The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
Washington in Love.

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In 1746-twenty years before the
brilliant era which shines like a rich
gem in the pages of the worlds history
"a gentleman named Beverly Robin
son occupied dwelling (statute in
New York, which, at that time, was
considered a model of elegance and
comfort, although, according to the pre-
vailing taste of the present day, it was
nothing Of the kind. 1t was standing
very little altered from it's original con.
dition, six years ago, on the side of the
Hudson River, within two or three
miles of West Point. Mr.. Robinson
enjoyed all the luxuries known to the
colony, and some beside, which the
other colonists did not know-for in,
stance rich and massive silver tea
urn, said, by the gentleman's descend.
ants TO be the first article of the kind,
and for long time the only one used
in this country. In this dwelling, &c
much admired, the space between the
floors and ceiling was exceedingly low
and in many of the rooms (set off
about the fire-places, by polished tiles J
the rafters were massive and uncovered
and all things else i'll the. structure were
exceedingly primative. In this house
were born or reared brood of the
most prominent and inveterate foes to
the patriots of the American Revolu
ton, and the objects of that struggle
that history mentions. Two genera
tons of the Robinson family bore arms
and held office in the armies of the
English King, and fought determinedly
against our sires and grandsires.
Well-in this house, which will al
ready have attached itself to the inter
est of the reader-the only victory tha,
was ever gained over George Wash
ington, took place. 5-....-
In 1856, Colonel George Washing
ton of Virginia, large, stalwart, wei
proportioned gentleman of the mos
finished department and careful exte
rior handsome, imposing, ceremoni
Gus and grave personage-visited hi!
firm and much esteemed friend, Bever
ly Robinson, and announced his inten
tion of remaining his guest for man,
weeks. A grinning negro attendant
called Zeph, was ordered to bring hi
masters portmanteau, additional fue
was cast into the broad and cheerful
fire. place, an extra bottle of prime ole
Medaria was placed upon the table
whose griffin feet seemed almost to ex
pand to twice their original size at tn,
prospect of an increase of social hiIari
ty and Col. Washington was duly in
stalled, as a choice claimant of ole
fashioned and unstrained hospitality.
Seated with Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson
overwhelmed with. attention, and ii
possession of every comfort, the visitor
eyinced unquiet and dissatisfaction
Every sound Of an opening or closing
door aroused him from apathy, int
which he relapsed when it was ascer
tanned that no one was about to ente
the apartment. Uneasiness was so ap
parent that his host at least endeavoret
to rally him, but without effect. Mrs
Robinson finally came to the rescue
and addressed the colonel in direc
terms. 80 ~ -
L..-rr i"J, IiSuu w dSuiuStpu, may wv
be made acquainted with the cause o
your dullness :? There is some reasor
for it and that reason lies With us Is
Tell it, 80 =. Pa :. - ~, e5, -
In. vain the colonel argued that moth
ing had occurred to vex him-that h'
was not in want of any further indace
ment to present or future happiness
his entertainers would not regard hi,
words, but continued their pertinaciou'
endeayors to solve this mystery, A
length, wearied by importantly, Wash
lington-then twenty years before hi
Igreatness, leaned over the table, playet
with his glass, attempted to look un
concerned, and whispered to Mr.. Rob
linson the single word !" Mary" ''.'9.
eyes 2" responded Mr.. r, interroga
ttively, as if unable to comprehend
pWashington's meaning - "a.
is she wellr Docs she still abid
with you? ?"27 esq o5.. :. % Z ii2''. =
q1She does," replied the lady Of tn,
mansion. 'sSa5T Ii2hi ol,'. '''al'i'9 ','i'.
Washington again became spstheti
land contemplstive, while several siypi6