The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-05


The President and party, accompanied by Governor
Worth General sekes aud others, having reached the
cemetery in carriages, we're conducted to a platform
near the monument.
very large number OF spectators present, al
parently deeply interested In the ceremonies.
After preliminary religious exerciscs D. l.. swain,
L. D. President OF the state University, delivered an
address, In which he traced The history of the city Of
Raleigh, and in ibis connection alluded to Jacob john
son. who by deed OF noble daring saved from drowning
Henderson aud Calum at the ultimate cost OF his own
life passing away eventually martyr 70 humanity
The following obituary notice written by Colonel lionel
that paper OF January II, 1872
Died. in this city Saturday last Jacob Johnson who
he was eIoa and porter 10 the State BsSs
In bis ne.s he was Visited ~ The principal h
sobrety, industry and humane and friendly disposition
IS.n saSishsr q III: as nIs ~;
Tho orator, among other things, alluded 70 the fact
that three natives OF tho State Of North Carolina jack
son. Polk and Johnson had passed from obscurty and
poverty North Carolina TO comparative opusnce and
smnence in Tennessee and thence TO tho highest point
OF honor in the Union and the world.
Dr. Swain concluded his ready. able and eloquent sd
Of he S.sory Of III. son Of Jacob johnson, who oom
menced life under such comparatively uIisvorsbis
auspices this not the time 70 speak The companion
attempted TO portray has passed the portals Of the grave
The President OF the United States 10 before you
scarcely moro time worn than the Lieutenant Gonoraf
seemed at last interview. His career IN life shue
far Of the most remarkable Of amy age or nation.
His country and the world have decided between the
parties which divided North Carolina and the South.
that he who achieved success, II mot more pure and
potriotic, brave ~ disintercsted and wiser
than his compeef. The monuments Of the lives
are before you. The crossed swords may be
suspended q memento Of the past and . warning for
the future. The blood OF the nobest heroes both
sides or the conflict viii form union In the VEINS
OF descendants OF those who met In deadly strife
many we'll fought fields. Tho most patriotic hearts,
North and South East and West already beat In unison.
The time has arrived when patriotism not less thu
christianity requires uthe forgiveness OF all that We can
not forget. Let the crossed swords the monument,
surmountod by tho Stars and Stripes form appro-
pirate al association for the Confederate and
Union dead, and strfe be engendered above their
graves but patriotic and generous emulation 90 be the
hrst and foremost to promote harmony and good Will
and restore the UnoDthat perfect designed
by the constitution Of our common country.
The ceremonies closed with bencdicton, when
two young colorcd girls forward and tendry laid
bouquets Of the choicest lowers the grave Of Jacob
johnson.
This afternoon The President and party attended .
State dinner Al the Marlborough House. rho entertain
ment was IN elegant style. No toasts were drunk
speeches mado.
Tho President In company with Secretary Seward,
Postmaster General Randall and others visited the ssae
charitable institutions Ia this vicinity.
The Presidential party NIL leave here tomorrow
In 10 attend the Commencement the STATE
University a. Chapel Hill. They may sojoIrn there
until IIdsy.