The Portland daily press., 1867-06-05
Obituary.

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time past, it was only within q few days OF her
Heath that symptoms became OF an alarming
character To her family and friends, there
fore. as well as to the community, her demise
was rs unexpected as it will be deeply lament
ed. .lfBf5t
Bv the death of Mrs. Clapp the society of
Portland has lost one of its brightest orna-
ments, and the poor one of their best friends.
Educated under the tuition of the Rev. Henry
Colman, the well known author, and of her
father, Gen. Dearborn, who was one of the |
most accomplished scholars and gentlemen of
his day, her mind received rare early culture
and in after years she spared no effort to keep |
informed of the progress of science and art. |
Natural history was perhaps her favorite de-
velopment of knowledge and study; though
she was ever eager for acquisition in every 9th
er department. When she was sixteen years
of age, her father compiled for her instruction
an epitome Of entomology, which he prefaced
with dedicatory address to his daughter, from
which we quote: iHH
II cannot too often urge upon you the inn
portance of an unceasng attention to the cul-
tivation of your mind, for the sources of ra-
tional enjoyment are as illimitable as the
DOunuS Oh lnttluyeuCe. NO subject Db
deemed too reconcile and no part of creation
too minute to claim your attention" sd
And after pointing out the various fields for
research and study, with suggestions of those
likely to be most congenial and appropriate
for his daughter, this beautiful address closed
as follows: ts.t Htfllf -s-t
eff all that is required cannot be accomplish
ed, much may be achieved by a cheerful perse
in tha hannrahln of aruditiOp
and with the ardent hope that you may keep
pace with the march of the age, In the various
improvements of civilization, and the intel
lectual establishment of refined society, l have
endeavored to spooth the path of natural
science, by compiling an epitome of entomolo-
gy, which i desire You would carefully copy,
attentively study and ever preserve, as the dear
est pledge of paternal affection. 10 -
Your fond father,
H. A. S. DEARBORN.
With such father for companion and mem
tor, it is not strange that the daughter became
one of the most highly cultivated and accom-
plished ladies. She possessed, too, remarkable
conversational power and an uncommon share
OF personal beauty. In the cultivation of plants
and flowers she took unceasing delight. TWAS
indeed passion with her, and the success she
attained has been attested for years past by the
rich display of flowers and plants, native and
exotic, which her grounds afforded. The forest
claimed her attention, also, as well as the gar
den. Every tree and shrub she could call by
its proper name. Nor did sickness and APP
preaching dissolution destroy her love for these
mute objects of her admiration and study.
Only few hours before her death she had at
her own request flowers grasses and leaves
brought from the garden to gladden. her with
their freshness and beauty.
The insect world, to the wonders and beauties
of which her father early called her attention.
never ceased to interest her. She copied, as
requested, with neatness and care the volume
800 pages, and which, with the descriptive
plates accurately drawn with pen and ink, re-
mains precious memento and heirloom to
her family, husband and d aughter-for whom
i'm this af1liction the liveliest sympathy is felt
by large circle Of relatives and friends. But
it is not alone from the social circle that Mrs
Clapp will be greatly missed. No woman had
more generous impulses and her hand was as
| ready as her heart She constantly dispensed
in private charities to the needful instead Of
expanding in extravaganza upon herself and
ed encouragement. The poor will mourn her
loss and her deeds of benevolence and kindness
will long live in their memory. For nineteen
years she was one of the Directors of the Or
phan Asylum in this city, for several years
Vice President, and was elected President, but
declined serving in that capacity. Up to the
period of her illness she took great interest in
these poor children, and for several years sent
her private carriage each summer and winter
to give them all a ride. Her kindness to them
completely won their hearts, and when she Wis
tied the Asylum she was always received by
them with the most joyous demonstrations of
love and affection. She was one of the first
that took active part in the Fair for the benefit
of widows and orphans of deceased soldiers,
and contributed not little to its extraordinary
success To the needy she never turned deaf
ear. Even while on her death bed she would
have poor woman admitted to her presence
I to receive encouragement and aid. She had
been meInbor of the First Parish Church for
| many years; was most devoted wife and
mother and as true friend as ever lived but
her work on earth is finished She has gone
tojoin the bright throng of the blessed in man
sions on high -
| TGEG-I To- Z q LEZLzIIE III
THE GREAT TRoTTING MATCH-Should the
weather be pleasant this afternoon the great
| trotting match, betweenl Shepard Knapp, Jr.,
Little Fred and Gladiator, will come off at the
Forest City Driving Park, and large crowd
will be attracted. There is considerable inter-
est felt as to the result, the friends of each
horse being sanguine. Arrangements have
been made for the preservation of order, and it
| is intended that every thing shall be conduct
ed fairly. No gambling will be allowed on the
course. The following is one of the bylaws of
the Club that has leased the Park
Gambling NO gambling or playing Of any
round game games of cards or dice, or
gambling of any kind will be permitted. And
the Club also, positively prohibit, under any
and all circumstances, the sale or use of any
spirituous liquors on their grounds.
The trotting will commence at o'clock pre-
clsely. a.----.-. g. ..i1as 800 12;'i'
THE OLD PosT. OFFICE BUJLDrNa.-Many of
our most intelligent citizens have expressed
surprise at the demolition of the granite build
ing that was occupied by the Custom House
and Post Office, asserting that the granite was
sound and there was no necessity fol. tearing
the building down. If these persons will spend
few minutes in witnessing the proceedings
of the workmen engaged in demelishing the
building, they will find that the architect who
advised that it should be taken down was cor
rect in his opinion. The granite blocks con-
tain no strength, and the coping peels off like
plastering. The edifice was ruined, to- all in
tents and purposes, by the great fire, and never
could he repaired ma tE-ftaa.. .'.f fqaIf1i yak