The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-13

seldom given and cut down In discharge of their
duty either by disease or carnage stone marks the
place OF their final reposeno kindness brings their
remains to the resting place of nm
testimonials Of recollection, gratitude and honor wait
upon their interment yet in the hearts Of these men
beats the devoted pstriotism-n their action is
manifested the same stern of duty-in their
same noble resolves-snd around them cluster the
ties Of associations XII ndred blood that lend
interest," dignity and character to the most ilustrous
military chiefain and from such material them in
times past have been, and again will be hewn sove-
reigns, heroes and champions of popular liberty.
Brilliant as has been the conduct Of officers OF every
grade in the recent feats Of vaor that have reflected
such glory upon the American arms, circum-
stance stands out more proudly and gratefully the
observation Of the country than the order stea-
dfness and conspicuous vaor Of the rank and file
of armies in Mexico In view of these facts
notorious as they to every intelligent citizen,
could not select even the distinguished men whose
remains lie before the objects of overstrained
praise and fattery He who does would be untrue
TO history, unknd to them unjust to himself and un-
faithful, not only to those patriotic citizens who with
enjoyed the opportunity but also to those armies Of
heroes and patriots to whose action have thus briefly
remarks, which am fully conscious have nothing but
their simplicity and truth CONNIE nd them to your
attention. and in thanking yeu for the kindness with
which you have received suggestions unworthy Of
the effort which you may have been to expect and
which are 20 well calculated to occasion disappoint
ment, allow me to congratulate you, think may
not inapproprisely do that is again the happy
condition Of our people All the departments of in
dusry social order, the interests Of humanity civza
tien and Observation-Disclosures, moral, political
progressrequrc peace at the hands of every govern
ent and people War is a stern necessity Sometimes
forced upon nations personal conflicts may be upon
individuals. In all governments it carries with it dis
order distress temporary destruction of property and
loss Of life but to republic 1t peculiarly unsuited
and while rejoice that the crisis through which the
country has just passed. has noby indicated the sys
tenn from the reproach that it is inadequate to the
cessful conduct of foreign could have.
failed to observe that it brings its tran that great
political evil ofincreased patronage and power in the
of the national government which is tho lurking
danger of the system itself and which all sincere re-
to avoid Increased debt disturbed occupations, de-
struction Of health and life of which the wrecks that
lie before but small and partial evidences sink
into nsgnifcance compared with this great evil which
threatens the existence of institutions, which
the admiration of the world and the example hope
of the friends Of freedom through the civilized globe
1t Is therefore, with unaffected joy that congratulate
you the re-esablishment of peace and trust that
the day is distant, when we shall again be called
to mourn the loss of citizens and friends who have
been summoned to lay down their lives to uphold the
interest or honor ofthe United States.
AS soon as the grafton concluded, the New York
Musical Society sang the following ode, from the es
planade of the Hail.
Are twined in sorrow and in pride,
The leaves that deck the Wondering brows
OF those who for their country died
Win garlands that adorn the grave.
The nset-the pursut-the
u of S victory Ger the the routed foe,
The fallen brave of Mexico.
IL took a'a he sai IN s Bsir an bloom
The garlands woven for the tomb
The shrOuded aag-the drooPng spear
The mufhed drum,-h solemn bell
The mourner's sad aud iastf farewell
Are fading tributes to the W rth
or those whose deeds this homage claim
But Tine, who mingles them with earth,
Keeps green the garlands Of their fame.
The benedction was then pronounced, which CON
cluded the ceremonies of the occasion
The remains of the deceased then placed at the
disposal Of their friends but again committed to