Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
lGOMMCNIE.iTED.

"NO-'
rb;ch has been made in some Radical newspa-
ncrs, suggests contrast as great rs thar between
vnlpar Dretension and selfish ambition. AMI DIS.
interested patriotism and exalted merit
The admirers Of ticn. Grant. II cXt"l his
character. have not SCRUBBED - compare him
and his administration with Gen. Washington
and his administration The attempt can only
| excite disgust in the minds OF majority OF
! enlightened mankind. or impose upon the few:
whose ignorance. prejudice or feelings SINK
them 50 low in the scale Of civilization as to
render them fit followers and worshiperS OF 4
modern idol =,
Fortunately the passions Of the times viii
! sooner or later pass away. darkness will VANISH
before the light of truth. and future history:
after the dclu>ions OF, the day have been dis
pelcd. long though it may be. will record
verdict on men and events as nearly correct rs
! il is possible for the iaIE!e judgment OF man
! to arrive ut.
It is bold and pcrlious challenge that the
friends Of Gen. Grant threw down when they
invite 4 comparison Of the evil aImhIS'ratl'h
nf their Chief with that of Gen. a*hlngi"E.
! r i something more than rash it is impudcnt.
| II is not nv purpose 10 institute al enquiry
into the vast difference between these ;Wo
Presidents. Let Il few facts exhibit in striking
light SOME of the less prominent dIsslmlarltlcS
between the Great " ashinetonand the counter
felt pr.,rnlcr Ia greatness. VIRTUE ana patriot
Is,. The aversion oft;cn. Washington To he
potism and his uniform refusal 10 appoint any
of his relatives TO office. IS well known. | could
ritc m,nv instances If this determined policy
- tl'nt mr.. .nI iIinstrinrs man Let one sui:
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f:,vnr;tr 81 rh, General, eminent alike for his
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inclndnd in nermonpnt nr0yision for thr ey-
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