The New York herald., 1867-04-15
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The Great Phila.sAr eplst Il His Native
Town-Public Reception ~ the People q
and Afterwards His FeIisw Tswnsmen and
Women-Greas Enthusiasp sf the Audi4
ences go. --~e - -
DAxKna Nam, April IL, 1861 !
Home time ago munincent donation for the sduca,
ton Of tho children Of the town Of Danvss the bir
place Of George Peabody made By thas gentleman
whose name has become for his prince}
gfs especially for the urheranos Of educational ntsF
ssts and for the moral social and physical improvement
Of the masses of the people Of this country and Engand
Ten years ago former vis 70 this country, he rss
fused al other invitations-from BALTIMORE PhiadeL
phia and other ctes-which hastsnsd 70 Offer
him tho nrss public reception in this couns
try, and accepted ono from the citizens a
his native town To-day his last public rec option,
We except the which takes place nsxs week il
eorgeto wn the birthplace OF his mother previous %
hs 6nal departure England, where he expects 70
main about three years, was given him again py the
children and citizens Of Danyera
The day was beautiful, and the unusual interest Of the
occasion crowded streets OF the lovely little town.
which presented unusually animated appearance.
Tweye hundred scholars the various schools Of the
town were formed in procession and marched through
hand a. music and received the gentleman
at the large Univerast church on Maple strect WHICH
crammed to overaowing The entrance OF MI. reas
body accompanied by prominent business men OF boss
tom and family friends the signal for spontane.
GUS burst Of enthusiasm from the children which their
long after he had taken his seat upon the platform.
hymn OF welcome was sung by the children, aer wnien
great ca : pSantnropist blS Of the age was delivered
by Miss Annie Allen, who ten years. ago
among the little children %ne sa Rev. ~ Mr.
Fletcher teacher Of the High School; Mr. John Phiis
brich Superintendent Of Public Schools In Boston, ana
by the presiding officer Rev. DR.. Braman after which,
amid stiffness that remarkable, Mr. Peabody adj
dressed the gathering as follows:-
In addressing you on this occasion my young irenos
am most forc.by reminded Of an incident which haa
often recurred to my memory in connection with my
reception by the citizens OF this town more than dozen
years ago. Reforming with my sisters Georgetown on
tho evening afer the receipt on we were driving steao
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obstacle chain OF little children, with firmly locked
hands extending quite the street and yielding nos
They had taken this method to secure the presentation
of their welcomes and their beautiful bouquets. As
said, have often thought of the inc dent since, and
always With pleasure and deep emotion. have won
dered what has become Of all those little links in thss
there 50 firmly casped still and cold in deaht
but many trust are alrea busy In active dutieas
and perhaps among that little band wer5
some OF those whom now sec before me
and soon to take their places in the busy world Judg
ing from the ordinary term OF human existence, am
now older than many O. you viii ever be; but am ss
and am glad that associated with the last wcek Of
stay in my native country will be the memory q
When have recrossed the ocean shall not forget you.
but bo happy in believing that striving TO receive
full benefit the excellent schools and teachers Of
this town. well the library and institute which
established for further Improvement; and ask you
see o IL no moe that ali these
Of instruction faithfully Transmitted to those whe
shall come after you have Dut little advice 70 glyS
fed TO judge Of your needs Of that knd but It IL safe
cndeavor constantly practice the virtues Of
duty. Be kind to ALL especially to your schoolmate4
Beware of the vices Of envy and jealousy and rememb
perform we'll his part and gain distinction without d
paraging others Cherish the habit OF looking at the
Sa q
givenees Do all this and you viii 6ud your rewaxo
even in this world and still greater In that which y y
At the conclusion OF the address, which wss inter-
upted ofen with loud bursts applause "Gcd the
audience, especially the children, were taken By the
hand by Mr. Peabody, Of whom he recognised and
aeconatey kissed. He passed from the church with
the God bless aud cheers Of the gathering, and
was conveyed, with his party to the nne residence q
Mr.. j. Sylvester, chairman OF the committee Of arrange
ments, whose guest he was st
About three o'clock another audience comprising the
lower part Of the church, called Gothic Hail. 70 onsS
their testimonial Of esteem and gratitude 70 their dis
pIause greeted his second appearance and touchins
and eloquent address was delivered BY Rev.
Dr. Braman who also delivered the address q his Ara
Mr. Peabody again appeared before the audience, and
although suffering from hoarseness which threat
ened at times 10 stop his speech altogether, delivered In
voice remarkably clear AMI nrm for seventy ono
years OF age, the following address,
years received the first groetI Of the people Of the
old town OF Danvers, entering your limits on that brehS
and surrounded by thousands Of happy faces glowing
with smiles of welcome That day, through oil the
2, es .hs
tended has never ceased 10 create warm emotion
In my breast whenever have recalled III and now, %
this beautiful day Of early spring. glad to meet yoQ
again with kindly feelings all portions OF good
old town, unmpared by the lapse Of the years that have
fortune and larger ned my youthful associse
tions werc necessarily moro closely connected
with my immediate neighbos in my native
parish; but from the remembered reputatioa
OF her many worthy men at that time, and from per-
tion Of tho still bearing the tmeh honored name Of
Danvers must ever be inscparaby connected with .
Ssys & 70 ms
Of education among you have been thus successful
and thank you all most sincerely for your cordial
operation with in developing the practical workings
and advantages Of the nstu ion for which you
to erect accommodations feel confident that both this
faithful hands and that they will be transmitted unm-
paired to many generations 1t s especially fttng my
friends, that the work of education shoud be xeaousy
carried on in this ancient and county, that do
no dscred 10 the ancestors who naugura6d that work.
ans FIRST y snasoldsr S Of nanvss John Endco was The
which Massachusetts, much and from which the
little germ, planted In this very town two hundred and
not alone for this locality and state, but it
has spread Its branches and widely and II
shedding Its blessings every portion Of great
country. To me, my friends the old town Of Danven
still retains her houndares and although divided IN
name and territory hope and believe that this may bo
her only division and that the sister institutes may
work hand In band their only rivalry beng which shall
maize the surest and most satisfactory progess In the
promotion Of knowledge, Intelligence and morality for this
and all future generations Should that kind Providcnce
who has hitherto spared my life permit me stl again
10 look npon the familiar scenes OF my youth, hope
TO find all within the old town happy, united and pros.
perous not forgetting amidst the Of business the
quieter labor Of education; and should be thus
privileged hope none the less fervently that the good
work will go on, and that my native town. In both IL
sections may be ever eminent in virtue and intelligence,
In respect for law and good order aud In charity for a
In politics. for attachment whole country and for
cherishing the principles OF good government Of mora
~ and religion
Another arduous series or hand shakings was gone
through by the distinguished gentleman and every
spie manifestation OF affection and estsem made BY his