The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-24

moral power with intellectual power, OF the heatt
and the soul with the head OF censu III Iii w
with consummate action ID prlSaie eoa o a. tbe.Ires
10 the greatest crist g. aud on the largesS Sneno 49,
OF human affairs. The great charn W W ma,mns
ton,4 preatnes, Is that he was anCo1tSc'oss.V
GREAT Modest before actirg, seilremau, 90 q
iule lien like in action, he was seal nouesS w
degree when the thing to be q me WIS aG0 - ~ .
plished. TO fud fame IN doing the rlHht was
surprise rather than design. ttne cno!cS ~ aas N
between duty and fame ne wonld cneet,urS 81 NY
followed duty and turneti his back on IaIne' N no
&C: OF hi, wa, done for selfglorihcation. Ine Z
world may be challenged TO point ous si siogse n
instance CT sefs, ekpg or sell.upne " ,s s,on TH
reer This was new order o, gssnioi and unnK
combined achievement Win senueuial. ouu ou"N
the actor In his actions.
Washington taught the word
slow genuine glory was put on.
Taught IL how rghtfuily 8 nation snone
In spendor; what strength was that Wonld not
bend.
But In magnanmous mcekness."
And the noblest spirits even OF the land against
which he rebeled and warred, with true mag
naulmity houored, and Will continue 10 nonor'
HE angus name and immortal memory.
Charles James Fox. the great parliamentary
orator aud rival OF Pitt says Of washington TO
HIM 1t wai reserved to run the race Oh glory,
wuhous experiencing the smallest interruption
to ,he brilliaucv OF his career" Lord ErsHlne.
the m 1sr cele rated of English advocates q ter
wards Lord hancelor. IL letter 20 Wasnhg'
OQ.
uuaiutance among the most liable and exalted
ciass or men. but you are tn only human being
for whom have fe an awful reverence SIN
czrely pray ID to ant a long serene even:
ing 10 lie 80 ginrlouSy devoted ID tne un!'er'
sal happiness Uf the world"
and tnt. Is the splendid panegyric OF the iate
Lord Brougham: at will be The duty OF tne MS
toridn ami the sage In q ages to let no occasion
PASS Of commemoratiug this iustrlous m n; ano
uu,il time shall be no more Will test vi the pro
pre.s which ur race ma, made In " SOON aud
Virtue be derived from the veneratlon Ialu 20
the immortal name OF Washington "
NV iuntrymen, woris can 60 no 1urtneri OUT
duty can; for there is future before US p'eg
nant wi h RI rtspon,ibi ity. As often as you gaIe
u on that grave, rhoIghtful. earnss lace, .nas a
serene and august BIO" with Whl 20 sre m,oS so
familiar "a the image and pr sentiment OF WASH.
lngtOn, remember with pride that TINS tooles'
pattern o exceiling nature WAS natlVe oi YOU
aoil and the father Of yonr country; put IeInem
Der also, and realize 1t In al IA tn ana slaeerty .,
soul, that IL is oul, by the practical recognition
OF his virtue. ani q faithful adherence 10 ms
principles that the land he redeemed, KnoWn
throughout a. rauds as 'he land o. washington
can keep fair renown and "rigntluhy SDipe
In ptndor."
his IS national day. 1t belongs TO al Amefi-
caus. No man or nody OF men can rlglluu'ly .c Sp,
prupriate It to party or sectional pu, poses. luz
Washington LlRh5 ln'an. ry, fro tnelr lounos
tIon, adopted this dly as their anniVersaly-
tn -ir festal day. and they have aways cteoratea
it In tn. broad, patriotic split that oeco ues IT,
exercises, and OF hgn intellectual entertainment.
Great changes have Q c'me over US. we are HUI
what we have been.
"a dreary sea has flowed between"
But whatever our sorrows and griefs, they do
not helong to this occasion. Let not anything oe
SAID to excite feeling OF unkiuduess much less
of bitterness III any bosom; It would desc
GRAFTON. Washington was the lrlend anu Dene'
factor Of ALL ever faithful and true--our only nope
rolta Ill pd
common blessing, so should his memory De
common joy forever. Let Us celebrate his natal
day IN q way that would not grieve his pure
spirit. u,,,,,,r,o,
Light Infan ~ry Is slngu arly interesting. Vol9n.
