Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-12
Our New York Dispatches.
UnveIIing the Statue of Prof Morse in
Central Pnrk-DischarRcd from Gus
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UnvcIling the statue Of Prof. Morse IN
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NEW YORK, June 1.-THE unwilling of the
Morse statue in the Central Park yesterday af-
ternoon was one of the memorable events in the
history of this city in commemoration of the
achievements of science The statue cost Sl2,-
900, and was purchased by the subscriptions of
the telegraphers, varying in amount from TWEEN
ty-hve cents to twenty-five dollars although the
greater number were of sums less than five dol
lars. The pedestal is the gift of a few private
citizens. The statue is Of heroic size, and was
modelled by Byron NJ. Pickett, ami cast at the
National Fine Art foundry, by Maurice |. Pow
err The face is a striking likeness Of Mr.. Morse.
The beard is made quite full, and the stiffness
of modern dress is relieved by a cloak with a
heavy fur collar. This cloak, falling from the
left side, is held up by the left hand, which also
holds Geographic dispatch. The right hand
rests upon a small Geographic instrument upon
Il column. The attitude is easy and natural.
Prof. Morse had received in this country up to
the time when this statue was suggested by the
teegraphers, no public recognition of his emf
nent services beyond that of a complimentary
dinner, although he had had at the hands of
European sovereignS honors of the most marked
character as will be seen by the subjOined list:
l. By the sultan of Turkey, the "Nishan lftichan'
or Order of Glory.
2. From France, the Cross of a Chevalier of the
Legion of Honor.
g. From Italy, the Cross of Chevalier of the
Order of st. Maurice ana Lazarus.
4. From Portugal, the Gross of Chevalier of the
Order OF the Tower and Sword.
5. From Spain, the Cross of Knight Com
mander (de 1umero) of the Order of Isabella the
Catholic.
6. From Denmark, the Cross of Chevalier Of the
Order OF the Dannebroge, also to be Knight Com
mander in the same order, of the hrstclass.
Austria Prussia and WurtpmbprD conferred
him the scientific gold medal of their respective
nations.
s. A special congress of ten European nations, in
1885, voted Professor Morse an honorary gratuity of
100000 francs.
At precisely four O'Clock the ceremonies began
Governor Hoffman presided. After an overture
by the band of Fort Columbus Governor Hotf-
man made the Introductory address, at the con-
cusion of which the statue was unveiled by Gov
ernor Clafiin of Massachusetts and Mr.. VIM. Or
ton. This was followed by music by the band,
and this in turn by the speeches OF the occasion,
delivered by William Cullen Bryant, and Mayor
Hall. Mr.. Bryant, in closing, said "But long
may it be, my frends-Very lOng-befOre any
such resemblance of our illustrous friend shall
be needed by those who have the advantage of
his acquaintance, to refersh the image of his form
and bearing as it exists i'll their minds. Long
may we keep with us what is better than the
statue-the noble oTiginal-long may it remain
among us in healthful and serene old age
late, very late, may He who gave the mind to
which we owe the grand discovery to-day COM
memorated, recall it to his more immediate pres
ence that it may be employed in higher sphere
and in a still more beneficial activity" Mayor
Hall closed as follows: "The city of New York
pledges herself to the donors who make her
their trustee, to guard with pride this statue of
her honored citizen; of him who achieved in
deed eminence among her artists, and won re-
Spect and love in her social life before he was
awarded those special honors which the civil
xxnrlI rpndpr hin, I'M ,Sybin davis
ceremonies so appropriately emphasize"
The meeting at the Academy of Music last
evening took the form of public reception or
levee of the distinguished guest An evenings
entertainment Of the most attractive kind
had been prepared, and memorable feature of
it was the transmission of dispatch to all the
principal stations in the world taking leave of the
profession, by Prof. Morse himself. On the
platform was seated Prof. Morse in the centre,
flanked by Cyrus w. Field, Wilson G. Hunt, Pc
ter Cooper, William G. Bryant, Horace Greeley,
Samuel Sinclair, Gov. Clatiln and staff, Hon. N
P. Banks, DR.. George B. LOring, William Orion,
| Henry Ward Beecher, G. f. MacDermott of San
| Francisco, Gov. Hoffman, Ben. F. Butler, and
others. Gems Lefferts, L. S. Sanford, Jr., W.
| X. Applebough and several assistants were the
committee of arrangements. Horace Greeley
| came in late, and when he made his appearance
he was greeted with great applause as he took his
seat.
