Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-27

sr in experience or distinction. with Washington. the gallant. straightfor- ward. earnest Vireinian ha had learn d so to esteem and trust there in Philadelphia.
 John Adams Names Washington.
 He accordingly moved that congress adopt the army at Cambridge" and declared that he had but one gentle man in mind" for it's commands gentleman from Virginia, who was smong us,' he said "and very well known to all of US; a gentleman whose skill and experience as an off ger, whose independent fortune. great talents. and excellent universal char icteT would command the approba- ion of all America. and unite the cor iial exertions of all the colonies bet ter than any other person in the lnion"
 Washington, taken unawares. rose and slipped in confusion from the room
 Washington the unaninnous Choice. Some of his own friends doubted he expedienoy of putting Virginian it the head of a New England army, put the more clearsighted among the New Englanders did not, and the se- ection was made. after litle hesita- ion. unanimously.
 | Washington accepted his commis- sion with that mixture of modesty and pride that made men love and honor aim. You may believe me. my dear Patsy" were his simple words to his wife. when I assure you in the most 1 solemn manner, that. so far from seek ng this appointment, have used ev- cry endeavor in my power to avoid lt. not only from ny unwillingness to part with you and the family. bnt from a consciousness of it's being a trust too great for my capacity. . |. ! But as 1t has been a kind of destiny that has thrown me upon this service, shall hope that my undertaking it Is designed to answer some good pur- | pose. It was utterly out ct my power to refuse this appointment, without exposing my character 70 Cuch censures as would have reflected dishonor upon myself and given palu to my friends"
 Washington Accepts With Modesty. He spoke in the same tone 10 the congress. q beg it may be remen bcred." he said, "by every gentleman in this room. that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity l do no' z think myself equal to the command am honored with"
 His commission was signed on tht ' 18th of June; on the Fist he was or the road to the north-the road ht had travelled twenty years ago to con suit with Governor Shirley in Bostor upon questions of rank, and 10 fal into Mary Philipse's snare by tho way; the road he had ridden after the { races. but three years ago. to put Jaeky Custis at college in New York.
 Jehn Edams Delighted. 1 f'There is something charming tc ! me in the conduct of Washington. i. | exclaimed John Adams: and it was wholesome for the whole country that such man should be put at the head of affairs. Many ignobie things were being done in the name of liberty. and an ugly tyranny had been brought tC every mans door-"the tyranny ot , his next-door neighbor"
 There were men by the score in the colonies who had no taste or sympa thy for the rebellion they now saw afoot-common men who knew little or hothing of the mother-eountTy, as well as gentlemen of culture whc ] loved her traditions and reyered hel crown; farmers and village lawyers as well as merchants at the ports who saw their living gone ard ruin staring them in the face.
 Rule of the Majority.
 But the local committees and the Sons of Liberty" everywhere saw tc 1t that such men should know and