Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-20
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affection that followed him in undiinlnisnea "
cor 10 retirement, watched over his latest houfs,
and pays its tribute al mis- grave. wherever ~,
lol was cast he appeared among those arouhu
him. first in natural endowments and resources,
no, less than first in authority aud siatioo. nc
power Of his mind impressed ITSELF on inc Poiicf
Of his country, and still lives, and will i've lot
ever, in The memory Of its people Chiia VI ~ ~
rest region. and settler OF The wilderness i,'S
was genius which, as II came - '
guidance of affairs, ipstincIively aHachea =.
sell 10 general principles, and, lhspireu "
the truth which his own heart revealed 10
him, in sneeness and simplicity, he iounu al
ways response in the breast of his countrymen.
Crowned with glory in war, in his whole career !,
as statesman, he showed himself the ffienu ana
lover of peace. With an American heafl, whose
throbs were all for Republican freedom ana hls
native land, he vet longcd 10 promote lhe Wiues'
Intercourse, and the most intimate commerce, pc
tween the many nations Of mankind. lie was
the servant OF humanity. OF vehement Will,
he was patient in council, deliheratins long, near
inc all things; vet, in the moment OF aclion; ee'
Gliding with rapidly OF a noble nature, ana IN o,
capable of disguise, his thoughts lay open 10 an
around him, and won their confidence by MS m
sehuous frankness. His Judgment was OF lna'
soldity, that he ever tempered Vlsol WIN p'u,
dence The hushngs OF anger COMO never c,ouu
his faculties, but rather kindled aud lisnleu tnein
up, quicken;ng their energy without disturbing ~
their balance In war, his eye at glance as
ceined his plans with unerring sagachy; ~ peaee
he proposed measures with instructive WISDOM, Oh
which the inspirations were prophecy. In dis-
cipline Stern in a Just resolution inhe1iDle, ne
was uIl of the gentest affections, ever READY 70
soace the distressed, and 10 relieve the needy
faithful 10 his friends, fervid for his couatfy IN
different TO other rewards, he aspred throughout
lie 10 an honorable fame. and so loved ms ei-
low-rpen, that he longed 10 dwell in their afiec-
iionate remembrance. Heaven gave him length
OF days, and be filled them with deeds OF great
ness. lie was always happy; happy in his youth
which shared The achievement OF our national IN.
dependence; happy in his after years, which be-
held The valley OF The West cover itself with The
glory OF free and ever increasing States; happy IN
his age, which saw the people multiplied from
two TO twenty millions, and freedom and union
make their pathway from the Atlantic 10 The "a
cifc; thrice happy in death, for, while ne belev-
ed The Liberties Of his country impershable ana
was cheered BY visions of its constant advance
menl, he departed from this life in full hope oil
blessed immortality, through the merits and atone
ment Of his Redeelner.
Officers OF The army, the navy and The ma
rne corps, will wear Grape on The leit arm ana on
their swords, and the colors of the several regi-
meniS will he put in mourning, for the period oil
six months Al The naval stations, and on pub
lie vessels in commission The flags will be worn
al halt-masl Tor one week; and on the day alter
this order is received twcnly-one minute guns
will be fired, beginning at ~ o'clock. Al each
military station, the day after The reception OF This
order, The national flag will be displayed al hall
staff from sunrise 10 sunset; thirteen guns will be
fired al day-break; hall.hour guns during The
day; aud al The close ri the day general salute.
The troops will be paraded al 10 o'clock, and this
order read 10 them, on which the lahors of the day
will cease.
Let The VIRTUES Of the illusrious dead retain
their influence, and when energy and courage are
called g trial, emulate his example.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
Aci,rg .>ceTtia,n Of tic Var, ami
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