140 EXCESSES. 



It is not in the power, perhaps, of the 

 Legislature or the University to obviate 

 this blot upon the reputation of the 

 latter ; but the evil must strike every 

 observer, and presents a lamentable in- 

 stance of the weakness and wickedness 

 of our nature, and the inefficacy of our 

 institutions to remedy a state of things 

 so deplorable. 



It is a curious fact, but no less curious 

 than true, that if you ask a particular class 

 of tradesmen that is, those that have most 

 to do with the University under-graduates 

 in particular who are among the best men 

 he will name those of the most dissolute 

 habits, as they spend the most money ; 

 while every worthy member of their own 

 body would select only those who most 

 strictly adhered to the discipline of their 

 respective colleges. 



To enter into a dissertation on the 

 Jong-contested subjects of dispute between 

 Town and Gown, or to advocate the 



