The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-10
A YANKEE JUBILEE.
The Reception Of George Peabody, the
London Banker, in his Native Town.
GRAND GALA DAY IN DANveRS, MASSACHUSETTS,
The FinaReier AIm0st Smothered with Flags,
Beautiful Women, Bouquets, Lovely
Babies and Banners.

Babies and Banners.
Speeches Of George Peabody, the Hon. Edward
Everett, and Others.
Splendid Turn Out Of shoemakers, School
Children, Soldiers, Fircmen, Pretty Girls
I'm White, Orators, Boston Merchants,
Mechanics,
&C., &c., &c.
SPECIAL TELEGRAPAIo REPORT FOR THE NEW YORK
HERALD
DAsyERs, Mass, Oct Q, 1865.
This solid but rather slow New England village has been
In tremendous state Of excitement during the past week
or ten days. caused by the preparations receive an
appropriate manner, Mr. George Peabody, the London
banker.
Mr. Peabody happened to be born in Danvers ana has
never forgotten that fact. AS Ex-Governor Patterson
very truly remarked to your correspondent who
after having been successful abroad remembers and
benefits the place OF his birth, mus, have some good
streaks In his heart We agree with the Governor and
the highest proof OF Mr. Peabodys patriotism that he
has declined all public receptions that at his native
town.
Danvers is distinguished for having been the birth
place Of Mr.. Peabcdy-for the excellence Of ts leather
the patriotism Of its tanners-the birthplace Of Eliza
Wharton whose tombstone may be seen here, chipp-
ed to fragments by large numbers Of sentimental young
lovers-and for the undying devotion Of its popula-
tion (about ten thousand souls) to Mr. Fremont It is
one Of the most thriving popuious, enerprsng and de-
termined Of New England villages Is reception of Mr..
Peabody today, proves the truth Of all have said
Why should Danvers honor Mr.. Peabody Simply
because Mr. George Peabody has honored Danvers Mr..
Peabody was born here, and finding, like most New
England men, that his mother would do nothing him.
struck out path. He went abroad; he made him
self great man. he dned with dukes, lords, baronets
and members of the Imperial Parliament but be did
forget the leather va in the midst Of which he was
born So he did something nice for Danvers shall
show.
When the centennial anniversary Of the incorporation
Of Dsnvers celebrated, June 49, 1882 Mr. Peabody
invited to from London and join the estivi
ties Of the OCCASION and failing in this he requested
by the town committee 70 send letter sgnying his in
terest in the celebration. He did letter. on the
envelope Of which tho following endorsement
The seal OF this not to be broken till the are being
proposed by the chairman at the dinner 10th Of June Dan
severence from Salem 1t contains sentiment for the
sion from George Peabody, of London.
When, In the course OF the Centennial proceedings the
proper for opening the packet had arrived tho
received with loud accamatlons-
by George Peabody, OF London-Educa,on- debt due
nom present 10 future generations
acknowledgment Of the payment Of that debt by the
generation which preceded me In my native town OF
Danvers and TO aid In It's prompt future discharge give
to the inhabitants OF that town the of twenty thou
raity among them.
beg remark that the subject Of making gi, to my
ava, myself OF your Interesting festival TO make
the ommuncaton In the hope that IL will add TO the
pleasure Of the day.
annex TO The gin such conditions only as deem ne
cessary for Its and the accomplishment OF
the purposes before named The conditions are that the
venent after the l6th Of June shall accept the r
and shall elect committee, OF not less than twelve per
sons 70 receive and have charge Of the same, for the
purpose Of establishing Lyceum for the delivery OF lee
iures upon such subjects AZ may be designated by
committee OF the town. free to all the Inhabitants under
act; and that library shall be Obtained which shall
also be free TO the inhabitants, under the direction Of the
That suitable building for the use OF the Iyccum shall
be erected st cost including the land nxturcs furn
ture, &c:, not exceeding seven thousand dollars, and
shall be located within third Of mile OF the Presby
teran meeting house, occupying the spot that former
under the pastoral cate Of the Rev Mr. walker In the
That ten thousand dollars Of this gf shall be invested
by the towns committee In undoubtcd securities,
permasent fund.- the interest arising thcrcrom be
pended in support OF the Lyceum
In oil ohcv respects leave the disposition OF tho af
fair OF the Lyceum 10 the inhabitants or Danvers-mere-
y BugReAtng mat might be advisable for them, by their
own act TO exclude sectarian theology and political dis
cussons forever from the walls Of the institution.
will make one request OF the committee; which is
they see no objection and my venerable friend Captain
sylvester Proctor should be living that he be selected
lay the corner stone OF the Lyceum building Respect
FULLY yours, GEORGE PEABODY.
Mr. Peabody subsequently added ten thousand dollars
10 his nrsi Donation the whole to be expended that
seventeen thousand dollars should be appropriated
for the land and building, three thousand to the
purchase Of books, a. the foundation Of . library
and ten thousand to remain q permanent fund
The corner stone Of the Peabody Institute was laid
August 90 1852 with appropriate ceremonies Sylvester
Proctor, who had bean selected by Mr. Peabody 70 per-
form the leading part, was dead and Abbott lawrence
intimate friend OF Mr. p, ofciaed his place. Rufus
Choate delivered eloquent address on the occasion
The structure dedicated September 2o 1854 II ba
beautiful building in It's architectural design and proper
tons, built Of brick, with ornaments Of brown eestonc
from PortIsnd, Connecticut Tho upper part Of he ed
nce, which s eightytwo by nity feet, is occupied
lecture hall, capable Of accommodating eight hundred
fersons. over the roesrum Is magnificent fun length
portrait Of Mr. Peabodyore Of the best productions OF
Healys pencil Tho picture ordered by the citizens
Of Danvers, but when II finished Mr.. Peabody with
his accustomed nberasy insisted on presenting 10 the
institute
In the lower story Ia the library, which consists OF
about b7oo volumes 2soo which were presented by
the founder Of the institute The books have been care
fully selected and form rich fund Of learning and lera
ture The act OF the legislature, May, 1885, which d.
vded the town Of Dsnvers contains provision that the
privileges Of the institute shall continue 70 be enjoyed by
all within the limis Of the former town OF Danvers.
THE PREPARATIONS.
The citizens OF Danvers animated by desire TO do foil
honor 10 their distinguished townmsn issued the follow
irgscircuiar -
SourH DANvrps Sept 2o 1856
HUEAR sR-The citizens of the old town of Danvers,
Dsnvers and south panvsrs propose 70 give public rscep
distinguished townsmsn and benefac,or George Peabody
ESQ OF London the occasion o hs contemplated visit 10
hsnatve place. after absence of than twenty
Trusting your willingness honor the occasion by your
they enr you earnest invitation 10 unite with
Them this expression Of gratitude and respect Very truly
- GEO. osBORNEl
= A. A. ABBOTT, | r...--.s.
FREN sUTToN ! sommitsse
FITCH POOLE, on invianon.
y. :. DANIELS,
Letters received from James lawrence, OF Bos.
ton Charles Augustus Davis Of New York. Peter Cooper,