Speeches were made by W. Orton, Dr. Loring,
and President Sampson of Columbia college,
Washington. At the conclusion of the latters
address, Miss Sadie Z. Cornwall was led to tel
| egraphic instrument on the platform, when she
| sent the following message from the venerable
| Professor Morse: Correcting and thanks to the
telegraphic fraternity. Glory to God in the
| highest, peace on earth and good will to man.
| As the young lady concluded this, Prof Morse
was escorted to the instrument by Mayor Hall,
| and manipulated the key, sending his signature
| with firmness that was not expected by those
who knew how tremulous his fingers are
at this time of excitement. As the father of tel
egraphy arose the whole audience greeted him
by rising en- masSe, cheering, appauding and
waving handkerchiets for full five minutes. The
old gentleman seemed quite overcome, and COW
ering his face with his hands evidently consd-
cred that this was at least nearly the last time
he would be called upon to sign his name by a
Geographic key. The dispatch was sent TO vari-
GUS parts of the world, and several responses
were received during the evening. Hon. n. P.
| Banks was here introduced and delivered fore
ible address upon the telegraph as national de-
| fence. 1t was received with frequent manifesto
| tons of applause. Other speeches followed.
Among the responses TO Prof. Morse's dis
| patch was a reply from the president at Long
Branch A large number of dispatches from
San Francisco, Cincinnati, Halifax, Bombay,
st. Louis, New Orleans, Boston, and nearly
every other city in the Union, congratuating
Prof. Morse upon his proud position as father
of the telegraph, were also read. The assembly
dispersed at a late hour, the telegraphers step
ping forward and shaking hands with the pro-
ieSsor.
Henry D. Perry, a seaman on the ship Dexter,
makes the following statement concerning the
fight on board the ship May IS: A quarrel took
place between Chas. E. Hayward and John Nc
Gier, seamen, about box of MATCHES. McGier
accused Hayward of stealing them, which Hay
ward denied. McGier struck Hayward and Hay
ward drew sheath knife. When McGier saw
HAYWARD draw fhp kOifn hp ran ON, dpplr
and got aniron Delaying pin and struck Hayward
with it about the body, and then Hayward drove
the knife into his body. McGier expired in
twenty minutes after he was cut. Mc(Jier has Il
mother and four sisters residing in Boston, and
was well liked by the crew. He was formerly
in the United States navy. Hayward, also, has
always been quiet man and good messmate,
and had been soldier in tho Union army. Hay
ward and four witnesses were sent to Ludlow
street Jail. The captain of the ship is one of
the firm of Taylor & Brothers of Boston, who
are the owners of the vessel AT the examine
ton, Hayward was discharged by Commissioner
Shields, it appearing by the evidence of five wit
nesses that the stab-wound inflicted by Hayward
upon McGier, and Which caused the latter's
death, was simply an act of self-defence on the
part of Hayward, who had reason to believe
that his life was in danger.
Mr.. Il. Il. STRANGELY, who for fourteen years
past has been connected with the Aston library,
has been elected by the trustees to the response
bic position of chief librarian. Mr.. STRANGELY
enjoys high reputation as a lingust, and is
sad to know the names and position of every
book in the library.
The fire marshal reports twenty fires during
the week, destroying property to the amount Of
S16,415, on which there is an insurance OF
S34 1850
The police made 1862 arrests during the week.
The bark Hannibal, of Boston, which arrived
| yesterday from Hamburg, spoke, on the LIST OF
June, the little ship City Of Ragusa, nine days
out, for Liverpool
writ of error, on which a motion for new
trial will be argued, was granted yesterday in
the case of DR.. Lookup Evans, the notorious
abortionist, whom Judge Bedford lately sem
fenced to three years in Sing Sing. -,
Mr.. Morris, ex-minister to Turkey, will sail
from Havre, Aug. 18, for this city.
Archbishop McClosky has issued a circular let
ter, which was read in all the churches of the
archdiocese to day, in relation to the celebration,