New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-05

ASoTHER PATRIOT OF THE REVOLUTION FALLEN.
Died, in Marcelus, Onondaga Co, n. T., December
lG, 1855, Robert McCulocb, aged 96.-Mr. McCulloch
was born in October, 1882 and was seventeen years
old at the Declaration of Independence. He was Of
on age 10 understand the OF the Revolution, and
TO enter warmly into it, spirit. He several tines
called into the service of the country during the
This was the case ct the battle OF Saratoga and he
reached the field in time to witness the surrender Of
Gen BurgOyne and his army. lie was familiar with
tie important events Of that trying period in cOun-
trys history Mr. MoCulOch was the last of the sur
yiyng patriots in this vicinity. One after another has
fallen until none remain. He resident OF Mar
eelus for than 30 years, and always maintained q
character distinguished ior upightness aud integrity.
He was man Of large stature, aud OF venerable APP
pearance He possessed strong physical constitution,
and 10 perfect his health during his whole fs, that
he never had occasion to call physician for himself.
He possessed a kind and peaceful disposition, and was
a remarkable instance Of bappy old age Though he
had outlived all his early associates and witnessed
many changes in everything around him, yet he found
no fault with the present generation. Cheerful AMI
contented, he passed his days 10 peace. lie hved In
constant expectation of death, and in readiness for
IT, On the morning of his death he was in usual
health. Attempting to 90 out OF his home, he Inktook
the door, ard fell into the cellar, and was INSTANTLY
killed. Thus, having passed unhurt through many
dangers he came TO sad end at his own home. His
funeral was attended by large number of people, and
their attention directed to The Patriots OF the
Revolution to their pI1neipies Their sac
rces their sutferings and their legacy. Mr.. hcCul-
Loeb was public man, nor did be, to any eonsider-
able extent, occupy public stations. Yethe wesone Of
the men to whom this nation vast debt Of graft
tude for the principles they ayowed and maintained in
face of 80 many dcultiespriIcpes which lie at tho
foundation Of national edce and in their opera
ton have secured 70 the blessings and privileges
enjoyed. How great the changes which have been
witpcssed by these men. Instead of few feeble
colonies united by bond, there are now thiryione
States-indepe ndent in themselves, and yet united IN
onc powerful confedcecy Population has increased
from about three millions to nearly thirty millions Tho
march of Improvement has been steadily onward and
the resources 81 the country have been rapidly deye-
oped The forests have been cleared canals constructed,
aud railroads in great numbers built; cities Containing
numerous population and possessing great weahh ana
influence, have sprung up in all parts Of the country;
institutions of learning and religion accessible % al,
and ereTting their appropriate influence haye every
where been planet-and ali during the life OF one ulan
These things arr the result OF the principles adyoeated
and mainained in the early pant oi hs iie From that
seed sows in ebleness and fear, bow rich has been
the harvest. The patriots Of the Revolution ars
therefore deserving Of honor and we'll may sadness MI
our hearts az We see the last Of them pass away.