White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-02-16
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of each being suggested in sentence,
For nearly two weeks Colin was en-
gagged in that service. Meanwhile he
was given the rank of first lieutenant
and uniform.
Colin worked hard, as did every one
at headquarters. The Commander in
Chief was often writing letters or con-
ferring with his staff until midnight
and was always up at reveille and
being shaved or having his hair ar
ranged by the faithful Billy.
Colin sent pass to his sweetheart
by the underground road and letter
filled with fervid assurance and new
discoveries in the personality of the
Chief. He would meet her? OF course
he would meet her, unless he should
die Of establishment at finding the Brit
ish in a mood to fight. When Revere
called again the letter was put in his
hands. It's Illuminating details are
here presented:
"The Chief is the most perfect gen.
tleman have known. He is Chris
tian gentleman Of delightful manners.
He considers the feelings of the other
fellow when most men would not think
it necessary. His dignity creates an
atmosphere around him wherever he
is. But he is as human as the rest of
us. He can be provoked. If 1t went
far enough, l suppose that he would
not lack the eloquent words that go
with extreme irritation. He enjoys a
good joke He loves children and the
companionship of handsome women
and there is no one who can speak a
more graceful compliment. The pretty
wife of one Of the officers called with
a child three years old to see him one
day.
"The sweet face Of the child won
the heart of the big Chief. He took 1t
on his knee and chanted the old nur.
sery rhyme beginning,
There was an old man
And there was an old woman
They lived in a vinegar bottle together
Sheltered from wind and all kinds o.
weather,
They lived in vinegar bottle to-
gether.'
'No lady is permitted to tarry long
in the Office, for after little time the
Chief rises and says, Lieutenant Cabot
will now show you our delightful
garden <t+
''My trips to the garden have become
a jest at headquarters.
HE is fond Of dancing and is
model Of grace and gallantry on the
floor. Now and then the wives Of the
staff officers and other fine ladies here
in Cambridge come to us of an eve
ming. We have music and a pleasant
party. Mrs. Washington is expected
the day after tomorrow. A squad Of
cavalry has gone out to meet her"
Captain Farnsworth had returned
full Of zeal for the service Of God and
his country. Some neighbors too old
for military service were to help his
young boys with the harvesting.
The Commander in Chief planned
an offensive movement with the
double purpose of driving the British
out of Boston and reviving the spirit
of his troops and that of the people
behind them. His staff sat day con-
sidering it and decided to delay action
for more favorable time. The Chief
bowed to their decision. Knowing the
background, and spirit of the Colonies,
he saw the imperative need to avoid
arrogant or arbitrary action. In all
plans involving risk he consulted the
staff.
He was wont to say, IT am only
servant Of the people who have sent
me here and my staff are their repre-
sentatives."
No pay was arriving for officer or
men. Discomfort was growing. De
sertions were frequent. The military
chest was empty. The paymaster had
not dollar in hand. The commissary
general had strained his own credit to
keep the army alive. Recruits were
hard to get. The terms of most Of
those in camp would expire in De-
cember and January. 1t looked as II
the army would dissolve at the years
end Winter was ahead with no sup
ply Of clothing and blankets suited to
it's rigors. Coast settlements were be-
ing raided by the British and were
demanding detachments to protect
them. Every day was filled with
worry and annoyance At this time
we find in the notes of the young man
the first intimation of a great dis
covery.
"Here is mystery. The army suf-
fers injustice, neglect, broken faith,
inconsistencies, days without bread,
days without meat, months without
pay Some of us have feared that
we might awake some day and find
the camp breaking. It stays Why?
Discipline is improving. There are
some of us here who feel Washington's
spirit. We get his vision and share
his faith. Every evening we carry his
inspiration to the brigades."
For stirring address to one of the
Massa chusetts brigades the young man
So,