A History of Dartmouth College, 1815-1909

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XI. 1820-1828. THE COLLEGE UNDER PRESIDENTS DANA AND TYLER. UPON the final determination of the great controversy there was equal anxiety among the friends of the university students as to the treatment they were to expect from the successful Board, and among the friends of the College abroad that the victory should be received with moderation. Both were gratified with the spirit displayed by the college Trustees. Announcement was made that the students of the University would be received on the same terms as from any other New England college, and most availed themselves of the privilege.1 The few citizens of Hanover that had adhered to the university party generally accepted the result with good nature. Col. Brewster, who had been one of President Allen's most active and influential supporters, now threw all his weight in favor of harmony, and hearty good will to the College, and in 1820, he then being high sheriff for Grafton County by the appointment of Governor Plumer, served as marshal at Commencement. The influence of President Allen himself was cast in the end in the same direction, and by 1820 the feelings of all were so far soothed that on the invitation of Professor Shurtleff he preached in the College pulpit, but he took for his theme the life of Stephen as an illustration of the persecution suffered by good men. He continued to reside in the Wheelock mansion for about a year, until he was called to the presidency of Bowdoin College. The other members of the university Faculty lost no time in seeking a more congenial atmosphere. Professor Dean returned to Burlington, Vt., where in 1822 he resumed the professorship of mathematics in the University, which he had given up to come to Hanover.' Professor Carter became the editor of the New ...