The New York herald., 1870-06-07
TIE CITY OF BRESLAU.
Dedication Of the New German Settlement on
Long Island-The Cities Of New York.

dmOu& Inc 1clmdus VI EiOohyH, RtW iVh ouu
vicinity who contemplate making the city OF bresan
their future home. Breslau, or rather the germ OF
the settlement OF that name Is situated the south
side of Long Island, distant thirty-two miles from
Brooklyn. 1t embraces an area OF three square
miles or thereabout and is mapped out into streets
and avenues, which are as yet, however, but
sparsely cleared Of the underground which marks
the land The building lots within the limits Of the
place are nearly 100000 There is fine water
frontage on South oyster Bay, about one mile
from the South Side Railroad, which latter runs
nearly through the central line Of Breslau. The
country Is levels clear fresh water is found ten feet
beneath the surface, and the drainage facilities are
excellent, owing TO the natural condition OF the sur.
face there being a descent OF fifteen feet TO the mile.
Water power for manufacturing purposes is, 1t is
claimed, superior, as there are several streams
which can be utilized at comparatively small
expense. Tue announcement that the dedica.
ton would take place and that Governor Holman
would speak upon the occasion had the effect OF
attracting very large number Of Germans-not less
than 5,ooo-to the place. This large coDcourse OF
people was augmented largely by residents OF the
surrounding country, who focked there in numbers
and took part in the festivities Of the day.
Shortly after one O'Clock the workmen ana resi-.
dents OF the new settlement formed IN line, and
headed by bands OF music, paraded about the depot,
and finally halted In front OF the speakers stand
when County Judge John r. Reid, OF Suffolk county,
came forward and addressing the assemblage said:-
1t affords me peculiar pleasure to welcome this i'm
mense audience 10 Suffolk county. You have as
sembled to mark a new era In the progress Of our
county by dedcating the first city within Its limits
Eight hundred and seventy years ago the godfather
OF our present city was founded ; and amid the
stining influences Of despousm 1t has become
the second city Of Prussia, great in mercan-
tile prosperity, great In mechanical and manu-
featuring avocatons great in educational
institutions, great in religious edfces, great in
Its literary scientific and phlos0phic minds. Lead.
Ing the world in article of commerce-one which
In political sense we have no desire to emulate
the German in America may well feel proud to per-
petuate name so redolent Of pleasant memories IN
fatherland. And here, with all the glOries Of the
past clustering around the purposes Of the present.
you are about dedcatfng TO Freedom and the spirit
of progress a city which will enslrine hopes more
ennoblng. ambition more elevating, faith more
sublime than animated those VINO nearly nine hun
dred years ago surrounded the natal offerings
or the Breslau beyond the seas. In a nation
known as the asylum OF the oppressed you
about building place OF refuge for those loved
ones who, ciingng to the traditions Of freedoms
martyrs at home. seek the United States see the
tree Of liberty flourish without the sickier cast OF
kingiy shadows. Superficial observers may pro-
nounce the advent OF so many representatives OF the
Rhine detrimental to those who Call Long Island
u
need the example Of patient laher, personal economy
and social unity which your city will exhibit.
You dedicate TO coming generations a city which
shall forever perpetuate the memory OF its founders.
1t has been well said that 'The union Of men IN large
masses is Indispensable to the development and
rapid growth Of the higher faculties Of man. Cities
have always been the freDlaces Of civilization,
whence light and neat radiate out into the cold dark
world" The intense life which springs from their
stern competition undoubtedly performs most inl-
pOrant office the prOgres OF civilization. The facul
ties sharpened by the direct contact and collision
Of kindred minds The great Accommodations OF capital
which almost exclusively take place in commerce
and the occupations connected with 1t, exercise an
all-powerful influence on the community, and are
felt IN all its enterprises. The social sympathes
gather warmth and force from the generous cOnta-
gion OF congenial natures. Here, on the shores OF
bay nearly one hundred miles long, you have sus-
pended the natal flag and commenced city
which shall rival in manufacturing prominence
It's honored namesake BY the enterprise OF
offers every inducement to seekers Of health and
competence. It's means Of access to the great mar
kets OF New York ana Brooklyn make II unrvalled as
grand manufacturing centre. Streams OF water
adapted TO milling purposes in the immediate
vicinity invite capital and the natural advantages OF
the location invite skilled labor. In the coming
future this day viii be made local holi.
day-the anniversary Of an event fraught with
blessings to countless thousands. While this vast
audience shall be numbered with the dead the per-
petuating monument of prosperous city Will keep
the memory OF It's founders green forever. Changes
has given her benediclon of health and the beauti-
fu will perpetuate itself in the handiwork of our
chl0{en. Ihe BfeSiau OF ANTICIPATION VIII become
the active city Of grand reality, and the simple
ceremonies which mark the advent of the great en-
terprse will linger In the memories OF future gene.
rations like the pleasant echoes of golden chime.
Speeches were made by Rev. Mathew Hale Smith,
Messrs. Charles S. Scheier, Dusseldorf Wieland,
Demas Barnes and others.
The day was passed pleasantly by the excursion
ists who returned to their homes Wei satisfied ap.
parenty with the result Of their VISIT the only draw
back being the unaccountabe neglect on the part OF
the Southsde Railroad Company to afford prompt
transportation for the party, the train being detained
for two hours at Amityvle waiting for other trains
to pass.
The following is list of the cities in the State,
with their population according to the State census
Of 1855 -