The morning news., 1899-04-28
THE FIRST GREAT GEORGIAN.
Continued from Eighth Page.

the enemy with absolute contempt. APP
parently they shot then as they do now.
In most of these expeditions was Tomo-
chlchi, then upward of 30 years of age,
but full of fire and bravery and devotion.
His impetuosity was such, that In the eN-
pedltion to Amelia Island 1t was with diff
ficulty that Oglethorpe could restrain him
from attacking an overwhelming force of
the enemy. We can imagine how desper-
ate must have been the circumstances
which made Oglethorpe conservative. But,
my friends bravery Is no such uncommon
thing that we must needs raise monu-
ments to II alone IL is everywhere and
of all times. With Jackson at Port Repub-
lie; with Pickett al Gettysburg; with Sko-
belief at Plevna; with Sidney at Zutphen;
with Oglethorpe on the Danube and at
Bloody marsh. 1t has stood upon the
brink of a crater and poured the fire of
artillery into the face OF a triumphant
host unmndful OF the fate which looked
into its eyes, and II has walked up the
steep incline of Cemetery Ridge and so
left Its record that without monument or
mark the generous thought of mankind
stands uncovered at the recollection OF
the deed. Still. common as Is this attri-
butte, II pleases us to know that he who
was Georgia's friend was a warrior In
truth as in name.
The Old Chiefs Visit to England.
"A break In the routine of his life came
when, upon the invitation of Oglethorpe,
and in company with several of his
warriors, he embarked for England TO visit
the King. The appearance OF these allies
of the crown created the greatest interest
in that country. Tomochichi seems TO
have been able to preserve the dignity
OF his demeanor before monarch and sub
ject, and all the entertainment which was
lavished upon him did not turn his
thoughts from his own responsibilities nor
his heart from his own home. All the
great sights and institutions of England
were shown him and the people We'd with
each other to make his stay memorable
and impressive. At Eton he was asked
what might be done 20 signalize his visit,
and he replied by requesting a holiday
foR the boys. When at his audience with
the Archbishop of Canterbury that ven
cradle prelate, burdened with his seventy
years, insisted on standing as he address,
ed Tomochichi, that vigorous Georgian,
being only nlnety-two years OF age, at
the conclusion of the remarks, forbore
to respond for fear that it would mean
discomfort to his host An incident which
reflects credit upon Tomochichi and Is
proof conclusive that there are circum-
stances under, which a Georgia orator can
resist the temptation to talk. AS he look
ed from day to day upon the civilization
which surrounded him, the comfort and
order and splendor, his thought was TO
bring back to Georgia all that he could.
and to this end he begged that mission
aries might be sent to his people that
they might know the truth. II Is not
too much to say that II was largely be-
cause of this insistence upon the part OF
Tomochichi that the Wesleys came to
Georgia. During the period OF his STAY
his bearing and thought and conduct were
those OF gentleman; considerate of 9TH
ers, and manly under all circumstances.
But this life upon which the welfare
OF the colony so largely depended and
which had extended far beyond the alot-
ted time of man. began TO draw 10 a close
On Oct. 5, 1739 In the midst OF his people
and with mind full of affectionate re-
membrance of Oglethorpe and of constant
interest In the colony and its future he
passed away still the 'feader of his own
people and having the respect and honor
able consideration of the people Of our
race who had come to his shores
thine had laid its hand upon his beart
Gently. not smiling IL:
But as the harper lays his open pa,ro uoo,
his harp
To deaden its vibrations"
Because OF MS part IN founding the oo1
ony, il was his wish to be buried in Ga.
vannah. So they brought him here win
al the circumstance and state which he
times and surroundings permitted. There
may have been In our history larger dem
onstrations in honor of the dead. there
was never a greater than on that occasion
Moving TO the sound of minute guns. there
came in procession TO this square the gen
eral and ali the chief men Of the town iis
magistrates and al its people. As his
name had been upon the lips Of ell. so Inc
remembrance OF his services and characfer
was ia their hearts. We can,lmagfne the
so,emnlty Of thal scene. II was the 6rsi
greai grief Of he whole people, aud wbaf-
ever OF honor they had 10 bestow was
freely given. And 30 he was buried on thls
spot, a. tradition tells us, and it was az
rected by Oglethorpe that a pyramid OF
Georgia stone should mark the place. And
now, l6O years after, come again The CHIEF
mon OF he iown, with les magistracy ana
lts peop,c. tnat In their presence the pledge
made in their behalf by the great founder
of the co,ouy may be carried into effect
and the memory OF Geofgla's friend and
ally be peapetuated for ali time in Gcor-
eia rock. What 4 tradition be wrong and
we have missed he spot where he was
laid 20 rostl We know that Il was within