The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-07-16

world, nation, by its representatives assem-
bled, declared as a self evident truth, that all
men were created equal. That was the birth
day of the United States of America. [Great
applause. Since then the 4th of July has
had several very peculiar recognitions. The
two most distinguished in framing the Decla-
ration of Independence were Thomas Jefferson
and John Adams,-the one having frmed it,
the other sustaining it in most forcibie man
ner and precisely fifty years after they had
put their hands to that paper, it pleased God
to take both from this stage of action.
Those were indeed remarkable and extra
ordinary incidents in our history. Another
President. five years after, was called from
earth on the same day and month and now
on this last 4th of July, when we have 81
gantic war, at the bottom of which is an eff
fort to overthrow the principle that all men
are created equal, we have the surrender OF
tho most powerful position of the rebel army
on that Virgin day [Cheers] And not on
ly So but a succession of battles has been
fought in Pennsylvania, near to US, continuz
ing through three days, so rapidly fought
that they might be called one great battle,
on the 1st 2nd and 3rd of the month of July,
and on the 4th the cohorts of those who OPP
posed the declaration that all men are created
equal turned tail and ran. Great cheering.
| would like to speak in praise of the most
gallant officers and men who have fallen in
battle in the cause of the Union, but shall
not particularize, as dislike to mention the
name of single officer might do wrong
to the names | omit. Recent events bring
up glorious names, particularly prominent
ones Having said this, will say no more
L g
plause.l
Gen; Halleck was called out and spoke at
the War Department, saying that Grant had
fought fifteen battles and won fifteen veto
ries.
Secretary Stanton said he hoped the victo-
ries now won would continue. Ihe1ate VIC
tory over the rebels South and peace men
North, and he believed the rebellion would
soon be crushed out.
Secretary Seward then appeared, and said
that he was obliged for the call, and congrat-
ulated each one on the event, that was as
important to every individual as tothe whole
country. In the beginning he thought it was
the part of the statesman and patriot to put
the war off, if possible. If this was weak
ness, it had precedent in the example OF Him
who said, ''Let Thy WILL not mine be done. !"
He advised all to make sacrifices for the coun-
try just as long as they were required. He
had every male child in the public service,
and for himself had taken as file leader, An
drew johnson, of Tennessee. Mr.. Seward
said he remained here to try and save the
country, but, if it could not be saved, he was
willing to die under its ruins and be buried
under the pavements of the capitol and trust
to some avenging hand to retrieve the lost
virtues and liberties of the nation. He had
given up party. Let the dead past bury its
dead. No temptation of any Office could at
tract him till the country was saved. He
knew there would be virtue and wisdom
enough to rule i'll future. He then alluded
to the importance Of Vicksburg and the march
of Rosecrans to the heart of the Confederacy,
thus splitting it up He concluded by call
ing upon each one to go to the defence OF his
country when called upon.
Mr.. Washburne, of ILL.,, spoke at length on
Grant Secretary Welles made brief speech
in allusion to the Importance of the victories
inst won.
Cheers were given, at all the speeches, fol
Grant, Meade, and Rosecrans.