The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-27

The following short sketch of the life and
character OF General Washington, from the Loa-
don Chronicle, Of July 22d, 1850, will be read
with interest at the present day:
As this gen,lsman always refused to accepto of
any pecuniary appointments for his public ser
vices, no salary has been annexed by Congress
TO his important command. and he only draws
weekly for the expenses OF his public table. and
other necessary demands. General Washington,
having never been in Europe, could not possibly
have seen ranch military service when the ar
mice OF Britain were sent to subdue the Amerl-
cans; yet still, for a variety of reasons he was by
much The most proper man on the continent, and
probably any where else, to be placed at the
head OF an American army. The very high es-
timation he stood in for integrity and honor. his
engaging in the cause ofhis country from sem
timent and conviction OF her wrongs, his moder-
alton in politics, his extensive property and his
approved abilities asa commander, were motives
which necessarily obliged the choice of Ameri-
Gu 20 fall up on him.
That nature has given General Washington
extraordinary military talents, will hardly be
conlroverted by his most bitter ensmies. Hav-
ing been early actuated with q warm passion TO
serve his country in the military lime, he has
greatly improved his talents by unwearied in
slustry,a close application to the best writers
upon tactics, and by a more than n common
method and exactness. In reality, when it comes
10 be considered, that at first he only headed a
body of men entirely unacquainted with military
discipline or operations; somewhat ungovernable
temper. and who at best could only be styled an
alert and good militia, acting under very short
enlistments. uncloihed, and at all times very i'll
supplied with ammunition and artillery and thai
with such an army be withstood the ravages and
progress of near 10, 600 veteran troops. plentiful.
ly provided with every necessary article, com
mandcd by the bravest officers in Europe; and
supportcd~b by a very powerful navy, which eli
iectually prevented all movements by water
when all this comes 10 be impartially %considere
we may venture 10 pronounce that Genera
Washington may be regarded as one of tht
greatest military of The prcsen
age.
General Washington is now in the ~forty-sev
enih year OF his age, he is a tall well made man
rather large boned, and has a tolerable gentle
address,; his features are manly and bold. hi
eyes OF a blueisl ca ST, aud very lively: his hal
deep brown, his face rather long, and market
with the small pox; his complexion sun burn
and without MUCH color, and countenance sen
sIble, composed and thoughtful. There is a re
markable ali OF dignity about him, with a stri
king degree of gracetullness; he has an excel
lent understanding. without much quickness;
strictly Just, vigilant and generous; an affec
tionate husband, a faithful friend, a father to tn
deserving saidier; gentle IN his manners in tenn
per rather reserved; u total stranger 10 religion
prejudices, which have SO excited christians Q
one denomination TO cut the throats OF those q
another; in his morals he Is irreproaohable, an
was never known TO exceed the bounds OF til
most rigid temperance, in a word. all MS friend
and acquaintances universally allow. that u
man ever united in his own person a mere pc
feet alliance OF the virtues OF a philosopher, wit
the talents of General; candor, sincerity. All
billy, and simplicity, seem to be the strlkln
features of his character, till an occasion offe
OF displaying the most determined bravery an
Independence of spirit