The New York herald., 1864-06-05


Dur valiant Chief. who breasts tho storm
And braves the rebel WRATH
FIJI battle the pa.al"
chspiet lei us weave,
To grace the Victor's brow;
Deserving TO receive
His country's tribute nowl
Tie fought on Southern folds,
Where iriumphs crowned his arms;
LIS gallant action shields
The nation from wars harnSl
Hail Coumbia's realm
Where milk aud honey dow,
Dchghtiug hearts OF them
Who such best comforts know;
And knowing, warmly lovo
Thee with their heart and SOUL
Prisins our land above
All lands. from polo TO pole)
Let them in ironzy rave
Who would thy peace disturb
(Tte Peace thy Sages gave
Who Tyranny could curb,
Their cunning skin will fail
To cieave the B nd 10 twain;
Thy might shall much avail
Thy Glory shall not wane
The chariot wheels OF Mars,
The Sabbath silence breaK-
Land " the stripes and Stars,
Thy Life is he'd at stake II
Biave swords are drawn for thee;
let rebels fee the blow
Who stab AZ Liberty
Shall thy swift vengeance know
The honor'd Flag OF old
Floats DER the hostile ground:
Each day bright deeds are told,
Which the wide Garth astound!
Braves fighting for that Flag.
Which leads Columbia's wars
Defeating Lee aBd Bragg
Beneath tho Flag Of Siarsis
This Spanglcd Banner raise.
And let the music sound:
The name OF Grant we'll praise
On Frecdom's happy ground!
Land Of our Washington
tBoasting heroes galant),
Hence IN thy History Is spun
The splendid fame OF Grant,
Tne following letters were then read:-
LETTER PROM PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION WASHINGTON, June s, 1894
6ENTrxMsS-Your letter. inviting me to be present q
ass meeting Of loyal citizens to be held at New York
on the 4th iust for tho purpose Of expressing
70 Lieutenant General Grant Tor his signal services wss
received yesterday. 10 s impossible for mo 70 attend
approve nevertheless whatever may tond 70
and sustain General Grant and tho noble armies now
der his direction. Ny previous high estimate or General
Grant has been maintained and heightened by what
has occurred in the remarkable campaign he n now
condcctng; while the magnitude and difnculty Of tho
task before him does not prove less than expected
Ee and his brave soldiers in the midst or their
great trial. and trust that at your meeting you viii
and guns moving to his and their support Yours truly,
Three cheers were then given for President Lincoln.
LETrEa Fnok HON. ,. e. DICKINSON.
s--r--~~-s Dsxenawroy June A. 1894
GrxnExySDCvoted ~ am, heart and soul, TO crush.
Ing the dastsrdy rebellion which has mady ragod for
degree those who have been intrepid in lie extor
mnation. Amongst the first aud foremost recognize
tnas oDtngu6hed military leader Lieutenant General
Grant, He II deserving his countrys gratitude Tor ser.
Woes already rendered, and every hour binding esh
aurcs upon his r-worn brow. would gladly Join you
In testify ing the popular appreciation for his patriotic
and noble Efforts well as his high military skill but
b j. DICKINSON.
LETTER FROM GENERAL DIX.
.isTFas*e--- NEW YoRE juno l. 1874
GsSxasS-I regret that my engagements this evening
will not permit me 10 attend the meeting In Onion square
70 give expression TO the general feeling Of gratitude to
Lieutenant General Grant tor his distinguished services
TO rearm devotion to tho Unou and to pledge our
objects most heartily concur. No enc entertain
stronger scnse thnn myself of General GRANTS military
skiIl, patriotism, ealanry and uuconqucrable pcrse
verance; snd hnd II TO be precmnenty tho duty OF
all good citizens at this uncture TO sustain the govern
ment with all their energies In giving 10 tho noble leader
of armies tho me ma OF striking fatal blow al tho
rebellion In the stronghold OF Its power. I am very
respectfully. yours, JOHN A. DIX.
LITTER FROM GOVERNOR CURTIN or PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRISBURG, June 8. 1854
GKxrIsMyyI have 20 aok noweedge your letter OF the
s1st Of MAY which received this morning my return
from Pit,sburg am much chagrined that tho pressure
Of public business prevents from accepting The
nvitstion 70 be present at The meeting TO morrow In
honor OF General Grant
IL would afford the highest pleasure to participate
70 ne expression OF the gratitude which all our people feel
TOT nv ssrvcss great and unequaed as they have been
A. @. CURllN
Cheers were given for Governor Curtin.
Lue ne.s letter from Secretary Chase Cries from
'ne c'0~d' "S've 10 The sreonbacks." uaushter.)
LxrrRn FROM SECRETARY CHASE.
wAsnwrox, June ., 1854.
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