The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14

ments and an adequate system of recruitment
Such authority he hnd he used with dill
gence and forethought. Under his orders few
fast vessels were fitted out and armed priva-
teers at the nearest safe ports. Marblehead vol
unteers in the army were put aboard them for
crews. and the enemy's supplies. including much
needed powder, were captured upon the seas and
brought overland into the American camp.
After long period of waiting the Americans
were on Dorchester Heights and the British evac-
uated Boston. Washingtons keen sense told
him that the die was now cast, that peace was
impossible, that England would speedily pour re-
endorsements to reduce the colony to a proper
sense of Its duty"
Conservative and aristocrat as he was classed.
Washington now favored the radicals, who sought
to break with the home government and set up
their own "I have never entertained the idea Of
an accommodation" he said "since heard of the
measures which were adopted in consequence Of
the Bunker Hill fight"
His stanch attitude maintained in the midst
Of disheartenlng experiences, not only with the
enemy in the field, but with trOuble-makers in his
own camp II know the unhappy predcament in
which stand" he wrote: II know that much is
expected of me; know that without men, with
out arms, without ammunition, without anything
fit for the accommodation Of soldier, little is to
be done; and, what is mortifying. know that
cannot stand justified to the world without
posing my own weakness and njuring the
by declaring my wants. My situation has been
such that have had to use art to conceal 1t even
from my officers"
ly proclaimed: 1.-THE general most earnestly en-
treats the officers and soldiers to consider
sequences that we can way assist enemies
more than by making divisions among ourselves;
that the honor and success of the army and the
safety of bleeding country depend upon har-
mony and good agreement with each other; that
the provinces all united to oppose the common
enemy and all distinctions in the name of
America
ITO make this name honorable and to preserve
the liberty of our country ought to be only
emulation. and he will be the best soldier and the
best patriot who contributes most this glorious
work. whatever his station or from whatever part
of the country he may come. Let all distinction
of nations countries and provinces thereof be lost
in the generous contest who shall behave with the
most courage toward the enemy and the most
kindness and good humor to each other.
'If any be lost to virtue and love of country
ms to continue in such practice after this order.
they will be severely punished and discharged
from the service in disgrace"
After the disastrous battle of Long Island.
Washington once took the liberty of men,
tioning to congress that dependence could be
put in militia other troops than those enlisted
and embodied for a longer period than regula-
tions have heretofore prescribed.
"Our liberties must of necessity be greatly
hazarded, If not entirely lost If their defense is
mean one to exist during war. Men who have
been free and subjected to no control cannot be
reduced to order in instant.
'"There is no situation earth less envtable or
mere distressing" continues Washington than
that person who is at the head of troops regard
less of order and discipline and unprovded with
almost every necessity. The difficulties that have
surrounded me since have been In the service
have kept my mind constantly upon the stretch;