The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-07-09

the eulogy of Meagher in one of his splendid
orations, distinguished by lofty eloquence,
when he described the assassinated Presi-
dent going to Heaven, 6earingi,s his hand the
broken shackle Of four million slaoes!
In our changeful sky-where so many glo-
ries at sudden intervals succeed the eclipse
and the storm-where crimson clouds for
years and years will float over wilderness
of martyr graves-where sunshine comes by
fits and starts, chasing those clouds away,
and, for season, warns the shiverng earth
below into fruitfulness and joy-in this, our
changeful sky, we call that name our bright
est star. On his brow it may be said with
much more truth than of the Roman Gene
raj, "Anneriut A frica Lauros" Though des-
titute during life of art and pomp, yet his
was radiant life and a noble death, and as
he took his place among the immortals one
might say, Way, there, for the brave child
of the people, the grand hero of to-day
Servant of the Republic, we'll done-take
your crown and harp and enter into the JOY
of your Lord"
1 am hopeful of the Republic. Struck
down in the morning of its bright career
in the very bloom and promise of its youth
yet it shall live purified and strengthened
by the Affections through which it has passed.
The principles of Liberty shall never die,
but like the words of the prophets. they shall
endure forever. 1t is not easy to conquer a
freedom-loving people; it is not easy to
tear from great nation the honors which they
have worn for so many years. Our mission
is not yet completed. The dearest and most
precious hopesof the race are interviewer with
our existence. The predictions of prophecy
applied to us, demonstrate clearly and
strongly that the grand design of the Re-
public is to destroy all systems of monarch
cal Government, and to propagate the
principles of liberty to the ends of the earth.
The ] ondon Times in 1861 gravely de-
clared that the United States was only suit
ed for fair weather, and not for dark tenn
pests. The British government was unmask
ed, driven from her position of neutrality,
showed herself the ferocious monster that
she has always been. The heart of every
aristocrat was glad. Since the days of Wa
terloo no more welcome tidings reached them
than when they heard the mad secession of
the Southern States. Rawdon declared in
the Commons, that the thunder cloud had
vanshed-that the hubble democracy had
burst. Lord Russell stated at an agricutu-
raj banquet that the North was fighting to
enslave the South. The hoary headed
Brougham averred that the object of the war
was Infamous; and Palmerston amidst the
resembling cheers of Parliament, denounced
the slashing Butler-thc black mans friend
to be monster. Have these aristocratic
rutfians forgot that republics are more vigo-
rous In war than in peace? 1t is prosperity
and not adversely that is most dangerous to
them. 1t was not in peace, that Holland
from community of clod hoppers, sprung
up into the robust proportions of great
nation-renowned in art, in learning, in
commerce and in glory. The Roman re-
public endured for 466 years, during which
time it ruled the world Switzerland is now
$50 years old, and still the Little Giant ofte
Alps, bears aloft above the haughtiest heads
of Europe amid the lightnings and the ca
giles of the mountains, the excelsior banner
of Republicanism.
1 take hope from the generous sympathies
extended to us by the masses of Europe.
Among the nations that surround US, there
is not one virtuous bosom that does not beat
for Us, the prayers OF down trodden millions
followed our banners into the field; and
the arms of the patriot soldier was blessed by
voices that never reached his ear.
A dear and valued friend of mine, who
served with distinction through the first three
years Of the war, fired by love of liberty,
crossed the ocean and engaged in the strug
gle for Ireland, for whose independence
Grafton plead and Emmett died-he was
cast into prison, and he assured me some
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crying through the streets, " The North is
victorious, Lees army has surrendered" that
he felt the chains on his body grow little
lighter Thank God that generous voices in
all lands were with us-from Ireland to
Greece there was but one national throb. 1t
beats for us. Hungary, the land of Kossuth,
the beautiful and gifted Italy, noble Poland,
the emancipated Serfs, they cheered US in the
struggle. Ireland, sitting like widowed
Queen amidst the wreck of former glories,
fought our battle. The presence of her Fe
MAN men, drilling the hills by night, did
more to check the British Lion than all the
diplomacy of Seward and Adams. l have
said that the heart of every Lord and crown
ed ruffian wished our overthrow. Have their
predictions been fulfilled? Is the Union
gone? And has that mighty nation which
the sword of Washington evoked, passed
away? No, this SPLENDID temple of freedom
having the stars of the Union for its coronet,
and the Rock of Independence for its foot
STOOL must stand until the first growl of the
| gathering storm shall be heard, announcing
the down fall of thrones The efforts of
rebels at home, and foes abroad, fell short
of their horrid aim. They might as we'll
strike against the Heavens with their arms,
as lift them against the American Union.
CAS- long as yonder cliffs shall stand,
Between the ocean and the land,
As long as yonder frs shall spread,
Their green arms round the mountains head,
So long shall these cliffs and mountains be,
Proud retreats for liberty"
CHARITY FOR THE SOUTH.
And while indexibly demanding that the
Reconstruction measures of Congress shall
be heartily and promptly accepted by those
recently in rebellion, let US also be magnani-
nous towards brave, but mistaken people.
They have proved themselves foemen worthy
of our steel-they stand before the world as
the most mastery revolutionists of any age
or history. Let US attach these erring breth-
rem to the Union, not by fear, but by the
golden link of gratitude. Any other terms
than those proposed by Grant in the surren-
der of Lee, will overshadow the National
cause with opprobium, and cast cloud on
the brilliant fame of the grand army of the
Republic.
General Lee, with the truthfulness and
independence of a great soldier, as he I'M
qucstionably is; General Johnston, whose
sword was invoked at the last moment to
save the drowning banner of the South;
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