, 1874-05-31
INDIANA.

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SOUTH BEND, Ind, May 30.-Decoration Day
was quite generally observed here, there being
in attendance larger number Of people than
ever before. One feature only tended to mar the
occasion, which WIS the business houses remain
ing open The orator OF the day WAS the Rev:
]. H. Cissel, of the II. E. Church, who delivered
= very eloquent address. Mr. Colfa1, who was
in the audience, responded to call, and spoke
about fifteen minutes during which time he de-
hyered the following remarkable sentiment, to
which he has never before publicly
alluded: He said that while at the
grave We should bury all ennities
and antagonsms, but he could not concur with
those who insisted that the graves Of those who
died fighting to destroy their country should be
decorated equally with those Whc gave their
nual testimonial is not merely = tribute Of
affection, or We should include in it the graves
OF mothers, wives. children, and friends. very
dear Is they were to us, with which our ceme-
terry is dlled. But it is intended al com
memoration of patriotism, as mani
festatiou Of gratitude to those who bad sacri-
feed so much for their country's preservation,
and an inspiration to the youth around I'D to act
similarly il the dark days should again dawn on
our country. He Was willing to forget and for
give, and to acknowledge that they fought brave
" and sinccrly. While in Congress he had voted
for amnesty to all who would seek for it. but
Decoration Day would lose all its significance
and meaning when it should include those who
fought, however mistakenly. for the conntrys
destruction. Then, to be consistent, We should
honor tho flags Of tho rebellion in the War Depart
1neut, Is ne do the Stars and Stripes and should
place br the side OF the picture OF the signera OF
the Declaration in the rotundn OF the Capitol,
q picture Of the signers Of the ordinance
OF the secesson which inausurated the rebellion.
LAPOnTE.
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LApoRrE, Ind, May 30.-Decoration Day was
generally observed in this city to-day large
- . frf, cEaH
to Pine Lake Cemetery, headed by the Zouave
cornet band and two color-bearerB, carving the
old flags of the Twenty ninth and Eighty-sev-
enth Regiments Of Indiana Volunteers. Prayer
WAS offered by the Rev. J. Z. Ash, and an ora
ton delivered by Maj. ". II. Calldns. Tho
baud played "Tho Star Sparglcd Banner" after
which the decorating Of the soldiers graves fol-
lowed.
ED1ASAPoL1s.
INDIANAPOLIS, 1utt.. Nav 30.-Decorat!ou Day
vas duly observed in this city, the main features
being the decoration nt Crown Hill ConeteEy
and address By Con. George Il. Chapman. As
the procession. consisting OF the police, several
military and musical societies, and the hra de-
partment wers about starting to the ground. T.
severe rainstorm fell, which intorfared some
what With the ceremonies.
FoRr WAYNE.
FoRT WATSE, May 30.-Decoration Day WAS
almoBt entirely ignored here to-day. No core
monies took place, and business WAS carried on
RI usual.
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GOSHEN. Ind, May 30.-The graves Of Co.
shens fallen heroes we're decorated this alter
% in the shade, many persons were compellsd to
remain 1t home.
MINNESOTA.
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS.
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