Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-02-22

ments and an adequate system of recruitment
Such authority as he had he used with dill
gence and forethought Under his orders few
fast vessels fitted out and armed as priva-
teers at the nearest safe ports. Marblehead vol
unteers in the army were put aboard them for
crews, and the enemys 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
uated Boston. Washingtons keen sense told
him that the die cast, that peace was
impossible, that England would speedily pour re-
endorsements to reduce the colony to proper
sense of it's duty"
Conservative and aristocrat he classed,
Washington now favored the radicals, who sought
to break with the home government and set up
their own. II 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 was maintained in the midst
Of disheartening experiences, not only with the
enemy in the field but with trouble-makers in his
own camp. II know the unhappy predicament 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 notifying know that
cannot stand justified to the world without eN.
posing my weakness and njuring the
by declaring my wants. My situation has been
such that have had to art to conceal it even
from my officers"
Jealouses hampered him sorely that he stern
ly proclaimed: "The general most earnestly en-
treats the officers and soldiers to consider con-
sequences; that way assist our enemies
more than by making divisions among ourselves;
that the honor and success of the army and the
safety of our bleeding country depend upon har-
mony and good agreement with each other; that
the provinces are all unAed to oppose the common
all n of
America
'sTo make this name honorable and to preserve
the liberty of country ought to be our only
emulation, and he will be the best soldier and the
best patriot who contributes most to this glorious
work. whatever his station 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.
eff any be so lost to virtue and love Of country
as 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 more took the liberty OF men
tioning to congress that no dependence could be
put in militia or other troops than those enlisted
and embodied for a longer period than our regula-
tiOns have heretofore prescribed.
"Our liberties must of necessity be greatly
hazarded, If not entirely lost, if their defense is
left to any but permanent standing army
mean to exist during war. Men who nave
been free and subjected to no control cannot be
reducaa to order in instant.
"There is no situation earth less env1aDie OF
more distressing" continues Washington. than
that person who is at the head of troops regard
less of order and discipline and unproy1ded with
almost every necessity. The difficulties that nave
L surrounded me since I have been IN the service
have kept my mind constantly upon the stretch;