Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-06-05


II perverted all departments OF the govern.
nnent; the legislative was corrupted the
jHdicial subverted, and the executive con.
trolcd by IL.
The war of the rebellion followed
brought on by this evil, and we we're fought
lessons of justice and equality; IL fought
us that republic cannot exist without
reciprocal rights, such as life, liberty
snd the pursuit Of happiness"
Let us then, since the right has trinm ph
ed over the wrong, at the expense Of treas
ure, blood an life, stand around our flag
a. q nation OF freemen, recognizing the
fact that'we arc all kings and protect our
Republicfrom all foreign foes, and remem-
Der that II is evil alone that can disturb
our peace and prosperity. 1t is fitting
time to come when flowers are bic omin
and all nature is putting on new life 10 the
graves Of the forty-one soldiers, who died
on tire field Of battle, in prison rens, and
at home, from wounds and exposure; for
a. the trees are clothed in green an the
flowers in richest colors, so shall your
loved ones appear a. ain in the better land
trust, where there is no more war and
death.
Judge Cook was next called upon. He
said there was difference betwee, the
war of the Revolution and the Re ellion.
which all, perhaps hal not observed. The
former was for National Independence; ,e
latter for individual liberty. The former
for the recognition as national people
among the nations of the earth; the latter
for equality before the law for each citizen.
| II IL pleasant to come here and meet no
large an assemblage of citizens--to iind here
the aged mother with tears placing the
wreath OF flowers on the grave of the son
OF her heart, who with her blessing went
forth in defence Of his country's rights,
and laid down his life in their maintenance !;
to md here, also the father, not only
honoring his dead son, but also his patriot
ism in observing this occasion, expressive
OF the nations gratitude.
How pleasant to witness the hands of
infancy performing their delightful task Of
love in scattering the beautiful flowers of
spring on the graves of fallen heroes,
many Of whom they have not seen, but of
whose deeds of valor they have hoard
Our heroes are not here, but have gone to
the eternal throne with the brokeken
shaekels of the millions of freedmen in
their hands, and for this we hope for their
forgivness by the Divine Father.
The speeches concluded Prof. taylor
pronounced the benediction, after which
the Mirshal of the day formed the pro-
cession, headed by the BeIville Ridge
Band and marched back to Louisiana ave.
nue. where it was dismissed.
$50 as hfe's burden. bend us down,
Its busy ends give speed To days;
Still have We hours 10 give tn them,
Still to repeat each need Of praise.
Touched be each year our living hearts.
Which praises chant aud flowers spread,
And love and holy faith inspire
The dirgea for our cherished dead.
So shall the day return. aud we
Take mp again the heme il bears;
The fullest brotherhood Of man
Hath blessed cur suGeriugs and prayers.
Thrice shall the centuries 20 bv,
And three times th rice the Nation fall,
Ere we forget the noble suns
who biyOuac meath a Nations pail.