George was
large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with
kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose;
a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad,
benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we
except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful
hair. Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a
man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who
reflected honor on their country when abroad. He had no genius for
politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he
espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such
luxuries. The means by which little demagogues find themselves great
politicians could reflect no fame to George: he served his country
with less noise and more effect. If he was quiet and unassuming; if he
loved his country to a fault, that fault was his own, not his
country's. How much more to be praised is he who seeks when in foreign
lands to sustain the simple but grand spirit of our institutions! For
sustaining the simplicity of our institutions is friend George most to
be praised.
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