Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-28

 two we have suffered by death.
 John w. Mansfield, of whom 1t is enough to say that he long and most honorably filled that most difficult and delicate position-the careful custodian of the property of widows and orphans
 O. F. Winchester, man who was not only able to plan, but to successfully carry out, gigantic enterprises, and whose name will be remembered as a conspicuous example of honesty and integrity.
 W. w. Winchester, worthy son of an hon. ored parent man of rare executive capaci- ty, and whose life was full of that modest la bor and charity which leaves behind 1t host of pleasant memories.
 John B. Darlington, who commenced busl- ness in New Haven before many of the pres ent members of the Chamber were born, and who rounded out his life with an honorable record for conservatism and prudent business management which the present generation might we'll copy.
 It is we'll perhaps once a year to remind ourselves of the lustre which gathers around the names of many of this venerable body of seventy or eighty years ago The roll con- tains names illustrious in Congress at time when the chief object of that body was use full legislation, and eminent in diplomatic ser vice abroad; names distinguished in literature and science and claimed by the whole land as part of the national heritage.
 Of those who have been members for fifty years it is believed but one remains in active business life. Nathan Peck became member over fifty years ago, and time has not in the least shattered his judgment or bowed his form. But we must not admit that the past is altogether the golden age. The Chamber has today membership of which it may we'll be proud. Among us are firms who for many years have been known all over the country as upright and successful manufacturers are firms, at least, whose name for two generations has commanded high credit in the principal parts of the world. From among us have been taken several most efficient Mayors. We have recently loaned vice president to the commonwealth for it's Governor, and the President of the United States has been glad to accept the personal hospitality of the honored president of this Chamber
 ured by the frequency of its meetings It is in it's readiness to serve as occasion may re- quire, and if it's motto appears to have been, ''They also serve who stand and wait, it should be remembered that it has left undone many unwise things it might have done. It has kept clear of partisanship and it has advised no bad legislation, mistakes which few similar bodies in the past ten years have avoided. If it's career during that time has not been il- lustrious, it certainly has been honorable. If 1t has not kept itself constantly before the public eye, it's course has at least been digni- fled, and it will not only live to celebrate it's first centennial, now not far away, but no doubt second and many more. Annexation" was the next toast, ex- Mayor Lewis promising that there was noth- l ing to hinder, if the city would pull for that object, New Haven's becoming the second city in New England in thirty years, and add | ing tribute to Hon. John H. Leeds who responded to the toast.
 l HoO .T0hO IF Tyeads smoke as fellows oO 'Annexationn: New Haven has walked up | to the great importance of the annexation of | East Haven and that 1t will be valuable to her commercial interests. It only remains ! for to secure the maritime interests thus ! offered to us. It is very evident that our 1 forefathers failed to realize the importance of New Haven when they allowed New Haven to be divided by allowing East Haven to be set ! off on the one side and Orange on the other. | To see our shores filled with docks and l wharves, it will be in the future, must be ! the heartfelt wish of all To bring about this result it is necessary that we should be | united and work together in one common cause for the accomplishment of most de- l sirable end. The harbor line question is one | of the most important under consideration, and this interests this Chamber of Commerce. l There may be members of this body who l differ with me- yet think that every consid- eration of justice calls us to favor this prop l Oo111OA O1 duu0AdG4Ou 1A0 6pOdhCI AOI to the oyster culture interest, and said he wanted it carried forward under the laws of l the State and under the direction of the l town and city of New Haven. There is a lit tie obstacle in regard to debt. but consider ] 1t picaqune affair compared with the value l interests that will accrue to us. The speaker ] believed and trusted that New Haven would next Monday ratify annexation. Mir. J. B. Sargent responded to 'Our Man ufactories, :" in the course of his remaks say | ing that among the wants in New Haven to- | day are that some one should start an iron rolling mill here; brass mill is also needed, 1 also stove foundry.
 Prof. Dr. Barbour, City Auditor Kimberly, ! Editor Wm Parsons of the Register, and Ed itor l. H. Bromley, of the Iri6une, were called upon, responding with admirable re- 1 marks, those of MT. Bromley being in his best vein, exciting roars of merriment. The l lateness of the hour precludes giving re- port of them. The following letters were re- ceived by the corresponding secretary, MT. Wheeler
 The following correspondence was read by the secretary MT. Wheeler: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, CENSUS OFFICE, Washington, D. C., April 25, 1881. F. & Hheeler, Esq, Corresponding Secretary Chamber ot Dear sir-Your communication of the 22d inst. is at hand. desire to express my thanks the honor done by your invitation attend the annual din 1 ner of the Chamber of Commerce the 2Tth inst. very much regret to that the present sure of my official duties will not permit to be present that very interesting occasion know by several successive experiences how full of pleasure are and trust the approachine reunion may be no legs acceptable and agreeable.
 Very truly yours FRANCIS A. WALKER. CHAP1Nv1LLE Conn.,, April 25. 1881. E. $. Wheeler, Esq.
 Dear sr-I have the honor receive your letter of the 2oth inst inviting me to attend dinner to be the 27th inst. regret that my engagements are such as to prevent my attendance. beg leave to tender for the distinguished honor.
 Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
 FREDERICK MILES. SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL OF YALE oo1LEeEl
 April 25 1881. ] E. & s: Basslsg, ass CT. Esg ,: ,n,,...,on to dinner of the Chamber of Commerce. is received and greatly regret that unable to be present that time. Thanking you for your kind courtesy in the matter, I am,
 Very truly yours. GEORGE J. BRUSH
 NEW HAVEN, April 2e, 1ss1 mttee for the honor of invitation to your annual dinner. which takes place tomorrow evening. convenient for me to do so and must therefore beg and believe me yours truly,
 E. E. BEARDs1EY
 UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBERl
 Washington, April 25. 1881. ] Dear Sir regret that am unable to accept your invitation to attend the annual dinner the Cham Der of Commerce the 27th inst my public duties making it necessary that remain in Washington
 Very truly yours, O. H. PLATT.
 HARTFORD, Conn-, April 25 1SS1 E. S. Wheeler, Esq:
 Dear sir-I find that shall be unable to attend the annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce on the 27th Although receiving your kind invitation expected to accept, my absence will affect your enjoyment, and the loss will only fall upon me-
 Thanking you for your kind invitation,
 am yours, JOHN R. BuCK.
 ESSEX Conn., ApriI % 1asI E. S. Wheeler, Esq.
 My Dear Sir-I am just in receipt of your favor of 2Oth inst. containing invitation to be present at the annual dinner Of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce. on the 27th. regret to say have en- gaqement in New York st the time, which will pre- vent my attendance Very truly yours,
 J. PHELPS
 NEW HAVEN, April 26, 1881. E. $. Wheeler, Esq:
 Dear Sir-I am compelled to decline the polite in yitation of the Chamber of Commerce of New Haven by the state of my health. Having been confined to the house considerable part of the winter, al though conyaIescent, having ventured az yet in the evening" feel it to be risk so and am unable to sit long your festival would continue
 Respectfully yours, THEODORE D. WooLsFY.
 Death of Daniel Spencer. Daniel Spencer, formerly of Garfield & Spencer, a well knownagrocery firm on State l