Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-14

valleys. and abundant in the products OF cuitisa
ton : but 50 expnsed (although uaiy mles rom
The Hudson river and sixty from the CITY OF re"
Yorkl To the iucu.sions Of the sasages, that NJ.
Clinton considered it necessary to cree pa''s-
ade work round his house, for the security .! him.
self and his neishbors.
In ,b;s .eoues,ered retreat he devoted himself
10 the cultivation Of large farm, and he occasion
ally acted as a surveyor "f land; profession,
which at that time and since, has been t"llowed
by the most respectable men OF this conn'ry.-
Iii, leisure moments were devoted 10 s'uny a""
wr,;n, Possessed Of a well selected library,
and endowed with pxtraotdinaty talents. he made
continual accession to his store vi useIui KNOW
ledge. 80,
Merit so distinguished, and responsibility so
undoubted, attracted the favorable nollce " 'he
government and the community. lie was sooi,
appoted a Justice Of the peace, and Judge OF
Tie county Of Ulster. In l75G. he was appointed
BY the Governor, Sir Charles Hardy, It, Colonel
Of the second regiment Of militia loot, Tor the
county of Ulster. On the cath March, 1893, he
was appointed by Lit. Governor Delaney, LII.
Colonel of one Of the battaions OF the regiment III
the province Of New York, whereof Oiset Drlan
cey was Colonel in which capacity he engaged
il actual service, and acted under the command oi
Colonel Bradstrtrt, at the siege and capture o.
fort Frontenace, (now kingston.)on The oilh side
Of lake Onarin IN 1855. George Clinton. the
father Of Sir Henry CLIFTON, was installed as 20
vernor OF the c0uny. An intimacy took place
between him and Mr.. CLINTON, in consequence oil
which, and their distant con.ansuiniy. the latter
was earnestly solicited by his name,ake, to accept
of a lucrative and distinguished Office but pre-
lrrring the charms of refinement and the cultisa
tinn Of literature. TO the cares oi public HE, he
declined every overture OF the kind. His son
George. Who was named after the colunai Gov
ernur, wa, hunored by hi, earl, attentions, and
received from his friendship the valuable office OF
clerk Of the County Mr.. Clinton was also on
terms Of intimacy with several Of the Colonial
Chief Magistrates, and the leading men OF the
p,n, ince: and he is respectfully, noticed b,
Smith the historian OF New York, for his ingenu
ity and knowledge Besides the daughter born
in LELAND, Mr. Clinton had four sons ia this coun
tr, Alexander, educated in the college at
Princeton. and afterwards a PIN, slcan; Charlie.
also an eminent ph'slcian and surgeon IN thu
arms which took Havana, ia the Island Of Cuba;
Jaeles. Mainl General 10 the Resolutonar, war.
and Genrg-. Governor Of the State Of New York
and Vice President OF the United States II
was peculiarly fortunate in his children fiavin.
devoted particular attention 20 their education, lie
had the satisfaction Of seeing them possessed of
the regar OF their country, and worthy the ven
Grafton Of posterity.
He died Al his place in Ulster. now Orange conn
ty. on the 18th day OF November. 1878. in his 83d
YEAR Just in time to escape, at that advanced asc.
the cares and perplexiiies of the revolution; but
f0reseeing its approach. he eSpned breathing an
ardent spirit Of patriotism. and con.nrng his sons,
in his last monents. TO stand by the liberties OF
America.
Mr.. Clinton possessed an uncommon genus; a
penetrating understanding solid Judgment ami
an extensive fund 1T nsetui and ornamental know
tIp t,tI,t a .,f
complished gentleman. His person was tall
erect and graceful. and hi, appearance impressive
and tlignlheI u hr happened to be in the com
panv Of y"ung people. the first impression would
be ihnse Ut and reverence. but in the course
OF few minutes, ne would enter into the mast
pleasing and Instructive conversation, wh
would lestore their compusufe. am, never failed
OF inspirin the most grateful attachment and the
most respectful confidence He was a dutiful
son Kind father good geighbor; a disnter
e.ted patrint aud sincere christian. He so,ie-
times retii ed tom the Of business and the
severe studies of the exact siences. and tooS re-
fuge in music and poetry, and courted the com-
munlon Of APOLLO and The muses..
The following lines. written by HIM on fhc
grave Of beloved and elder sister, were casual,
preserved. and will show the kinder affection.
which animated his bosom. aud which attended
HIM in all the relations and charities Of life
o., can.t ino1 COW, thou dear t-pated shade
The mnipighi sortows that my soul invade
Whist Per Thy moppd:ng grave l mourning stand
d view Thy grave lar from NY native land
With ,bt INV tender Years early ta:t,d:
or have thy fiendi, arms my weight s,>t ,n'd
And "hea Snh childish freaks Or pans opprest,
You with sol misc, ulI'l my sonl 70 rest
Hands S0lnr Microscope We shalt never cat
another III The Microscope la, shawn Us tina, the
| hg IS nothing but combination OF swapping tur
lies, bellesereht, pugnaclous and fau.ht with the
OLD Allan. Reader, purchance you are in the act
OF pouring vinegar on your oysters. DO you know
what You abnu You are about to- swallow
snakes live feet long, armed aud equipped as the
| law OF nature directs with all sprts ~ otans;,a