Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Huntington, New York; first vice pres- ident, Prof John Bates Clark, New York; second vice president, Hon. Huntington Wilson, assistant secre- tary of state. Washington, D. O.; sec retary and treasurer, Richard Thomas Huntington, Wethersfeld, Ct; histo- rian, Samuel Gladden. Huntington of Hartford.
 The president elect, Father James O. s. Huntington, is the son of Bishop Daniel Huntington of the diocese of central New York Father Huntington Is the founder of the Order of the Holy Cross, New York.
 K Five Huntingdon congressmen.
 The morning session opened with prayer by Rev David Crosby Hunting ton of Watertown. N. Y. The chair- man, Prof. John Bates Clark, then in-' troduced Rev. Henry Strong Hunting ton of Milton. who gave the historical address, Five Huntington Congress men. The large audience listened in tentfy to the closing word of the his- tory of tho i've lives that were the answer to a great need during the rev olutfcnary period
 Five of our family, he said, were fIICIubCTb OI COlSI6bS+ 0dIuucls lliO LO 17S1; Benjamin, 17S0 to 1fs4, represent tative in first U. S. congress; Ebenezer, 1911; Abel, 1883 to 1857; Jabez Will Hams, 1929 to 1884, senator 1S4o to 1S47. Samuel was born in Windhan1, the rest in Norwich. Samuel stands for the revolution, Benjamin for the fed eral constitution, Ebenezer represents soldier in the revciution-in congress during President Munroe's term: Abel stands for the last four years of Jack sons term. Jabez Williams was a sen- ator during Van Buren, Tyler and Polk administrations, and the contem- porary of Webster, Clay and Calhoun.
 Jahex Lawyer.
 Jabez' was a lawyer in Litehefild. During his extensive practice he was always glad to help young lawyers. In congress he spoke often. His speeches are printed and are valuable now. Some of the subjects are The Removal of the Deposits of Revenue Che was against that measure; Ttariff; against The Removal of Indians. He argued that We should be honorable in our treaty with England regarding the boundary line of Oregon. Dr. Arms, pastor of this church, said in his funeral discourse: If ever there was a man who aimed at the good of his coutnry, it was he. have heard him converse frequently and freely upon the administration of public affairs; never have heard him allude to the bearing which any measure was to have upon his private interests or up- on the interests of his party. With him the supreme, guiding, uplifting thing was his faith in Christ.
 Abel Physician.
 Abel studied medicine with Dr. Phile- mon Tracy of Norwich. A sl1ilful phy- sician. as man winning the respect and affection of the town, he was of sound sense and high principle. He early entered political life. A generous sweet souled man, humorous, winning many friends he represents the ex- travagance of the party feeling of that day, too often repeated now
 Ebenezer the Soldier.
 Ebenezer, his record as soldier is paramount, rising from private to lieu | tenant colonel. Search his letters from 1 Lexington to Yorktown, there is mol one suggestion of giving up the cause ] It was the unconqquerable resolution | of men like him that carried the rev | olution through to successful issue Ebenezer Huntington laid the corner stone of this house in which we are to- day, using these few words: May tht house raised on this foundation become a temple of the Lord and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.
 Benjamin First Mayor of Norwich. Benjamin Huntington was a mem. Der of congress and represented Con. necticut in the Continental congress Norwich becoming a city In 17S4, h, was its first mayor, and held that office for twelve years. His affability. sav, ing sense of humor, kindness of heart thoroughness in work and interest il the principles of law fitted him fol public office in tho great days whicl were at hand.
 Samuel eIener of Declaration.
 Samuel had large share in thi framework of our government, The SCI of a farmer, he had ne college sduea tien, but he managed te study law and was helped by Colonel Eiderisin @ Norwich, After 17e0 his life was sReH in Norwich, His career was steadii! upward, Advocating resistance te th' lstamp aet, representing his state in tin, second Continental congress, sigHiR. the Declaration of Independence at th'
 age of 45, becoming mere and meF
 valuable ta his associates as year went eai he WAS later presAAAsAA sS sea