, 1874-05-31

dTeB8 HA8 made IN Ene pAlA ~ H. - 11~H ~
land, and long procession Of carriages pro-
ceeded to the four cemeteries and streWed dow
era on the graves of some fifty soldiers
CANTON, Ill, May so.-Decoration Day WAS
duly observed in this city. All the church and
fire bells Of the city wero tolled at sunrise, g1ns
fired. flags At half-msst, etc. Over ], 50 people
decorated the graves Of the dead he
rocs at the cemetery. Ar. Edwin
Levished delivered poem: and ,;an the
silver cornet band played funeral dI8e'
sr<eiol D1spateh to The Chicago Tribune.
PEORIA, ILL.,, May 30.-peoEia has been busy
to-day doing honor to the memory and garland
ally large number Of people participated in the
beautiful observance of the day. The kev. J.
II. Monon, formerly pastor Of the First Presby-
terian Church OF this city, was the orator OF tho
occasion. His Grafton at tho public monument
in the square WAS listened to by several Thousand
people. It Was full OF patriotic feryor, and was
a noble tribute to tho memory Of the soldier
dead. Following the exercises IN the city came
the strew1ng Of flowers at sprlngdae. The
bills around the soldiers monument there Wero
clustered with carriages and people, while large
numbers crowded around the graves to catch
glimpse OF the decorating services. The weather
was intensely hot throughout the day, with
scarcely 4 breath OF wind stirring
ALTON.
Special Dispatch TO Thu Chicago Tribune.
ALTON, ILL.,, May 30.-The Anniversary OF
Decoration Day WAS not observed FL generally
as in previous years In this city to-day. Ihis
afternoon great many persons went to the
cemetery. and st1eWed flowers On the graves Of
soldiers. Appropriate exercises were conducted
by the several clergymen OF this city At the
cemetery.
aALEsBUno.
Special Dfspdteh to Tile Chicago Tribune.
GAIEspuno, Ill, May 3o.-During the after
noon most OF the business houses were closed
aud the day devoted to doing honor to the fallen
of the late War. After eloquent address BY
the Rev. Gardner, the Soldiers School children
and citizens Of the place proceeded to Hope
Cemetery, where the graves OF the soldiers were
strewn with flowers. Tho day has been delight
full and the city is full, q large number coming
on special train from Burlington.
6CuOoLcRAFT.
SPECIAL Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
ScHooLcRAFT, Mich, May 30.-Decoration Day
has been observed here by strewing flowers on
tho graves Of our dead soldier-boys' graves,
music, prayer, and addresses. Thirteen young
ladies' dressed in black, and thirteen miHaos
each grave. aud covered them with the beautiful
wreaths and bouquets they carried. Gen.
Dwight, Mayor Of Kalamazoo, delivered very
appropriate address. There WAS singing by our
written by the Hon. E. Laken Brown. Nearly
1000 people we're in attendance.
CAIRO.
Special Dispatch to Tie Chicago Tribune.
CAIRO. lQ-+ hl4T 3U.-4Q6T6 was yGTT large
attendance OF the people OF this section to-day
on the ceremonies OF decorating the Boldiess'
graves in the National Cemetery OF Mound City.
Probably not less than 5000 persons were pres
ent. Gov Bayeridge, according to previous an
nouncement, delivered the oration; It was
finished production. worthy Of our Chief Magis-
trate, worthy Of the patriot soldiers. and
Christian Governor. It glowed with patriotism
and spirit OF charity, and WAS received
by the vast tlrone With every mark
OF appreciation proper on such an occasion.
With burning words OF true elOqueuce he pre-
septed Christianity as broader than patriotism.
forgiveness divine virtue. and the rcmem-
brance OF the heroic sufferings aud sacrifices Of
the brave boys who died for their country. He
commended the custom OF slowerinK fresh
flowers over the ashes Of the dead heroes, and
urged the perpc.uation Of Memorial Day.
At the conclusion, the Hon D. ". MUM, being
called for, responded in IN on-haud speech Of
about twenty minutes, that was heard with in
terest, emotion, and sympathy.
JOLIET.
Special Dispdtch to The Chicago 1irib,tne.
JOLIET, ILL.,, May 30.-Decoration Day WAS OBJ
served By the citizens OF this city universally,
all places OF business being closed during the
afternoon. A procession larger than has ever
been seen in similar demonstration consisting
OF Bartleson Post, G. A. H.. st. Johns Beuevo-
lent Society, I. O. o. F.. Saengerbund and Joli-
ct Commandery knights Tempfar, societies.
and citizens in carriages, was marched to Oak
wood Cemetery, where the exercises we're con-
Quoted. Orations were pronounced in German
by M1. r. Deutych and in English by the Hon.
Benjamin Olin. The decoration Was conducted
By Bart1eson Post G. A. r., and the Jole: CON-
mandoEy Knights Templar.