New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-28
WASHINGTON RELICS.
Preserved OUer a Century an Head
quarters at Ne1cburg.

An outing which brings complete change NJ
scene and thought is a boon scarcely to be over
appreciated or Overvalued, writes Blandna Dudley
Miller. in The Utica Observer" Perhaps nothing
could more effectually supply these two requisites
than little historic trip in the valley of the Hud-
son to the beautiful city of Newburg, which has
honored itself and conferred priceless boon upon
the State by preserving the old Hasbrouck house.
which served Washingtons headquarters from
April 4. 1882, to August IS, 1883.
Built by Jonathan Hasbrouck in 1870. II has the
comfortable look of the unpretentous story and a
half house of the period. and stands finely on the
slopng bank of the river. where 1T may be dis
tinguished by the traveller on the New-York Cen
trail railroad the river. The walls OF the
house are of stone two feet in thickness. An old
fashioned Dutch stoep porch opens upon the
first floor. with its six in addition 10 the
kitchen. The ceilings low, with heavy timbers
of hewn wood. which support the floors of the up
per rooms. originally only four in number The
slopng roof is sustained by lorg timhers of rough
ly hewn cedar wood. which still gives out the
pleasant odor peculiar to that tree.
While some changes have been necessary the
house to-day is very nearly just what it was when
General and Mrs. Washington occupied it with
their military family Major Tilghman Colonel
Humphreys and Major or Colonel Benjamin Walk
er, who now rests in Forest Hill Cemetery In Utica
AS may easily be conjectured. it was very small
for its purpose and on the arrival Of guests beds
had to be hastily made up in the parlor. To be
removed early as possible in the morning. This
become
only one window, and although of good size gave
little space for anything but the most necessary
furniture. Mrs. Washington. however. contrived to
make herself fairly content in these narrow ol ar
tiers although in view of the discomfoTts ii ia quite
reasonable to suppose she very heartily glad
10 move out when peace was proclaimed in i7S9
Access to the place is gained through a gateway
guarded by cannon tho lawn is bordered with fine
elm and chestnut trees the river dances brightly
in front. while the mountains in all their beauty
form eff h1P 10 old ctpa
its dull red settles opens directly into the large
room with its many doors and solitary window
The broad, worm eaten planks of the floor show its
age. the rough of the large fireplace tell of
its constant use. and through the wide throat of
the chimney may gaze up the open sky. Old
kettles. shovels and waffle irons hang by heavy
chains 10 the ,nreback and 10 one old shovel IN
particular is given the honor Of never having left
is post of duty during the reigns of the Has
bI9uGks or Washnstons but like faithful senti-
plaster. whitewashed, and every room shows the
or painted white. This room, like the others Is
now museum. The glass cases hold the hats
the heavy boots Of Hessian cavalry otilcer ex-
of sole. Framed letters from Aaron Burr Rnb2
Morris, John Hancock Washington and BENJAMIN
In the old office, with its small fireplace Is the
stiff wooden chair used by Washington when living
there and specimens OF paper Continental monr9
hang in frames around the wall In the room once
used by the housekeeper Mrs. Thompson are
stacked French muslets procured by Iafo 3I
cite as well as the English muskets captured
y. j. are
also the powder horns engraved with outlines of
forts and houses. With names of battles fought
IN the French and Indian wars well as those
Of the Revolution \ sketch of one owned by the
Oneida Historical Society. Of Utica gives a fsei
ing OF kinship in these historical interests
statue OF Georse Clinton stands in a small
triangle near the entrance to the grounds hui is
not especially wei placed. \ portrait az IizaII
Knapp. the last surviving member of Vasbit,,.44
tons Life Guards, hangs on the walls. and a mon1
ment to his memory stands in the grounds '''"
This most historical piece property vras rI,,o,
in the OF the trustees OF Newbure "a NC -
village, 10 be preserved by them 5 nSarl'.
possible as it was In Washngton's lifetime WbSH
the village grew INTO CITY 1t was cared for hv tb
city authorities until 1874. when IL ma SEA ~ .tt'c
care of board Of trustees the expense being NJ
by the city and nv State apDronri,i 80
Tho money has been most acknowledgements sv
pended, and the house now forms OF tho most
interesting lIStO4iN"i A'VNNdA OF the state. The