The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-21

Having effected the great object for
which he was placed at the head Of our
armies, we have seen him convert the
sword into the poughshare and volun-
tarily sink the soldier in the citizen.
when the debility of our federal sys-
TEN had become manifested and the
bonds which connected the parts OF this
continent were dissolying, we have seen
him, the chief Of those patriots who
formed for us constitution which, BY
preserving the union, will, ! trust, sub
stantiate and perpetuate those blessings
our revolution had promised TO bestow.
I'm obedience to the general voice of
the country, calling on him to preside
over a great people, We have seen him
once more quit the retirement he loved,
and in season more stormy and tenn
pestuous than war itself, with calm and
wise determination pursue the true in
terests of the nation and contribute
more than any other could contribute to
the establishment of that system of pol
icy which will, / trust, yet preserve our
peace, our honor, our independence. Hav
ing been twice unanimously chosen the
chief magistrate of free people, We see
him at time when his reflection with
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been doubted, affording the world a rare
instance of moderation by withdrawing
from his high station to the peaceful /
walks of public life.
Let us then, Mr. Speaker, pay the |
last tribute of affection to our departed /
friend. Let the grand council Of the ma
tion display those sentiments which the
nation feels
sFEnr thfs I Hold in, ho nd
some resolutions which | will take the
liberty to offer to the use
Here follow resolutions offering the
president the coincidence OF the House,
the chair of the speaker to be
iraped in black, and members OF the
House to wear black during the session
Later the Senate addressed the president
rs follows;
"The Senate of the United States re-
spectfuly take the leave, sir, to express
% you their deep regret for the loss their
has sustained in the death of
ieneral George Washington This event,
20 distressing to all our fellow citizens,
must be peculiarly heavy to you, who
ave long been associated with him in
leeds OF patriotism Permit us. sir, to
ningle our tears with yours on this oc.
aston it is manly to weep. To lose such
man at such crisis is no common
alamity to the world our country i,
nourns our father. II becomes us to
ubmit to Him who 'maketh darkness in
lis pavilion
With patriotic pride, we review the
life of our Washington, and compare him 9
nth those of other countries who have 9
cen pre.emincnt in fame. Ancient and
MODERN names are diminished before him.
ireatness and guilt have too often been Q
lied. but his fame is whittier than it is ;
rilliant. The destroyers of nations stood =
dashed at the ma iesty of his virtue. II
improved the Temperance of their ambi
ions, and darkened the splendor of vic
Dry. The scenes closed. and we are no
niger anxious lest misfortune should
ally his glory; he has Travelled on to the
nd of his journey. and carried with him
II increasing weight of honor; he has
eposited safely where misfortune can
Ot tarnish it-where malice cannot blast
Favored of heaven, he separated
ithout exhibiting the weakness Of hui
anity; magnanimous in death. the i
lrkness of the grave could not obscure
= brightness.
such was the man whom We deplore.
hanks to God. his glory j. consummat
l Washington Vet li=es on earth in his
'otless example-his spirit is in heaven.
Let his countrymen conSecrate the
emory Of the heroic general, the pa c
lotto statesman. and the virtuous sage. {
them teach their children never % r
rget that the fruits Of hi- labors, and r
$ example are their inheritance !
President Adams Reply.
Gentlemen; I receive with great re- :
eel and affection the coincidence u the 4
]use Of Representatives and Senate on ;
e melancholy and affecting event in the
ath of the most iliusfrious and beloved
rsonage which this COUNTY ever pro
ced- ] sympathiEe with you-with the j
tion, and with good men thro tie Z
'rid N this irepsrab'e loss sustained ]
a. al John Adams .