The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-16
wAsHINGToN sENTIMENTs.

Washington fought not for fame, but liberty.
Let his name be perpetuated and each recurring
anniversary celebrated.-Jane c. Harvey, Little
Valley, MINI.
manhood that any nation has produced; his deeds
are monument TO II wespent life, and his work
for his country will never die-Anna NJ. Koeher,
White Haven, Pa.
o. immortal " ashington! Thou greatest of Amer
ica's uncrowned kings in the unset fshness of thy
love of home and native land this day we would
| again approach within the halo of thy greatness,
aud adorn thy brow with the laure.-Robert M.
| Smith, Carm Ill.
Let every true American resolve on this the 16ist
anniversary of the birthplace of the great WASH
ngton, that will initiate in his own life far as
| lies within his power, the pre-emnent patriotism
| Verne. Iowa.
Well does Feb % deserve a place among our
National holidays; il recalls to ns the brightest name
on hisiorys page, that of Washington. who fought
for our independence, established Government,
and secured the blessings of liberty to ourselves
and our posterity.-LilIian Knight Montevideo,
MINI.
Feb. %. 1864 was stationed as picket the Mis-
sissppi River. aud had forgotten all about what day
twas. All at once the gunboats on The Mississippi
| began firing, which startled Hs, thought it a
gunboat fight. We finally found out that they were
| posed that ali of the members ofthe Q. @. welcome
| the day for Washington's sake, and that a truly
grateful feeling will be shown by all of use.
| Colby, Butler III.
| To Washington more than any other owe
| the existence of our glorious Union. II was he
| who seered the newly constructed ship of state
through the raging of disordered finance, pros-
| trated commerce. ruined credit, and exhausted re-
| sources into the placid waters that have brought
emotions of gratitude swell our hearts when we
| mention that significant synonym of our free in-
sttutions Washington. Long live Feb. 22.-John
L. Hsslacker, Msysville, w. Va.
As soldier and statesman Washington ably
| fulfilled his mission, and gained the gratitude OF a
| great Nation. He was honored during his life, and
the people still show their love and veneraton by
thus honoring the day of his birth May the birth
| day of The father of our country be lesson OF
! patriotism 10 every one in our land.
As first in war and first in peace,
As patriot, father, friend.
He will be blest till time shall cease
| And earthly life shall end"
| There are numberess statues and portraits of
! Washington, the statue to his memory at Wash
ington being the largest of the kind. all bearing
| ths same noble, benign expression; but the most
lasting monument is in the hearts OF his country
men. who love and revere the man who was first
in war. first in peace, and first In the hearts of his
countrymen."- Magnolia NJ Galpin San Antonio.
Tex.
Washington was greater than all other men
simply because he was always true to himself and
his duty We all do this IL we only will. Let
begin now on Washiugion's Birthday and
never give up till the victory is WON il is in this
that all d" Progress aud Patriotism" lies Let
| remember that Washington was an American and
we are Americans. We must do very best,
he did Then. aud only then. shnl, we have moth
ing TO fear in the morning and nothing To regret at
| night. That is to live and be free Washington
shall live in hearts and our souls, in deeds
and our lives.-Chrisian Simenson. Holmes City,
MINI.
We see foating proudly to the breeze from the
housetops of city and hamlet the Stars aud Stripes
emblem of free and independent country, liber-
ated from The oppressive rule OF British sovereign
ity by the vaior and discretion of George Washing
ton. May we fully realize the benefits Of
Government of the people, for the people, and by
The people. aud pay glowing tribute of respect to
the Nation by the general observance Of Washing
tons Birthday.-Henry j. Buchen, Cascade. Wis.
WASHINGTON AT PRINCETON.
Il brnu kay hat
day,
When Cornwais's bloody red-coats pushed us7
to the banks; :. nc, o.
And behind the stream fast and the ice Blocks
ground and crashed, To- ..s
So we held the men of England off. and formed
our broken ranks. -s-.
Then they came at US again. Hessian, Scot. and
Engishmen;
But though short and thin rugged line,
rifles still were true.
And the SNOW blushed ruby red where our singing
bullets sped,
So they drew back and waited, with their camp
fires full In view.
Then we started for their flank. but the mud was
deep and rank,
And though the horses tugged and strained the
cannon would not move;
Then the General standing there bowed his head
in silent prayer -.-
To the God OF earth and heaven who in justice
And before an hour had passed, cold and freezing
blew The blast,
TIL the ground was hard granite and the can
non moved along;
So we 'scaped the lions claws. for our God was
with our cause,
And smote them there at Princeton with a
steady hand aud strong.
We had reached their oumost guard, and were
pressing forward hard
When from hillside breastwork storm Of
bullets came.
And the center shook and reeled, and we near had
lost the field,
When the General gaoped forward into the
Then there came the fearful crash of the voIIey,
and the fash
Seemed to reach him as he sat there calm and
And we ooI,ed to see him fall, but untouched by
shot or ball
We smote them hip and thigh, for the God who
rules on high
Seeled blades and gave us strength upon
that day;
And they lay on Princeton's plain who ne'er saw
their homes again,
And the mourning cry rang out from Thames to
Tay.
A. p. GoG Cameron Mills N Y
WASHINGTON PRIZE SKETCH.
George Washington was born in Westmoreand
County Virginia Feb. o. 1882; died mt his home
Augustine Washington. descendant of the distii.
guished family of Washington. in England
his father aied when george was III years old,
leaving him to the sole care of loving mother,
who WAS also q practical, businesslike, sensible
woman, from whom her son George seems to
have inherited many good qualities.
He was educated in the common branches book
keeping and land surveying. In his boz hood he
very fond of athletic aud military exercises
enjoyed hunting, and WAS bold and graceful rider
As he grew to manhood he was distinguished
ahnye htz m MI for Unn6,