The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-03-01
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

In the history of the new world M
stan in the whole galaxy of noble names
stands and shines alorc far above all
others in magnitude and ~splendor. The
name of George Washington will always
be the synonym fer the highest and
purest patriotism, of the most exalted
and gifted craftsmanship. His name
will always be enshrincd in the hearts
of his countrymcn, aud his words of
wisdom and deeds of valor will be
wreathcd with the of inn
mortal reverence and gratitude by the
lovers of liberty and the champions OF
human rights throughout the civilized
world.
His mind was one of the greatest CT
any age. Read his famous "Lcttcr TO
the Governors" issued June IS, 1878,
in which he outlined the essentials of
the existence and pcrpctuatioa of the
United States as an independent power,
and then say whether he did possess
the attributes of the highest states
mansnip and most brilliant leadership !.
Then perusG his "F rewell to the
Amy" On November 2, 1888 his
"Rcsi ynation of Commission, ON De-
cember 30, 1888 rs 81 rugural Adj
Dress" on April 80, 1853, Ind his
touching and inspiring "Farcwell Ad-
dress" of September II, 1896, dcclin-
ing a denomination ard announcing his
permanent retirement to private life,
and n cannot but be impressed with
the fact that here was a MAJ of The
first order of greatness.
When the int tlligencc Of Washing
toms death reached Europe, Napoleon,
ordered thlt the young Republic of
France should go into ten days mourn
ing for the Father of the Americ III
Republic. That magnificent orator.
Nj. de Fontanes, delivere ed an eloquent
culogy over the American hero and
pailiot in the Temple of Mars. Tallcv.
rand, who was the Minister of Foreign
. Affairs, drew up and published ar
; elaborate and eloquent declaration OF
he reverence and respect of III,
, French nation for Washington's life
and her profound grief at his suddcl
: death.
1 About the same time the flags upol
3 the c"nqucrin2 fleet of England ser,
lowered 10 half mast in token of regre
: for h same cad event which hat
I caused the armies of France to wea
the customary badges of mourning
a Here were two great notions ~ticrcel,
8 struggling with each other for suprem
. acy on land and sea, stopping short il
: the desperation of war to honor tn,
t memory of the transformations but n,
less distinguished first President of tn,
S young American Republic. Since tina
. time the whole void has paid lribut,
5 To both his goodness and ms or, atnrss
e to his parity and his patriotism, TO hi
genius upon the field and his @un,riiu.
t sagacity in the Cabinet.
1 Around other leaders of men, shar:
controversies have aiiS. II and the> hav,
their partisans and enemies after death
. as when living. Washington had
t few enemi's when living, but IN deatl
he seems to stand above I'LL conflict
and superior to ull malice. He stands
. as a type of the loflicst manhood ant
. the most DISTINGUISHED patriotism, ant
d, has stamped himself deep upon th,
, imagination of mankind. He rises III
4 from the dust of history as aGreck slatu,
comes pure and serene, from the carll
4 in which 1t may have lain for centuries
c and to-day, holding in grateful rcmc,n
brance his glorious example, may We
swear upon that altar, whose first fire,
were kindled by his clean hands, t.
t make Il country as pure and gont
+ and great as it was within his purpos,
1 and ambition to have il !-JYov
/ Record.