Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-26
HILLHoUsE HrGH SCHOOL.

HILLHOUsE HIGH SCHOOL. e
rhe Graduation Exercises-Address
of w. A. Hart on ssAmerIcan MANI
heod,,s With the valedictory-missl
Campbell,s Paper on 1.-THE DeyeI.
opment of Art Education in Amer.
ica,,-Miss Kennedy on 6 " oman In
the Nineteenth Century,,
CONTINUED FROM SECOND PAGE.
Following is the address delivered by
William A. Hart, together with his vale
lictory address:
AMERICAN MANHOOD" /
The ideal type of manhood among the
ancient Greeks was sound mind in
sound body-truly beautiful ideal which
embraces not only splendid physique but
also that which is far more worthy: well
developed mental activity.
The Puritans, those noble, God-fearing
men, who hazsrded the unknown dangers
of strange country, were types of man
hood which in It's uprightness and s1mpn-
city has seldom been presented to the
world
The exigencies of early colonial times
developed abilities which amid other en-
vironments might have lain dormant.
Men came to the front as leaders because
the times needed just such men, and Puri-
tan principles, Puritan customs, helped to
make the supply equal to the demand. :.
In the long list of illustrious colonial
names, none are more prominent than
those of William Penn and Roger Will
Jams. These were ideal examples of men,
wise and just. Both solved many per
picking problems; both by their upright
-1ff 7ArY
many advantages for the oolonists in their
Indian troubles. Here brief mention must
also be made of Davenport, Hooker and
Eaton, names which appeal strongly to the
people of our own state.
As time went on, the colonies became
more closely united; and this unity gave
| them courage to protest against the OPP
| preston of the British crown. Emerson
| once said, ssrhs child not only suffers, but
cries. The man not only thinks but
speaks and acts." The eolonists were COM
ing out of childhood pregnant with
suferings, and their feeble cries had
increased in volume. Now, experience
| was teaching them that mere protests to
England were but the unnotioed wailinef
/ of babe. Patrick Henry, James Otis and
others realized that the strength of young
manhood must he used to throw off the
J WV ~ SSANAsANot 0AA tlllS tUCy AIu6utl1
proclaimed, arousing the people to action
The whole revolutionary struggle was ons
grand portrayal of magnificent, patriotic
manhood united for common purpose
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomai
Jefferson and John Jay labored with brain
pen and influence, glowing examples t.
| their felloW-countrymen, powerful infus
ers of patriotism. George Washington
| Horatio Gates and Nathaniel Green,
| welded their swords with mighty strength
and by their deeds inspired the pa
trtota to even greater patriotism. Ant
this handful of staunch men triumphed
What was it, think you, that achieved 81
wonderful victory2 Not numbers, ce1
tainly; not wealth, nor practice in arms
No, 1t was because they were men, men O
the came stock which had dared all dan
gers, endured all hardships for freedom.
In the first years of the republic me-
who had been pre- eminent In the war sue
ceeded each other in the presidency, no
were they found wanting in the new emel
genctes which arose.
North, west and south soon gave state
and territories to the union, and, althoug
each acquisition added strength, it ofte
brought bitter alterations, as we'll. In til
senate three persons who rank among tt
greatest American Statesmen, did much
clear up tedious disputes and successful
compromise disagreements.
This trio was composed of Webste
Clay and Calhoun, and many of Webster
| sayings have come down to US proverbs
| for their patriotic sentiment.
Now too, the new country showed tn
| it had men of literary ability, of invent
| genius, of inquiring minds, Irving Coop
| and Hawthorn are names dear to the love
| of fiction; Whitney, Fulton and Nor
| paved the way for the remarkable inve
! tons; while the explorers have added n
: a little to geographical knowledge.
But a new danger was threatenin
Slavery had been steadily gaining grou1
In the country; bane to the nation,
curse to the people. It was lowering
manhood and was Sc ious detriment
= the rapid advancement of the countr,
# welfare. Charles Sumner in the ssnal
"Uncle TOMS Cabin" were among t
d most jealous workers for anti-slave1
:, The breach between the north and sou
had become wider and wider; and now
+ must be spanned by civil war. This "
- showed American manhood at its be-
J Able men supported both parti,
7 The talent Of nation was match
= against itself. Admirable militia
r. genius was displayed on each aic
and the generalship Of Grant, Shs
man and Sheridan but recalls to our min
the ability of Lee, Jackson and Longstre
Conspicuous among all the men of Il
America has ever produced, Abraham Ii
coin. His talent and capability have g
dom been excelled; his virtue and just
I never. He bore the burden of natl
8 upon his shoulders, nor did he shirk
: grain of it's weight.
: And now once more war pushed m
into prominence, and the president
' chair was successfully occupied by Ora,
J. Hayes and Garfield, all of whom had he
commands in the war and each one prov
himself able to guide the Ship of State
we'll as to direct In battle, and the COT
try soon settled down to prosperous ea
For almost three decades no wars
consequence have interrupted the peace
the United States. It has been q peri
of growth In population-of growth
heroes; but on the other hand there
been no lack of eminent men. Americ
ability has shown forth in every professi
| and line of business
Nearly seventy years ago Sidney Smi
asked, SIN the four quarters of the glo
who reads an American booka" Sin
then our writer's have become numerou
Emerson and Curtis stand conspieuo
among our essayists; Bancroft, Preeco
and Motley number but few of maj
brilliant historians; Longfellow, White
Holmes and Lowell have made Ameries
literature refulgent with sub!imity
{ thought and charm Of expression.
4 In the modern school of theology, tv
of the most distinguished divines we
| Henry Ward Beecher and Phillips Brook
| Their influence was great and widesprea
| and undoubtedly no American preache
| since Jonathan Edwards and Timotl
/ Dwight have attained 80 high Reputable
| in their profession.
l Within few months death has remov,
| from our midst man whose name b
been connected with almost every negoti
| ton Of his country for the last TWEEN
! years. Since Charles Sumner America b
/ produced no greater statesman; since Da
| lei Webster no greater diplomat than Jam
| g. Blaine. His ability was unquestion,
and universally admired. The mournil
of the people at his death showed their q
probation of his services and their sorro
for his loss.
The development of manhood in Anne
lea has been wonderfully rapid. Nurtur
by vigorous love of freedom and breat
ing an atmosphere e1uberant with patric
ism men have matured upon whom 81
world has gazsd in admiration. America
manhood is not deterierating; virtue al
| honor are not extinct characteristics.