For some time the attention of the instructors was occupied in arranging the course of study, and attending to the other concerns of the institution; and, in the infant state of the Lyceum, few cases of discipline occurred, and no regular system of government was necessary.
Before long, however, complaints were made that the students at the Lyceum were guilty of breaking windows in an old building used as a town-house.

The principal called the students together, mentioned the reports, and said that he did not know, and did not wish to know who were the guilty individuals.

It was necessary, however, that the thing should be examined into, and that restitution should be made, and, relying on their faithfulness and ability, he should leave them to manage the business alone.

For this purpose, he nominated one of the students as judge, some others as jurymen, and appointed the other officers necessary in the same manner.

He told them that, in order to give them time to make a thorough investigation, they were excused from farther exercises during the day.
The principal then left them, and they entered on the trial.