The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-10-17

he never overlooked any OF tne ou,leS ol ptlFate
life Devoted TO the interests OF his country, he
was in patriotism one OF the greatest heroes OF
history, and was ready, like Epamtnondas or
Nenophon, to lay down his life for Its welfare.
Equally careful In his conduct as man, the
duties of husband, father and friend never failed
to command his attention. 1t was beautiful
exhibition to see great military chief, upon
whose word armies were dependant, giving heed
to the gentle voices OF children, and never omit
ting TO accept and return their kindly attentions.
Many are the young hearts through our country
which are now mourning with sad memories
over words or acts OF kindness received at hls
hands in the days OF his glory aud renown.
II General Lee was so mindful OF the lowest OBJ.
iects OF his attention. how much more nobly did
he exhibit the qualities which adorned him when
brought In contact with those whom he loved
and esteemed. raulant g0suhess oeameu
through all his actions; and while strict integrity
and unblanchipg frmness marked out his path. q
never failing Kindness shed its sunshine around
him. II lighted up all his actions, and, whether
in the field ct the council board, or IN the draw
ing roOm no one left him without the convection
that here was man who sought to follow the eX-
ample OF the Author OF oil Goodness.
Can anything in history be pointed out more
noble than his conduct since the war. In an In.
stant he put aside Gf he ever had them) all those
feelings which attend defeat and IN giving up his
sword he laid down at the foOtsto0l OF his cOun-
try,s welfare every resentful feeling. imine'
dlate couuses led his 'ountrymen, by precept
and example, to accept events as TIE determina-
to them. With admirable sellcontrol this COM
mauder OF armies brought himself 10 the new
task OF disciplining the mind OF the young, and
teaching them by his example the great lesson OF
fortitude in adversely. He showed them that the
noblest type OF human nature was not that wnlch
repIped at suffering, but that which batsled with
dIiflculties and converted them into stepping
stones.
1t was this great example which has led the
South thus far through the mire OF tile past, aud
has placed 1t upon the foundations OF the present
to look forward TO a better hope IN the future.
He has taught US that patient industry and aonest
perseverance are certain sources OF national re-
corery, and that Gishonor can only attach 70
wrong.
But he has taught US still higher and ncbler
lesson. In the height OF his glory, and Ia the
depth of adversely, General Lee was true CHRIS
tian, He eyulted not in the one, nor was he over.
come by the other. At all times anu Ia all places
he recognized the presence his God, sougnt anG
submitted himself to His guidance. AT the head
OF armies amid the din OF battle-ln tne sotude
| OF his tent, or at hts post In college, ne kne"
| that the Lord saw him, and more than tnat, ina!
rs His faithful servant that same Lord promised
| to watch over him and take care OF him, anu ne
| believed His word. This gave to him caimness
| In the hour OF danger, which never deserted HIN
| q confidence in adversely which always encour
| aged him, and hope in death which disarms the
| future OF every terror. He descended to the
graye as warrior to his rest, and has now re
| celyed that true crown Of glory, with which thu
| Great Master wreathes the brows OF all His faith
fui servants. -