The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-10

Presidential "Reminiscences Of Our
Chief Magistrates-R Taking Wings
Sons Of Great Men-The Alex Hamilton
Family-Philip Hamilton's Duel and Death
The Slaughter Of tho Innocents.
New YoRK, Aug. 3, 1875.
The death of ex-President johnson re-
minds us of the incidents connected with
the departure of other chief magistrates.
Three died in Washington, each being in
service, though one was a congressman.
These were John Quincy Adams, Zachary
Taylor and Abraham Lincoln. Fillmore
died in Buffalo, Buchanan at Lancaster.
and Monroe in this city. lie was the third
who expired on July 4, the two others be-
irg Jefferson and John Adams. Our OK
president, with the exceptions above men
toned, died in small towns or villages
The richest was Van Buren,, who lett
SS00.00 The poorest was Monroe, who
was made postmaster of this city and died
in this service. He lived with his son-in-
law, Samuel L. Gouverneur, who was his
official deputy. Washington was rich
man, but Jefferson was poor, and the puf-
chase of his library by congress for $20,-
600 was an important relief. Polk left
$l50,000. Taylor was worth third
that amount, and upon the whole the pres
idents we're we'll o-do in the world, with
the exceptions above noted Madison,
though rich, became justice of the peace,
probably for lack of other employment.
This city has been honored by the burial
of one president and one vice president.
The latter was Daniel d. Tompkins, whose
remains we're buried in st. Marks church
yard, where they still rest. The former
was Monroe, who was buried in small
cemetery near the Bowery A short time
before the rebellion his remains were
claimed by the legislature of Virginia,
and were borne there with guard of
honor.
YOUNG CLERGYMEN,
/ observe that Frederick Terry, whose
name is prominent among successful oars
men, is called to church at Peekskill.
He is the son of successful New York
merchant, John T. Terry, OF the house of
+. ID. Morgan & Co., and reproduces the
name Of his grandfather, a noted Hartford
merchant of former times. William Nor
gan, rector of St. Thomas church in this
city, is also connected by ties of relation
ship with the same house, 1t is good sign
when the sons of rich men are ready to
enter the ministry, for it opens field of
phianthrophy which requires well lined
pocket book. One of the most painful
features in the ministry is the inability 10
afford relief to those wants they so often
meet.
SOME OF OUR YOUNG MEN
Our rich young men though seldom suit
able for preachers, can generally furnish
material for moralists and divines. The
question in the case Of many a parent is
"what shall do with my lov,' and after
a few trials he ceases the hort and let's
the hoy do whatever lie chooses. OHe may
see here the various stages OF the same
revolution--one which has been ia opera
ton for ages and must continue as long as
society moves on its present basis. 1t is
wealth acquired by industry and labor. be-
queathed to those who waste it in idleness
and dissipation. Perhaps this sad termin-
alton may be postponed Till the third gen
Grafton, but it seldom lasts any longer.
Last year leading banker died leaving
million. He came from the country poor,
and accumulated this wealth by industry
and economy. His sons may be able to
retain it, but their children will spend
money rapidly and no doubt go through all
that may be left. | met one of the youths
lately, and in reference to his idle condi-
ton, asked him why he did not get into
some business. He replied 1--WE asked pa
to get me a situation and he hasn't done it,
and am waiting for him to get me one."
"Whv do yon not go round and find work
for YOURSELF" o, replied he, cts too hot !"
This fellow is one of the best rich mems
sons ever met. but having nothing to do
and plenty of money, he will of course be
ruined. The fact is there is nothing will
save any young man but strict habits of in-
dustry and the necessity of self support.
When these are removed ty flush purse
the chances of his escape are very small.
LOOKING BACK.
One may ask when looking back, where
are the rich mems sons of the past gener-
alton? The reply comes from many an
untimely grave. The rich men to whom /
refer are not row represented in business
ranks. The traffic of this city is in the
hands of new corners, whose efforts are
sharpened by necessity, True character is
only developed by struggle. Men must be
kept in a state of conflict as a means of
preservation. 1t is a great mistake to think
it benefit TO Il family to leave it rich. |
can speak from experience and say that
the poverty of my early youth was means
of saving me from the temptations OF this
city. Had money been at my command, |
should have gone with others whose fate
was sealed by their wealth.
WHAT AN OLD POET SAYS,
More than century ago Thompson wrote
the "Castle of Indolence,' in which he
presents Just such picture as may be found
here at the present time;
".Iere you muckworm Of tAe town might
Athls dul dnsl, o'nid his ledgers stalled,
Eat up W tn canki " care and penurie
More like 10 calcass pitched on galloW5 tree.
"A penny saved is penny got
Firm to this sCOundrel maxim ktereth lie
Neof Its vigor Will he bate lot.
Strait from the Nth Of this low grub behold
Comes ilutterng forth gaudy spendlhrlft
heir,
All elossy gay, onamellcd all with gold,
The silly tenant OF the summer air.
In folly lost, OF nothing takes he care,
Plmps, lawJ ers, stewards, harlOts, ilattererS
And thlevlng tradesmen him among them
share,
Pope, who was as close an observer as his
age produced, wrote thus fiom the lessons
of London wealth IN the days of George H.;
at best 1t falls to some ungracious son,
VINO cries my fathers damned ana airs my
own
Pope saw so many estates break up and
dissolve under spendthrlft hands that he
might well say;
Riches, like insects, when concealed they lie