The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-31

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tioh that knew no bounds. Scarcely had the drss
before % o. sSe eau for troops scSndsa
afesGmi connict Brayng all consequences Needless
the shock. He uncovered his grey locks to receive
fns nd az GSGy that upon
Union patriots, he exclaimed In the language Of
cannef DO asfs sss my stand God help me-
plying private station exercised q more nowerfui
influence in crushing the rebellion than Mr.. Dictin-
himself into the contest ana called his ceuntrvme.
to save the Union. From the nrst majestic 1pris-
Appomattox, his labors continued, and his voice
was heard throughout the North stimulating anN
there he vent Throughout the Eastern wesssa
and Middle states, and addressed the assembled
thousands. who hung with intense interest and
pleasure upon his eloquent utterances.
Basking to-day In the full sunshine OF peace ANA
prosperity; revealing in the enjoyment OF those
country saved and government that Is truly free
and republican, let us bless and honor the name Of
Daniel 8. Dickinson. We owe to his memory debt
OF gratitude and love that never be repaid. We
fc'Dce tnat ms NE was spared long enough Tor nim
vain; and to feel that they were appreciated by an
Although Mr.. Dickinson evinced lion-lIke courage
and tenacty OF purpose in aischarging his public
duties, yet In private life, he was the embodiment
His memory rehiy.stored With an Inc xhaustibIs
fund OF telling anecdotes and apt quotations from
the social croe but during the war me even ,o n e
convivial enjoyments were Hinged with patriotic
asson Ssv At one q these hes GATHERINGS IN Albany
for long time remember that he announcer
song. and sang with much feeling the patriotic
came to him at the age or slxty-fve, while he was
still In the full enjoyment OF mental and physicai
summoned from the scene OF his labors and useiai-
ness to that tribunal where prince and peasant
blight esenSs OF a shs Rss em.ss
by his lovely character 1t Is not presumptuoas 70
earthly trlump6s faded from his view he could sing.
In the language of the dying Christian:-
The world recedes, It disappears ...r.r4
WitS sSu 1paf" se Sn G lss ears
on S"a Crave where wn e hy victoyi
On. Death where is thy stinyi
To-day we meet In this beautiful cemetery at the
sacred burial place Of our departed friend, to
UNvEIL AND DEDICATE THE NOBLE MONUMENT
v MS a by e Bar Of
mortal their brethren Throughout the State arc
placed under many obligations. The opinion
intellectual ability and moral excellence OF their de-
ceased members possesses extraordinary value, be-
w learning S ctue sac as they
have gladly conferred upon tho memory Of the dis
have reached the highest eminence in their pro
fessOn. The bar presents proud and glorious
enrolled among its members the names Of the
brightest ornaments OF their country, the stur-
diest enemies Of oppression the nooes a ady s
purest patriots. Our deceased brother ex-
pressed his just appreciation Of the dignity and
high mission OF our profession In these Words
"The history of the bar is history OF illustrious
examples, patriotic impulses and noble deeds. It's
have at all times shed lustre upon our cOuntry's
fame; they led our armies in the fearful days OF
declaration Of the rights or man which win throw
light along the shadOwy path OF tradition when ro-
o the %
OF these lawyers who have contributed most to the
OF their and the welfare Of
Henrys and the Otises Of the Revolution,
WILL BE INSCRIBED THE NAME OF DICKINSON;
1t was not necessary to place this monument hero
and carve his name upon It to perpetuate his menu
DRY. MOI his name and fame viii shine brighter
marble shall have yielded to the elements and
crumbed into dust, history and tradition will trans
init them to the latest period In the life OF our ree
To the people who reside In this beautiful Valley
attraction, and ought to be defended and Cherished
Ss% boat hi. wo4 s sssa l IF s;
your suffrages to rise to eminence and held
The continued residence Of such a man Is
great honor to the community In which he
to- Ashland to % o ing %
Jackson, Springfield to Lincoln, Lndenwald to
% be- to TO %e Gaso t. Dou
member that these browning ceremonies in honor
Of the ilustrious dead are conducted under the
auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic when
l look around and behold
THE SURVIVORS THAT NOBLE BAND
of heroes, my heart Is touched with unutterable
emotions. While you soldiers were in the field he
was fighting your battles at home. His clarion
notes were everywhere heard, rousing the indirer-
forcements, vindicating your honor and defending
sna were %Hsed freely ss
with those of the mourners. His SER
vices were cheerfully rendered whenever they
were required, and were equal to an army Of men.
How appropriate tina you should OCCUPY the post
Adopt him, soldiers, as one OF your heroes. This
glorious Decoration Day will, we trust, always be
| who survive you. You and they will come on the
return OF this anniversary In the spring-tme when
the birds singing, the grass Is green the trees
are clothed In their vernal attire, and the early
flowers are blooming, to decorate the resting places
OF your departed comrades. AS with loving hearts
green wreaths oh, select the l0veliest OF them all,
and lay them tenderly down upon the grave OF
Daniel s. Dickinson.
Mark the dear spot where chieftain reposes
strew DER his ashes the laurel and bay;
Weave freshest gar!anis and sweetest Of roses
Letno vain sorrow for friendships now riyen
FIJI our fond hearts ta are swe Ell with loves
For his promotion to glory above. -
Revcrential Exercises in Albany.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 80, 1872.
The fifth annual decoration of soldiers graves
took place at Rural Cemetery to-day. The weather
was very promising the fore part OF the day, but
just as the ceremonies commenced light rain
storm set In, which continued throughout the ser
Vices Nevertheless, large number OF citizens
were present and participated In the ceremonies,
which consisted OF singing dirges and hymns
W willing and m 9Oa the Pa@sr post
mander OF the Grand Army OF the Republic; also