The Holland Society of New York - Yearbook (New York, NY)

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31 in the sacred treasury of national reputation. When the spotless ermine of the judicial robe fell on john jay, it touched nothing less spotless than itself. New York City, from time to time, has recog- nized the service of loyal Americans to their country by the erection to their memory of monuments that may be found upon every hand, as we walk through the thoroughfares of our beloved Metropolis. The equestrian statue of Washington at Union Square is among the first to attract attention, and upon the same site, presenting arms to the Father of our Country, we see the bronze statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, who left home and luxury to share the fate of our Revolutionary Fathers, and ren- dered to America an inestimable service. Alexan- der Hamilton, the Hrst Secretary of the National Treasury, has his statue on the East Drive in Cen- tral Park. In recognition of the sciences, we find Morse, who contributed to the world's progress by the telegraph. In honor of a statesman, we see Seward at Madison Square and Twenty-third Street, who, by reason of his devotion to' his coun- try, barely escaped martyrdom, in company with the man who, among great Americans, is sec- ond only to Washington, - the immortal, Lin- coln. We see, also, in Madison Square, our own digniiedand capable Arthur, President- of the United States, and, near by, to remind us of the valuable acquisition the War with Mexico yielded, stands the beautiful monument to General Worth. Hard by, we see the bronze statue of the gallant Farragut, who fought his war-vessels from the shrouds of his Hagship, that he might better direct their movements. The literature produced in New

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, 30 should here find their final abode. With the unani- mous approval of the American PCOPIQ the ff' mains of Ulysses S. Grant rest in Manhattan soil, upon the banks of the noble Hudson. Its con- stantly moving waters carry to every land the story of his glorious achievements in both war and peace. He was the greatest soldier of our day, and every true New Yorker, not only to-day, but for ages to come, will point with pride and devout affection to Morningside Heights and the tomb there that marks his grave. Other objects of interest are en- throned upon these Heights, and deserve especial mention. Columbia University is there, to furnish learning for those seeking. mental 'developmentg St.'Luke's Hospital provides relief for those who are the victims of physical ailments g and St. john's Cathedral willbe an. everlasting monument to re- ligion, and one of the grandest temples ever dedi- cated to Deity. To those who survive all, and seek for true happiness in domestic bliss, Barnard College can furnish wives who will insure a happy life. And as a last resort, if the worst 'comes to the worst, -for the poor devil who can find nothing good in this world, the river is near at hand. 'It was in this City, on March 4, 1789, the United States Government was formally launched upon the world. On that day, George Washington, first President of -the United States, took the oath of office where now stands the Sub-Treasury Build- 1ng in Wall Street. New York enjoys the honor of.having furnished the first Chief justice of the United States. john Jay, of New York, served as Chief justice from 1739 to I7Q5- D3:H1Cl Webster, in speaking of John l3Y1 SHIC1, His character is a brilliant jewel . X

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