Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-09
Thursday, April 9, 1885.
COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Annual CatalOgue-Articles Received
 This Month-Other Matters.

Annual ata1Ogue-AftAcAeS k&eceAV0O
 This MOnth-Other Matters.
 The annual catalogue of the objects of in- terest belonging to the New Haven Colony Historical society was published yesterday afternoon. The catalogue shows 490 articles that have been presented to the society dur ing the last year together with 195 arranged in the cases. The catalogue includes all the articles up to April 1st, with extra leaves giv- ing those received by the society while the catalogue was in press. During the year five life members and thirty-five annual members have been added to the member ship of the society. The life members are as follows: Thomas F. Rowland, of New York, and Frederic H. Bostwick, Eli Whitney, jr., Edwin Holt English and Rev. Samuel J. M. Merwin, of this city. The following are the additional articles received while the cata- logue was in press since April 1st:
 Working model (made by Robert Fish, shipbuilder, New York; of the light draft center-board sailing yacht "La Esperanda," (draft of water when light 1ft., 10in., ) built at New Winsor on the Hudson in 1S51-2. Sailed by Captain Samuel V. Crafts, via Mona Passage and Kingston, Jamaica, to Campeachy, up the San Juan river into Lake Nicaragua. It formed Filibuster Walkers navy and after capture of the town her masts were used for flag staffs on the plaza. Pre- sented by Captain Samuel P. Crafts, North Haven.
 Three large photographic views of streets, great cathedral and crowds in the city of Lima, Peru, with three Esmall photos, one of President or Governor Balta and the other two of his assassins depicted in one of the large photographs, hung high up on the ca- ~thedral, gibbeted for their crime; presented by General Evelyn L. Bissell.
 Framed first cartel for exchange of sur geons and medical men taken prisoners of war in the war of the rebellion in 1868; likeness of Surgeon General Hunter Me Guire, M. D., of Stonewall Jacksons com mand, and printed account of his services and his originating and promoting this car tell presented by same.
 United States army order and letter book of hospital department used by Surgeon Gen eral E. L. Bissel under Major General Thomas December 30, 1864; presen4ed by same.
 Large gilt-framed oil painting life size), portrait of Justice (Squire) John Hunt, father of late Commodore Hunt born in New Haven 1773; died June 29, 1S41. Loaned by Thornton F. Hunt, of this city. Beauti- | full picture frame, made by a rebel prisoner | of 1750 pieces of stained wood. The whole forms a cross 36x22, making four photo l frames lengthwise and one more on each side. Presented by George D. Nichols. Gilt-framed oil paintings, life size) portrait of Major Lyman Bissell, 1s4s, captain of Ninth U. $. infantry in the Mexican War in 1S47. Loaned by General E. l.. Bissell. Three large gilt-framed landscape engrav- ings one of New Haven harbor with the city and surroundings; the other two of East and West rocks with the landscapes at their bases. Presented by Dr. William H. Sage
 Connecticut State coat of arms, a casting of iron, showing three emblemstic vines with scroll, bearing the State motto. Loaned by Messrs. Thompson & Go.
 Large gilt-framed engraving, portrait of Jonthan Nicholson, late merchant on State street. Loaned by same.
 Large cedar cane from Chepulterec battle field, 1S47, brought home by Major Lyman Bisseu on his return from the Mexican war. Presented to Hon John c. Hollister and by him presented to the society.
 Two colored engravings Of Queen Victoria. one of her in coronation robes seated in the St. Edward chair; by Goubert. The other represents the Queen on the terrace at Wind SOf; Dy BOuV1er. BOtn are QaGeQ 1SoS. Ire scented by F. E. Hotchkiss.
 Fine proof engraving of Major General Lincoln, of Massachusetts. Presented by Ralph Baines.
 Major General Wooster's rocking chair. From Sheldon Grant.
 Section of old elm, 1880, on Boston Com mon; blown down February 16, 1876. From George B. Rogers, Boston.
 An English brick from the foundation of the house built in 1889 for Rev. John Daven- port, one of the founders of New Haven col ony; the house, 20 Elm street, now rests on portion of the old wall. From w. H. Oviatt.
 Chronological chart of American history in the form of an oak tree, with pictures of the Pilgrims and of the cemetery gateway From John c. Thompson, of th1s city.
 A handsomely framed oil painting of Cap tain Ichabod Smith, of West Haven; paint ed and loaned by Harry I. Thompson, of this city. Engraving representing the capture of by U. S. frigate Constitution" Commodore Bainbridge, Dec. 29, 1872, off Brazil. De- signed, engraved and published by the late Nathaniel Jocelyn, 1914. Presented by L. S PuDdersOn