Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-04

chose him mayor. During his administra-
ton our splendid police department. was Or
pauized. That and other municipal features
Of which the city is now proud were largely
due to his influence. His services to the gov
eminent and the families OF absent SOL
diers, endeared him to hundreds of homes.
For long period, as member and president
of the board. he rendered conspicuously
valuable services to the cause of education In
New Haven, and for many years previous
to his death, had, as treasurer, been the
custodion of the city town and county funds.
Scrupulously accurate, there was never an
error in the accounting of the millions that
passed through his hands.
Il is gratifying to relate that the Court OF
Common Council fttingly recognized the
occasion of his death as public calamity.
see before me new faces. The terms of
10 aldermen and SO councilmen expired JAM
uary /. Some of those whose terms have
expired have been returned, and some have
retired to private life. "AH things human
change" To You is entrusted the Legislation,
for the ensuing year. I trust that you will
take up the work with the sole purpose of
doing everything that will contribute to the
welfare and reputation of the city.
While believe In parties in our national
and state affairs, would suggest that the
discipline of party should be relaxed In our
municipal affairs, and in the appointments
within the gift of the city let the first ques-
lions be "Is he honest? Is he capable9" I
earnestly hope that our official relations may
be harmonious and that our actions may
merit the approval of those who have en-
trusted us with the affairs of government for
$780,
The following was read in connection with
the mayors message:
To Hon. Henry F. Peck, Mayor of New
Haven city:
Dear Sir-With the acquisition OF that por-
ton of the western part of New Haven fol
the purposes of public park there may per-
haps come fitting opportunity for q sugges
ton relative to provision for the enjoyment
of athletic exercise by the young men of this
city. I therefore wish to take this occasion
to invite your attention to q consideration Of
the matter. At present there are no fret
grounds in this city devoted to such pur
pose, aud that fact deprives many of the en-
joyments to be ligitimately obtained from tn
pastimes common to American youth.
Such athletic sports a. base ball, foot ball
cricket and the like, necessitate a considers
bio space of land, and can at present be en-
joyed in New Haven only at such an outla,
of money for rental of grounds as to pu
them beyond the reach of large proportion
of our young men. The advantages of recre
alton Of this kind need hardly be argued II
this day of recognition of all outdoor exer
cises.
Other cities have long had certain ground
devoted to such purposes and have foun
the investment profitable one. The uni
versity, located in this city, enjoys large an
we'll adapted grounds; various amusemen
companies from time to time rent ground
from private individuals; but the great bod
of our young men are deprived of all thes
privileges.
, You, sir, are we'll aware, from your exten
sive interest with our manufacturing indus
, tries, thst large number Of young me
: would enjoy the benefit of this playground
trust that if, after due consideration, TIL
, suggestion aeems to you practical in execution
!, you will use your efforts towards devotiu
: some portion of the new park to this pun
! pose.
Very respectfully yours,
WALTER CAMP