The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-01
VOL. X-NO. as.

Of General Alexander Hamilton to be vcner
aicd by Americans of the present generation
as noble representative OF the women Of
Revolutionary lines, has at last ceased IL
spare. Mrs. Hamilton died at her residence
in Washington on Thursday last, at the nd
vanccd age Of ninety-six years, in full pos
session Of all her mental faculties, and at
tended by her loving and beloved children
Mrs. Hamilton was tho daughter Of Gen
Phillip Schuyler OF this State, whose scrvic
cs in the Revolutionary war Iorm marked
page in the history of the United States
She was born in "Tho Old Schuyler Man
sion, nc Albany, on The 9th OF August. I1oT
and, In l7SO, married Alcylnsler Hamilton
ihcn Colonel in the Unici States army
and one of tho Aids to General Washington
How this Colonel rose to the rank OF Gen
eral, and became also one of the most illns
trious statesmen Of his country, is wei
known 10 our readers, and the deserved Gu
lOgium Of Mrs. Hamilton is that she was I
wife worthy Of such husband. After tho
death of General Hamilton in July, 1904
Mrs. Hamilton resided for some time in thi.
city, and devoted her life to acts of bcnevo
lencc. She was ono Of the founders of the
New York Orphan Society, and was, fol
many years its presiding officer. Some years
since, Mrs. Hamilton changed her residence
from this city to Washington, where shC
lived with her daughter up to tho time o
her death. During the fly years that Mrs
Hamilton has survived her husband, it j.
said that she has always worn tho widow
dress" of tho period Of his doath. Mrs
Hamilton, since her husbands death, has
always been an object of respectful regart
to the whole community, and many instances
have occurred in which The public, when The
occasion was appropriate, has testified III
respect for her sorrows and her character.
When on n visit to Boston, about ter
years since, it so happened that horticul
tural celebration was about to take place a
Fancuil Hal, and Mrs. Hamilton was inyile(
and placed in the desk by the sidc Of the
President of tho institution. There wcr,
clergymcn and other dignitarics, bu, sht
was the only woman admitted on tho plat
form. In tho course of various addresses
made from the table below, richly loaded
with flowers and fruits, Daniel Webster arose
and begged leave to announce that tho
daughter Of Gen. Schuyler and the widow o
Gen. Hamilton was then present; and will
his own happy and thrilling "reminiscences he
dwclt upon the departed. Mrs. Hamilton
laid aside her black bonnet, and arose. All
was silent attention those who sat ncal
enough could read the tender and touching
emotions Of her countenance.. She turned
10 the President and addressed him. lie
Immediately, in graceful and appropriate
manner, uttered tho sentiments she expressed
10 him and requested him to make known
When SHE loft the desk and descended to the
aisle, there was something truly cunscna'
to onr republic, and beautiful in the sim
plicity OF her manner and the respect shown
to her in that national hall. No one moved
but all silently waited. She walked throusl
tho aisle, attended by ono or two friends,
bowling almost impcrceptibly from ono side
to tho other to the multitude, expressing
her feelings by her countcnancc. IIcr sim.
pie and unpretendins manner, and the silent,
respectful homage Of the people, seemed to
contain a clear and beautiful demonstration
of republican truth and sincerity.
During her residence at Washington Mrs.
Hamilton had weekly reception mornia cs
when she welcomed her friends, but she
seldom won't herself into general society
The death Of Mrs. Hamilton was caused by
no marked disease, but the gradual decay Of
tho vital powers produced alone by extreme
age. Her remains were brought to this
city, and the funeral took place this after.
noon at one o'clock at Trinity Church.
With Mrs. Hamilton passes away the last
We believe, OF the distinguished women Of
tho American revolution. .-New York Cour-
in Of Saiuday. if