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

pledged at the board of social friendship
or 'broycd out with the trumpe,'s triumphs,
at the 'cOrousals' ola King.
While on the subject ortoas,s. we wonld
ask PERMISSION 10 give ono more. Tho
/ tate Colonel Cropper, of Accomac. was n
I Captain IN the ninth Virginia Regiment OF
the hnc, which formed part of the South
ern Divlsion nnder Greene, and covered
the retreat OF our disconhtted army AT The
battle OF Brandywinc. On the evening of
that hard fought day, Cropper marched the
I remains of his company into Chester, hav-
ing his handkerchief fastened to ramrod,
1 IA place Of astlaa. After serving his coun-
try with iideiity ans diStmc'ioa- Coloncl
/ Croppcr retired to his estate on the Eastern
Shore where he lived 10 an advanced age.
! This worthy veteran, like his General, had
but one toast, which he gave every day,
and to all companies II was, God bless
General Washington Toasts are suppos.
ed TO convey the feelings and wishes of
onr hearts and If ever an aspiration, warm
and direct from the heart, deserved to find
,nvor with Heavens Chancery' sn high, il
was when with plous iervorthls old soldiers
prayer implored blessing upon his rcver-
ed commander.
The afternoon was usually devoted 10
the library. AT night. his labors DER, the
venerable citizen would join his family aud
friends at the tca-table, aud enjoy their so-
ciety for several hours-took no supper,
and about nlno o'clock retired 10 bed -
When without company, no frequently
read TO his family extracts FROM the new
publications OF the day, and OH Sunday ser
mons and other sacred writings He read
with dlstinctncss and precision, though
with voice, the tones of which had hCcn
considerably broken by pulmonary aiicc-
ton in early life, and when greatly eXcit-
ed, produced labouring of the chest. llc
would frequently, when sitting with his
family, appear absent; his lips would move,
his hands be- raised, and he wonld evidently
seem under the influence of thoughts which
had nothing to do with the quosccnt scene
around him. This peculiarly is readlly
accounted for, since II must be no very ca
sy matter for one who SO long had borne
the cares Of public life, at once to lay aside
all thoughts for others, dnd become con-
lent with ,ntiydual concerns.
In Winter, when stress of weather pre-
vented his taking his usual exercise, he
was in the habit Of walking for an hour a
hc portIco, before retiring TO rest. A. ,he
Eastern por,ico Of the Mansion House "a
more than ninety feet III length, the walk
would eonpr'ss several w'oA
Thus in the seidom varied routine ofusc-
iul industry, temperate enjoyment, and the
heartfelt Qualifications OF domestic felicity,
spend the latter days of the Father Of his
Country; and oh IT was luxurious To bo-
hold this time honored man., the race Of
whose glory wss run, who bad seized tho
goal Of all his wishes, obtained the reward
of all his tolls, in the freedom and bappi-
ness ofS rising Empire, resting from his
mighty lobours, amid the tranquil retire
ncnt of Mount Vernon.
The sedentry occupations of President
of the United States necessarily llmiico Tho
opportunities for active exercise. These
were principally enjoyed IN occasional
rides 10 the country, and IN frequent walks
TO his watch. makers in Second street, foe
the purpose OF regulating his watch by the
time keeper. AS he passed along often
would mothers bring their children to look
on the Paternal Chief, yet not word was
heard Of President of the United States
the little iDnocents alone were taught TO
lisp the name Of Washington.
lie was rather partial TO children, their
infantine ployfulness appeared TO plrase
him, and many are the parents who q, this
day rejoice that his patriarchal hands haya
touched their offspring.
General Washington was always n strict
and decorons observer Of the Sabbath. lie
invariably attended divine service once n
day, when within reach ofs place Of wor-
ship. Ills respect 20 the Clergy, as body,
was shewn by public entertainments TO
them tho same as to the Corps Legislative
and Diplomatic, and among his bosom
friends were the present venerable Bishop
Of Pennsylvania, ond the late excellent pre-
late and ardent fricnd Of American LIber-
", DR.. Carroll, Archbishop Of Baltimore.
On Sunday, no visitors were admitted ~
the Presidents House, suve the immediate
relative Of the family, with only one exc
ception Mr.. Speaker TrnmbUll, since
Governor Of Connecticut, and who had
been confidential Secretary 10 the ChIefin
the war Of the Revolution, was IN the habit
ofspendlng an hour with the President, on
Sunday evenings. Trumbull practiced the
lesson Of punctual ~ which he learned m
the service Of the oldcn time, with such ac-
curacy. that the Porter, by consnlting his
clock. could Tell when to stand ready TO op-
en- 90 the .SpeakerS bell, ~ II was called in
the family, from the circumstances Of 20
other than the Speakers, touching the boli
on the evenings oftho Sabbath.
Forty years an husband, Cen. Washing.
ton retained al old fashionable habit OF
husbands. az he always did the ease and
clearance OF old fashioned manners. lie
wore suspended from bis neck, by gold
rb,;, and rpstip n. IN hiq hosotn tho rntpis.
ture portrait Of bis wife, from the '-De &c
bis marriage until he ceased to live in ma
lure. 'Fhe letter which he wrote to her,