Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-05
AMERICAN YOUNG MEN.

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American history presents many remarkable
instances Of young men taking prominent and
commanding stations at an age which would be
thought very young in other countries. We
subjoin few striking examples, from the list OF
those who have passed off the stage OF human
action.
At the age of 80, Mr.. Jefferson was an inAu-
entail member of the Legislature of Virginia.
At 80, he was member of the Virginia Conven-
tion at 80, member of the Continental Con-
gress; and at 34 he wrote the declaration OF In
dependence. a 'a.
Alexander Hamilton was only 90 years ofage
when he was appointed Lieut.. Colonel in the
army of the revolution, and Aid-de.camp to
Washington. AT %, he was n member of the
Continental Congress- at 3d. he was one of the
ablest members of the Convention which framed
the Constitution of United States at 80 he was
Secretary of the Treasury, and organized that
branch OF the government upon so complete and
comprehensive plan, that no change has since
been made upon it..
John Jay, at the age of 20, was member of
the Continental Congress, and wrote an address
TO the people of Great Britain, which was Justly
regarded as one of the most eloquent produc-
tons of the times. AT 80, he prepared the Con-
stitution of the State of New York, and in the
same year, was appointed Chief Justice Of the
State.
Washington was 81 years of age when he cov-
cred the retreat Of the British troops at Brad
docks defeat and the same year was honored by
an appointment as COMMANDMENTS Chief Of the
Virginia forces.
Joseph Warren was 80 years of age when he
delivered the memorable address on the 9Th of
March, which aroused the spirit of patriotism
and liberty in this section Of the country; and at
last he gloriousy fell in the cause of freedom on
Bunker Hill.
Fisher Ames at the age of 81, had excited
public attention by the ability he displayed in
the discussions OF questions of public interest.
AT the age of 80, his mastery speeches in de-
! fence of the Constitution of the u States, had
exerted great influence, so that the youthful ora
tor of 81 was elected to Congress from the Suf-
folk District over the Revolutionary hero Samu-
ell Adams
Joseph Story entered public life at the age Of
26; he was elected to Congress from the Essex
District when he was 30; was Speaker of the
Massachusetts, House of Representatives at 80,
and the same year was appointed by President
Madison Judge of the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
De Witt Clinton entered public life at % !;
Henry Clay at 26. The most youthful signer of
the Declaration of Independence was William
Hooper, Of North Carolina, whose age was but
"a OF the other sgners Of the Declaration,
Thomas Haywood, of South Carolina, was 80
Elbridge Gerry, Benz. Rush. James Wilson, and
Matthew Thornton were 81 Arthur Middleton
and Thomas Stone were 49,
1t will be observed that we have confined our
illustrations to persons under 35 years of age,
and have only alluded to those with national rep
reservations. Boston Transcript.
DEFINITIONS OF WoMAN-The strong. minded
woman is dragon in nightcap.
The stupid woman hatches egg-plums.
The obstinate woman goes to sea in a band
box.
The patient woman roasts an OK with burn
ing-glass.
The curious woman would like to turn the
rainbow to see what there was on the other
side
The vulgar woman is a spider attempting to
spin silk.
The cautious woman writes her promises on
a slate.
The envious woman kills herself in endeavor.
ing to lace tighter than her neighbors.
f The extravagant woman burns wax candle
in looking for lucifer match.
The happy woman died in blind and deaf
: asylum years ago.
BADLY CoRNED.-A traveller fatigued with the
monotony of long ride through sparsely set
tied section of the country, week or two since
rode up to a small lad that was engaged in trim
a ming and dressing out sicky looking field OF
4 corn, and relieved the oppression OF his spirits