Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-09-28
Tuesday, September IS, Isse
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Large List of New Donations to the
SOciety-Many Interesting Contribu-
lions and Loans-A Word About the
English Oak on the Upper Green
other Matters.
1t is gratifying to record that the interest
of residents and strangers in the Historical
society is deservedly increasing, as is evinced
by the register of names of visitors and con-
tributions. Henry Howe, the historian of
Ohio, New Jersey and Virginia, as also of
our own State and of this, the city of his
birth, is a member of this society. By re-
quest he has written brief and attracting
account of the English oak, now of so
handsome growth on the upper Green on the
left side of Trinity church 1t was imported
from England and belonged to the late Rich
ard S. Fellowes. He gave it to Mr.. Henry
Andruss, ex-city park commissioner, Who
set it out on its present site. It will proba-
bly, live one thousand years, and for the ben
eit OF those more especially who may enjoy
its shade, he makes the record August 10,
1886. Henry Howe, town born, October II,
1916, and town loving to present date.
Willis S. Adams of Suf6eld, Connecticut,
an artist in whose studio in Cleveland, Ohio,
Mr.. A. NJ. Willard painted the famed battle
field picture of "The Spirit of 49," says he
has visited and resided in several of the
principal cities of Europe and testifies that
their finest ,grandest buildings are of concrete
succeed. He testifes also to the beautiful
classic Grecian architecture of this State
House, deserving the best of care to preserve
it entire for this and future generations. An
other visitor, J. D. Van Duzee, distin-
guished lawyer of Boston, Mass, spent half
a day admiring the really grand
1nfaTaRt
the Historical society, and the whole
building outside and in. He said it ought
to be preserved for its intrinsic value and its
historic memories. Every citizen of Connec
ticut has an abiding interest in the building
because the State gave it to our city, and
many in other States cherish its memory
very dearly. AS measure of true economy
its immediate repair and preservation are
demanded. An enumeration of recent con-
tributions to the objects of interest and to the
library of the society will demonstrate the
interest felt in the priceless value of its col
lections. A large library case, filing nearly
one side of one room, contains the second
largest collection of valuable and rare auto
graphs to be found on either side of the
Atlantic. It is owned by one of
our life members and for so many
years curator of the society, DR.. Edward II.
Lefingwell. The society should have the
means to secure this valuable collection. 1t
needs $1O0, 900 in legacles to place our colo
NAL and State history in a proper state of
preservation. 1t is imperative that at the
next annual meeting on the last Thursday of
November next the members of the soci
ETY. should all as far as possible be present or
be represented by proxy and the great inter
ests which are in its keeping be placed on a
firm and sure foundation. So many men of
distinction and wealth are now living who
belong to New Haven colony and State
of Nnpnaotiout it 10 np1v off To
count upon the funds to any desired
amount that will be coming when the society
is carefully and strongly organized. The
work by Charles Levermore, Phi. D., on "The
Republic of New Haven, History of Munic-
ipal Evolution" truthfully and clearly shows
collections of this first free, independent re-
public of modern times. 1t is the finish of
ages of experience, furnishing the model for
our great republic, the United States of
America, and for each and every in
dividual State composing the United
States Not from revolutionary birth came
the republic of New Haven and of
in Hartford and 1888 in New Haven our
State has been real independent State from
its first foundation, emporium alb initio."
The cultured, wealthy merchant colonists of
New Haven established the commerce of this
country, and!by their brave privateers coupled
with the victories of New Ravens great naval
heroes, Isaac Hull and others, established the
navy of our nation. After the revolution, as
before, Connecticut lived under her charter
from Charles II. of Great Britain
till 1918. Her patriotism, gallantry
and efficient service in the war
for American independence stands highest of
the thirteen colonies and States which with
the aid of France. be it ever remembered,)
then achieved independence. Not only were
the Connecticut colonies free and indepen-
dent of themselves, but, on application,
Great Britain, the strongest of civilized ma
tons, had guaranteed the rights of choosing
our own rulers and making our own laws by
the charter which now is hung up on the
walls of our State House in Hartford.
