Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-21

daughter of Dr. George Clymer, grandson of the signer of the Declara- tiOn of Independence, a native of Penn sylvania, who entered the navy in 1929 as assistant surgeon on the frigate Constel- latlon, and performed other duty as med ical officer on some of the most noted vessels of the old navy. He was surgeon of the Mississippi Squadron from 1863 to 1865, and died in Washington after long and distinguished career. Miss Clymer's mother was Miss Mary Shubrick. daughter of Rear-Admiral William Bradford Shu- brick, one of the most distinguished off, cers in the navy, whose service dated back to the war of 1S12-15. He was lieu tenant on the Constitution at the capture of the Cayans and Levant in 1877, and re- ceived silver medal from congress, be- sides a sword from his native state, as a testimonial of his bravery. During the Mexican war he was commander-ln.chief of the Pacific Squadron. In lS47, with naval brigade organized from the vessels of his fleet. of which the Independence wrs flagship, he captured the cities of the entire western coast of California and Mexico. Later on, he commanded Q fleet, of which the Sabine was the flagship, and sailing for Buenos Ayres, satisfactorily ly terminated the international difficulties which had arisen between this country and Paraguay.
 Tho Clymers and Bayards are distanuy l related, and the families have long been Intimate. Miss Olymer Is no longer 1 young, but she Is described as genial, and possesses many gifts of character and mind which have served to make her one of the most popular members of Wash 'ngton society. MT. Bayard has @ number of children, but they have all reached ma turity, and the marriage Is understood to be acceptable to all concerned.
 Now that the searchers after good things political are afordiqg the presi- dent elbow room, he Is planning for his state may detain him here a day or two longer, it is his purpose to seek cline within q few days where his only source of disturbance will be the tinkling oi bossy bells, the cooing of pigeons and the chirp of the cricket. About the 18th then, the president, with the fair mistress of the White House, the Mckee babies and the remainder of the McKees, who, the "Little Commodore" says, don t count president has leased the cottage of ex- Senator H. G. Davis, which for the past six years has been the summer residence of Samuel J. Spencer.
 The house is of wood and exceedingly unpretentious. It is two and hall stories m helShth. and Is painted sage green tint, with roof of red shingles. The broad piazza Is provided with hammocks, in which the president can restfully blow ringlets from perfectos, or nap when inclined so to do.
 The parlor in which the family will live extends the entire width of the house. Two old-fashioned fireplaces re- mind one of Puritanical days. This large apartment will constitute both reception and sitting room. The simple ecru-tinted wall paper makes a pleasing contrast with the dark brown stained floor and the white painted tlreplaces. An ad- joining room is to be occupied by the president as a library. A cosy little din Ing room finished in cherry and the kitchen complete the suite on the first aoor. The second floor is made up O sleeping rooms, and in the half story . bove the servants will find quarters. ) The furnishing of the cottage Is ex ceedingly plain, but none the less com
 tortable. Straw mating and Smyrn,