The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-03-14

resources he surrendered his sword. His
property confsceted. and his country in
ruins, sad and sorro1ful, bit without un-
manly srpining, ne retired to quiet lit
crazy retreat ;s the beautiful Valley of
Virginia, where his name was again as
sociated with that of Washington, and
there, Sustained by the consciousness of
patriotic intentions and duty well per-
formed, he exhibited dignity, serenity,
and strength of soul, which can be de-
veloped by nothing but misfortune.
Having failed to maintain the govern
ment established By his immediate coun-
trymen, his patriotic efforts were then di-
rected TO remove the bitterness engen-
dered by the strife, and restore concord
between the sections lately in arms. In
the midst of his usefulness. in the me-
ridian Of life, enthrohed in the hearts Of
his old soldiers, surrounded by loving
friends, and supported by that sympathy
which Is always excited by virtue 10 mis-
fortune, he too was laid to rest in the
bosom of the mother Of States and states
men, upon whose soil he first saw The
light. whose orders he obeyed, whose
hcarthstones he defended, whosesaaag irs
bore so gallan..y, and whose people he
loved 80 well.
What n just pride for our section of the
count.y-wnat an especial glory for Vir-
glnia, To have produced two such men
That grand old State has long list of
immortal names; but if she had none
save Wasbington and Lee, these alone
would vindicate her civilization to the re-
motest generations. Successful rebellion
becomes patriotism. Let us honor Wash
ington as the fortunate leader Of the
armies that achieved our independence i;
as the founder of our institutions and the
great exemplar OF the Continent. But
let us not forget to drop one silent tear to
the memory of Lee, the great leader Of
the Army Of Northern Virginia which
.he Confederate South-the true repre-
sentative Of his people, and the counter
part Of Washington in all things but sue
cess.
THE WASHINGTON ARTILLERY.
Genfio.nn, ofM Wdshinyton Artiilery :
| AM indebted to your kindness for the
honor Of being with you to-day. You
called ME from professional labors in the
battIc of life-in these days indeed bat
tie. To respond to your call would be a
pleasure at any time, but at this particu-
lar juncture in our affairs it seemed to be
something morc-a duty. This. is the
first return Of the birthday of Washing.
ton since the redemption of the State
t.c:;; race domination aud corrupt mis-
rule; and being more anxious to be use
ful than striking, it occurred to me that
We might avail ourselves of the associa-
tions connected with this day to refresh
our own patriotism, and to suggest to our
people some practical thoughts as to the
necessity and duty Of mitigating rs far as
possible sectional jealouses and cultivat-
ing sentiments Of an enlarged patriotism
The life of Washington 10 a standing ex-
hortatiOn TO hia c2untrymen in behalf OF
harmony, fraternity and peace. In this
view, have spoken frankly and sincere
ly opinions long entertained, and nov il
only remains to say a.fow words to III
personally.
congratulation. You have q right to be
proud of your home-this grand old city
SO deservedly famous for the generous
hospitality and high culture of her citi.
zens. Charleston has been conspicuous in
every great conflict OF this country, from
the timo prior to the Declaration of In
dependence, when the feet of Sir Peter
Parker, shattered and shivered by the
Palmetto pen on yonder island, wa1
driven ever the bar-nntil more recently
Fort Sumter, though in ruins, frowns de-,
fiance DER the deep, and, like the dying
gladiator,
Consents to death, but conqucrs agony"
Whilst Washington was quartered ut
Richmond Hill, on the Hudson, oppress-
ell by the responsibilities of his position
as commander-in- chief, and especially
anxious about the fate cf.New York ther,
impending, this weight was for n time
| lifted from his great heart by dispatch
from charleston bearing date June 2S.
!7!6, and containing these Words
"The cool courage they displayed u.s.
tonished and cnraptured me, for do as
sure, my dear general. l never experi-
enced better ERE. Twelve full hours it
was continued without intermission.
The noble fellows who were mortally
wounded conjured their brethren never
to abandon the stamford of liberty.
Those who lost their limbs deserted not
their posts. Upon the whole they acted
like Romans in the third century,"
| Such were your ancestors, the defenders
of Fort Moultrie, rs reported to the COM
mander-in- chief by one who was himself
distinguished soldier, vino was cradled
in the British army, had served in the
famous campaigns of Europe, command
ed Cossacks, fought with Turks, talked
with Frederick the Great, and been aide
de-camp to the King Of Poland-Maior-
Gen. Ciras. Lee, then the commander OF
the Southern armies.
| You have reason to congratulate your
selves in being the originators Of this
happy celebration and grand reunion for
which all Of us, your guests and the
country, are so much indebted to you.
Bearing the immortal name of Washing
ton, there is a pleasing appropriateness
in celebrating his birthday under your
auspices. This good fortune is enhanced
by your being on this occasion the rep.
resentative of the newly organized citi-
zen soldiery of the 5tate-who, ignored,
overslaughed and isbanded during the
dark times, have, in Jnnection with
good government, splang into existence
armed cdp.a-pic like Minerva from the
head of Jove.
1t 10 also q peculiar felicity that on this
day OF kindness and good fellowship
springing from common pride in Wash
ington, and sense of o common country
and common duties and destin;es-you
have present rs your honored guests,
uniting With you in the patriotic services
of the day, distinguished citizen soldiers
from other cities of the State, al we'll "a
from sister States-from Georgia, tho
Diomed of the Revolution, the youngest
of the old Thirteen that followed Wash
ington, but now the Er,nire State of the
South, and from Virginia, .he mother of
Patrick Henry, who kindled the fires of
| resistance-of Thomas TsfTaraon tphn