Since June 10 last donations for the library
were in July:
Glazier, a soldier and officer.
REPORT Life Saving Service. o. S.. 1885, Colo
Bound volume X, u S. Geological Survey, New
Pamphlet ON Great Seal, Maryland from Ma
United States Criminal Calendar, Boston, Mass,
1885, illustrated from c. R. Whedon.
Manual Of Seymour Congregational church"
Account Of Springfield. Mass s5Oth anniversary
Springfield Republican,; from Miss S. V. Hotch-
s ASs = BY exchange James FAMILY g'nssi's''
By exchange Marshall's Diary, $3.50.
By exchange, Hadden's Journal So.
By exchange, Boardman's Journal, 81.
By exchange, Putnam's diary, $2-$21 in all.
Aug. 9. Pamphlet 150th anniversary Fairfield Co.
June 8, 1886.
Aug. 10. Pamphlet sketch Of Gonzales coinage,
Aug. 81. Two duplicate volumes New Haven Ga
zette sold for S. each.
Essex institute, Salem, Mass, sends April, May
and June numbers, 1885, of the proceedings of the
Essex institute sends January, July and March,
DrOcH201nQS HISTORICAL
United States Interoceanic Communication,
bound volume, from Col John G.. Healey.
Sept. T. The Connecticut State librarian sends
$50; volumes Journal of House and Senate; vol,
lines of acts passed and volume of printed bills,
1856, and two pamphlets of acts and resolutions.
Folio pamphlet volumes vi and viii of Humphrey
amily from j. D. Dewell
Board of Trade reports, Scranton, Pa.
Nineteen pamphlets "a full file) from Philadelphia
pa@p ahd untsa States
al survey. March 81, % and 90.
Contributions to objects of interest
A plaster cast of steamship in ocean storm.
Model complete of four-masted steamship in glass
Sod fgm 81 + fishing
d and used in the West India Islands, from T. R.
small Greek coin of platina stamped Helvetia
S74, with Greek coin and shield.
s61-ss One dollar bill and three fractional cur
ency bills.
Russian sword cane from sevastopol on the
Black sea- brought here at the close of the Cri- |
mean war by sailor in United States vessel |
rom that port. Loaned by Charles r. Whedon.
stone of Indian work called q walking jack.
Piece Of native metallic iron, from Norfolk Ct.
Ear bone of a whale. Mineral specimen of lead
pyrites, from Monroe. Ct.
Fossil oyster mussel shells and fossil fish from
Deadwood gold Mines Dakota. A cylindrical bit
IF stone marked "Adirondax,'' with several other
mineral specimens; presented by c. R. Whedon.
Old wood fl urehead of ship Continent built in
New York in 1896, Captain Urquhart, one of the
1rst American vessels which doubled Cape Horn in
he last century; presented by R. Ponsillen, New
York.
A curious coarse red stone, apparently decay
ng potato petrified, picked UP in field near 312
Ferry street by relative of Hon. Hiram Camp. 1t
answers the description Of the famous maidstone"
'or curing hydrophobia and poisonous bites.
showcase with four glass lids and two glass shelves
also three copper sword hits of very ancient Jap
anese workmanship; also specimens of native cop
per.
August 90. Moses G. Sweeney presents to the
ociety historic cane of live oak from rebel ram
Merrimac. The ferule made from U. s. ship Soon
,ress, =" the handle a small iron from u. S.
hip Cumberland" both destroyed Off Newport
News.
August "a. A pair of fax carding cards from
Hrs. A. s. Shelton, Northampton Mass.
August %. Framed picture of Arabian among
he horses. Prayer in Arabic framed; presented by
Charles Bradley.
cane memorial of the hard cider Wing cam
oaign of 1s40 Oh the silver mounting of the han
lie is engraved large house with the smoke curling
rom the chimney at one end, the American hHg
by spread eagle, an enclosure with