The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-07-18
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"True, RUSSELL" replied the other,
the people are prepared: but to net in
general concert it will be necessary to
discover one man whose evident and
unluesti"nable fitness would declare
him fated 10 direct The whole"
Sand so we shall; that Providence
which has So surely decreed the evil
will not deny US the means. myself
know me who, il his present promise
be but an earnest of his future grent-
ness. will achieve name whose glories
will o'ershadow cen the brightest; mod
estln department, reserved in manner.
an enemy to ambition, uniting in cu-
rious degree The opoosites Of caution
and energy. Prudent in deciding bu,
firm and prompt in action, am much
mistaken or his deeds will keep his
memory fresh in the hearts of his coun-
trymen from uge to age, till thine be-
holds the wreck of all"
| ''1ls nameY"
"GEoRGE WASHINGTON"
And that undying name wh ch utter.
ed since has made the hearts ufmiIinns
swell with raptnrous thrill, was listened
to without one quichened pulse.
"Bnt what Of Warren?" resumed
Russell. elias he been soundedy'
IN" need of sounding, when everv
lee'lng OF his honest, manIy heart is in
dexcd IN his iace."
"llow is ii that we never see himr"
HIS home is now his sole considera-
ton. know him well; the universal
thought which fills all hearts his is not
exempt from. But his young wife and
infant make him cling to home as 10 Il
paradlse. To lose them would be to him
perditinn."
81 think you misjudgc him." said one
Of the group.
"There's more of The tern sacrificing
virtue of the Roman character in War
ren than YOU give him creui for. But
see .-he is here"
1t was thus UNEXPECTEDLY that War.
rem appeared for The first time among
the c"nlederated patriots.
Many months had they met together.
for the purpose of deIiberating on the
present aspect OF ati;irs, and never be.
fore had he taken any par in their pro-
ceedings. 1t is not TO be wondered ut
then that he was accused of at leas,
Iukewarmness by the ardent pariizans.
who had embarked in the (ns yet hard
~ defined) enterprise, hand and heart.
body and soul!
Delighted at this spontaneous evl.
dence of his willingness TO join IN their
deliher 'tIons, they welcomed Warren
witt, enthusiasm. He was looked upon
as the first man in the place, and con.
seqnently his connrenance and support
wor;d hr.ng fresh converts to the cause,
cheer its supporters and make the wa-
vering decide.
Theappearance Of Warren was strik-
ing in the extreme; young, tall and ol
elegant proportions, he possessed that
indeiinabIe aspect of superiority TO
which men in their own despite pay
homage the mobility of nature, stamp
ed ty heavens own hand upon his
brow.
The first cordia. s,lutation over,
there was II pause. and sIi,;ht emtar-
rassment crepl over the features of all.
but it was dissl paled IN an instant by
Warren's frank and noble words.
"My friends" said he, "why dissim.
u'ati"n, why the sembIance ofrest'ainI,
when this nervous grasp, like an cleo
trio touch, declares our hearts - beat
in unison.-our country's rause!'
'.'ro The death!" they all cried, stimuli
taneously, catching the enthusiasm OF
the speaker.
save, to the DEATH" replied Warren,
with flushing eye aud startling empha|-
is, '.Io the death! What luxury "i
life compares with such a glorious des-
tiny, TO die for liberty!- Heaven grant
j, may be mine. Tomy behaved coun
try have dedicated every thought. lei
me but seal the freedom with my blood,
and twill be happiness TO die"
The animated discussion that follow
ed was suddenly. interrupted by the
appearance oian individual who breath
less with impetuous haste, burst upon
the assembly.
.Men OF lexington" said he, .'it be-
hooves us TO be prepared: have your
nerves up for the coming conflct--lhe
thunder cloud grows darker"
"The newstrom Concord9" demand
ed Warren, TO whom The speaker was
known. ~. ~. .,l,.s..,
"News," said the conner. switch J
know will stir up the bes, blood within
each, heart here. II has come to the
knowledge Of the British general that
we have been for some time pnst col