The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-22

the darkness of the grave could not OBJ
scure his brightness.
such was the man whom we deplore
Thanks to God, his glory is consum-
mated. Washington yet lives upon
earth in his spotless exampie-his soir-
/ ii is in heaven. Let his countryupan
| concentrate the memory of the heroic
| general, the patriotic statesman and
| the virtuous sage; let them teach their
children never 10 forget that the fruits
Of bis labors and his example are their
| inheritance"
To this the president replied as fol-
lows:
Gentlemen of the Senate: / re-
ceived with the most respectful and af-
fectionate sentiments, in this impress
sive address. the obliging expressions
of your regret, for the loss our country
has sustained in the death Of her most
esteemed. beloved and admired cti-
zen. In the multitude of my thoughts
and recollections on this melancholy
event, you will permit me only to say
that | have seen him in the days of
adversely. in some of the scenes of his
deepest and most trying perplexities: /
nave also attended him in the highest
elevation and the most prosperous fe-
licity; with uniform admiration of his
wisdom, moderation and constancy.
Among all our original associates
in this memorable League of the Con-
tinent, in 1774, which first expressed
the sovereign will of a free nation in
America, he was the only one remain
ing in the general government. AL
though with constitution more enfee-
bled than his, at an age when he
thought it necessary to prepare for re-
tirement. l feel myself alone bereaved
of my last brother: yet / derive strong
consolation from the unanimous dis
position which appears in all ages and
classes to mingle their sorrows with
mine. on this common calamity to the
world.
The life of our Washington cannot
suffer by comparison with those of
other countries who have been most
celebrated and exalted by fame. The
attributes and decorations of royalty
could only have served to eclipse the
majesty of those virtues which made
him from being a modest citizen in
more resplendent luminary; misfortune,
had he lived. could hereafter have sui
lied his glory only with those super
fetal minds, who believing that char
acters and actions are marked by sue
cess alone, rarely deserve to enjoy II.
Malice could never blast his honor. and
envy made him a singular exception to
her universal rule. For himself, he had
lived enough to life and glory. For his
fellow citizens, if their prayers could
have been answered he would have
been immortal. For me his departure
Is II MOST unfortunate moment trust
ing, however, in the wise and righteous |
dominions of providence over the pas
sions of men, and the result Of their |
councils and actions. as well as over |
their lives, nothing remains for me but I
humble resignation.
His example is now complete, and t
it will teach wisdom and virtue to I
citizens and men, II IT only T
in the present age, but in future gem /
as long as our history shall /
be read If a Trojan found a Pliny, a
Marcus Aurelius can never want biog-
raphers, eulogiStS or historians.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, Dec. %. 1899"
The following is the Gazettes intro
duction TO the description of the fu-
neral at Mount Vernon:
Georgetown. Dec. 20.-On Wednes-
day last, immortal part of Washing
ION the Great-the father of his coun-
.ry and the friend of man-was con-
signed to the tomb with solemn hon
ors and funeral pomp. a multitude of
persons assembled from many miles
round at Mount Vernon, the choice
rious chief There We're the groves,
he spacious avenues, the beautiful
ind sublime scene, the noble mansion
but, alasi the august inhabitant was
low no more. that great soul was gone,
His mortal heart was there, indeed;
nut, ali! how affecting, how awful the
spectacle of such worth and greatness
hus. to mortal eyes, fallen-yes, fall
EN- fallen,
TN the long and lofty pertico. where
1T the hero walked in all his glory, lay
he shrouded corpse. The countenance
till composed and serene seemed to
xpress the dignity of the spirit which
ately dwelt in the lifeless form. There
hose who paid the last sad honors to
he henefactor of his country took an
farewell view"