The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-03

Years passed away, and Stanton became states
man One Of the highest seats in the Cabinet was
ment Of scurvy politicians, by no act Of his own
for his proud and lofty soul would not stoop to any
lndirectioD. He was called 70 the Department OF
War from the confidence reposed in his patriotism,
integrity, and executive talents. From the day ne
entered on hia duties his whole sonl and brain we're
absorbed In bis gigantic task as herculean ~ ever
fell to the lot OF mortal How he labored night and
day through the weary years Of she war the world
can never know; for history will In vain endesvor TO
tell. To him more than TO any single man we owe
the triumph Of our Government asd the downfall
He 1t was who forged the thunderbolts our armies
hurled against foes, and which In the end scat
tered and shivered them as the lightning shlyers
where IL strikes. His Warmest friends cannot deny
his faults, but they were the fainga OF an Affirmative
nature-a nature that scorned dissimulation. He
has erred In his Judgment but this only showed ne
was man. He was mperious and self-wiled al
times, but never TO the lowly and poor He was eod
cruel 20 individuals It was only to be kind to his
country. He was austere In manner, yet have seen
him listen TO the story OF poor mother pleading for
pleading ended lie rarely tasted the joys Of social
life, yet have known him to unbend for an hour,
and in his nirth az merry as boy.
This one fact should wipe away all remembrance
OF his faults and stand to his enduring honor.that
passed through his hands he was pure In his office
once again saw him. The war was over and he
had ceased to be the Great Minister. He was a
private citizen. The change in his station was less
startling than in the man. He was to my eye a
great work accomplished Rebellion subdued-
his nsture suocumbed sighed to hear his sonorous
voice sunk almost to whisper, and feared that his
mind had lost at least part OF ts once mighty
vigor. RfcZfH -. ~. -. ssssa
his country. The energy that had saved the repub-
| lie dug the grave of the man. He died in What
should have been his prime. II the nation be CRATE
| lul-whlch may be doubted when those who serve
her honestly and well die, leaving widows and
| orphans poor he will at least ever cherish the
profound lawyer! iustrious statesman! pure
r.t,-ot, indomitable man hail and farewell.
va yhEnAddre-sF ID On -j ndg gearir.nK..-.s
| . nOn. William Strong said he had hoped some Oi
the numerous orators present weud have said what
he thought should be said this occasion, thus
lieving him OF the painful necessity OF making any
remarks. He feared the great lessons OF Mr.. Stan.
| tons death might be lost, and therefore he would
| endeayor to recount them. What were the causes
his indomssSIs industry hS his 'n3nEn Hna
| ing devotion to his profession, that Jealous
mistress, who required and repaid the most
| absolute devotion. Again, his firm resolution to
carry out whatever measure he believed in his heart
| to be right and just. And in addition his most
and over his adyersares These qualities and many
others constituted the great mans power, which
was SO forcibly felt during his le and the effects
| which will ever remain . monument to his worth.
General Coils, by permission OF the Chair, read
| an eloquent letter from s. A. Purviance, Esq, Of
Pttsbnrg expressing his regret at being unable tC
Mr.. Collier, of Steubenvllle, under whose father
MT Stanton read law, and who was himself prsfes
eionally and socially associated with him during hi
aeter.
The committee appointed to convey intelligence O.
| these proceedings to Mr. Stanton's family were Nr
Meredith, Attorney General Brewster Mr. Cuyler
| MIR. Dougherty, and Mr.. Flood.
The following supplemental resolution was offsre,
ResOlUsd That committee Of three be appointed II
publish in appropriate form the proceedings Of tai
| mteting. CHARLEs II. T. COILS
| WILLIAM j. NCELRoY
SAMUEL G. PERKINS.