The Trinity journal., 1856-12-06
The Grave Of John Paulding.

ing into account all the probable effect of his
herosm on the destinies Of this country. and
even upon the liberties of the world in CON
sequence, there is enough to constitute an
atmosphere Of grandeur around that sepul-
chre, which would be lacking under the
trophled column over the ashes of many
conqueror in the worlds Pantheon.
The spot where Paulding rests is the quiet
church yard of quaint old church, near
the line that divides Westchester county
from Putnam. 1t is three miles northeast
of PeekSkill, and the road thithcr lies
through lovely country not only rich in
agricultural evidences Of wealth, but sprink-
led all over with the villas of the wealthy.
very many of them attesting the spirit and
success Of our merchant princes 1t is
difficult to realize that you are upon the
scene Of the most relentless predatory war
of the Revolution-Tryon county, the arena
of the exploits of the Cow Boys.
The old church we have spoken Of, stands
hard by the ample mansion of the late Gen
Pierre Van Cortlandt. 1t rears its venera.
BILE roof from the slope Of gentle side hill
and the grave yard in which it stands covers
some twelve acres. Here doubtless there
ure resting very many generations OF the
sturdy yeOmaury of WeStchcster, for the
ground is sowi broadcast with graves IL
deed the original plat is now generally dis
used, and a new area has been found in u
strip of land adjoining. The church is coe-
val with the Revolution, is quaint and pic
turesque bniding, aud might easily be re-
stored to its pristine value Aud in that
Washington worshpped so years ago. But
it is old fashioned, and after serving fifty
or sixty years as a Protestant Episcopal
sanctuary, and for q brief space being used
by another denomination, it is abandoned,
and must soon become a mere wreck.
In this grave yard rises the shaft Of the
monument to JOHN Panding 1t is some
20 feet high, and tall plinth rises from
broad, square base. The material is white
marble, of an ordinary kind, and it is so
moss grown that it might have been regard
ed as the structure Of a previous century.
On the west side is the following inscrip-
ton
Here reposc the mortal remains Of John
Pauldng, who died Oh the 18th day of
February, 1918, in Goth year of his age
On the morning Of the 23d of September,
1880, accompanied by two young farmers Of
the county of Westchester, whose names
will one day be recorded on their own de-
served monuments, he arrested the British
spv. Andre. Poor himself, he dSdained to
acquire wealth by the sacrifice of his coun-
try, and rejecting the temptation Of great
rewards, he conveyed him to tie American
camp and by this act OF noble se,i.dcmal,
the treason of Arnold was detected. the de
signs of the enemy balIed, West Point and
the American army saved aud these United
States, now by the Grace Of God Free aud
Independent, rescued from most imminent
peril.
On the East side is recorded
The Corporation Of the City of New York,
erected this tomb as memorial sacred to
public gratitude
The North bears this single legend, Fl
deity : the South is inscribed Vincit Amor
PatriG,' the English translation Of which is
- The love Of country conquers'
Tie material of the monument is too per
ishable to withstand the action of the ee-
meDts. The inscription, on the West side,
is already well nigh iIegible. Let us hope
that ere long another and mere enduring
shaft shall take its place. And although
tho name and fame Of John Paulding need
no marble to record them, it is well that
the spot Of his seputnre may be more endur-
ingly marked, and that others in future
years may stand on that quiet hillside, and
read the record OF heroic worth, and mark
the attestation Of his country's gratitude.
4 4 acin hot
the boy is now living who will be President
Of the Republic in 1900. What his name
is or where he resides he does not stop to
inform US He may at this moment be
gathering pumpkins in Oregon or peddling
pop corn around Troy. Daniel Webster
once made new suit of satinett by selling
catfish at shilling a string Wherever
he may be all unconscious of his bigh dcst-
ny, he feels the divinity that stirs within him {;
aud gras his book thirsing for knowledge
His parents us they answer his endless que
rIes rejoice at his developing intellect, vet
little dream that his will be u great name
among men, known wide as the world Or,
perchance the hard hand of poverty, or the
cold hand Of orphanagc, are moulding and
training him for the patient effort, that self
reliance aud resolute will, that fit him for
great achievements He must pass through
the school that prepares him for his high ca
recr. In his youth many trial and wrong
must break him to the harness of life. in
his manhood many hardships must he en-
dured ; many obstacles overcome, and rivals
outstrpped IN the race the voice Of envy
and detraction desplsed and hatred and
malice deGcd Through such n school and
training the President of 1900 will doubtless
come, and is now coming. But from what
condition in life, from what part of our
broad land no one can predict or know but
Providence who presidcs over the destnes
of all nations
HoLLowAY's OINTMENT AND PuLs-Bu-
reaux Of Health, hospitals and dspensares,
have never accomplished half the good that
has been achieved through the agencies for