Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-06-17

written IN the most chaste and beautiful
style, and may we'll be termed tfis spoetry
of history" The parting between WASH
INGToN AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN, is
thus beautifully described:
How noble does he seem Unfolding fare
well to his companions in arms, and render
ing up his command to Congress- To part
with his soldiers, with those whom COM
mon suffering had bound to him by thou
sand ties, was heavy task to a generous
heart like his. Assembling them for the last
time at Newburgh, he rode out on the field,
and gave them his farewell address. Play
ing the mournlul tune Of Roslin Castle
the dirge which always accompanies dead
companion in arms to his grave-they slow
ly marched by their beloved leader, and ST.
lently and sadly filed away to their respec-
tive homes. Ragged, destitute, without a
penny in their pockets, they had long re-
solved schemes Of terrible reribulion against
Congress, but the moment they saw again
the form Of WASHINGTON, all anger died,
and trusting to his simple word of redress,
they turned away invoking blessings on his
iICht. W ltli IliCldlCIolf lcSllIlSS lie WdtCIl-
ed their lessening files, for all their hard
ships and priva,ions rose before him, while
their present poverty and suffering moved
his deepest sympathy.
But to part forever from his brother Off
GERS, who had so long sat with him in coun-
Gil, shared his tolls and adversities, and be-
came endeared to him by numberess proofs
OF affection, was the greatest trial to which
his noble heart was ever subjected. 1t was
the fourth of December when they, in full
uniform, assembled in Francis's tavern, New
Y ork, to take leave of their commander
About noon Washington entered, and every
form rose at his presence, and every eve
turned to greet him. He had come to say
farewell, but the task seemed too great for
his self-conlrol. Advancing slowly to the
table he lifted the glass to his lips, and said
in voice choked with emo,ion,-aWuh a.
heart full Of gratitude and lone, 1 monc take
zeaue Of you; most devoutzy acish that your
latter days may be as prosperous and happy
as your former ones haze been glorious and
honorable" mournful and profound si-
lence followed, and each one gazed on the
face of his leader But that noble counte-
nance which had moved so calm and fear
less through seven wears of gloom and car
mage, and been the only star of hope TO the
troubled nation in the night Of its distress,
was now convulsed with feeling. There
were Knox, and Greene, and Hamilton, and
Steuben, and others, the locks of many of
whom had whitened in the storm of free
dom's battle, gazing mournfully upon him.
Shoulder TO shoulder they had stood beside
him in the deadly combat, and with their
brave arms around him, borne him all stea-
Oily through the fight. He had heard their
battle shout on the fields of his fame, and
seen them carry his standard triumphan,ly
through the smoke of the conflict Brave
hearts were they all and true, on whom he
had leaned, and not in vain, in the hour of
peril, and now he was to leave them forever
thousand proofs of their devotion came
rushing back on his memory-their tolls
and conflicts rose before him. and the whole
history of the past with its chequered scenes
swept by, till his heart sunk in affection and
grief. And there they stood, a noble band
of them-the eye unaccustomed to weep,
flowing in tears, and the lip that seemed
made Of iron in the carnage and din of the
strife, quivering with emotion. Washing
ton gazed on them moment in silent sor-
row, and then turned to Knox, grasped his
hand and clasped him in his arms Neither
could utter a word, and the spectacle melt
ed every heart. Thus did one after another
receive the embrace of his commander, and
/ Washington, with bursting heart, turned a.
bo roeeol al n
corps of light infantry drawn up on either
side to receive him, gigantic soldier who
/ had moved by his side in that dark and ter
rible night when he marched on Trenton,
stepped forth from the ranks, and reaching
out his arms, exclaimed, "FareweH, my dear
General, 1areueHw Washington seized
his hardy hand in both of his, and wrung it
convulsively. In a moment all discipline
was at an end, and the soldiers broke their
order, and rushing around him. seized him
by the hands, covering them with tears and
sobs of sorrow. This was the last drop in
the overlooking cup. and as Washington
moved away, his broad chest heaved and
swelled above the tide of feeling, that had at
last burst the sway of his strong will, and
the big tears rolled unchecked down his
manly face. At length he reached White
hall, where barge was waiting to receive
him. Entering it, he turned moment and
waved his hat over hisehead in last adieu
to the mute and noble band on the shore.
when the boat shot away, and the impress
Sive scene was over.
If thou art vessel of gold, and, thy bro
Their but of wood, be not high-mnded it is
God that maketh thee to differ.
There is something inexpressibly delight
full in having The mind filed with great and