Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-03-30
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AND HIS LADY
LOVES.
The Beautiful Young Lady.
BY REV. J. IL. wAKELEY, d. ID.

BY REV. j. II. WAKELEI, ID. ID.
There was something very romantic in
the history Of WashingtOn's first lady love,
The Lowland Beauty 50 there was
about the second, The New York Beau
ty;" so there is about the third, The
Beautiful Young Widow" Indeed. it is
actually heightened in the contemplation
of the latter, for it is so full of novelty aud
romance that. if correctly written, ii would
read like tale of chivalry.
Washington, though twice disappointed
in love, did not despair neither was he so
prejudiced against the fair sex that he re-
solved never to WOO again, nor doomed
himself to eternal bachelorship.
Many, having been disappointed in love,
have been down on the opposite sex and
resolved to live old bachelors, or old maids.
There are others, in order to quiet their
anguish, who take laudanum, or opium,
and sleep their last Sleep that knows no
waking till the heavens be no more. Some
put pistol to their temples, or halter to
their necks. or razor to their thrOats
others. to drown their sorrows, drown
themselves. This is no fancy sketch, eX-
aggcraton; true to life, horribly exact.
Not 80 with Washington on the CON
trary he not only showed himself a man,
but Il ] eIo. Washington knew that, not
withstanding his disappointmenLs, there
were other beautiful Faces. bright eyes, rosy
cheeks, intelligent CuuntcnanCvs and warm
hearts, and he resolved To secure one and
in 81 doing he exhibited not only sterling
good scuse, but the highest philosophy, and
the sublimest wisdom.
Washington was never conquered but
once. Then he hauled down his colOrs,
grounded his arms. lie who could always
Il t, ln sA ~,
never surrcmders," did surrender but it
was at thr feet ot beautiful young widow,
vino took him captive at her will, and he
yielded himself Il prisoner, and permitted
her To bind him with the silken cords of
love.
Washington having done noble services
for his country on the frontier, aud obtain.
ed deathlcss name, and laurcls that were
green, returned, and, in May, 1888, was
on bis way To Williamsburg on public bu-
siucss that was important and demanded
speedy attention. He was then Virginia
/ Colonel, whose fame was known through
out the colony. He had just crossed a
branch of the York river, when gentle
man by the name of Chamberayne, invited
/ the young officer to become his guest
/ There was a great deal Of genuine hnspi-
I taty III the Old Dominion in those early
days, worthy of patriarchal times. Mr..
/ Chamberlayne had heard Of Washington.
aud his noble deeds, and lie was anxious
to show his admiration for the young hero
by welcoming him into his mansion. Wash
iu.tnn declined the invitation, MS his bust
ness ut Williamsburg was 50 important it
did not admit any delay. Mr.. Chamber
layne insisted that Washington should be
his guest, and, if he conld stay no longer,
he must dine with him, aud as an induce
ment, he promised to introduce him to II
beautiful young widow. Washington greed
IT, do so II he could leave immediately after
dinner. Tins was assented TO. Thomas
Bishop, his body servant, was with him,
Bishop was character. and he makes
quite figure in the history Of Washington.
When General Braddock was dying on the
field of battle at Monongahela, he advised
Bishop, who had been his servant, to enter
the service Of Colonel Washington, and
said to him "ODly be as faithful to him
as you have been To me and you will not
loose your reward Bishop took the ad.
vice of his dying master, entered the ser,
vice of the youthful Washington, and was
distinguished for fidelity during forty years
and at last died at Mount Vernon, esteem
ed in life, lamented in death
Bishop was with his master when he was
sharing the hospitality of Mr., Chamber
layne. Washington, as he was about tC
enter the dwelling said, Bishop, have the
horses ready, at such an hour, that we cal
pursue our Journey" Bishop touched his
! cap in military style, and said, "You
honor's orders shall be 6beyeG." Bishop
who knew his master was true To dates a;
the almanac, punctual as the rising OF th'
sun, had the horses at the door, holdin,
them by their brides, at the very monIen
' his master had named.
e Washington was distinguished for pune
tuality; he considered ica great,virtue. IL
was always at hand, prompt to the mo
ment. He never kept any one waiting
: When President he had secretary VIII
a was always behind, and he would pull on
5 his watch and lay it TO that-it was TO
h slow. Washington endured it as long a
:, he could, and one day the secretary cam
: in late, and again he laid it to bis watch
!. Washington said TO him Zone of tw
things must take place Immediately 20
must get new watch, or must get ne'
!. secretary"
i Washington entered the house, and wa
:. introduced to several young ladies and
le among others, TO beautiful young widow
h Washington was "a tall young man, MAZE
{, lie in person, a Zero with his honors thc
~ upon him. His noble form possessed a
the grace Of the sculptor his limbs wei
Of the manifest proportions, de had