The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1868-06-05

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| Lieut.. Ara Spaaord died at Columbia, $. g.
| H2aniel Frasier. died at Washington, ID. c.
Conrad Ross, died at Salisbury, n. g.
Andrew Trspp, died at Atlanta, Georgia.
Dennis Bentley, died at Richmond. Va.
'Ephraim Strickland, died at Franklin, Tenn.
| Henry Spoek, David wilson,
! Benjamin johnson, Charles Fowler,
| George Lany, ~ Fitch Hass
Joseph Cox, Lieut.. James Slawsou, \.
Thomas Holmes, Freeman Bcllvilc, x
| Sylvester Stump, John Albert,
| Duke Blinn. x David DeFranee,
| William Basom, Martin Johamil,
Capt. Frank Sowder, Jacob Lidy,
| Jacob Emch, John Sheets
| William Broke, Peter Hanan
George Cinnamon, Alexander Klukenla
David Vass. \ Thomas Shaner,
! Lieutenant Carter, x Wikison ID. Perrin, s.
Andrew Brownsberger,A Michael Witzler,
| John Walford Lewis Turner,
| J. W. Davis, James Graham -
| James Harpel, u.
DIED AT EoME.
| Lieut. Geo. N. Parsons, Captain E. l.. Baird,
Jonathln KNAPP, Edward McMahan,
| Peter McMahan, WolcOtt Graham
| Henry NJ. Brown, Daniel Haggerty
John Ferguson,
Rev. AMBROSE 1oLL1NGToH then proceeded to
give expression to the character solemnity and
sacred duty involved on the occasion, in most
fitting and eloquent address, that touched SYM
pathetic cord in the hearts Of all who listened to
it. AS he warmed in his theme, his ovcraden
heart relieved in words of burning, lofty elo
quence, and as he wildly portrayed the suferrgs
aud privations ofthe American soldier the wcaried
hardships of the march and the camp, and the
terrible ordeal of ferce-contested battle, the mem
ory of his hearers was carried back to the past
in vivid reality, when the fate of the nation hung
trembling in the balance. We can present no
verbatim report of the address, and we forbear to
give synopsis that would only mar its beauty
force and eloquence when read by those who were
present. Suffice it to say, that the grafton, i'm
promptu as it was, did honor to the orator, and
was emnently worthy the sacred occasion which
called it forth.
The ceremonial of srewing flowers on the graves
took place, and fair hands scattered these beauti
ful mementees of affection in unstinted profuson
upon every grave that contained the ashes of
dead hero The falling tear mingled with these
emblcms of love, and all who were present and
witnessed the impressive scene, felt that the com
memoration of the deeds of these departed patri-
OTIS by the living was worthy of ali the gratitude
honor and affection they could bestow.
After song by the Glee Club, and the benedic- |
ton, the citizens quietly dispersed to their homes
Let this ceremonial be the Inauguration of p eas.
ant annual observance. Nothing is so well cal |
culated to refresh the mind with the deeds of the |
gallant dead, to whom we owe much.
We can not close description more fittiugly |
than by the reproduction of the following beaut-
stanzas, written expressly for the occasion, and
which We clip from the columns of eotemporary
Our Soldiers Graves.
LINES WRITTEN FOR MAY so, 1868,
Oh, strew We with flowers the tombs of the brave,
Who suffered and died for their country and |
you
Bring garands and roses for each lowly grave. |
With fragrance of blossoms their memory i'm |
CHoRUs-Strew flowers, sweet flowers DER the
tonbs of the brave.
Bring. arlands, bright garlands for each
lowy grave.
Bring flowers, sweet flowers, as emblems of love.
To mingle with tears Ger the graves Of the
And reverently looking for strength from above,
Allegiance to Freedom and Justice renew.
Come fathers and brothers, strew flowers around;
Though the kope of your age-the STAY of
your youth,
Now mOuldering lies here beneath the cold
ground
Grudge not your offering on the altar of Truth.
Come sisters and wives bring flowers they planted.
The rose that they cherished, the lilies they
loved; N'
Teuderly strew them and think how undaunted
BetweeH you and danger, their constancy
proved.
Yes, come mothers too, bring choicest OF flowers,
Fit emblems they seem, of your long with
cred joys,
But know that above mid perennial bowers
Are bulded the mansions Of your dear hero
boys.
'Tis meet that the nation this tribute bestow,
For tender remembrance is due TO the dead |
Bat hOliest gratitude ever should flow
In memory FOX those wEo for liberty bled.
Then miss not one hiock that covers their dust
And think ye of those lying low meath the
sea,
And pSsy that the Wild waves may guard well
their trust.. -A lh'
Bright corals and shells their fond tribute
shall be.
ineN VINO % nnknowp mid the forests are sleep
Who fell all alone in the enemv's land
Inc sweetest OF wild flowers around them are
And 6,II Sumner Hns5 win sirsw them from out her
Thus year after year, while the ages sh.l, -,
Wen cherish each memory that soFtens orr
hearts; 'u'
That warns cur affections, euiarges the soul
Ard lessons Of Freedom and Justice impart.