The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-14


is truth we should never orget But the light of love
of country may be kept bright in hearts wer
out cIursness to Others with it. Without therefore
ehansng ourselves in any enterprise of doubtful pro
proprey, it is to be hoped by the silent workings
OF commerce and friendly intercourse take away the
perites arising most generally from knowledge
Of each other by different nations American genius and
justly observed, dried up the Atlantic The telegraph
under the Divine sanction should be the messenger of
good Will to man on ea th and not the harbnger of
and famine. Having in two with England proven
ourselves more than match for her, Afford and
1t our duty to recrocate cordially all her overtures of
friendly regard By doing but obey the suggestions
OF magnanmous natures. We but fulfil the declaration
of the fathers of the republic hold her "as hold the
rest OF mankind-enemies in war, in peace friends"
. th this maxim in view and the indulgence Of the
hsened policy which casks nothing but what is right
anu submits TO nothing that is wrong we may promise
10 ourselves all that can arise from the enjoyment of good
government and the rewards Of honest industry 1t
eSe "lh proper moral sense that constitute, after
an earthly happiness and it for such government
anu anu such protection the men both Of the revolution and
ne war OF 4olZ perllled and sacrificed much. Peace
'heir memory let it grow greener with years, and bios
som through the flight of ages"
SO far grateful people could make known their an
probation of the value of the services de
fence of this city they have done by causing spring
up III us mluSt memorial at once beautiful and EXPIRES
Slve The traveller reads in it touching lesson of hero
ism and fidelity 1t unfolds eye in its record the
terrible loss war ensures and tells of the which
aicts the weeping mother she looks toward the spot
where fell her children And again is another spot
TO be honOred by the dust of whose names already
with those of their comrades adon the graceful cenoaph
Here then let their dust Hooking for the general
resurrection in the last day" Let impious hand mar
that quiet, which, in all civilized lands this
sacred but let those who upon this coecrated
spot gather from the inspiration which will make
do, if need be, the like to that of Wells and McComas
thus win remembrance in the recollection of their
low citizens But to you, citizen soldiery, is specially
trusted the guardianship of this tomb Like you its
from the body of the people; mercenaries
rea only to be piee G IN M this % IA e S ri @ m
have the estimate formed of their services That if not
in the Judgment of ALL yet in that of nearly all this city
owes to them its escape from sege of horrors dreadful
contemplate And even those who are not fully satisfied
they did the particular which depended much
most cordially unite in tha bestowal Of the need of praise
due to the true soldiers who willingly gave their lives
! their country.
said of Servius Sulpcius that could leave no
monument equal to the portrait which survived in the
manners of his To the gentlemen who present
sute the having the of Wells and McCOmas
may be said in better way prove yourselves
worthy of the title you than in the emulation of the
courage, fidelity and love of country exhibited in their
actions And that this is your resolve we have full right
to infer from the zeal already manifested preserva
! tion of the sacred relics of these heroes
1t ought not to be forgotten that in the hour of bula
ton and generous hearts cheerfuv came to our aid
Pennsylvania and Virginia Succour, and
done with alacrity demanding praise graft
Their march was long and painful But their aror
sufficient to sustain them on the way They
if veteran soldiers in time report for duty
! The soil that received the blood of Wells and Nc
Comas cmsoned also by that of the gallant volunteers
! from those States.
l shall further to say so long
as gratitude be emotion Of the human heart so long
will the people Of Baltimore cherish it for the timely relief
so generously given to them 1t is fitting it should be
membered on an occasion like this
Having performed your pious office in a manner which
must be acceptable to all who appreciate worth, and know
II,
duIge in the ferven hope that instead of wars alarms
portion may he that of peace; hut, if the
decree otherwise, all demean ourselves in the
strife as to give security to the weak and as was the case
with the war Of 1872 wind up another one sin blaze of
glory"
solemn drge was then performed by Capt. Charles
Cornet band whilst the collins being deposited in
the tomb When the remains had been consigned their
final resting place, the Law Grey Capt Thomas Bowers
hred salute OF three rounds over the same, which ended
| the ceremonies.
FALLING OF THE STAND.
af OrltiO Of %
grand the stand went down with crash which, for few
| seriously injured thereby.
THE OLD DEFENDERS.
This association yesterday morning the old City
Hail. at nine O'Clock, according to previous arrangements
About SiNyye present, with General A. Miltenbcr
Chief Marshal and the following Assistant Marshals
Isaac Bull, j. J. Iiams aud Thomas Williams They then
formed in line and escorted by the Fifth Regiment of
Maryland Volunteers, Colonel A. P. Shut commanding,
to and around the Battle Mon ment and thence to the
Eutaw House, where omnbuses in waiting convey
them Paradise Hotel The military here left them,
their to that place Upon their arrival opposite
/ the House of Refuge they detained time
/ by the boys attached to tht institution, who were
drawn up IN line on the road side under the charge
ofScrgeant AXer the drill master and general officer
the Iustitu ion They numbered about hundred and
eighty The Old Defenders aghted from the coaches, and
passed between the two ranks of the boys with
t' m ,r sT gS Sia.s M S3g mrSem t i"r c,a
the spot chosen for their festivities arriving there about
half past eleven O'Clock They aluted by portion
OF the Junior Artillery, from st Iimothys Hall, after
which they dispersed until y o'clock, when they formed
/ tue I,otoI
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revolutionary sires.
/ Inc pIOo' anu courage that renowned them
nuns IN your VEINS.
They taught you that of the Most High.
ssanec tyranny and oppression obedience law and
maintenance of order firm adheance truth virtue
justice diffusion of knowledge, public and private morali
ty, individual and national horror, could alone preserve
and perpetuate the great principles of civil and religious
have cd tIe