The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-13

beyond to the OfOaQ OCEAN IoAInS loACvot W
tween him and Old England. In this fortress
home, soon alter ne built II, was Dom MS
daughter Lorea.
Historians differ as to the derivation of
this name 1t is not the name of any one OF
the Christian graces, like Faith, Hope, Charity,
Prudence, Devotion, so common among this
devout people; nor is it Hebrew, Greek or
Roman. 1t is only known with certainty,
that she was the beautiful, chaste and pious
daughter of these noble parents, and wrought
exquisite needle work. A sampler, worked by
her with curious skill, was presented some
fifty years ago by one of her descendants to
Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, where we examined
it with careful and reverential interest
Though wrought about two hundred and fifty
years ago, it is still perfect. Not thread Is
broken. The colors are faded, to be sure, but
pious care has SO preserved it that it will be
perfect for many generations to come 1t is
about eighteen inches by twenty-four inches,
aud while the upper portion is given to fig
ures, birds, leaves, flowers and ornament the
lower portion is devoted to the following
lines, in which the Puritan maiden gives ex-
preston to her religious aspirations, in the
devout poetic spirit of her time:
"Lorea Standish is my name.
Lord, guide my heart that may do Thy will.
Also fiji my hand with such convenient skill
AS may conduce to virtue, void OF shame,
And will give the glory to Thy name"
And that there might be no mistake as to
who had wrought this laborious and beautiful
work, she adds at the bottom: Needle work
sample of the daughter of Miles Ssandish, J"
from which we may faivly infer that she had
commendable pride. not only in her work,
but in the name and fame of her father.
The Pilgrim Hall contains Q thousand
precious and invaluable memorials sent here
for better preservation, as being of national
interest, by descendants Of the adventures
from all parts of the country. Many of these
came over in the Mayfower on her first voy-
age. There is the oak chair of Governor
Carver, the similar oak chair of Elder Brew
ster, the spinning wheel Of Mrs. Priscilla
Lucas Josiah Winslow's wig, Mrs. Gov.
Bradford's corsets, John Alden's Bible, the
iron pot of Miles S,andish, Mehitable Wins
lows shoes, with pointed toes. and some
most astonishing iron-rimmed spectacles.
The iron kettle has enough iron in it,
melted over to make four modern kettles of
stew, converted by the sweet Rose, the fair
Mary, and the proud Lorea. for the refresh
ing of the inner Puritanic man, has boiled
in this kettle, as it swung on its ponderous
crane over the huge kitchen fire OF the
Staudish House on Captains Hill.
Elder Brewster settled on land adjoining
Standish, on the hill, where he passed the
last twenty years of his long and useful life.
He was ruling elder, aud, in fact, ruled the
colony in temporal and spiritual things, from
the landing to his death in 1914. He did not
preach, but was mighty in prayer, as was
Standish in battle. And SO, between them,
through those first critical years, they KEPT
the Indians in order, and the people waxed
strong.
Winslow, a youth of brilliant parts and
rare accomplishments travelling on the Con-
tinent, had " experienced religion in Lon
don and joined the church of Rev. John
Robinson. He gave himself, heart and soul,
to the work Of the Lord. He came over
with the first company, and the rest of his
life was passed in the service of the Plymouth
Colony. At the first interview with the
Indians on the hill just back of the Rock, he
offered himself to Massasoit as hostage and
soon won the confidence and warm regard Of
the Chief. He was thus invaluable to the
colony. In 1923 he was sent to England as
agent In 1888 he was chosen Governor, and
again visited England in behalf of the colony
where he was arrested by order of the pious
Laud, and thrust into the vile
Fleet Street Prison, on the charge that
+" being layman he had taught in the church
and had also performed marriage as q magis-
trate"
On his return to Plymouth he brought with
him the oak frame of q great square house,
which he built on the hill side, near the Rock.
This became the governors mansion, and was
for many years the stateliest house on this
continent It still stands, essentially the
same, but afflicted with certain modern i'm
and looks out upon the same
broad and lovely bay, and historic scenes.
The old oak frame will last other centuries.
In 1866 the great Oliver Cromwell appointed
Winslow one of three commissioners to super
intend an expedition against the Spaniards in
the West ladies'. Oliver knew where to look
for able men. More than two centuries have
passed since the mourning Pilgrims bore his
remains, with many tears, to his last resting
place. on Burial Hill, and, though many gem
erations of Winslows since that burial have
done virtuously, it must be confessed that
for true greatness and worth the old governor
excelled them al.
A faw yards from the Rock q little brook
from the hills emptied into the bay. 1t was
thought special Providence that this brook
had "good store of cells" The fathers gave
thanks an9 called it Eel River, which name
it still bears.
Along the north bank, a pleasant slope,
thew laid out their first street. The lots ran
down to the brook. The second street ran
along the bay, and joined the first near the
Rock at right angle. Each lot ran to the
water, and each settler had lot. Every house
had a charming view and a goodly garden. |
The first house was built at the junction OF
the two streets. The spot is now occupied by
. more modern building.
The meeting. house was at the foot of the
hill which soon took the name of Burial
Hill," by which it is to be forever sacred. It
is holy ground. From its steep sides and lofty |
summit one looks off upon many miles of sea
and land The view carries with it an idea of
largene-s, freedom, liberty, God and peace,
admirably suited to the Pilgrim mind. Here
rest the remains of the first adventures, and |
many generations of their descendants. For
some years there was no need in the colony |
If Jail, or place of punishment, but when,
.las! with the growth Of riches and population
sin entered, even into Plymouth, q whipping
post and stocks were set up just behind the
meeting house. Whosoever broke one, even
he least of the commandments or ordinances,