New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26
THE RED HILLS OF NEW-HAvEN
RECALLING TIE BEGINNINGS OF A CITY.
TWO CENTURIES AND A HALF or CIVIC LIFy-
NEw-HAyxN MgS WHO HAVE MADE
HIsToRy-YALE COLLEGE.
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NEw-HAyEN MEN WHO HAVE MADE
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EEw-HAyyS. April Haven to-day cello
brated the twohundred and ffieh anniversary Of tho
advent OF the first settlers. Tho town was first
known to Europeans by the occasional visits of Dutch
traders who named II Rodcnburgh, Red Hills, from
the most conspicuous features In the landscape. Its
indian name was QuinnIplac. In 1896, when tho
Pequots were driven from their ancestral homes on
tho borders Of Rhode Island, TO perish an indepen
dent tribe In swamp IN Fairfield, the English soldiers
were delayed for several days at QuinBipac, uncer
tain In what direction tho Indians had fed In this
way the place became known to Theophlas Eaton and
bis associates, the first settlers Of New-Havon, who
charmed by the advantages which the place pre-
sented for the commercial colony they proposed 20
found several weeks were spent by Governor Eaton
In survey Of the place, and Joshua Atwatcr, with
SIX Others we're left here In the winter OF I637'3s
to make the necessary provision for the coming colo
niss. QunnipaG found TO be occupied by Q
small tribe Of Indians, numbering only forty-soven
men. Mr. Eaton and John Davenport purchased tho
land Five years after the settlement OF the town the
New Haven colony was established, by uniting in one
Jurisdiction Hew-HaveD, Gultord, Milford, Crawford,
stamford Gncludng Greenwich, and southold, on
Long Island. II remained distinct and independent
colony till its absorption by Connecticut, under the
charter granted to Governor Winthrop by Charles H.,
In the yeer 1869.
Tie day all that could be asked for, bright clear
and cool, unusual combinations for parade day Tho
celebration being mainly local In its character the town
was not filed with people from the surrounding coun
try The procession formed on the historic Green
which, less than 100 years ago, was used market
and buryps place. Promptly at 10 80 procession,
Je and one half miles In length moved over the streets
that 100 years ago comprised the only thorougharcs
in town. Mayor T. A. Barnes acted as chief marshal
The procession included the Cd Regiment Of Connections
National Guards, all the uniformed civic societies In
town. the Grand Army posts sons Of veterans and the
Fire Department. one Of the most interesting
features of the parade 1000 children OF the public
schools following 500 gray haired men, who marched
In line behind John Lowell, the teacher of the first
Sebe school in town.
After the parade the survivors held a
reunion and banquet. Mr. Lowell, who was
pinety.three years old yesterday made a speech
and many Of his old pupils responded After
tho parade many people as could secure seats
entered Centre Church, where President Dwight pre-
sided over the public exercises. This church has q
deep historical interest because of the fact that covers
the graves OF the early settlers of the town and because
It stands on the site occupied by the first church
erected in the town. Henry T. Blake one OF the
foremost lawyers Of the State, old resident OF New
Haven and scholar Of eminent ability, delivered tho
address OF the day. Brief reference was made by tho
peaker to the many ustrious sons OF New-avcn who
have electrified the world by their wisdom. In refer
ence to Noah Webster, who died In 1S43, and tho
dictionary and spelling book of which he was the
author, Mr. Blake said
To these BOOKS is also largely due the fact that the
purest form OF English is spoken IN America and II is
matter local pride TO that for two generations Now
Haven the from which these books have been con-
nuay emanetng in their OF constant revision and
Improvement has thus been and is to-day the fountain
head OF linguistic authority the well OF English undehed
for all Engllsh-speaking peoples We may therefore,
confidently affirm the purest form Of English on earA
Is that which corresponds most closely With the New
Haven vernaeuar.
Leonard Bacon, for years the eminent pastor OF TUG
First Church, said:
From his writings Abraham Lincoln received his hrss
impressions Of the evils of slavery and had he rendered
no other services mankind than that this country should
hold his memory in everlasting gratitude
The orator spoke Of Yale College as follows
In all that have thus far said have made no ref
erence to the browning glory Of New Haven. which might
well on this occasion have had the foremost place.
that great and venerable institution whose hohoreu
head 1tly called TO preside az this birthday gsher
Ing and which, almost coeva with this community Is in
separately blended with It integral part OF its exs-
To-day then, New Haven rcioces in the prosperity Of
Yale for the last half century Her progress Is our
progress. her glory is glory Every new advance
which she In every new accession TO
the ranks Of her instructors gain 10 the social tho
Intellectual and the material wealth OF New-Haven Az
we look back on the list Of those eminent and noble men
who in the last generations have gone upward from
her service we realize how closely they identified them
selves with every interest Of this community and how
much It suffered in their loss We remember the veners
BILE Day the modest gentle Fitch the elder and younger
SlllIman, the earlier and the later Kings
ley. We remember Goodrich ana hauey'
and Gibbs and the ever-lamented Thacher. We
again the kindly faces Omstead and Larned and
Norton We recall the brilliant Herrick and the faithful
Warner ana the young and promising Porter and Packard
both too early lost New all nor do We think Oh
these alone remember also venerated men, for so
many years the revered presidents OF Yale, who still re-
main among U.s. whose lives have been benedicton to
and whose fame has long shed lutre on her
name Far be the day when shall see them no
more but when their shall come, cannot doubt
that they will respond the call with screner Joy be-
cause they will the ancient college, developed by
their labors great and noushing university ever
charging usefulness and influence, growing stronger
In the OF their fellow citizens and safe in its pros
perlty under SO wise and steady a guidance.
Senator o. H. Platt and General A. W. Greedy were
among the distinguished guests who attended the
annual banquet Of the New-Haven Chamber OF Conn
merce this evening Letters Of regret were received
from President Cleveland, Minister Phelps, Congress,
and fifty guests enjoyed the banquet. Addresses were
made by senator Plat, President Dwight, Governor
LOunsbury, Mayor York. y. ID. Spcrry and Others.