The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-06-04

These suggestions have forced themselves
upon me from having seen 50 much of the
suEerings of these who have been bereaVed
by the war; from kuoEledge Of the fact that
in Our poor houses, in Ohio, which are no
better than PRISONS, are more than FIVE hun
dred children. whose friends aud protectors
lie within the graves upon which, to-day,
will be sirewn flowers and garlands, Low.
ing, beautifdltribute, but which viii nOtas-
susge the anguish of thOse who cry for
bread, and pine in your alm-houses, or in
tenements Of woe and suffering, or are OBJ
ects of private charity. Reduce the rate
Of Interest upon your bonds as il can well be
done in fair and legitimate way; put an
| end 10 reckless extraxgance and waste, ecOn-
omize all necessary expenditures Of the gov
ernment, and build for these cripples, these
widows and orphans, not vast pile of brick
called home, but for each little cot with
in garden, ThRre they may live independ
emily of the surveillance of alms-hOuse keep
ers and hospital superiDtendents; where they
can enjoy the benefits and blessings of the
government for which they have made such
nutold sacrifices, have endured so much Of
sorrow and sufferings, through the years
| Which have passed SINCE the agony of part
| ing was FIST endured By them, when the
| IONEu Uu6n Dh5SCu AUiBNSl Albiu bublA W.
ButI am remind ed that the heroes of the
great war are passing away, and each year
| new made graves are added to the number
upon which we streW the flowers and the
| garlands. Since we met here, one year ago,
| two sgldierg hraFe, generous and true, have
gone from among us, two great and PATRIOTIC
| hearts have ceased to beat two noble de-
Tenders of the national emblem will never
/ af,,1l
| in the sunlit bTeezes, or upbOrne by brave
hearts and strong arms, amid the storm of
battle upon the held OF strife. Colonel Bris-
tol and Major Bucklshd have gone to ever
lasting rest, and to them with the other ma
tious dead, we contribute the flowers and the
evergreens. Bright be their memories; and
our country claims them as her own. Gen
eraI Bell too, WIG was au4ong his sOuAtrY s
| early defenders, when dangers Threatened has
gone TO his final sleep. He lived TO enjoy,
richly the blessings of the government, to
witness the nations growth from infancy TO
a ripe and mature manhood, Sirew flowers
upon his grave, he was a soldier, patriot,
a good citizen, true and honest man, oil
noble traits aud prominent public snd private
virtues We will cherish his memory aud
profit by his noble example. Peace to his
rest,
As we conclude the ceremonies Of this
day and return to our homes, let US all re-
member that our whole duty is not yet done.
With purer devotion and love for our couu-
try and her institutions, may We bring Ia
the discharge Of our duties as citizens in
peaceful life, a patriotism as true, hearts as
brave and souls as courageous. as those Our
noble dead brought TO the discharge of theil
nerilous duties in the days of darkness and
Of danger. Let us bring TO the conduct Of
the government the same virtues which they
brought 10 its salvation. We must not for
get thai amid the blessings of peace, we have
great and responsible duties to perform, Gs
citizens Of the State aRd Eation.-'-W hen thC
lowers which we contribute to-day shall
have wiihered, we will keep green and fresh
the memories of the fallen heroes, and striYt
touphold the national power and greatnes:
enal It ShaI have accomplished the mighty