The New York herald., 1851-10-14

The above boats were bull, by Charles Brown,
Adam and Noah Brown, and Henry Eckford. The
Raritsn and Olive Branch were employed on the
Rsritan river-the others except the ferry boats)
on the Hudson; also, excepting the Futo and Con-
necticut, which were the first steamboats, on Long
Island Sound, and the Washington, which was
built for the Potomac River. The Connecticut
was first called "The Emperor Of Russii," II being
at one tine contemplated to send her to Russia;
but the idea was abandoned, AID the Long Island
sound Steamboat Company (called, we think, the
Fulton Company was established, consisting OH
boats Fulton and Connecticut, the first running be-
tween Neu Haven and New London, and the Con
necticut between New York and New Haven-the
Fulton, tor short time, running on the latter
route.
Robert Fulton was born in Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, in 1765. His father, Of the same
name, was a native Of Kilkenny, in ireland. His
mother was also Of q respectable Irish family, by
the name Of Smith, established in Pennsy lvania
At the time Of his death. which took place in this
city, on the 2ith OF February, lsl5 in consequence
Of exposure in nclement weather, MIR. Fulton was
in the prime Of life, being about fifty years Of age
The Legislature Of the state the Cor alton OF our
city. and our different literary institutions, paid ap
propriate tributes to his memory, and his death
was universally and sincerely lamented by his fel
low citizens. Ths ne.spaPers that announced bis
death had those marks Of mourning which are
usual in notices Of the most distinguished public
characters. Probably but few Of the intimate
friends Of 1lton now survive; but among those 10
we may name Dr. John w. Francis, whose remi.
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doubtless be valuable and interesting. We add,
for the present, few words from Coldsns Me.
moir -
Mr. Fulton va. about SIX feet in height His persos
was send.r but we'll proportoned and well formed Ns-
ture had made him gentleman and bestowed upon him
ease md erseeunes He had too much good sense for
The least sectstion and modest confidence In his ovn
worth snd talents, gave him an unembsrrsssed deport
ment In ell compsnies Ills features src ns, and q
msny beauty he had larg. dark eyes and project.
ing brow expr ssive II intelligence and thought; hi.
temper mild. aHd his Opposition lively lie vas
fond of ocety which be always enlivened BY cheerful
cordial and instructed pleased By his con
v.rrstion He expres.sd himself with energy, nuency
and correctness and he owed 10 his expert
and reflections than o. book. his sentiments were
often interesting from their originality In all his do
nestle relations he zsslous kind, generous liberal
and afectionste lie knew q for money but ~
sciences But what was most conspicuous In his charsc
ter his calm constancy hs industry snd that Dde
fatigsble patience and perseverance which always
| sbsd him % overcome difficulties
| His REGULAR genius manifested itself at q very
| early sge In his childhood, all his hours Of re.
or, aticn were passed in the shops Of mschanos or
| in the employment Of his pencil. AT the age Of
NJ years he painted portraits and Landscapes in
PHILADELPHIA, where he remained till he was about
81 In bis 22d year, he went TO England, where be
was received with favor by his distinguished co an
tryman, Mr.. West, the artist, and in his family
residence in London, be was an inmate Tor several
Two Years in Devonshire, where he formed an &C
ouainiarce with the Duke Of Bridge vster, so IA
nous for his canal enterprise, and with Lord stan
bore, nobleman celebrated for his love Of science
| and attachment TO the mechanic arts In lIvJ, We
/ find Mr. Fulton engaged in project 70 improve
| inland navigation. Even at that early penoo, ne
had conceived the idea OF propeiling vessels by
steam, and IL has been ss,ertained that IN lIv3 he
! had msturtd plan in which he bad great conf
dence. The evidence Of this is his letter TO the
l.stl of SfauhtVe. dated Sept 80, 111..
M Fulton vas tor a long tim in correspc ndcno %
With Lad Stathope, aud they communicated to