Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-30

army Of the Tycoon, who is regarded by the
Japanese as General Lee was regarded BY hts
followers. enjoys the confidence and favor of
the government Of the Mikado, and is now in
this country with the most honored chiefs of the
opposite party, seeking, by negotiation, the ben
EFT of their common country. And thus the
whole people, at home and abroad, are laboring
TO correct the defects Of their government and
to secure for all classes and interests without
discrimination, the advantages which a careful
observation OF the institutions, customs aud
laws may offer to them. Their labors have al
ready proved effective. The last mail from
Japan brings news that the religion of the state
IL aoollshed; that christians are no longer per-
secuted, and that religious liberty is the right of
All persons, whether of native or foreign birth
1t may be incorrect to style such men states
men, philosophers, or christians, but il will be
difficult to find others who have exhibited great
er wisdom, generosity, or justice in the admin
isIation OF human affairs. We may well con-
slider, IL we do not emulate, their example,
There are other records which teach the same
great lesson. Alexander preserved his cOnGuests
by resisting his partisans, who wished to treat
the Greeks as masters and the Persians as
slaves. He desired nothing but the union of the
two nations, and to erase the distinctions be-
tween the conquerors and the conquered. He
adopted the manners of the Pers ans instead of
forcing them to accept the customs of the
creeks. He established colonies, built cities
re-established the temples that the kings of Per-
ga mad destroyed, and so cemented his power
that at his death no Persian province revoltel,
and the people he had Conquered mourned his
loss as that of a benefactOr. Rome shared no
htcal power in limited degree with the people
Of The powers il had subdued. In our own time
we witness in Australia, and in Hungary the
foremost opponents of their respective govern
nents now occupying the highest positions in
administration.
Ii is difficult TO say what should be the rule of
action in our own land. know of no prIncipIe
which requires us TO surrender the control OF
our political institutions TO those who have on.
posed and would now cripple or destroy them
But II we are assured of their co-Operation in
i1e work OF restoration and preservation, there
Is no PRICE that we could not well pay for their
ana. It Is to our recent enemies that we must
loon Tor permanent peace, and we have a right:
here, aye, TO demand of them tina. they shall
aid in the obliteratiOn of the feuds of the past,
ana IN the great work of the future. With this
cooperation faithfully accorded, no favor that
the wealth and power of the people can confer
should be withheld. May we not hope for this
with them. "
Most heartily do I commend the recent acts of
Congress and the Executive in this direction.
most feryently do the people pray for the mo-
ment when those that were divided NAV be
united, and those whose ambition il was to de-
stroy may be as ready to give their labor and
their lives to the preservation OF the institutions
OF our common country.
In the darkest hour of strife that spirit per-
vaded the ranks of the army. The survivors
would now gladly welcome the evidence of res
tored confidence and friendship, and the i'm
mortal dead, whose memory we revere, would.
In another world, join with angelic choirs in
songs OF praise for the restoration of peace i'm
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whom they died. To this duty we should con
secTate ourselves, remembering always that
" heh ienIty and cruelty play for kingdom,
Inc sentler Fsmester il the surest winner
1 he Marine Band then executed several 90
iectlons from Der Freischutz, after which the
large assemblage adjourned to
TIE TOME OF THE UNKNOWN,
where prayer was offered by the Rev. j. G. But
Ter chorus by the orphans of the National
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home was then
sung, after which the Hon. Jesse II. Moore de-
liyrred the following address:
Gen. Jesse II. Moore, of JIl., upon being in
troduced delivered an eloquent address. He
referred to the day as one of imposing interest.
and spoke of the silent city of the dead in which
hey were asSem bled. He spoke in feeling terms
OF the uncounted sufferinls of the dead heroes
there inferred, and their sacEihces to save the
natOn IN the recent terrible conflict. which
swept like a raging fire over this land Manv a
hearthstone was rendered desOa c, and almos.
every household lost a beloved and devoted mem
ber. Inc days grew dark and dreary and porten-
tous gloom for a time settled like a pall upou
many heart. But eventually the clouds lifted:
the dead who had given up life for their
country did not again spring into being; the
breach in the household was not restored but
the ensign OF our greatness again hoated i'm fri
umFh. Liberty and union were again secure.
and the great republic was moved onw ard upon
career more magnificent and glorious than il
had ever known before; while the dignity AMI
strength OF institutions based upon and sus-
tanned by the will OF the people were ackuowI-
edged by the civilized world. To-day, As the
result OF he Ole endeavor, We are permitted 10
look upon and contemplate a country the freest,
the most prosper Gus, the greatest and haDnics;
IN the world, AID il is ours.
We shall not forget how il became spcb
nelther shall we forget nor become ungratefuI
TO those who have Contributed, amid such in
Vulnerable sacrifices, to give il such magnificent
proportions.
country so saved should live forever
Union cemented by blood 80 sacred and 50 uro-
tuse y poured out, should never be sundereI
j ~ liberty aud equal rights be loved and cher
i Aed here till every nation under heaven shan
be- Is free and prOsperOUs as our own
We standing now about the grave of the
az kno"h' beneath this mausOleum, which ma
tlCnaI gratitude has erected, Test the bones of
warriors whose fame, had they lived MIGHT
have filed the world. Who knows? Here ,,ar
maps are the remains of that lost son of deli
cate, stricken, widowed mOthe~, who could lear,
nothing more OF her noble boy after the march
across the Rapidan save only that he was seen
rushing on to the deadly conflict in that fearful
battle OF the wilderness. After wears of fruit
less endeavOr to ascertain the exact military
history of her son, and when hope deferred h9i
made the heart sick, she was rejected az the
bureau, ana as last resort, appeals to the
american Congress for relief. She knows
she lost her only boy, whom she Spartan
mother a. she was, had cheerfuIly given
loi her countrys defence. She knows he
entered the deadly breach on that terrible dav.
ana that Is all except that the sight OF his manly
form has never since gladdened her longing
eyes. His remains are here. Sleep on in per-
petual quletude, thou lost one, since thy da.-o.ad
mother, who wept over thee and cherished thee
in thine infancy. has fOand relief Thanks to
the american Senate, she has now, after long
years OF waiting in feebleness and des,itufion
a pension of eight dollars per month from tL1
dGtt q he passage Of The act. Unknown and vet
well known; whether these were sons of Illinois
OF massachusetts, none can tell. Their individual
names, their birth. place, their parentaCe; what
particular deeds OF chivalry they NAV have
Performed; whether a mother, wife, or sister
or helpless orphans, mourn their Ioss are mar,
teIs gore 10 Oblivion. Unknown. but we do
know that hey were American fTeemen. who
perished nObly IN the defence of the Union and
the constitution.
In conclusion he advised all to emulate the
noble deeds and characters Of those whom they
bad assembled to honor to-day, so that our
glorious country should never call In vain. IA
time OF trying necessity, for an exhibition of
thSt noble and selt-sacTIfciug patriotism ia
y hich these iilustrious dead were so emineaIy
distinguished.
The band then played the American Hvmn.v
AFTER which the procession formed, headed nv
the orphan children and the committee on dec
% atIonS, iJr the decoration of the graves While
the ceremony OF decorating the graves was 90
ing on, the Marine band, stationed near the
main avenue, executed appropriate musical Sc
leCtiOns.
No disturbance Of any kind occurred during
the ceremonies, everything passing OF very
pleasantly. Among the decorations which at
Tacted special attention were an evergreen
heart, cross and anchor, at the tomb of the un-
known, made by Mrs. Col. Timothy Lubey