Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . -. A singular incident, exemplifying the modest nature of this greatman, occurred when he first entered the House of Burgesses, the titlegiven to the popular assembly in Virginia. Mr. Speaker rose, and in GKORGE WASHINGTON. 299 the name of the House thanked him for the eminent services he hadperformed for his province. Reluctantly rising the brave soldier, whocould calmly face a blazing battery, stiittered, blushing like a young maid,and in vain essajed to utter a word. The Speaker happily remarked : Mr. Washington, please be seated.
Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . -. A singular incident, exemplifying the modest nature of this greatman, occurred when he first entered the House of Burgesses, the titlegiven to the popular assembly in Virginia. Mr. Speaker rose, and in GKORGE WASHINGTON. 299 the name of the House thanked him for the eminent services he hadperformed for his province. Reluctantly rising the brave soldier, whocould calmly face a blazing battery, stiittered, blushing like a young maid,and in vain essajed to utter a word. The Speaker happily remarked : Mr. Washington, please be seated. Your modesty equals 3our valor,aud that surpasses the power of any language I possess. On the loth of May, 1775, the second Continental Congress met at.
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