Ixxvi Biographical Sketch of George Clymcr. 



He served, with steady patriotism and ability, during se- 

 veral other periods, in the national congress, and state le- 

 gislature ; and always shared the difficulties and dangers of 

 embarrassing seasons, in which fortitude, and inflexible con- 

 stancy in the cause of our country were indispensably requi- 

 red, to ensure its safety and success. 



He was a steady supporter of our present invaluable na- 

 tional constitution, active in allaying prejudices and misun- 

 derstandings on its first promulgation ; and always firmly 

 attached to its principles. He was a member from Pennsyl- 

 vania, of the convention, ever respectable for its talents and 

 virtue, which suggested and framed that instrument. 



His benevolence of disposition, and liberality of sentiment, 

 were always conspicuous. An instance the most highly ho- 

 nourable is, that of his having been a principal promoter of 

 the amelioration of our state penal code. 



He filled the honourable and confidential stations of presi- 

 dent of the Bank of Philadelphia, and of the Academy of Fine 

 Arts, from their establishment to the time of his decease. 



What entitles him to our particular veneration, and most 

 sincere regrets, is, his having been mainly instrumental in 

 forming the society in the year 17S5. 



Although not a practical agriculturist, liis conviction of 

 the all-essential uses and general importance of such associ- 

 ations, induced and stimulated his successful exertions in our 

 establishment. 



He was a constant and well informed attendant at our 

 meetings. 



He assisted, with a zeal patriotic and intelligent, in pro- 

 moting the knowledge and interests of agriculture ; and af- 

 forded one among many other proofs, that practical hus- 

 bandry depends, fur its improvement and prosperity, more on 

 science, and the acquiiements of well educated and public 

 spirited men, who devote a portion of their means, time, and 

 talents to the principles of this first or arts, than on the 



