The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-20

patches TO the french commander VINO was
erecting Notifications from Canada 10 New Or
leans. in violation Of existing treaties. The
Governor was 60 much pleased With the faith
ful discharge of this duty, that,he ordered his
journal, which extended to only eighty days, 10
be printed; but, small as 1t wac 1t afforded
evidence Of great sagacitv, fortitude and n sound
judgment and firmly laid the foundation OF his
future fame.
In tho spiug OF 1885, WASHINGTON was per-
suaded TO accompany Gen. BrGddock a. I'm aid,
with the rank of Colonel in his disastrous OK
petition against Fort DuQuesne ana had his
advice been followed on that occasion. the TO
suit would have been different
Three years afterward Q75S WASHINGTON COM
mended the Nirginans in another expedition
against the fort. which termin ted successfully.
At the close OF this campaign he left tho army.
and was soon after married TO Mrs. Martha Gus
tbs (the widow Of Col. Daniel PHrke Custis),
whose maiden name was cambridge, and whose
intelligent and patriotic conduct, wife and
widow, will ever be gratefully remembered IA
American annals.
In 1853 he was elected 10 the House OF Bur
gesses, ent continued TO be returned 10 that
body. with the excep ion OF occasional intervals,
until l151 whCn be WINS sent TO represent Vir-
ginia in Continental Con,ress His we'll
tempered zeal and IN iiitary skill, which enabi
him TO suggest the most proper means for ma
tional defense, If tie country were urged TO ex-
tremities, soon fxed ali Owes upon him, rs one
well qua, fed 10 direct in The hour Of peril; and
accordingly, after the fest scene OF the rovolu-
tionary drama vas opened at Lexington and
Concord, ana army had concentrated ut Cnu-
bridge lac was, on the 18th OF June. 1875, unnni-
inously appointed Commander in -chiei OF the
American forces. The seli-sscri chg spirt
which governed his future course is too wall
known TO require any elu ,idEtiun
After bringing tho war to successful ternir-
alton, he hasttn nod TO Annapolis. whore Con-
gross was then in sion, and on the I'D OF De-
cembor, 1873, formally re iyned his commission
In May, 1851, no was esecl ed 10 he convention
which met ut Philadelphia for tho purpose OF
forming Constitution and was at once called
uIon TO preside over its deliberations. After
that admirable instrument was adopted by ths
people, lie was unnnimously elected the first
President % the United ) a o. for four wears Mt
the expiration o. wbicD he was unanl mously re-
elected for a secOni term.
On the 10Th OF December 1922 no was seized
with an Inflammation in tho throat, which grew
worse tho next day and terminated his life ON
the 1.;h, in the C5,h year OF hts nRo.
ELECTION As OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Or tho 18th of June, 1 IS. Washington wac
unanimously ell otsd by Congress 10 Command
ell the Continental forces raised. to be
raised. for tho defense Of hmericen liberty. aud
when he appeared in his place the next dey, the
Pres don't 81 that body acquainted him with his
election In a well-timed address, -and request ed
that he should accept OF that employment" to
which Washington replied - follows:
"MR. In ssIDEST: Though l am truly sensi-
bic OF the high honor done me, in tIis appoint
ment, vet feel great distress. ffom consciou -
ness tat my abilities and military expert nee
may not DO equal 70 the extensive and nm
portant trust: However. ns the Congress dos ne
IT, will enter upon the momcntOus duty, and
exert every DOWcr 4 possess in their ser, ice,
and for support Of tho glorious cause. i beg
thew will accept my moe. cOrdia thanks fer this
DISTINGUISHED testimony OF their appreciation.
-But, lest some unluOky event snUud happen.
uniavOrible 10 INV reputation, be- 10 may to
Remembered, by every ger ieinan IN Tn" roc M
that l. this Il ", declare. with tho utmost sin
ceritv, / DO NOT think myself equal to the com
mand am honorsl with.
.hs 60 INV. sic. beg leave to essure tho Con-
pess. that, "a no pocuniary consideration could