Gray Time flies swiftly by, and steals the breath Of vocal men. Himself unseen the while, He shrouds the visible in the dust of death, And brings to light the lowly and the vile. Oh! thou of life the undetermined end, Thy steps do daily unto darkness tend. Hermeneutes. TO CORRESPONDENTS. “The Character of the Indian,” though inadmissible, is not without merit. In manner it is nearly faultless; in matter, too commonplace to be either instructive or entertaining. “F.” had better send his verses to “R.” in manuscript. She would undoubtedly greet them with a hearty welcome. “P.’s” poetry on Poland, though apparently somewhat in years, is filed for insertion. The prolegomena, on account of their too great length, are declined. “Loose Thoughts on Smoking”--much too loose for publication. We find no fault with the author’s habit, but think he had better smoke in silence. PROSPECTUS OF THE YALE LITERARY MAGAZINE. TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STUDENTS OF YALE COLLEGE. An _apology_ for establishing a Literary Magazine, in an institution like Yale College, can hardly be deemed requisite by an enlightened public; yet a statement of the objects which are proposed in this Periodical, may not be out of place. To foster a literary spirit, and to furnish a medium for its exercise; to rescue from utter waste the many thoughts and musings of a student’s leisure hours; and to afford some opportunity to train ourselves for the strife and collision of mind which we must expect in after life;--such, and similar motives have urged us to this undertaking. So long as we confine ourselves to these simple objects, and do not forget the modesty becoming our years and station, we confidently hope for the approbation and support of all who wish well to this institution. * * * * * The work will be printed on fine paper and good type. Three numbers to be issued every term, each containing about 40 pages, 8vo. _Conditions_--$2,00 per annum, if paid in advance, or 75 cents at the commencement of each term. Communications may be addressed through the Post Office, “To the Editors of the Yale Literary Magazine.” * * * * * This No. contains 2½ sheets. Postage, under 100 miles, 3¾ cents; over 100 miles, 6¼ cents. Printed by B. L. Hamlen. Transcriber’s Notes A number of typographical errors were corrected silently. Cover image is in the public domain.