New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-16

spare such gallant commanders as Russell. Dsvh OK
Bailey, Putnam. and Kingsbuy ~ q
well beloved Our batteries. too, have lost such eQrb
manders as Greble Benson, Hazard. Smead Dr. HsS4l
Hazlett, and those gallant boys. Kirby, Weodru&s
Dimck and Cushing Beside these were hosts Of vcic,
ran sergeants, corporas. and privates, mingled Win
young soldiers who, courageous steady and uua MI
death unAinchingly. without the hope Of peFsQsSf
glory; and although their names may not ky1 A.
the page Of history their actions loyalty and dou&s0
will But there Is another class Of men Who AsS1
gone from US since this war commenced, whose al &
not TO die In battle but who are none the esi M
titled to be mentioned here. There were Summer q.
A. Smith, John Buord, Palmer. and many other odIcer{
and men, who lost their lives by sickness contsced o.
the field. War In these days Is science and sAGuld
be clear TO the most preudced that for the oreanss
ton and command OF armies and the high combinsonS
of strategy perfect familiarity with the Theoretical a.
ence Of war Is required To,count upon success vhs
men who have no knowledge Of war; is as idle q to f.
pect the legal wisdom OF Story and Kent tom d
skilled physician. Soon after the closing ~ *
Revolutionary War 1t was found that ID CD
ssIss sy Ss n psoss 'S S sI dS %s
trail power was too weak. 1t could only recommend N
the different States such measures as seemed best AID
It possessed no real go CT TO egdss because
national credit had disappeared and the nation vas a.
the brink Of ruin when. some eighty years ago aAS
Of the wsest and most patriotic Of the land met 70 e
wea{ T the sTs AZ oS s
conflict Of party preudices and personal sefshnea th&
spirit Of wisdom and Cancellation at length evoked Tia
Constitution: 1t was not formed In a day but VA
the purest patriotism 1t was accepted a. giving 8
form Of government under which The nation might Hv9
happily and prosper. Under this benefcent ConStitV.
ton the progress Of the nation unexampled IN h
tory The rights and liberties Of Its citizens were t4
cure territories added to civilization the and
sciences and commerce grew apace, our nag hoateQ
upon every sea, and we took our place among ne
tfa rfb IlufU md rfaoA
prosperity dangerous reefs hidden The lamc e1
nents Of dscordant sectional preudces interests and
institutions which had rendered the foundation Of ~
Constitution difficult than once threatened %
destroy IT, For long time the nation foYtmat4
as 10 series Of leaders who ~ the highest abk
ties united the same spirit OF Cancellation which
AMI n aed the founders Oh the Republic and thus "a
many years the threatened evils were arrested. al
last men forgot that cancellation, common interest add
mutual charity had been the foundation and mnst b I'd
support Of the Government. Extremists OF one secQu
furnished the OCCASION eagerly seized az pfeter ~
pacific remedies and protection Afforded by the y3aa
titution and seeking redress fr possible future Ell! "
and the destruction OF the Union stripped o. Ht
sonhistry and side issues, the direct cauee CT the
war az IL presented itself 10 the honest and
patriotic citizens Of the North was simply thlS
Certain States rather portion OF The Inhabitants ol
certain States feared prsessed to fear that injury
would result 70 their rights and property certat4
party was elevated to power Although the CousnI&e
ton provided them with peaceable and sure pfotecuon
thew prepared 10 seek security In the uestIucton
Government which could protect. kebenon againa .
Government like ours cannot be JUSTIFIED on etntca&
grounds and the only alternatives for our choice are m
suppression or the destruction OF our natonanty Al
such time as this and In such struggle political PAN
tisanship should be merged in true and brave pafo
ism which thinks only of good OF the whole co1n
1t was in this that many OF our comrades
given their lives. Shall such devotion De OF no AVAIL
shall II be said in after ages that we lacked the yso
complete the work thus beguns Forbid 1t Heaven nd
give US frmer truer hearts than these IL CANNOT ~
that this greet nation has played its part in history
must be the intention Of the overriding Deity that LIN
and 80 long the asylum Of the oppressed shall aga
stand forth in bright relief purified and chastene9 "a
our trials as an example and encouragement r those
who desire the progress Of the human race. IL Is noe
given to weak nellects to understand the steps o9
Providence but all history and His own revealed woro
teach us that His ways although nscruate. are ever
righteous He did not bring here in yuin nor paa
He supported US thus far for naught. IL We do our
and trust In Him. He will not desert Us 10 our need, an
firm in our faith that God will save our country ve'
now dedicate this site TO the memory Of brave men, IA
LOYALTY patriotism. and honor. j
At the conclusion Of the Grafton the bands pStoI
the "Star Spangled Banner :" and Yankee Doodle
after which the Rev DR.. Sprole pronounced the oene1
dction aud the audience separated, while the oano4
performed dirge.
Gen. Scott aud Major-Gen. Dix were expected u
have been present but the former was unable 70 eas9
his hotel from illness and the latter nom some esq
which did not transpire. was unable to attend, ,t
We cannot close this report OF the proceednsJ vt9
out acknowledging the courtesy Of the military omca
and the Librarian Of the Academy. Andrew Fries esqf
for the kind attention and facilities offered By HIN a
considerable personal inconvenience to the genuemes
OF the press.