Alumnus

On September 29, he published a letter from J.A. Engelhard, then a law student in the University, signed "Alumnus," in which he made the charge, but without mentioning Hedrick's name, and after attacking him bitterly, demanded the dismissal of the offending professor from the University.

Party Politics in North Carolina, 1835-1860 1916

If "Alumnus" does conclude to visit us, there is another matter to which I might direct his attention.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

I might go on and give "Alumnus" every week from now to the election, a column of good "black Republican" documents, all written by the most eminent Southern statesmen, beginning with Washington, and including nearly all of eminence for ability, virtue, and patriotism, and coming down to our own times.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

But, if "Alumnus" would understand the state of things here

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

If "Alumnus" thinks that Calhoun, or any other, was a wiser statesman or better Southerner than either Washington or Jefferson, he is welcome to his opinion.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

The opinion most current here is that the writer of the article signed "Alumnus" is Mr. Engelhardt of Raleigh.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

"Alumnus" has also made another mistake, in supposing that the Faculty take upon themselves to influence the political opinions of the students.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

And when "Alumnus" talks of "driving me out" for sentiments once held by these great men, I cannot help thinking that he is becoming rather fanatical.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

For the information of "Alumnus" I will state that he has put himself to unnecessary trouble in blazoning this matter before the public.

Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick 1910

And when 'Alumnus' talks of 'driving me out' for sentiments

Anti-Slavery Leaders of North Carolina 1898