The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-10-16
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We remember. also, that they lied IN . AoIx
cause; not in the Lust of conquest; not 10 gr.t.
ny the ambition of some conqueror of mauS;vd
lhey d'ed for their oountrys hsppine.s and pro.
gress. Their hves were given for the lite Of thu
country not to degrade and enslave men. but IN
elevate and MAKE them free. All human pro-
gress has been purchased by suffering and sacr;.
noe Some have endured that others might en-
Joy. The seed sown in tears ripens into a iovfnI
harvest And If is fitting that we should 70.
member to-day ia what cause these We mourn
have fallen. Heneetorth their memory will
i've az an example to patriots their names
| Will :" still be a watehword in the earth when
men would dcs deei OF worth"
And with the mournful memories of this time
comes also the great consoling fact, that the
good cause triumphed Not in vain was the
costly sacrifice. The blood shed was not spilled
like water which can not be gathered up, but for
every lie lost, a blessing to the country came !;
nd now, instead OF being divided, weakened
nd ruined people, we stand proudly among the
! foremost nations of the EARTH Our star spiuged
banner IS the symbol of power and honor every
where, and the monument we here raise not only
| perpetuates the memory of our Dead but It bears
witness to the triumph of our cause and to the
| safety OF the Republic, whose foundations re 20.
mented with such blood. And 90 we gather with
mingled emotions of sorrow and triumph, to de-
dictate This monument to the memory of the dead
soldiers OF this county, with tender love and
grateful reverence. ia~ ,r..a
But not alone in this wav although it is most
appropriate that we do this) can we OK press our
| regard for the memory of the dead, or our devo-
ton to the oause to which they gave the last full
measure OF devotion. The widows and orphan
| children OF fallen heroes are among us ev-
erywhsre sometimes in need and feeling
most keenly the loss of their protector
and supporter. There are among us parents now
growing old, whose sons, in whom their hopes
were bound mp, have fallen. If there be any one
among US whose eye is not quick to see and his
heart and hand prompt to relieve the wants of
the soldiers widow and orphans, ready not only
to give of his substance when needed, but also
! ready to manifest his reverence for the dead by
his kindness and sympathy and respect for those
who were dear to them while living then let
him not tarry here-his presence among rs to-
day is but hypocrisy. Let such an one pass by
on the other side. He has no share in all the
mournful and triumphant memories of this day
Aud there are among US those who have returned
from the battle, manned and wound Scared,
men who will painfully carry TO their lfe's end
the marks OF their devotion to the cause of their
country.
The man whose hear. is not moved ut the
sight Of tho wounded forms of these men, and
who has not n peculiar regard and sympathy for
them, let him, too, pass by. His heart ia not in
this scene. Its grand experiences are sealed to
him.
1t is most fitting also, that to-day we should
remember that it is the duty of the patriot not
only to die for ones country, where such sacri-
flee is demanded, but to live for his country
when his life can best promote its welfare. The
man who, governed by attachment to party, by
motives OF personal ambition. or by the meaner
motives of seifish interest does not consider the
true needs and interests Of the whole republic,
and aot according to the beet dictates of his
judgment to promote its welfare. let him turn
aside from this spot, consecrated to patriotism
and public virtue his presence il An offence
How shall one render fitting honor to patriotic
deeds. to pure patriotism, to ssli-sacrifce.
who does not understand the significance of
these words? None but those who sincerely and
honestly purpose to do all that Is within their
power, according to the best understanding they
| have, to promote the honor and prosperity
OF the republic aud the happiness Of the people
can truly share in the ceremonies Of this day
He who loves his country above his own selfish
interests, of whatever name or party 10 may be.
| is in his proper place here to-day he who among
us would promote his own selfish interests at the
expense OF the interest OF his country, Subjects
himself to the terrible anathema pronounced BY
our Savior: "We unto you, hypecrites, beoause
ye build the tombs of the prophets and garnish
the sepulchres Of the righteous, and are witness.
@ VuO yourselves tnet 70 are tho chll0Yon OF
those who prosecuted the prophets" 1a
Ny oountrymen, let us worthily honor the
memory Of our noble dead. BY this day io.ning
new snd firm purposes Of sympathy and kind
ness and honor and helpfulness to their families
who are among us 10 the battered and wsr-worn
soldiers who remain, and, above all, by
new and moro earnest devotion to tho
land for which they died, living honest and pure
lives, and proving ourselves worthy Of the costly
sacrifices which have been made IN our behalf,
and let us feel to-day that it 10 not terrible or
dreadful thing to die for truth, for liberty, and
| for ones country.
* Come to the bridal chamber. death,
Come to the mother when for the first time
she feels her frst-born's breath.
| Come when the heart beats high and warm with
revelery, and dance, and wine. . 3.
Come IN consumption's CHASTITY form, ID '
The earthqunses shock. the oceans storn.
. And thou art terrible.
Hath won the battle for the frye. Ia
And In its hollow tones are heart
The thanks of millions yet to be. o.. ssH
| The complete success of the demonstration
is due to the untiring labors of the citizens
executive committee, rMessrs. J. 4. Nash, w.
| H. Hull and H. F. Clark and of the regulari-
ty and correct order Of the procession, to
Chief Marshal, Capt. Rising and his aids. The
whole affair was managed by them IN most
| or slitablc manner. "' A'+i
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