The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-31
AT TIE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

ing with fair women and brave men, to take part
in the memorial exercises OF the day. Shortly after
eight O'Clock the proceedings commenced by the
marching on to the platform OF the boys and
girls OF the Union Home and the Cornet School
Band. These were speedily followed by the invited
guests. and included among these were Generals
Davies, Hancock, Hawley, Ingalls, Cclonels Sharp
Morgan, Knox and Chaplain Willis. The exercises
were musical, Evolutionary and oratorical
Conspicuous among the former were the per
formances of the Governors Island Band,
the singing Of the children and the Idlewild quar-
tet. The latter were applauded and encored after
the singing OF "The Sword of Bunker Hiln
Flowers, flags and uniforms were put under
tribute as q testimonial OF respect to the memory
OF the brave departed, and the proceedings
throughout were characterized by u patriotism
that was somewhat modified by the undertone Of
sorrow that generally prevailed.
General Pinckney introduced in q brief speech
to the audience Major General Hancock, who, after
taking the presidency OF the assembly, introduced
the Rev. Mr. Willis, who duplicated the Divine
blessing on the proceedings
ADDRESS OF THE REV. q. H. HEPwoRTR
Rev. George II. Hepworth was then called upon
and said that the day came round from year to
yearthe heart beats more quickly, and a thousand
memories. some OF them fearful, contribute to
that effect. To-day we remember the lives
and deeds or those who now under the sod.
They are under the sod, and that is the mightiest
possible logic. There may be an atom OF suspicion
as 10 those who are here; those oil us who have no
scars and are not like them. went through the
campaign OF Louisiana and l never went into
night without trembling and never came out OF
it without rejoicing. I went in very slowly and
l made up by ceming out OF 1t very rapidly
at the sound OF retreat Concerning those
whose memories we celebrate there Is no doubt
that they were In the thick OF the fight. We rock
our cradles In security because every piece OF land
OF blood You know that De Tocqueville predicted
for this country glorious future. "Republicanism
is" he said, "a mere experiment yet" Judging
republics by the populace Of France; he
you need them most. Wait until one-iaIf Of your
are desolated, and then, If yUur nation is a unit,
the waves may break against you as powerless as
9s tnow how v Tna' so the
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the people
said, "The bottom dollar and victoryn (Cheers.)
When the right moment came we had the largest
army in the world, despite the prophecy of Eu-
ropean powers Mr.. Hepworth then sketched the
After firing Fort sumter there was one mil
lion OF citizens in line determined to put
nag aa n and
nna no counterpart to that war. There never was
a people so thoroughly demoralized as the South
that made Richard on Bosworth field in the
old time coward and Richmond brave man.
The one went into the field with the con-
no such sentiments. This victory brought certain
duties. 1t is demanded that this Republic shall be
preserved in its integrity and and that its institu
tons must be preserved. Pure craftsmanship Is
wanted-that would prevent selling for gold that
the soldiers had bought, and it was this that was
never to be parted with. The country now stands
firm, and what you have done for this New York
city during the last eighteen months, do for the
whole country. tCheers.) Where are the men
VINO were willing for you to pay taxes
in Europe and some OF them wish they were
there. tLaughter.) Why 1t is begun to be thought
that 1t Is not sale to commit murder in the city.
Cheers. Now, that IL what has been done here.
Do II for all the country. The nag never held so
proud position as 1t does to-day. IL floats over
been. That flag. God bless It. We will lift our hats
whenever we see 1t. Nine white stripes represent
our ancestors. who were willing TO sacrifice every
thing for that which is true good and noble, and It's
red stripes represent the blood that has been shed
the Rocky Mountains Keep this az men should
keep precious gilt, and above all keep pure your
ADDRESS OF GENERAL HAwLEy.
Major General Joseph II. Hawley, Of Connecticut
said that he had lao argument TO make, no PROPOSE
Grafton lie wished to feel that he was with his
comrades that night for pleasant talk. He was
glad 10 see the day 70 well observed. General Haw-
ley then sketched at length the social condition
OF the country previous to the war, and combated
the arguments that the love Of the dollar had taken
away the moral qualifications OF the manhood OF
the nation lie contended that the highest classes
OF men, the men in high social condition., made
fhe best soldiers. There were weeks and months OF
tresome drill In camp OF seasons OF insufficient
food men picked or at picket, nothing that was
Indicative OF the glory OF warfare. Then was the
time when courage came out. Tbe man
OF low instinct. the brutal and the animal
man. then showed himself II you give him
furoHgh he probably never comes back. IN these
circumstances, In The hour OF DISASTER 1t Is that
the man OF high and noble instincts displays his
true character. lie shows his endurance and that
he believed In the eternity OF the United
states. To serve their country was TO
serve their God. (Cheers.) They truly believed
IN liberty, equality and fraternity. They remem-
bered what father and mother has said General
Hawley here described the effect OF an order to
march given at night for a three days. march at
dawn, and the progress OF tnat march
and encounter with the enemy, with a