The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-26

have led the young men OF the south 30
battle have seen many OF thtui ihll
under my standard, ] shall devote my lte
now 10 training young men TO DO lhcli uuIy
IN life. ' Just before his death large ana
wealthy corporation IN the Guy OF ,N'W
York offered him $4,000 per annnm li nc
would consent TO be their president lle
ofier made no impression ON Nm. ThNs
this grand and noble man, whose genius
came from the stars devoted u an 10 'ht
Advancement Of higher education ana ihe
Ing. wisdom aud power, Infused with chris
tlau beauty ! shalt speak of other met
dents Of his unsclnahnesS ana lhnj OF ms
wife. Of gentle blood, The board ~ trus
tees recognizing the invaluable service
rendered 10 the college by General Lee
sought 10 advance his salary 20 a sum
services. but be hrmly declined the PROPOSE.
lion saving; My salary IS as large as
fhe college ought TO- pay What " We
could intuse some Of this spirit into the
nfhcchollors Of the cOunuyf Tine trustees
were anxious to have huilt for him maud
some residence, aud contributions inr the
purpose came in from Hll trtiOu5, uui he
Insisted thar other buildnga were more
needed than q now house Ter himself lhe
trustees made the appropriation without
his knowledge but he would have IL called
trustees delicatey decided this house to
Mrs Lee and settled on her an annuity Of
$1,000. When the general heard OF 1t ne
wrote, IN Mrs Lees behalf politely but
firmly declining II. The trustees quiety
adhered 10 their purpose and hsd the deed
recorded. and after the generals death sent
Mrs Lee a check Tor the annuity hut this
Virginia matron, twlnned In honor with
her husband. wrote declining 70 allow any
Of the funds Of the college 20 he diverted
10 her private use, or TO receive for her
family any part Of the property NJ the In.
stitution. Every mall brought pronerS Of
gifts, which were Invariably declined with
expressions OF gratitude for the kindness
which prompted them. How strongly In
contrast with his distinguished rival IN
arms, afterwards president Of the United
states. who was Unsuitable 10 receipt Of
gifts from palaces 10 pups.
And now comes On the time n his trans
lation from duty TO reward rising To ASK
a blessing IL praise ana tha,nskglying, NJ,
the heart he was taken 10 his he'd and IN
a short while his release from the cares nj
! life came heaven opened wide her ever
during gates. harmonious sound on golden
/ hinges moving and The soul Of Robert "
/ Lee. borne by angels and sung by seraphim
entered the courts of paradise brigm with
4 the white spirits of his soldiers, and I'm
! erty's cause. The qualities of a holy hear
and God like mind harmoniously blendini
I In General Lee inspired the admiration n
| foes ana the alteration Of friends. Hi
death clothed In mourning every sentien
/ heart and prince and peasant were ennohle'
/ by their tribute NJ tears. the press ~ Enc
! land and ~ Canada IN eloquent phras
placed him hrst In beauty and strength .
Z character the commander n the Britisl
I armies accounted him chief n the grca
cnntalne above Caesar. above Napoleon
above Wellington The Northern pres
united with the civilized world in soundn
his praise. a selection from which shal
give before closing John Mitchell IN
Irish patriot thu. wrote The hghea
head. the grandest and noblest character q
our continent, the most conscientious, IN
name aad faithful soldier, the most ehiN
alrous gentleman IN this world; the best
the most superb sample Of the America
warrior, has fallen like mighty tree OF Tn
foTeft" Now listen 10 the New Yor
Herald He conquered us In misfntinn
hy the gIand manner In which be EuaLkins