Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-09
Sacred be their memory.

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The Heroes Of the Revolution
May their illustrious memory inspire
coming generations with that firm
patriotism which alone can preserve
tie Union they founded.
The Army and Navy--two strong
arms stretched forth 10 guard Amer.
lea. Should another rebellion ever
arise, may every soldier and sailor re.
member that the surest foundation
upon which a nation can rest is ono
cememted by the blood Of traitors.
Briefly responded TO Col T. Rev
nolds, who expressed his great pleas
ure at being present said the army
and navy had spoken for themselves
in language too plain to be misunder.
stood, and compIimented Grant Coun.
~ soldiers as among the bravest and
best.
The Union--Like The arch Of Hea>
ven, may il never fall
The Ladies Of Graut County--thev
speak for themsolyes--may they cv
or do the same.
Hailed with three roasing cheers.
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs:
In opposition to Kings, Emperors,
Tories, Copperheads and Traitors,
our national anniversary is still hon.
ored and the stars aud stripes are un-
furled to the breeze IN every state in
the Union; blest emblem OF freedom
and liberty, may it expand and spread
until It waves not only over the in
habitants OF this continent. but may
it be acknowledged and wave as the
banner of freedom over the entire
globe, and its mild sceptre continue
to be acknowledged by all nations,
until the last trumpet shall sound on
the morning OF the resurrection.
Well responded to by J. Y Holl-
man, Of Plattevillc.
Good education and COCA govern,
ment--an alliance that all free mon
shorld strive their utmost to pro-
mote; the result would be honest pol
iticians, able statesmen and sound
rulers.
Responded to by II. NJ, Page, Of
the .joarna{, who did not contine him
self to that text but heartily endors
ing it, spoke as an old resident of
Grant County, Of its continued in-
terest in It's affairs, and his pr dc in
what it had achieved, especially the
noble, patriotic record it had made
in the war for the Union, and that it
has been foremost in raising mon
ument to the memory Of its dead he
roes
Maximilian- May his fate prove a
warning to all European powers when
attempting to interfere with Repub-
lican Governments in America
The army Of Tennessee.
Gen. ] Nj. Rusk was to have re !
sponded, but about 120 Of his old reg.
iment, the 10Th, had taken possession
Of him and led him away captive.
The Jadiciary-May just and wise
mc0 intepret our laws, and their
minds be free from such partisan
bias and bringing servility as would
lead them to prevent our laws, and
thus defeat the safest and wisest leg
islation
Fitly responded to byJudgeO. Cole,
Of the Supreme Court, who spoke Of
the judiciary Of the State as compos-
ed Of men all loyal to the Constitu-
ton; referred in eloquent terms TO
the Judges Of the State and Of the
Union in times past, and dwelt on
the tremendous responsibility rest
ing on the Supreme Court Of the z.
>. now in passing upon the great
questions which are now coming be-
lore it,
Our Wounded Soldiers.-Tho brave
men who bear the scars Of horrid
warfare; long may they live to teach
men the price of liberty, bought and
preserved by treasures Of blood.
Eloqucntly responded to by Maj.
u. q. Purman, Of the 10Th, who still
suffers from a severe wound received
at the battle Of Shiloh, who gave his
experience with some peace men in
Iowa during the war; and spoke Oft
steadtastness with which the soldiers
OF the Union army, while suffering
from disease and privation, stood by
their colors and their cause without
murmur, and were ready to do the
like again whenever necessary.
The Rebel States-orring sisters:
may wisdom return to their councils,
and may they live in obedience to law
and order, granting equal rights to
all men, 50 that lhe crowns which
they have so ruthlessly cast from
their own heads may tic honorably
restored and the dignity of the law
sustained.
Responded to BY Gen ]. X. Proud
fit, WHO dwclt on the power of the
great ideas Of liberty and Union,
which proved mightier than pen or
sword, and carried the nation on to
final victory, and spoke warmly Of
the Grant county soldiers with whom
he had served, and some Of whom
whose names were inscribed on his
monument, had died in his presence
IN manner worthy Of American sol
diers.
Our Congrcss-Sontinel Of Liner
ty.-Often may it meet, and long
may 1t remain terror to evil doors,
and praise to them that DO well.
Responded to in his peculiarly hap
Ply and original manner by Judge J
L. Mills, who wanted congress al
ways TO be in the centre when Andy
swung round the circle, and to be al
ways ready to crush the serpent,
which had its head in JEFF Davis and
its tail il Washington, and referred
to the great work Congress had done
during and since the war
The fearless Generals, whose high
est aim IS a faithful dis :harge OF the
sacred duties to their country, regard /
less Of rebel foes or traitors influence.
May a grateful people honor and sas-
tain them.
The widows and orphans Of our