San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10

Despite all his efforts, Lees noble
little band gradully diminished, as
they had many difficulties to con-
tend with. However, they never
faltered once, but performed q most
conspicuous part In the Fabian
tactics OF the famous General
Green, being In the rear guard OF
his army and never failing to
create havoc in the rank of his pur-
suers. The bravery displayed by
General Lee at the battle of Eutaw
Springs has never before or since
been equalled. There with the in
SEPARATION of genius he OPPORTUNITY
dismounted his cavalry and all his
command. Though several times
com pletely surrounded by infinite
ly superior numbers, he fought
with such dazzling intrepidity and
dash as to completely startle and
amaze his adversaries. The valor
contributed materially to the final
defeat of tho British in that en-
gagement.
Despair had settled like gloomy
pail over the stricken patriots OF
Carolina, overrun from sea-board
to mountain by the ruthless in
vaders. The gallant Marion and
his few faithful followers were ex-
hausted with continuous fighting,
but the flashing sword and glorious
standard Of Light Horse Harry
illumined their hearts once more
with hope. General Lee was cease
lessly winning laurels, and he de-
served them, for who Is here to
measure his services to our coun-
try?
Like Marcellus, the love of Free
dom burned deep in his young
heart, nerving him to deeds OF
valor and unselfishness as grand as
any recorded of the heroes OF anti
guilty. When peace restored our
young soldier to his quiet home
and dearly beloved family, he was
not to enjoy contentment long, for
once more Virginia called for his
services. AS delegate from that
state to Congress he performed
honorable service, being foremost
amongst the great debaters OF that
day. After much arduous service
in Congress and state convention,
General Lee was elected Governor
Of Virginia, which position he
filled with his usual ability for
three years. While in Congress he
was selected to perform the sad
duty o. pronouncing a funeral
eulogium of his dear leader and
friend, Washington. This he did
in eloquent words which seemed to
flow unbidden, and to keep in har-
mony with the sad spirit Of his
theme, for as David loved Jona-
than, so Lee loved Washington.
His eloquence in the Senate will
make his life memorable; his valor
in defense OF his country will make
it sacred; but one line which he
used in speaking Of Washington
will ever make them both immor-
tai:
"First in Peace; first in War;
and first in the hearts of his Coun.
trymen."
Being broken in health from con-
tinual hardships, he soon followed
his beloved leader to "Fame's eter-
nal camping ground" He died in
1911, loved and honored by his
countrymen.
Henry Lee was true Christian,
perfect gentleman, a finished
statesman, born soldier.
The mother Of the Gracchi had
her name enrolled on the scroll Of
fame because of the glorious deeds
Of her sons; immortal then shall
be tie name Of Light Horse Harry
Lee, father of one who was the
embodiment Of every sanity vir-
tue, the grandest character evolved
in this century Of Christian civili-
cation, Robert E. Lee.
"DALHOUsIE."
This essay was written by Miss
Lucy Kneeland, Of Ell Paso, Texas.
The judges making the award
for the Daughters of the Revolu-
ton were Rev. Wallace, Carna-
han, OF st. Mary's Episcopal
School, Rev. Arthur Jones, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian
church, and Mrs. Virginia Polk,
teacher of English Literature.