New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08

HAMILTON FISH.
ouently during the evening. and there was nothing
IN his manner to indicate the early approach of
Death II was his custom after dinner to smoke a
cigar This he did not do last night, and the TACT
vas noted, though not mentioned until this morn
ing by one Of his grandsons, who was present lie
went TO bed at his usual hour AT O'Clock ne mace
a call from the chamber In which he slept alone
There were signs of distress visible 10 those VINO
went 10 him. He was at his own request. assisted
from his bed TO a chair. and almost Immediately
expired as If falling asleep. Death is aseribed TO
old age. He was eghty-fve years old
The scene and circumstances Of the death OF
Mr. Fish were Of kind which any gentleman
in the enjoyment of the comfortable fruits OF
honest labor and honorable living in this worId
might Justly regard as appropriate. Heaven ana
earth seemed almost TO kiss each other on the
site Of his mountain home, where he had llved
so many summers. and in which he was destineu
10 die. His greatest accomplishments In the IN
terests Of the Republic had been along the lines
Of peace He died with the soft light of calm
and beautiful autumn morning streaming through
the windows of his chamber and with the lower
horn of the sickle of a departing harvest moon
resting clean-cut and goldenlike in the eastern
sky Just on the edge Of mountain top over WHICH
was rising.
Glen Clyffe is the name Of Mr. Fishs country
seat on the Hudson. and Garrison, on the east
bank is the nearest railway station The house
is more than a mile away and To reach IL one
must begin abruptly the ascent of mountain.
Starting from the little station one goes along
slowly winding around and among Jutting crass
and grassy slopes but always moving upward
II is a scene of stiffness on an autumn day. ana
one which affords something of inspiration when
everything associated with the place Is recalled
The crickets chirruped mournfuly in the whitening
grass the song birds futtered overhead or perched
upon the branches of the trees and these were
sfie N
now and then was heard the voice Of q wood
robin but II not the lusty voice of the spring
time on the contrary. his throat seemed clogged
as II the time OF his rejoicing over and there
was little left for him TO do but to plume MN
self and fy away. Along the road, for a dis
lance OF half a mile, near the summit OF the
slope there is granite wall two and half feet high
and above a we-cared-for hedge-row adding four
feet TO the elevation of the enclosing barrier Here
and there In the woodside scattered the leaves
OF maple trees which have prematurely died and
fallen from the limbs. but in their fall and death
adding TO the earth the brancy OF color which
later on will be assumed by the more healthfu
which remain to battle with the frosts and winds
The avenue traversed is the famous Beverly Road
once private now public, but always historic, Tor
1t from the dock near the end OF this road, at
the intersection OF "A creek. running through the
Fish estate and the Hudson River, that Benedict
Arnold made his escape after his betrayal OF the
Continental army at West Point This was de-
batable ground during the Revolutionary War; and
II will be picturesque throughout time. One other
National link seems suggest Itself TO the thought
ful traveller along its highways. Directly across
the river upon its western bank is the country's
training school for Wharf.-The Military Academy at
West Point Here the youthful life of General
Grant was passed In preparation for the marshallng
and leadership of great armies Directly opposite,
on the eastern shore Of the river since the year 1861
has been the country home of Secretary Fish. who
during the subsequent Presidency Of General
Grant was with the stern cooperation OF his
iusrious chief. the very god of peace at time
when all nations dreaded another war; and to-day
Colonel Fred Grant, guest at the West Point
Hotel. learned Of the death Of his fathers Secre-
tary OF State Grant led on Mount MeGregor and
Mr. Fish In the Highlands Of Garrison, but both
these great representatives Of war and peace re-
ceved their call from the mountain tops
The estate of Glen Clyne consists OF AL acres.
OF this number 34l lie east of the Beverly Road
and 100 acres to the westward. Much OF the
tate Is composed OF mountain land. and nearly
all is covered with timber The ground was
cropped Of all its natural growth OF woodland long
before Mr. Fish became possessed OF IT; but n1-
ceus for q fresh growth remained and now the
scene is characterized by all the outrageous
wealth OF a forest preserve. 1t is part of what
known in 1892 as the Arden estate Suisse
quently this portion was bought by Eugene Dutiih
Of New-York City, who erected modest brick
mansion upon one of its most prominent eleva-
tVHo AttSr MS purchase Oh tiie oh'' III ioVi' fi""
ton Fish added 10 the structure; yet II continues
sun 10 retain its modesty OF outline ana exterior
i; is two stories high. Added wings give IL the
picturesque functions and peaks OF gables There
Ia brownstone and brick portico In front leading
10 q vestibule and a broad hall. Directly TO the
eit OF the entrance Is the library or oinceroom or
Mr. Fish. Here too. modesty reigns supreme
Ihere Is little in the interior 10 suggest even an
ihdex 10 the expansive career OF the master oil
tne home. small table stands IN Inc
centre OF the floor. and on the four sides OF the
room are low bookcases. of oak frames, all hhed
with volumes OF substantive worth. IL should not
De Intrusive upon household privacy or family griet
70 point just now 10 the one picture larger IMAM
al others which adorn the walls inasmuch as IL
recalls 10 mind the gracious hospitality and In
structve courtesy which always characterized the
social life al Washington Of the wife OF Secretary
rsh To him she was married In 1896. at Crsina
near Ehzabethtown. N. j.. the former residence
Oh william Livingston. the first Governor Of New
Jersey The place was at that time known as
Liberty Hall" Her name Julia Kean. She
was the grestgrandneoe OF Governor Livingston.
ana the granddaughter Of John Kean. a member
from south Carolina Of the first Congress Mrs
fish died In 1881 The married life Of Mr.. Fish vas
cohspicuously happy. Six children survive the
uh'on-Nicholss, Hamilton jr., Stuyvessnt, pres-
oeht OF the Illinois Central Railroad Company:
MIS- sydney Webster. the wife OF Colonel Ben
Jsinin and Mrs William F.. Rogers
ihe library also contains a relief bust In marble
~ hrssiaent Grant. small steel engraving OF Mr.
a, tne kerlod when he was Secretary Of State;
P,sbe en sg OF he father, Colonel Nicholas
,''o Gn9iisn statesman, ana a smaller of WILL