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of 40 young ladies quite takes the lead. Mr Johnson is not liked by the lads, many of that class are out of school this term, so the care and discipline as well as influence of his part of the school are comparatively small, but I greatly fear that when they come in again as they will in the fall matters will be worse than ever. on this account I do not know whither to go on or lease, at the end of this term, if I return it will be with the intention of staying only until I can find a opening to go to the South where Miss W. will go with me, if Providence opens the way. My purpose at all events now, is to step on the cars the first day of vacation and be with you as soon as possible; I mean however to find it possible to come at that time and attend [unclear] there. [unclear] much I should enjoy it and the journey home with [unclear] , not to speak of the pleasure of being with you in all [unclear] for four weeks at least, perhaps longer.

I felt very anxious about Eliab after hearing of his sickness  and do still, though a letter received a day or two since informed me he is most well, I think there is great reason to fear that he will have permanent weakness of the back and that he cannot be too careful of himself, for a few years at least; I think he must study too hard, his progress in French, is quite remarkable compared with my classes.  I was made glad by a good, kind letter from Isaac this evening dated 13th inst. in which he speaks somewhat doubtfully of coming east but I shall write him quite a beseeching, letter about it.  About a week ago a young man took board here to attend school, stating that he fitted for college three or four years ago but was obliged from change of circumstances to give up studying an now wishes to pursue it. he has thrown us into quite a ferment of excitement to know who or what he is any way he should be here, being plainly