Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-12-05

hat they must if they would do this, 90 back to
the era of our independence-and muzzle the can
non which thundsrs its annual Joyous return ;
they must blow out the moral lights around US
they must penetrate the human soul and eradicate
there The true love oflberty and then, and not
I'LL then, coud they perpetuate slavery in this
country
"Go my hioking when Judge Douglus says,
"he cares no, whether slavery Is voted up or
down." that it IS a sacred right Of self government,
ne is in my judgment penetrating the human
soul and eradicstng the light Of reason, and the
love Of liberty in this American people"
Il remains to gather from the varied picture
bis life presents few Of the leading traits which
mark the indry dual man.
Ills humanity and tender rogaId fer all-his
ge lrosity, clnteresednes and utter disregard
ofselG tia heart vss the dwelling place of none
bur gentle affections. He treasured up no dark
remembrance Of wrong. Ha carried with him into
his high office no feeling Of personal unkndness,
even toward those who warred most bitterly
az gsiast him. This trait was beautifully illustrated
10 bis Iont debates with Judge Douglas in 1855
10 their tour through the State, they Travelled in
the same carriage, stopped at the same hotel, oc
cLpitd the same room, addressed the same audi
tuca IN direct and bitter controversy, were com.
p4uons 10 leisure hours, and yet not an undnd
word was uttered ~ bis opponent lie knew how
to he bitter poIitica enemy, ye, ever a gentle.
man. and carry with him into all circles knd
heart.
! have said nothing as yet Of bis personal re-
Ation to The soldiers in the army lie ielt the
highest regard for alt. Rank bad 10 considera-
ton with him holding the highest office in The
gift ofthe people, yet ever recognized the private
soldier 10 lhe street. camp hospital or field, with
90 less courtesy than nm who wore the stars
Many interesting and touching incidents might
be related Of bis personal services n aiding and
assisting those who appealed TO him 10 behalf oil
their friends in the army. He was ready to sym
psthiza with those who have been befeayed BY
THE great contest in which We have been engaged.
j. there 10 this presence to day, father, mother,
wife children brother or sister who mourns q
friend lIen-in Sir Lincoln YOU had q sympa-
|tbz1g irilnd. Whether your loved ones occupy
graves 90 the feId-by The Old homestead, or
find their LAST resting place in soldiers cemetery
--he would lead you, however humble in life your
station, TO TIE ,omb Of your loved ones, and
mingle bis tears with yours.
ItlIh-Cl4Lruti tUt NOuNIault career OF our
President is ended BIS task has been accom-
pii.hed, bis fame is secure. lie has taken bis al.
lo'ied place ty the side Of Washington, Jackson,
and oher great names that have gone before him.
10 the midst Of biz usefulness-cothed with the
highest horrors Of : grateful n4tion-with fame
bounded only oy the limits Of the country's re.
uown,-'he hope of the patriot, the pride Of the
soldier, has been stricken down by the foul hand
Of an assassin, and death followed it quick ly and
o.. ,hl, w,s mortal Of him who stood upon the
o'te,t SUNNI. Of human greatness, sleeps in the
silent tomb.
Yes, unto It's kindred dust, has been returned
all that sas mortal, but the highest example Of
bis virtues will Luger here through all our his
tory. lhe soi Of Illinois may claim as sacred
deposit, the ashes Of the us,rious dead, the ma
tion-the world Will have his fame as beacon
light 70 his couutrN
" Nauty and most devoted vas the love-
" ttl rh4 ch for hsr unweariedly be strove-
n s;ldsh lust Of P,wer, nor e'sr sfFame
ca rHf fF that .ftfa md HaIar