The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-03-07
Beulah Items.
SQUIRE FEwEL.

February has come to close. Our
minds have been deeply interested study
ing of the life Of our great hero, whose
birthday came on the 22nd ult., and to
whose name our nation has honored with
a national holiday. We think Of that
poor Virginia boy who was left fatherless
at eleven years OF age, his educational ad-
yantages very limited, his studies 10
scbnol never exceeded reading, wiring
and arithmetic. At an early age Wash
ington drew up code of everyday laws
Which he daily obeyed. He had great
reverence and respect for his parents.
When he was fourteen years old, through
the influence Of his brother Lawrence, an
appointment as midshipman was secured
for him. Hin trunk was packed and be
was ready to say farewell 10 his mother
and go on board the ship. She would not
consent. She never approved of his going
iuto the navy. His trunk was unphck ed,
the clothes put away IN order, and the
obedient son was satisfied with bis moth
er's decision. Ho was at all times truthful,
and when he had ruined bis fathers iavorite
fruit tree with bis littla batchet, his father
asked about it, and his noble and patriotic
words were Father, did it," Every
thing be undertook lie did it we'll aud TO
the point. His manuscript school books,
which still exist, are models OF neatness
and accuracy. At an esrly age, his mind
and heart instilled with the great funda-
mental principles of Gods supremacy, he
became intensely religious, and often be-
fore entering battle he was often found on
his knees supplicating to Almighty Gcd
In 1889, when Washington was first inau-
gurated President at Federal Hall, in New
York City, his journey from Virginia to
New York was 40 ovation. All the way
men, women and children walked for
miles to see him pass the road. Even old
men left their plows and went over bills
and fields to weep like children. When
Washington appeared the sick were lifted
from their beds and held at Windows to
see 1.-THE saviour of their country" Upon
his arrival at New York City thirteen
beautiful young ladies', dressed in white,
met him, walked before his carriage and
sang songs and scattered flowers In the
roadway. On entering the hall An open
Bible lay before him on which Washing
ton rested his hand. In grand silence Of
the people the chancellor spoke the words
of the oath of office. The Bible was held
up. Washington kissed its pages and
with closed eyes said; II swear, 80 help
me God" The Chancellor turned to the
crowd and said loudly, "live long George
Washington, President of the United
States" Washington was then ffty.seven
years old. Eleven years afterward he
suddenly died at Mt. Vernop, his home.
Few men were ever so loved or so deeply
mourued. Tue day OF bis birth is always
honored as set apart By the Government to
be celebrated as a National holiday. True
Is the saying, ''tall oaks from little acorEs
ornr ~ Watch thn cuitura
The health OF our. com munity is very
good, except that of MIR. and Mrs. VIM.
Callahan, who have been very Ill for some
time, but we are glad to state they are
convalescing.
Rev. N. G. Ballinger preached an inter-
esting sermon at this place on last Sunday.
Our people are highly pleased with him as
pastor.
We were glad to see our faithful old
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Smith, at their
post in Sunday School and Church last
Sunday. They have been in bad health
for some time, but are getting we'll enough
to be about again. ABE STUDBINs.