Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-02-24

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gsdd Osns'. a;on aud project their r'gats:
pos' 0pp ,sd fame is lighted on altar OF
The saSlss md > gallant host arises to com.
fr'sopb,e er cause. Twas then far re !.
BATH ns aass ofrural tranquility dwell the
% Toe s;. .a man. His country calls, nor
IlBstfl0us; VITA modest demeanor ne
t,l ISL. ]. s he chief command, and the great
scssp'' ~ e his soul are alive IN the caase
sosEg'e, country. viii lead an army Of
d nls : cried the chief. o, Liberty, |
Frsa.' rotary! o, my country, | am
sn s :. TO detail The events OF elgas
ny wa" sssrs, would be 70 awake those feei-
l'ns = ,,hich we are all alive. Ia those
laBsws ,vs when adversely frowned upon
d1A use. ~ aud patriots tremoled tor their
Oal ~ s. fate, Washington, unaPPalied,
,eo III he scene. His soul, unused toiear,
Dsa Iii hal weep for America. Ills mind
: w. s.,med Should We not now succeed,
.,,.s, he chief, we may succeed hereafter.
me NJ. sun of glory may retire from oar
-. 80, 81, will yet cheer our hearts. he
1 a@sricau Eagle may droop Ger our cause
:, viii cot Az our cEima, and when drlfen
5 me last extremity, | will retire to the
s..... Of the mountains, and erect the
f,,odsrd Of Freedom inihe Western wltds
i America. This, my coantrymsn, tho
raI. koown. was his great resolve. Q,
Washington 10 rhee, Liberty had vosa-
: Humanity afriend, and thy country 9
Fsher. In thy illastrious example, yeath
Il, a model, posterity a guide, and the
v,rn source of admiration. Exalted
man. Bat yesterday TIE chief of great.
,euubEc, To- day the humble farmer of
Mount Vernon. Yet even 10 retiremeas
,hs goed Of his counrymen was ever his
uSscr, aud 10 diEasing ussfnl knowledge
hslsfy noble example. And now he Is
called to ptesids ia the council of the ma.
doa, add assist in formiug government.
on the basis Of those rights for which he
fought. RTs done -aud with one voice
he's called 20 lhe chair. Leaving his be-
loved retirement, he proceeds to assume.
40 Office IN which ne may assist the pro.
GEES Of early legislation, and add the
weight OF his advice to the gres, expert,
mens. And here a scene occurs worthy
our notice. Passing the bridge at Trenton
he receives the unfeIgned homage of ns..
siOnal gratitade aud that memorsble,spot Is
srswed with flowers, on whose rugged
surface he retrieved che fortunes of his
country The laurelled crown is woven
blythe hand of affection TO grace che hero's
brow. Arrived at the then capitol of the
union, he is hailed with welcome to those
shstts no longer filed with hostile bands,
aatrsceiyed with that enthusiasm which
aspresence always inspired. This scene
vas truly grand and impressive, and heigh-
tened BY incidence affecting to all. The
lNls children now press to see him and
aanthe parents promise to behold this
s0ndr0us thing. Then look, my child.
as'e Americas chief. The little inne.
alaunazed replies, 1t is man: Yes.
1yemld, and such a man as thy country
lsights to honor; the world to Admire:
whose name shall be dear to freemen while
ao;tty shall constitute ablessine, or virtue
n0Id a place IN the human heart. Having
ISsasd from the Office Of chief magistrate,
@ispars IS private citizen to attend his
successor TO the chair. On entering the
.ssut assembly of Americas sages, all
As' all teel his presence. What luxury
- mere. How must be have fcls who,
ss1lsslgning the Office of chief magis.
VAC receives the same honors VIXEN
sNsse citizen q but the love of his coun-
linen attends him in retirement, and re.
IsaOsrs the Hero in behelding the MAN.
\ yu'n was the progress of him who lived
. ms.s hearts ofall, aud such rhetribuse OLA
, a;a0n,s love. More glorious than the
s runpa OF conquest. No captive priaces
s ssssp MS chariot wheels, nor conquered
4: 'a, Y, indignant shook the chair. twas
) splendid triumph of virtue, gracious
6,ss presence Of the Almighty, and the
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