

7 Unidentified newspaper clipping

8 The Belles Lettres Society and the Union Philosophical Society (UPS) were the two prominent student organizations at this time. While both groups had regular debates amongst themselves, there were also debates between the two groups. In this case, either Tiphen or the UPS debated the negative side of the debate over Blackstone. (Belles Lettres Minutes, Dickinson College Archives)

9 A type of 19th century gun.

10 Exerpt from Washington Irving's, The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, from the Chapter "Rural Funderals," published in 1819.

11 Poem written by Miss M. E. Wilson. No other record of it has been found. It was most likely published in the local newspaper and all other records of it have been lost.

12 Quotation by William Penn (1644-1718), a prominent early Quaker, founder of Pennsylvania, and advocate of religious freedom

13 Most likely published in 1812 in Philadelphia. Publisher G.E. Blake. Composer unknown.

14 "The latter part or close of the day; evening" (Oxford English Dictionary)

15 Colloquialism meaning the real, genuine, or authentic person or thing. (Oxford English Dictionary)

16 Before the advent of a standardized way of spelling, cigar could be spelled "segar". Spelling change to "cigar" notated in the Oxford English Dictionary first in 1869.

17 See Prayers, footnote 22

18 Unknown abbreviation

19 Unidentified poem. Possibly self-written?

20 See "I'll Think of Thee" footnote 19

21 Born: 12/5/1792; Died: 3-13-1869 -- a Kentucky Sentator who worked his way up through the State house of reps. and State senate. He was both the founder and president of the University of Louisville, and was ultimately appointed the Secretary of the Treasury under Pres. Pierce. http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:Uu0aslOZ1fMJ:bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl%3Findex%3DG000534+James+Guthrie+biography&hl=en

22 Secretary of the Navy under Pres. Pierce

23 Attorney General under Pres. Pierce

24 Post Master General

25 Chief Justice of the Northern States and Dickinson Graduate.

26 Unidentified poem. Possibly self-written?

27 14th President of US Born: 1804; Died:1869 http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/fp14.html

28 Tiphen notes that Alcatrason is the new Vice-President, however he is actually the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The real Vice-President under Frankling Pierce was William R. D. King

29 Secretary of State

30 Secretary of the Interior and Dickinson Graduate

31 Refering to a picture of himself. "The representation of an object; a copy, counterpart, image, portrait. Phr. to take a person's likeness: to make a portrait of him" (Oxford English Dictionary)

32 "a common prostitue whose field of operations is the street" (Oxford English Dictionary)

33 "A light one-horse (sometimes two-horse) vehicle, for one or two persons. Those in use in America have four wheels." (Oxford English Dictionary)

34 Latin for "the uncivilized and uncourteous community".

35 Latin for "uncourteous, ungenerous, or ungentlemanly". See also footnote 81

36 Latin for "I hate, despise, hold in contempt, or dislike strongly".

37 Mixture of Latin and English, "and if it was not that I consider [you?] above them I would depart instantly"

38 Unknown abbreviation

39 Unknown reference

40 Because of the lack of textbooks in education at this time, students were required to write down all of their professors' lectures. This composite compilation then became their "textbook".

41 Unknown reference

42 Unknown reference

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