. Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . tings. The school for coloredchildren is seen nortli of the church, under the trees; the hill seen in thedistance, is called Bulkley Hill, between which and the village is a deepvalley. Bacon Academy is so called from Mr. Pierpont Bacon, its liene-factor and founder. It was established in 18U0, and possesses {jj,35,000in funds. Tlie Academy is built of
. Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . tings. The school for coloredchildren is seen nortli of the church, under the trees; the hill seen in thedistance, is called Bulkley Hill, between which and the village is a deepvalley. Bacon Academy is so called from Mr. Pierpont Bacon, its liene-factor and founder. It was established in 18U0, and possesses {jj,35,000in funds. Tlie Academy is built of brick, 75 feet by 34, three storieshigh, spacious and commodious. It is a free school for the inhabitantsof the society, and is open for scholars from abroad upon very accom-modating and moderate terms. All the higher branches of an Englisheducation are taught, and the institution is accommodated with philosoph-ical apparatus of various kinds. There are usually about !<i00 scholars, 304 COLCHESTER. with four 01 five instructors. This institution has ever been consideredone of the most respectable and flourishing academies in the state. Itis 20 miles from ]\e\v London, 23 iVom Hartford, 15 from Norwich, and10 from East Iladdam Landint. Bacon Academy and Congrtgatiunal Church, Colchester. John Bulkley, the first minister in this town, was the son of theRev. Gershom fiulkley. His mother was the daughter of PresidentChauncy. He was graduated at Harvard College in 1699, and wasordained December 20, 1703. His death took place in June, 1731. Mr. Bulkley was very distinguished as a scholar. While a mem-ber of college, he and Mr. Dunnner, who was a member of the sameclass, were considered as preeminent in genius and talents. The palmwas given lo the lalier for (piicknoss, brillianry, and wit; but i\Ir. IJuik-Icy was regarded as his superior in solidity of judgment and strength ofargument. He cariied his researches into the various de])artments olthe law, of medicine, and theology. Hi
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