The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

doubt OF this. The general bearings OF tns
case convinced me that George W. Bower
is the son of Madame Jumel, and to this II
added fllial resemblance to her portrait
All that Bowen required to ensure success
was such lawyer as O'Conor. Nelson
Chase's success Is an illustration of wha
can be done by the power of genius.
THE JUMEL MANSION.
This building remains little changed
Historically speaking, it has some point
of interest. 1t was built by Capt. Morri,
of the British army some time before the
revolution, as the manor house of his vas
estate. Capt. Morris was the successful
rival Gas it is sMd) Of George Washington
for the hand of Miss Phllipse. She was
the belle Of her day, and her sister married
Beverly Robinson, ACKNOWLEDGMENT Oi
the Robinson house, where Arnold anC
Andre met to perfect their treason. Wash
ington when only 81 came on 10 this CITY
and was entertained by Robinson, wher,
he made Miss PhiIlpses acqualni ance
The lady, hover, gave her hand to Capt
Morris, and became the mistress of thai
grand mansion which he built upon her e.
tate. 1t was confiscated, and thus got into
the market. Some Of our readers who hav,
heard so much concerning the Jumel es
tate may he interested in the advertisement
WHICH offered it for sale. | will, there
fore. copy the following from the Dails
Advertiser, September Z, 1892:
Harlem Heights--To be sold: That pleasant
remarkably healthy and much admired seat N
Harlem Heights, iormt rly me property OF Hon
ol. Roger norris, distant 10 miles fr m the
city OF New York, and conf aiming about l2t
acres OF good arabic pasture and meadow
land. 1t extends acrSss the island from rlvel
ication by water, and the easy transpprtat OIL
OF manure from the city, may soon be brought
to any state OF Improvement The spacious
dwelling house is built In the modern style
with great taste and elegance, replete Will
useful Offcrs AID every co venient acCommQ
dation. A large barn and roomy stables. 1t Il
lately repa red, and is now ready Tor any large
genteel. family. The house has southern as
pect, and being on q rising ground commands
prospect extended, varied and beautiful be
yond description.
The mansion adapted to large, gentee
family, became the abode of childeRs
couple and their necd 1t was a miserable
household Stephen Jumel, demorslizet
Frenchman, had married. his former mis-
tress. who was couiesan of note among
the demi-nionde. of her day. The curse
has come down to the present time but II
may be hoped that it will terminate in TIT
last litigation.
OLD HOUSES.
1t IS to be noticed that some of the grand
est of our revolutionary houses were built
by British officers. Next to the Morri
establishment was Richmond HILL ant
this was built by Paymaster Mortier, wht
was stationed in this city to settle the army
accounts. "Richmond Hill" is distinguished
by the fact that it was the residence of TIVE
future presidents, and also two vice presi
dents. 1t was the military head quarters o
George Washington and subsequently, o
John Adams while he was vice pre-i' ent
Afterward Aaron Burr was 1t owner fac
which has given it wide notoriety. o
all these old houses the Jumel place is Il
the best condition.
AsToR NOTES.
The journals of the city have been de
ciphering Astors middle name, bat in nj
instance has it been given correctly, ant
hence, though it be trif1e, will set the a
right. When John Jacob landed here,
poor emigrant, he found friend in an OLE
merchant named William Backhouse, o
the firm of Backhouse g. Laight, No. 2O(
q Ieen street. This spot was the great Gel,
s,e y, ;,auo al ,, 'na. s''9o, "pu w. a.
Astnr then KEN s,ore m Lirtlr Do X (nov
Water street. which IL NEXT tn Pearl
Rack on.e WIS If great assistance and
WAS tbrnnvb him that the German emIgran
became acquainted Win Cornelius He.nv
n brivht Ir sbman who snb.eonrnilv he
came one of his most .flicient assistants
Heenv was one IF Rnck hnuse's execm ors
and b.come himself very rich in the IN
trade md lived IN ace 90 wears He die,
in RronLlvn ahn,t 9O ve.rs 400 leaving a,
immens,. estate Milan Rarkhons,. die,
in roo Iohn J,c,h had then two anns
ana h,.;ng an ;nf.nt and IN, of resnect an,
pra,i,nde he named The latter after hi
friend. Backhonse died when that bah
WAS two years 81 /. II is possil lie that b
may have handled the future Gro us 10 h,
arms, little thinking of the immense wealiI
which that child was TO attain. 1t 10 pro
babe that the estate which that very ch,l
/ u'c NV" wv 70 W 80 49, '''"' 'AS $50 Y