The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-04-05

GEN. WAsHiNGToN, during the Who'll,
of both his public and private lite, was ;
VEN early riser; ;iudeed the maternal man
slm at which his first habits were formed
ahhOrred the character OF sluggard, n,
much as nature does vacuum. Whetbei
as chief magistrate, or the retired citizen
We find this man of method and labor seat
cd in his library from one TO two hours be
fore day, in winter, and at day break il
! Sumn.ar. We wonder AT the ANA zipg dea
OF work which he performed. NOTHING
but method the most remarkable ant
exemplary, could have enabled him TO nc.
complish an amount of labor, which nigh,
have given pretty full employment To The
lives of bali do2en ordinary, and not idle
men. When we consider the volume o'
his official papers--his vast foreign, public
and private correspondence; we arc scarce.
~ able To believe that the space Of one
mans life should have comprehendcd the
doing so many things, and doing them so
well.--llis toilet wns soon made. A single
servant prepared his cloths, and laid them
in readiness, also combed and tied his hair:
| he shaved and dressed himself, giving but
very little Of his precious time TO matters
Of that sort, though remarkable for the
neatncss aud proprlety Of hls apparel His
clothes were made after the old fashioned
cut, Of the best, though plaiuest materials.
I When President of the United States, the
! style of his household and equipagc cor
responded with the dignity Of his exalted
station though avoiding as much as was
possible every thing like show or parade
The expenses Of his Presidency over and
e IL
the proceed of the sale of q very conslde.
l.rable estate.
The President never appeared in mill
tary costume, unless 10 receive his brCth.
rem of the Cincinnati, or at reviews. lie
then wore the old opposition colors of
England and the regimental dress of the
volunteer corps which he commanded prior
to the Revolution. With the exception OF
the brilliant epauettcs, We believe Il pres
ent fFo:i Gen. lafayette, and the diamond
order Of the Cincinnati, presented by ihs
seamcn Of the French feet, our allies in
the war Of liberty, the uniform of the
commander in chief of the army and navy
under the constitution, was as plain a.
blue and buff could make it. The cooked
hat, with the black ribbon cockadc, was
iihc only tvpe ~ th- u IV'~ ..--.a- which ap
,s,nSs,i co. @ 10 ffhe Chief, during his Civil aas.
lStracy; in all other respects, he seemed
~iudiously TO merge the military into the
,ivil characteristics Of his public life.
About sunrise, General Washington in
variably visited and inspected his stables.
lie was very fond Of horses, aud his equip
ages were always Of a superior order.
The horses which he rode, IN the War Of
independence, were said TO be superb.
We have perfect remembrance Of the
charger which bore him ~ the greatest Of
his trumphs, when he received the sword
of the vanqushed, Oh the ever memorable
10Th October, 1881. II was a cbCsuut,
with white face and legs, and was called
Nelson, after the patriotic Gov. OF Virgin
ia. Far different was the fate Of this To-
yorite horse of Washington, from that Of
the "high mettled Racer" When the
Chief had rclinquished its back, it was
never mounted more, but cropped the
herbagc in Summer, was housed und well
cared for in Winter, often coressed by the
masters hand, and died of old age nj
Mount Vernon, many years after the rev
outon. The Library, and visit TO the
stables, occupied the morning I'll the hour
Of breakfast, this meal was without change
TO him, whose habits were regular, even to
matters which others arc so apt TO indulge
themselves in, TO endless variety. Indian
cakes, honey, and tea, formed this tempe
rate rcpast. On rising from table, # there
were guests, and It was seldom otherN ise
books and papers were offered for their a.
mUscment; they were requested 20 take
good care Of themselves, and the illustfi-
ous Farmer proceeded 10 the daily tour Of
hls agricultural concerns. lie rode upon
his farms entirely unattended, opening his
gates, pulling down and putting up his
fences, as he passed, visiting his lGborers
at their work, inspecting all the operations
Of his extensive agricultural establish
mcnts with careful eye, directing useful
Improvements, and experimenting them IA
their progress. He introduced many and
valuable foreign, as well as domestic
modes Of improved husbandry, showing,
by experiment, their practical utility, and
peculiar adaptation 70 our system Of rural
affairs; and, by hls zeal aud ability, gave
a speed 20 The plough and a generous Im-
pulse 20 the cause Uf Agriculture md Do
mestic EcOnomy--those important sources
Of National Wealth, Industry, and lnde-
pendence.
IIis umbrella, just as!t was when last he
had il down, never again TO 'cquirc rs
friendly shade, We have had the good for
tune 10 preserve for a quarter Of century,
and the happiest 10 present II to the Patrl-
arch Of La Grange, in whore possession II
will long be treasured, as the reique Of his
Paiernol Chief, and as an appropriate me
mortal of the modern CincInDotus.-Pre-
cisely at quarter before three the lndustrl-
Gus farmer returned, dressed, and dincd at
three o'clock. At this meal he ate hearth
ly. but was not particular IN his diet, with
the exception Of fsh, Of which be was ex-
cessivcly fond, partook sparngly Of desert !