The morning call., 1892-02-21

furnished that freedom, and transmit to ali
coming generations that noble sentiment 50
dear to every American heart, Union and
liberty now and forever. one and iUsepera-
Bile" ROBERT j. REYNOLDS.
DR.. John Ball Toasts Calvin and Wash
fngtOn.
According to Bancroft, the reformer John
Calvin inspired the party of republicans in
England who found their asylum in New
England.
The same principles animated the Scotch
Irish who aided the PuritanS Ia making the
United States. | can wish nothing better
Tor our nation than the maintenance OF these
convictions in our political, social, reiigio US
and national life. JOHN HALL.
From the Assistant Treasurer of the
United States.
In the 0lden time nations raised the lead
ers TO whom they owed their creation or
safety in vital crises to the rank of gods
and demigods. Washington was more to
this republic than was the most famous
hero OF antiquity to his country. While he
was the most potent single factor in es-
taOllShlng American Independence, he has
left in his teachings and example most valu-
able guides and guarantees for its preserya-
ton. On his birthday the lessons of his
LIE should be revived and taken hume.
As his military genius Is studied his emln-
ence among generals is better understood.
Ills writings endure, worthy 10 be part Of
the creed Of the republic. His example as
commander and statesman shines with
growing luster. The debt due him for
breaking the line Of precedents Of chiefs
who. having saved q country by the sword,
used the weapon to make themselves dicta-
tors, rests not upon this land only, but upon
all the world.
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career teaches is the privilege and the duty
behttlng the anniversary Of his birth.
ELLIS II. ROBERTS.
To Keep Vital His Lofty Sentiments,
SAYS DR.. Thompson.
There has been no time in the history Of
our country when it was more important
that the memory Of Washington should be
kept alive and the principles announced by
him should be emphasized than at the pres
ent time. A variety Of peTils from without
anu from within seriously menace our cOun-
try. l know OF no stronger c0unteTactiOn
than vivid sense of the patriotism of our
first President and disposition TO keep
vital among US the lofty sentiments which
inspired his life and actuated his official
conduct 1t will be q sorry day for US
when the I'D oil February shall be lightly
esteemed CHARLES L. THOMPSON.
a Cherished Anniversary, Says Mayor
Grant.
The glorious 22I Of February should be a
cherished anniversary in our land. What
ever serves 10 inspire patriotic feeling in the
younger generations or reviycs it in the older
is a benefit to our free institutions. To MY
mind nothing could be of more service in
this direction than the observance of the
2 which direct attention TO the lofty pa
triotIsm, great statemaDShir. high ideals
and wonderful foresight of the father of
our country. His devoted efforts TO secure
the blessings Of liberty 10 those of his time
and tbeir p0sterity are made plain to us 10
the story OF those days, and the ability with
winch The men Of tbat time disposed Of the
problems in hand and provided for those TO
come are equally apparent IN the Declara-
ton of independence and in the constitution
of the United States. The anniversary of
Was kingdoms biz tn and these documents are
the hitting foundation Of ceremonies of cele-
bratlOn. Then let the supeTStruCture be as
festive and Joyous as possible.
HUGH j. GRANT.
f. II. Coudert Quotes Latin at George.
Washington's fame is almost unique in
this, that it grows with the lapse of time.
Party prejudice and blindness Obscured and
dmmed some Of his greatness while he
lived, but the voice of detracti0n and
rivalry has long since ceased to vibrate even
as a distant ech0. The generations that
have passed since he retired from public
life have taken up the swelling anthem with
ever increasing approval. His majestic and
serene figure symbO!IZeS our national great
ness ana stands as our ideal Of American
liberty There is nothing but sweetness in
the fragrant memory of his services. Per-
hapS he builded more wisely than he knew,
for it IS certain that in serving and saving
his eOuntry's cause he served tile human
hot 4xra HoF1i fa mo rt-e tn nth
chiefs among men, it is now adjudicated by
the unanimous consent of mankind that
Washington towers cOuSpicuOuSly and I'M
challenged among the bcnefaclOrS OF his
kind.
May we not say Of him as Horace of
Jupiter, Nee vigil quicQuam smile aut secun-
DUN nor HOuTlSheS any beng similar or
even second to him, +. K. COUDERT.
From IA Grandson of Patrick Henry.
You ask for a sentiment for the birthday
of Washington. l would respond that he
was beyond doubt the father of his c0un-
try. Without Washington at the head of
the Continental Army and bis influence
over Congress and in France, our indie
pendenCe would not have been won; with
out his influence IN the Federal Convention
of 1857 the United States Constitution would
not have been agreed on; without his int1u-
enCe over the States it would not have been
patriotic purpose Ii would in all probability
have never been successfully launched. To
him we are indebted for the Inauguration Of
a policy distinctly American, under which
we have had q truly great development.
The more l study him the more l am i'm
pressed with his greatness. When we as a
people cease to revere his memory we will
have become unworthy OF the free institu-
tons he established for us in camp and
council. Nor can We duly honor him except
by taking q our chart his noble and patri-
otic WOlds and deeds.
WILLIAM WRIT HENRY.
calling Into Desuetude," Says Hamiin
Garland.
| believe Washington's birthday should
have a more general and definite observance.
1t looks as if the celebration of the day
were falling into desuetude. Now, as much
as any other time, we need the cOncentra-
ton Of public attention on a figure in the
worlds history associated with the most
pregnant epoch in the development of the
history of human liberty. Washington was
peculiarly man fitted for the admiration
and generation Of puSterity In no other
character Of history whose life was crowned
with glittering success was there such
combination OF military SagacIty, civil pride
and patience in distress as in bis.
HAMLIN GARLAND.
Governor Russell OF Massachusetts,.
From the old Cradle of Liberty" Gov
ernor Russell Of Massachusetts sends this
sentiment:
George Washington, patriot and states
man. His life and works are a living in
SEPARATION for us to-day. In his career were
exemplifed the words of Charming: Coy
eminent IS n divine institution, essential to
the Improvement of our nature, the spring
of industry and enterprise, the shield of
property and life, the refuge OF the weak
and oppressed. WILLIAM L. RUSSELL.
Governor Page of Vermont.
The world has come to value breadth of