The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-24

violence than in this This remark mean to
apply quite as fully to the citizens OF the slave
states. excepting, perhaps. the single case Of
south Carolina, as to those Of the iree States.
How much hard labor was spent by few hot
headed and desperate spirits, concentrated at
Washington and lew other capitals OF the States,
by studied misrepresentation OF the intentions OF
the party then coming iuto power, to spread alien
alton among their constituency, and how little
they conceived the possibility OF entaihng upon
themselves by their action the gigantic struggle
which followed, had some little opportunity to
observe In point OF fact the passions OF the peo-
pie in the larger States could not be stirred up,
neither could a decisive step have been reached
except by resorting 10 contrivances The most
marked instance vi this was the dramatic dis
charge OF gum nomlnally against Fort sumter,
but aimed by VrRnian much more directly at
the reluctant and wavering majority Of the con-
vention In his own State 1t was rhis act which
completed the alienation. But the performers
little conceived that at the same instant they
had overcome the almost letnargic aversion OF
sucn hostility at ali outside Of South Carolina /
have ventured upon what some OF you may think
an irrelevant topic on this occasion Tor two rea-
sons The nrst to show that at no time prior to
maevolence existing between any considerable
number OF people yet them be where they may.
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Of this kind. The second to chow that In
the &C comme n,o ON. now made IN honor
ish in the struggle. there is no spirit OF
pride or exultatlon in successful yarlike achieve
Of our @ N es
where but purely desire to perpesuate the re-
Of snoss ssns Of our college who
alone TO leave the pursuits for which their elucs-
ton had destined them, and to risk all the happy
object Of aiding TO uphold the fundamental laws
OF the land.
this fearful trial has passed over us. It may for
moment have been mixed with more or less OF Bit
terness inseparable from antagonism. But as
have maintained that among The great body OF the
1t not felt before the struggle began so
iully believe that nom the day OF pacincation 1t
TO deplore any evil consequences that may have
attended the social changes That have taken place
IN % e 5ne 9 {ne OF ensh
duge the hope that the time IS not distant when
shall welcome the promising youth OF those genial
OF all the advantages we labor to multiply ior all
Onr own. There is no feeling here but one or SYM
they may be. There ls, then, no incongruity when
We who sed9loasiy follow only the paths Of peace
mass MnH Mn sns ednce the memory
dreaming Of any future disconnected with duties
the shield Of law. it is probable that the larger
number mad not yet been animated even by the
ps1sy stirred n poo a the Fry
had caught the enthusiasm inspired BY
sns great that
sounded the alarm that she State was in danger.
them with q profound respect for authority,
especially when once deliberately established BY
consent. and arm conviction Of the obligation to
uphold 1t by common cooperation against every
assault. Hence, when the cry OF danger came it
was noble, an exalted impulse which prompted
Of safety and honor In purely civil pursuits to de-
vote al their powers to the one patriotic end Of
helping to hold up the
HoNoRED INSTITUTIONS OF THE LAND.
Hence 1t Is that not because any and all these
young men embarked in military enterprises do
we award them permanent remembrance here,
nor yet for any services rendered In the vocation,
however brilliant. There would have been no
room for their names had they repeated the
poleon Bonapar:e or even OF julius Caesar, those
mighty scourges OF mankind. No. 1t is the
purity Of the motive that inspired these no
BILE young men In holy cause that earns
for them the need we pay to their heroism.
How few Of us who follow the common paths
hazard lie and fortune for fame OF for gold,
for praise or for power. They are the true heroes
Place nsT u ~ y :ss world On tine
At no prize beyond the maintenance 81 the PUBLIC
good. We award these honors in no narrow. self
IN Well doing equally in All our seats Of issssas.
wherever the genuine order for advance may de-
But il any youth, ambitious to excel elect to turn
their steps hitherward they Will be met in . cor
responding spirit, no matter from whence they
come; whether from the fiery proximity OF the
tropics or the thrilling regions OF Ice
rom the sands aud rocks bordering either ocean
These peaceful groves will yield their grateful
shade to all alike who may seek them as solace
recording marbles viii revive the faith ever and
anon faintinR under the effort Of reaching the
higher realms OF human speculation, and stimulate
to nober ends all earnest souls Jealous to be them
selves inscribed among the brilliant examples OF
their race. Neither In
THIS BoUNDLEss FIELD OF ANTICIPATION,
let us COnfne our aspirations within the limits OF
one Continent. Let US hope that, In the proper
ton in which the marvellous advance OF science
continues cont 70 throw down the artificial barriers
and separate The nations, our efforts may be more
and more directed to the work OF smoothing away
ments 10 all lovers OF learning and OF progress no
matter what their origin, to enter upon the wide
region ior improvement YET iyng nntrGoden mere.
in order to dwell for moment upon pleasing
recollection OF one too early lost, alasi to his
tive Of another republic and far-on continent
drawn to us by the temptation OF the wide pros
ing to him IN America. Agassiz was an enthu-
sast In his pursuit, and yet had spirit OF perse
verance which steadily directed his zeal for
broad and genial kind which created him
was o his MS n na an ss
object had been so to extend their results and
concentrate them at one point on this continent,
that nowhere else could the same facilities for
full knowledge OF the subject by observation be
duOTuCu w SLuuculS. AeuCc uc lOOkcu lOTWuTu IO
time when the ordinary course OF travel might
be changed, and the young seekers for this kind Of
learning, instead oil going from here to Europe 10
improve by visiting the superior sources there sup
Piled would be found making their way over to
this side to observe and to profit by treasures
not to be found anywhere but here Now this
is precisely the sort OF ambition that secures
the most glorious advantages to great seats
OF learning. o, that our countrymen could like
wise be stimulated by such an enthusiasm In
quest OF any heroic pursuit! For in this his devo
ton to science he was stirred by no selfish end
whatever Millions might have been poured at
his feet. He would have picked them up only for
the purpose of charging the means OF knowledge
in his department. OF science. and making 1t the
most complete the face OF the earth. Here then,
was indeed another hero. Why, then. you may
ask, not associate him too with the memories OF
this noble hallf Why n0t2 Because he has
been beforehand with us. He has built up
his own monument in yOnder edifice, almost
within our reach. There and there only
Will the heroism OF ARassiz DE properly appre-
cated. There and there only can his spirit WHY
the energies OF those who aspire to emulate bis
career. We now solemnly dedicate this edince In
accordance with the original design OF It's pro-
jectors, as