Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-06-30
could nnl Ten thousand TO fight."

could put ten thousand to fight"
His conduct under the treachery Of Ar
mold aud capture of Andre was noble IL
the highest sense Of the word. His eagle
ePe was watching that important post an'
I by some strange influence shadows OF sus
picion were gathering about his heart
Every effort was made TO capture the
watched traitor, but all in vain. Wash
inglon's heart beat for the generous young
captive. Andre was the pride Of his army,f
young officer of uncommon promise. lie
had accepted commission 10 prosecute
daring enterprise. Success would crown
him with renown 10 which he a. PITed,an
wreaihe his victorious brow with the lau-
reIs of honor :-defeat would nip lis hon
ors in their bud and wreck the brig
hopes OF life. Hope inspired hlm with
courage TO prosecute the dangerous enter
prise. He was defeated and captured.
Washngton's sympathy for the accom-
plished young officer was great. Hour
after hour he paced his room wrapped IN
thought He yearned 10 save Andre. but
how could it be done with safety to his
Country. No practicable plan could be
conceived and reluctantly Washington al
fixed his signature 10 the death-warrant.
Such conduct under such circumstances
is worthy Of the worlds regard.
The seige of Yorktown closed the MIL
itary career Of Washington as it crowned
with victory the American Revolution.
This splendid victory put the finishing
stroke upon the war by the surrender oil
CORVALLIS " 18th all his munitions of war.
His farewell address was delivered, and
from the military service OF his country
he was called 10 more pleasant spheres OF
duty. With military career uncqualled
in moral grandeur, bearing the gratitude
Of his country he stepped from the super,
vision Of military to the administration OF
the civil interests Of his land. BY the
unanimous voice Of his country men he
was called to accept their highest gill
crowned with the Elections Of his people.
Such is the military character OF George
Washington. Before so colossal man
Napoleon knelt IN admir.ng wOnder,w while
history has ever presented him as nature :
masterpiece. In the midst Of the battle
lhunders, and in the war.counsels OF the
army he exhibited combination OF VIZ
tues unequalled in the life of any military
hero. He fought for no personal glory
no military renown. Ambition he crush
ed beneath his feet. Necessity drew ev-
cry drop of blood which fell by his com
mand. Personal fame he early immola-
led on the blood drenched altar OF his
Country. His master passion was a
burning love for liberty. CooS in cOun'
sci be sal at the feet Of his interiors and
drank instruction. Self control was the
prominent trait in his character.
lie attributed his success in battle to
the God upon whose guiding arm he ever
reposed. Religion Influenced his heart,
and governed his life. He possessed a
commanding faith in the power and good
ness Of Goo which vainIy seeks it's cOun-
terpan in the annals of The worlds wars.
Duty was his only guide and in its per
iormance he pressed forward. no matter
how rugged the road it marked out.
Washington en'ered life amid no smiles
Of fortune. No superior intellectual en-
dowmenls marked his character. BY
energy OF Characterization upon Prlncl.
ple,-innate integrity, and faith in God
lie on his way TO the temple Of fame
Reader
Olives Of great men all remind US
We can make our lives sublime,
And depar ing leave behind us
Footprints on the sands OF time"