The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-22
CATx1NTRLL1eENCE.
PATER PATRIE.


was when, upon this day, there were popular
demonstrations to celebrate it, but these, from
perhaps diminution of patriotic ferver and the
claims of business have gone out of custom.
This anniversary is now celebrated by the flying
of national bunting from municipal, national,
and private fag-staffs, street parade of one or
two companies of the military, and the meeting
of that aged body of patriots who, in 1872, so
zealously upheld the national honor, and in
latterlye ears SO pathetcally appealed fer Govern
mental consideration. AT sunrise a salute of 3S
guns was fired by the Keystone Battery, Capt.
John V. Greedy, at Broad and Market streets.
THE OLD SOLDIERS.
This morning at 10 o'clock, in the Nisi Prius
Court Room-so remarkable for the political
battles that have transpired within it (Uide
reports of return judges meetings)-the soldiers
of 1912, some thirty or forty in number, assem-
bled according to their well-established custom.
Many of them wore upon the lapels of their
coats blue silk badges, indicating that they we're
heroes of the conflict between the States and
England.
Alderman Peter Hay presided, and Colonel
Thompson acted as Secretary. The proceedings
were opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. Hay, and
when the invocation was completed the Presi-
dent delivered an address, in which he said that
law had at last been passed by Congress which
granted a moderate but permanent relief to
many of the soldiers who nearly sixty years ago
perlled their lives in the defense of their coun-
try against the attacks of a naughty foe.
The following report of the Executive Com
mittee was accepted
The amented decease Of our experienced aud
efficient Secretary, John II. Frck, Esq. in the early
part OF July last puts It out of the power of your
committee to furnish list OF the deaths that have
occurred among the members OF the association
since that time. Mr.. Frck took great pains to pro-
from the public papers, and all other accessible
sources OF information the names OF such deceased
members.
The committee offer the following resolution
Rosoloed, That the cordial thanks OF this assoca-
ton be respectfully rendered to the President OF the
United States ana the two houses Of Congress for
the liberal provision which they have made in aid of
the surviving soldiers and widows of the soldiers of
the war 1872
These sentiments were then proposed and
adopted
1. The 22d of February-Each return OF this
of the stern integrity and fervld patriotism OF the
Hero IN whose honor it was instituted.
z. Wash1ngton-tlrst in war; first in peace, and
first in the hearts OF his countrymen.
3. The President OF the United States
D. The Governor OF PENNSYLVANIA.
5. The Statesmen of 1776-The founders OF a re-
public which will be the model Of all the future re-
6. The officers and Soldiers of the Revolution
They have passed away, but their memory will
flourish in eternal youth.
I. The Oficers and Soldiers of the War OF 1912,
the Second War of Independence. we cherish tie
memory OF the departed, the survivors we love and
6. The onicers and Soldiers who fought and bled
TO preserve the Union-They gallantly performed
their duty, and literally have they been rewarded
o. The United States Congress-For their recent
act 0; Justice to surviving soldiers of 1872 they have
TO- An Enlightened and Honest Judiciary-One OF
the strongest safeguards of the peoples rights.
IL. Our National and State Legslatures-May they
always be true Interpreters of the peoples Will.
IL. A Free Press the Palladium of Lberty-May
it always be directed by honesty, patriotism, and
49, Woman-The last, best gift of God to man.
The President then read Washingtons Fare
well Address.
The old soldiers then adjourned.
PATRIOTISM AND CHARITY.
On this day, when the people are thought to
be inspired with the deepest patriotism, and the
profOundest regard for the "Father OF His
Country" Mayor Fox appeals to our charity for
a nation that has been humbled by her foes and
driven to the verge of starvation He says
To France and Germany alike our country will
forever stand indebted for their noble recognition
land of the generous Steuben, from the home of the
chivalrOus Lafayette, across the stormy waste OF
sore distress. Suffering with hunger, dying of
wounds, wretched in their misery, thousands are
looking hopefully to America for relief $500
From under the very shadow Of the steeple
whence, in joyful peals was proclaimed that inde-
pendence to which Lafayette and Steuben gave
their fortunes and their swords this day OF patri
otic memories, appeal to our fellowcitizens for
contributions in aid OF the eountrymeR of those
distinguished soldiers. God Is blessing our land
with peace His b5hnteous hand has filled our
gfanares with golden gram & and ,sae pestilen3e
the fairest cities of the South is known no more in
1n1 iGRd, Shall we not then render noble thanks
gving7 ,.,..s .. 49,.
name OF Philadelphia in characters OF love wherever
sufferiDgs could be reached We appeal to the
their pupits to their congregations on the first day
of worship in March, making special collection
therefor.
Under resolution of Congress- national ship
will arrive at this port to convey our donations.
Let ua have them ready. Contributions OF money
provisions for either or both natlonalltes will be
thankfully received.
OTHER EVENTS OF THE DAY
This morning the Polytechnic College of the
State of Pennsylvania was the scene of an inter-
esting ceremony. There was large assem-
blage of ladies and gentlemen. This was the
programme, and it was faithfully Observed
OVerture.-Grand selection, Stradella Flo
tow; selections from Washington's Farewell
Address, Cecil A. Preston, Pa, '72 music
scene from the opera Mariana Wallace;
"Websters Union of the States, Edward F.
Noble Alabama, '73; music, ''Tellegramme,"
b. Strauss; Grafton, Charles P. Matlack, Pa
III music, selection, GeneUieUe e-Offenoach.
This afternoon the Washington Grays will
make street parade in full uniform, Captain
w. c. Ward commanding. They will be accom-
panied by the Liberty Silver Cornet Band, aud
leaving their armory in Ladner street, below
Fifteenth, will pass over the following route:-
Up Fifteenth to Walnut, to Eighteenth, to
Green, TO Broad, to Master to Twelfth, TO Ches-
nut, to Fifth, to Walnut, TO Broad to the
armory.
At o'clock a meeting held under the auspices
OF the Cadets OF Temperance will be opened in
Concert Hall. Among the speakers we see the
names of Rev. DIR. A. A, Willits Rev w C.
Best, William Nicholson, and General Joshua T.
Owen.
will celebrate the day by an entertainment at
the hall Sixth and Cresson streets. There will
be singing by the Apollo Glee and Plymouth
Quartette.
At the same hour Washington Camp, No. so,
Pa. P. o. 3. OF A., will entertain their friends at
Lyeeum Hall, Roxborough. There will be a
flag presentation, in which the emblem will be
offered by George w. Blake, ESQ, and received