The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-17

dier and patriot of Bunker Hill anc
 defender of his own city, which he dio
 so much to beautify; his valuable sup bort to Governor Trumbull, his influ-
 ence in the state legislature and both
 branches of the Continental congress
 his efforts in the direction of educa-
 tion, not only as treasurer of our col
 lege, but his great service to the state
 in connection with the school fund; his
 efforts in securing charter for the
 city of purchasing and establishing this
 cemetery, of improving the New Ha-
 ven green, originating, inspiring, the
 planting of the elm trees of our city.
 As result we enjoy our leafy arched
 streets and world over the name of the
 City of Elms."
 It is recorded that while reading a
 letter on college business he arose from
 his chair and without remark went to
 his bedroom, lay down quietly on his bed and went to sleep. It was soon dis covered that the gentle touch of the | angel of death had released him from him labors.
 In this old historic spot, the Grove 1 street cemetery, said to be the first in the world laid out in family lots, he was laid when his work was done, and before him and after him have come to keep him company many gifted, noble ones.
 The inscription upon the monument before which we stand speaks of his character and the man in words more eloquent than can be uttered here: JAMES HILLHOUSE, ROrO Ontpba,, O1 17E1, Dia5 Dooap,ba,. 29, 1892
 The Statesman the Patriot, the Christian,
 He lives in the affection of his coua- trymen,
 and his deeds gre his monument. This cemetery, the wonder of the world and the resting place of more persons of varied emlnence than any cemetery on the continent, contains the graves of 150 Revolutionary soldiers and patriots. Of that 150, IF graves have been located through the efforts of the standing committee Of this branch of the Sons of the American Revolution. The record of their services has been verified, and enduring markers of bronze have been furnished by this so- ciety and placed upon the graves of these patriots. The work involved in acquiring this result has been entirely a labor of love and patriotism, and i'm plies long, patient, diligent and faith full research, and the thanks of this so- ciety and of all interested in preserv- ing such records are due to the mem bers of this standing committee and especially toiits chairman, MT. Easter 1, 1,1r ,,-lA tI time and thought to it's execution and verification
 AT THE GRAVE OF GENERAL DA-
 VID HUMPHREYS
 In introducing Compatriot Hon N. D. Sperry, General Ford said in part as follows:
 The services at the grave of James Hillhouse have impressed you all with the fact that down the ages are asso- eiated together men and women of ster- ling worth, and that our society is com posed to-day not only of those who recognize the worthy acts and deeds of those who~, preceded them, but those who are active for the public good in their day and generation. It is coin- cident, perhaps, that our assembly call ed at the grave of a man who served our national congress in it's early ca reer, and in this. our custom of recog- nizing some patriot of the past, we also listen to some compatriot of the pres ent. From Congressman Hillhouse to Congressman Sperry q period of one hundred years has elapsed but never theless there would seem to be a simi- larity in character and position, and it is a pleasure and an honor in our ex- ercises to-day to link together these two men, each conspicuous in his time in all that pertains to the welfare of the city, of the state and of the coun- try. In continuing these exercises and this ceremony upon this spot. the rest ing place of General David Humphreys, the soldier, the patriot, the gentleman, the diplomat, I have the honor of call ing upon Compatriot Hon. N. D. Sper- ry to address you.
 In introducing Rev Dr. Phillips. chaplain of the Foot Guard, President Ford said in part as follows:
 Our guests, the Second company of Governors Foot Guard were the first and officered troops, armed and equipped, to arrive at Lexington. It was a proud day for the city and state when the company took up the line of march and opened the Revolu- struggle in Connecticut, march | ing with banners bearing the arms of | the colony, and upon each drum head was painted the arms of the state and the motto, then as now, "Qui transtulit | sustinet." Participating In the battle | of Bunker Hill, British officer paid the | corps this mpliment-that he was as- | to find such a splendidly | equipped body of men, and that their superior was not to be found in his | majesty's service. An uninterrupted | from then until now, in- | terwoven with every period and every | occasion of a patriotic character the | relations that exist between this com | pany and this branch are exceedingly l gratifying; and the number of soldiers graves in this cemetery, as appear on the roster of our programme to-day, | have appeared upon the roster of the | Second company of Governors Foot l Guard.
 Your chaplain, always welcome on all l occasions, is requested to favor us with 2 short address, and I have the honor 1f presenting Rev. Dr. Watson L. Phil lips, chaplain of the Second company Df Governors Foot Guard.
 
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