Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-07-29

NO. 9.
sumo the attitude Of foreign nations 10
each other; when veneraeion for our per
tional banner shall cease, and this Union
shall be no more, the smoke Of battle will
hang thick and heavy over I'll .he lard. !.
aud bsyonets red with brotherS blood vil
lie scattered around tie walls Of charred
andsruired homes.
But these great national and individual
calamities can and may be avered. Let
the spirit which sctustsd the founders of
this governments have its proper md con.
trolling influence; let fidelity to the Con.
stitutios be sincere and generai ansne
the People; let eqaai and exsct justice 70
each ssction of The copntey become IL
Eepntsolli ssntineat; ..lu ~ citizens a
this crest cosnfry realize that ! gIosiouo
future or common ruin will be our com.
mon lot; then no sane man should doubt
that the American Union will outlvs the
assaults OF all its foes, and prove to he
world that man is capable Of self Koveen-
ment. and that the true depository of civil
and religious liberty 10 ia the hands of .
self-governed people, controlled and gui-
ded BY republican Constitution.
Gentlemen Of the Graduating Glass;
The Doard Of Visitors have marked yous
extended and varied examination with
great interest, and I sm authorized bv
them to say that you have exhibited am
pie evidence Of high mental culture, and
careful physical training. The diplomas
which you have just received from your
most worthy commanding officer, we re
gard as justly and properly conferred upon
class each Of whom has proved himself
a scientific scholar, . soldier aud a pentle-
man. Now, lay out before You the duties
OF army life; it may be the quiet routine
OF peace, or sudden participation in the
stern realities of war. We shall note your
future, and take interest in your record
May the honor and glory Of your country
be ever sacred in your eyes. May YOU
individually pass through the scenes Of
life with personal and professional repu-
tation untarnished, and prove, as did Gen.
Havelock OF the English army, that SOL
dier's life is not incompatible with CLris-
tian duties.
Whatever may hereafter be Jour posi-
sion, whatever your future fame or fate, I
doubt not that you will ever refer with
pleasure and satisfaction to your residence
At this post. Here you have spent four
! ssars Of hopeful early life, guided. directed.
- ss..sA4@a A<1-sS-
.indness and deep anxiety for your vel.
are and Improvement. You have had the
Example aud aid of officers and teachers
eminent in their profession, and distin-
suished in private life. Morality IL mark-
ID n every department The ba,yaucy
md hilari,y OF your youthful comrades
seep the spring time hopes Of early days
resh and green, and the shafts 10 the Gem.
.tsry, near by, Constantly remind you that
man is mortal.
The natural beauty Ct this location, cor
pied with the historic scenes Of interest
which hate here transpired, must tend per-
to influence each aud every res.
dent. The turmoil and disturbing ele.
men;s Of society are not here. Cultivation
and taste meet you At every turn the en-
;nent men of your profession have loved
Ihese wild romantic scenes, and the great
Chieftain once trod these wind
ing paths with the familiarity Of home.-
Here upon this spot have been felt The
most anxious solicitations of patriotism-
here, too, the blackest treason vas once
plotted.
interestingly above you stand the d.
fences Of former days. preached BY time.
bu, untouched by the shot of foe. This
noble river, active with busy life, pressnt-
ing in its wild scenery views Of surpas1isg
grandeur, cannot fade from yosr meaories
until the stupefaction Of decay shall reach
you, and the remembrance of these hi1Is
when rich in mature foliage, q rssders1
magnifcen,iy beautiful when touched ~
autumnal irosts, will come back 70 pea -
favorable cohsrast with shstsver othss Mn
scenery yon may hereafter look spou.