New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-13
Another Speech by Gen. Burnside.

Tie following speech was made by General
burnside nj the Centennial celebration Oh Taesday Of
Brown University The toast to which Gen. Burnside
responded follows:
On Honorary AID gular Graduates In the Army
Deus cf Prcsidigrl
on rlsig. tie gallant and brave officer was greeted
with great appliance and cheers, and spoke NJ i0A0Ws
When our nation was IN danger it became tho duty
Of every citizen 10 do all in his power t. aid the exB
authorities ia their efforts to stay tho danger By tue
fulment Of their duty our army, moy say our Sahht
efficient army created aud no unmpOflnht CO
mcut OF that ormy constituted by the galnt vol
ueerz from This noble state who were almost the rst
to 90 10 tie capital for hs dcfcrsc ard among them
were many Of Che distinguished graduates OF ts nOble
insiutoR who have performed noble and gallant scr
vice Ia our army and many are now performing su,h
rVico, and l. WHO hos been diSnbcd ana hon,i-
"a y the title o. an hpnOTaiy graduate OF brown uh
Tersiv beg to thank YOU for the kind remembrance IN
which you lave held those graduates on tins auseJus
day
But my friend Ray be excused II say to you That
While we should remember the services Of these gentle
men and the estimation in which they are he'd by tho
Community We should not i9fSe' tu9. Ss'! s
upon us which We should be induced 10 perform
from tie motives which induced tpen 70 80 20 70
field A duty dcyOyes upon us 10 support pud loser
tlaf army II should be encouraged. IL bhDuu DC re-
f3rccd. Ii is octuatcd by principles Whicl nave Dee
taught 10 its prominent members BY this institution anu
Kindred institutions in oGr country. aLd lshOw cas,A
TALLY composed Of body Of men who are determined 70
do al in their power 10 Tccstablsh the "tNo4y % l9
Goycrnment over every loot oil ~, tod.o, ru ccJ
social syst In order thai they may DC ape
to accomplish this IL doYOlycs upon us ~ DO al IN our
power 10 sggtaim them.
There can &c such thing ne laying down OF arms or
cessation Of hostirs until tho entire authority o. this
government is acknowledged by every citizen OF oar
country Any action Of th1t kind Oh tbs part VI our
people would ny friends l assure yOu result ~ ihe
Overcoming Of our border, and positive determined
demand foT indemnity men WHO arc now raising thnr
hands AGAINST the Government which never dld tAcm
suyht but good There can be such thrg rs comWo-
mise until the absolute aud POSITIVE authority Oh inc
| GOyorhMen t Is Acknowledged.
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field and placed it under tho control and direction o.
rromiuent successful leaders. The Of Ia last few
DAYS should convince every true friend TO his country
Fat our Western army Is led by as good and trne
soldier as ever trod shOe leather. and who WIZ dare TO
cav that he who IN 10 command OF all armies Is not
n Tallant loyal aud truthful soderi IL there man
within the sound Of my voice who doubts the honesty
and ability of Lieut. Gen Grant, Is n not the duty Of
every loya citizen OF tie United States 10 support HIN
Wond IL not be cOwardly for to say that this Re-
hion cannot be crushed and tie authority OF the Gov
ernmon nj sustauedi There s in my mind no question
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Of our own citizens Every praying IN mn me army
aud there are great many more OF them thhn we erc
ami 10 imnrine1 say every praying man IN our army
asks OF God daily almost hourly That peace may 10
r.s eblishpd bri whilst that desire IL uppcrnOst IN
Tia heart no honest loyal rnd true soldier VIII ever
consent 70 a division Of bis country.
We eau do much here 10 encourage ana rechioce our
orrnies In tie fed They not only want numbers but
thew wanl encouragement and should all cease IRON
making disoouraging remarks. from wrltihg dScouas
ug letters and using influences which weaken ren t1as
We have sent 10 the field. -, IL. !.
/ bcg ttat / may be- excused Tor having dwelt -
prominently rlou tbs topic. ...,
WI coi.el. uls..l Wi.A tlaRt.ss yoa ior tie Ina