Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-10
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MARrINsBURG, APRIL 10. 1923.
The late Major General Brorvn.

we perceive that General Harrison of Ohio,
with that elevation of sentiment and deicacy
of feeling, which SO emnently distinguish him,
has introduced bill in the Senate for the relief
of Mrs. Brown, the widow Of the late Com.
mander in Chief of the American Army. The
Bill passed the Senate by vote of % to 16--'
we hope II may meet with as favorable recep.
zion in the Lower House. BROWN indeed, will
rank as one ofthe most distinguished ornaments
OF our hlssory-a noble specimen Of American
character "a man Who has literally risen from
nothing, to the highest military office under the
Government, by the mere force Of original and
untutored genius; and who has done much to
increase the halo that encircles our arms, and
add to the stock of our National Glory and
reputation. He died Of disease, contracted in
consequence Of the wounds received bv him in
the battle of Niagara-thus adding another to
that Sacred band OF patriots. who have sealed
with their lives, their devotion to the interests
and Honor Of their Country
We know OF no higher incentive 70 martial
achevement--to that noble DARING and fearless
sacrifice of soul, so essential to the existence
and glory of republic, than fer government
TO take under its protection, the widows and the
orphans of those who have thrown away their
lives in defence ofits institutions. Patriotism
ia indeed godlike Mrtue--ye, it is too much
TO expect the feelings of the Fa.her--nf the
Husband-of the Man, to be buried in one
undist'ngu'shed devotion to the general inte.
rests of the community. The soldier who
PUSHES upon the gltteriug poinsrd, careless of
his own life. is not insensbIe to those sacred
obligations which constitute him the natural
protector Of his wife and children. Ease his
mind OF the burden which such cherished oh.
Jects impose upon it, lead him TO believe thar
that country for whose sake he is fear!esslv
cour'ing ''glory or the grave" will not be
unmindtul of those whom he has left behind
him. and YOU nerve his arm in the hour OF
danger and steel his soul against dism.v. Sueh
was tho policy pursued by those philosophical
nations OF antiquity. whose history affords us
so many tit models Of imitation Such was the
policy of Athens. and what nation exhibits in
ats records instances of such Intrepid devotion,
such ardent attachment to liberty and their
conntry'-such reckless galantry in defence of
its institutional
We subjoin for the benefit of our readers, the
foilowing remarks upon the bin. by Mr. Rerren
OF Georgia, agentleman who Justly ranks as
one OF the most finished orators in the Senate:
MIR. BERRIEN said, he was called upon 10
record bis vote on this question, and desired
70 state, very briefly, the reasons which would
influence IT,. Whatever may be the result of
THIS discussion, said MFR. all will agree that il
becomes us to conduct it in spirit of con AIDE
rate respectfor the suiferngs of the afflicted
lady, who is the object of the benevolen, pro
visions of this bill The SORROWS Of widow
hood and of orphanage are sacred. am per.
suaaed there is no one among those to whomf
ADDRESS myself, especially that there is no one
VINO has permitted himself. for moment to
consider the really destitute condition of the
is'hiy OF General Brown, whose feelings would
olto
Ne refusal of any member Of this House to
give his assent to this bill, viii arise, I am
sure from no indispositon to relieve them.
Du'trom distrust of the power to do so. or
noh belief of the inexpediency If establishs
ing me principle which IL proclaims. 1t he
No"es us, then. to examine, as calmly as we
may, both the claim which is made upon us.
snu our own power to afford the relief which is
solicited
a gallant and gifted soldier who often peril
Gu NE IN our defence, and wasted health in
~0 exposure incident to protracted warfare,
As oeen recently summoned from among us,
,"a''ng his family in state of utter and hope.
ess nestitutlon. To the DISSOLUTION of the heart.
"n.h belongs to widowhood and to orphanage,
re TOO surely superadded, in their case, the
horrors of instant poverty the abrubt trans;
"on rom comfort to want--it NAV be. the
s,Achange OF the greetings of respectful gratu
io Tor the Chilling coincidence of the worlds
sO.u cnarlty--its protective kindness-its Sill.
Pefc'iious sympathy. The impulse which
prompts to the relief of such sorrows. is innate,
Instant, irrepressibie. We cannot be insensi
u'e 70 It, even in the cold exercise of leris,a
"su power. IL is natures own dictate. and il
"n' De ooeyed, unless controlled nv the impe
r,ous obligations ofc conflicting duty DE- these
S"sSuons exist here' Must the warm, but,
ueh errng, suggestions of the heart. be
tcs'rs'hed and silenced by the calmer. colder.
Out more enlightened dictates of the under
S'aoolhg and the Judgment am ready 20 yiald
r may De reluctant, but certainly an I'm.
n riu ooedience 20 the latter-and vet
,S M confess lit is due to truth to say So
.ia.i would not surrender. witho,, . .,yngg,e
d;sn convection which feel. that the vote am
disposed to give, although it NAV or;ng from
VIC impulses OF feeling, is, nevertheless. con.
aeerated by judgment. ''''''e''''' s'"
] M on, l had with this distinguished soldier
40 mumacy of acquaintance. and Of him no
pnucuiaF knowledge beyond tha, which is
1V'hmon to those with whom I am assoc,,ted
Ihe story of his life was. indeed e.n;Iar 20
q S; his, lorn illumines the page of our national
oeery; ana the glory, which he had carved
80 as'oc himself with his own good swovd has
,,,S oecoine the common property of his coun.
g oss:@ out there is little need, on the oc
Nm 10 invoke the feelings which belong 10
E 'n'ulnscy Of friendship: ON the con,rat0 ,
7'u'd deal With this mater as coldly as zen.