ueer corps are not usually long lived; out tnls
corps cunb,uing Ike Others social aud MILITARY
vitality and an extraordinary share OF popular
favor and confidence. II war the o1spring OF an
a,burst OF patriotic excitement 10 the yea 1867:
The fr ng OF the British snip " war Leopard
into the American frgate GnesapeaSe se.rnh IN
am rlcan vessels for British seamen,
created an in ense sensation In this coun;
try. where 'he British claim was d MED
aud rrpu,ila.ed. The citizeDs ~ -narleston T.
ticIpatlng war. AMI always prompL TO resent aoy
assault upon the Ne tlunal honT coming from
ab, can, Immediately raised NUMBER volun-
teer rps. Of which one was the ne, washing On
formed under happier auspices It's drst onlceIs
W. re OF he most distinguished men OF lhe State
men VINO had mort than ) ate regulations.
William Lowndes, the commander. had an enVla;
be national fame. he was one OF The pnresL and
wisest men ths country has produced. Mr.. Clay
said he was "Ihe be,t man, the wtsres the pure.t
and the great:st statesman ne htd Rnown."
4 oWnde , t.av, Calhoun aid OneveH were amoug
ths foremost spiris In Congress who urged the
second war OF independence, and carried u 70
It's triumphant conclusion 10 the battle OF New
orleans. The friei ds TT Mr.. Lowudes thought
~ vbao n nil In
aud it was In respoI Ise hid nomins lon that he
gave birth to the memorable expr rsslon tnat the
presidency was an ONCE neither TO be sought
nor clined"-a sentiment, the tine monthly Of
" hich Is redolent OF the spirit OF Warrington,
sun OF the pu.er days OF The Republic; AMI which
even the more advanced wisdom OF these latter
dsyt may. Without nisparagement, revive and
pstronize. An early death cut short Eis Vlrtuous
and brilliant career.
George Warren Cross, the second ofncer, was
In look bearing and character the type of a noo
gentleman. He rep e5' Dted the best manners Oh
q society whic'l was sec N 70 Dohe 10 cour esy,
cultivation and lofty tone. In after yrars, as
colonel OF the 18Th egiment. ne gave pIeogps IIT
his old command that the nag OF EuIaw: about
to he entrusted to their k'eping, would never
suffer detriment In their hands.
v ilIam Urairs was the third oficer. He had
just brought home with him from Harvard
great reputation Ior brill'ancy. Poet, orator and
wit, he carried away Sn hearts bv his fascina.
tIons. He was the natural leader almost the idol
OF the gallanr you"g men uf the day. Bis sal les
and repartee. crcu ated through the tow whi e
his j)urnal silo ssa and pub; ora Ions. full OF
spirit, grace, pathos and rich classical lmag ry,
both ader aud hearer Tradition
still loves to liDger on his gifts and accomplish.
meufB.
Under such lea 'ers the nob;est OF the land were
proud to ar: ay ihemse YES. With this mHerisl.
8 unuer these Influences the company could
hardly Iai make lts max.
In the year S27 an eveat occurred which had
o great and enduring Influence on the destinles OF
The corps. The venerable widow OF General VII.
liam Washington placed tie cavalry battle no
OF her hush nd der their guardian-h p, char"c'
terizing them as "band OF c,tizea soIilers who
would on no occasion suffer its purity or lustre
to be Iarnisned." The young ems gn who re.
celved r, said 10 re- ponie, that 81 preservation
should on all occasions be considered dear TO
tn IN as that which wa more precious tnaa LIE
dear as their sacred honora."
This sacred relic Of the revolution has oeen to
h m boud OF brotherhood. rallying point,
slisman for LIE aud for death. How wonderful
In Its e1e ts is the ASSOCIATION Of Id asl That
'smal i, square piece OF criuson damask satin
Wish lau, ell oud woVe IN me ,entre led. tat
cred and torn, has Power because OF tn, events |
with which It is connected. because OF Its sym. |
,olism ol nor and victory tn nre the hearts Of |
nm, 10 stir their souls to the very nttermOst |
iep.hs, and upon occasion to hurl them headl0ng,
Win the will hurrah OF battle on their lips. |
against serried lines or bayunets, and the live |
hunder OF death.ueAlipg batteries OF cannon. IL
uch p0tencV should attract to lts ranks liberal
ortion OF the choices spirIts Of the day, should
Ire them viii nooe zeal for its character and
iscplne and bind them together as band OF
ruthe.s In O continuous chain OF close fraternal
rion.
Time rorblds to recount In detail tse Incidents
the areer OF the Washington Light lufantry, |
,pt mi 4 viaitQ and rpra0fl of Vlstt0ra |