Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
The following is the conclusion Of an
article in the October number Of the Lon
don Foreign Quarterly Review; being q
reyiow of Sparks Life of Washington.
His administration has never been
equaIled by succeeding Presidents. Gre
dit was restored, the national debts secured
and means for its ultimate payment provi-
ded, commerce prodigousIy increased; ton
mage IN American ports doubled; imports
aud exports both augmented; a larger re-
venue produced than had been calculated
on, the Indian War terminated, foreign
treaties, all honorable and advantageous to
American interests, ratified. Even tho
election Of his successor Adams, fedora
list, like himself, proved the magic and
measures of Washington. He retired to
his beloved Mount Vernon, but he was not
even then, to bid adcu, even at sixty-fvc,
to tho ardous duties that unquestionable
ability entail: on its possessor He was
fatcd to die
:" Like warrior taking his rest,
With his martial cloak around him"
An open rupture with France appeared
at hand. France herself being in u state
Of revolution, and disposed to violate wan.
tonly every moral, social, religious, and
political principle. The instant war APP
peared necessary, all eyes were turned on
Washington. Hamilton Immediately wrote
10 him TO apprize him of the sacrifice that
no would again be compelled to make, and
letter from the President Adams intima-
ted to him their intentions: awe must havo
yonr name if you will permit US to use it.
There will be more efficiency in it than in
many an army" Before receiving any
reply, tho President had nominated him
mmander-in-chicf, Of the armies Of the
United States. 1t was unanimously con-
frmed on the Sd July, 1898. From this
time 10 the close of existence, Washing
ton busted himself in military matters, aud
in supplying from mis- veteran experience
information to his raw recruits. Franco
however, never seriously contemplated the
invasion Of America from the moment she
saw the nation bestirrng herself Bona
parte then came into power, and settled
all matters with America amicablv.
This adjustment Of differences, however
Washington never lived to witness, dying
in command Of the army destined 10 ops
rate against her ancient allies. On the
18th of Dec. 1899, he had ridden round tc
his farms as usual; and returned late in
the afternoon, wet and cold from tho rain
and sIeet. The waters had penetrated
through his clothing TO his neck. A sore
throat and hoarsen ness on the next day soor
gave evidence that he had taken cold. He
lid not seem TO apprehond any danger
passed the evening with his family, and af-
ter pleasant converse retired to bed. He
was sliced in the night with aguc, and OF
Saturday, the 18th, his breath and spcecl
became impaired One Of his ovcrseer:
bed him at his request, and a messcng eI
was sent to his friend, DR.. Craik, who Iiv
ed ten miles off. DR.. Craik and two othe
physicians arrived on that day. Theil
united efforts proved useless. Towards
evening he said to DR.. Craik, " die hard
hut am not afraid to die. believed from
my first attack that should not survive it
Ny breath cannot last long" He thanked
tie physicians for their kindness, and re-
9ucStcd them to give themselves no troub
10, but to let him do quietly. He KEEP
sinking gradually. and almost the instan
before dissolution felt his own pulse. Hi,
countcnance then underwent change
Ills hand dropped from his wrist, and he
expired His country paid to his memo
~, all that then remained 10 her Of hoi
Nashlngton-every possible tribute Of gra.
Nude and affection. France then a reDub-
lie also, paid due honors to the republican
chef, and England, as far as the example
Of Lord Bridport, then commander of the
fleet, may be given in proof, rendered g
snccrer tribute still, by lowering her fag
AaN-maston the news Of Washngton's de,
cease. He had commanded during life the
I applause Of many distinguished men. Fo,
and Erskine may be adducod among 9th
efs' The former said of him, " notwith
sMhd'ng his extraordinary talent and ex
H'ed integrity, it must bo considered as
sHsuIarIy fortunate, that he should have
experienced lot which so seldom falls &c
we portion of humanity, and have passed
trough such variety Of scenes without
| S @ and without reproach. 1t must in
1 *a''9a'c sstonishmeni that placed in cir.