The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-08
DR.. Hawley's address. az che Funeral
of capt Niian n. Goodricb. March
90. 1870.

.N' ''iht w 'hB iioilf fNN'tiH
Daily AdcSrtiscr
The few words have to say are read
lily suggested by the event which has
brought US together Death Is always its
own Interpreter, and never IL its lessons
so impressive rs when friend, citizen
Is taken away In the midst OF hls days
and the promise OF still many years of
usefulness. with an established charac-
ter, already tried and natured by large
and varied experience and founded on
right principles.
Our friend, whose remains have been
brought from distant city for burial
among his kindred. was well-known here
where he was born and where he has left a
name which is associated with many
cherished memories. 1t was here that lac
lad the foundations Of character which
won for him the confidence Of all who
knew him, and gave him position and ill.,
fluence In subsequent lite. There Is but
one line OF testimony In this regard, both
In Auburn aud from those with whom he
was associated in later years. Though
he has died In the prime of lis life, he
has left q record which we now review
with gratitude and satisfaction. mingled
indeed with sadness that one who had
done so much and done it so well. could
not have been spared to live longer. II
has been life crowded with events and
shaped by discipline full ofinteie.t and
instruction.
Captain Goodrich was among the very
first Of our young men who responded to
the call of the nation to arms in defense Of
its life against armed rebellion. lie en-
listed as private among the three months
men in the "Old Nineteenth, and:remain-
| ed In the service through the changes
which passed over this gallant regiment,
until II was merged in the 81 y. Y. Ar
tlllery. and with the latter through the
entire period Of the war. Tie was only
eighteen years of age at the time of his
enlistment. and OF rather delicate consti-
tution--so much so that his friends feared
| he might not be able to endnre the trial
OF the first brief campaign. He, how
ever, rapidly grew into a soldier,
and soon became noted among his
comrades for his GOODNESS and manly
courage. On one occasion. at the siege
| Of Little Washington. y. G.. conducted
| by Longstrect, he was publicly compli-
mented on the field by the commanding
| officer. General Foster. tor his bravery in
| a difficult position in the defense OF the
place. and was rewarded with his first
promotion. He subsequently passed
| NhN StF'ia Eiab'S Va Pa''oh'''
to his captaincy. in each instance for some
gallant service rendered. He participated
| In the battles OF Kingston and Whitehall.
and. ! think. Goldsborough, in North
Carolina. and was also engaged at the
siege OF l'etel sburgh; and his record,
covering the entire period OF the war, Is
without a blemish.
But though he scrvived the perils of
tue field, the various exposures and hard
| ships OF the service. as in multitude OF
instances, made inroals upon his cOnsti-
tuition which were never repaired. and
to these. doubtless, may be traced more or
less directly, his early death. | regard
his death. As that also Of his iamented
father. Captain Luther Goodrich. of the
10Th. who died shortly after the close OF
the war, as truly sacrifice on the altar
Of patriotism. as IL they had fallen in bat
tie; and now we number them botl
among oui honored dead. II has beel
my duty not unfreqUently. during tn
past fifteen years TO perform the last OIL
ces of religion. at the graves of our sol
diers who fell In the strife, or whose day
were cut short by the hardshps of the
seryice--here in Auburn, once among thu
mountains OF my native region. and once
i'm one OF the National ccmcteries-:tnd IL
each instance / have regarded the offer
ing rs alike laid upon my country's altar
Each life thus given Is a unite in TN
sum of sacrifice that the nation nigh
live. Each deed of valor is unite IN th
. nations purchased glory. And it is al
honor which will gain lustrc rs time zoe
on. 10 have borne a part IN the creates
and most iiercely contested struggles G
all the ages, Tor Justice. liberty and h,
man welfare, ana 10 nave cohghcre,
| some sun survive, WHO may cnerisl
whlie they i've the many prldr "i havih
ulschareeu hISn ,r"s, VI al',' ,Iin'
anu what Is pe,'er' 'nc sc"c,ou. s,I'. I.
mem ,hat 'nes nav uonv so.',,,.,S
perpetuu,c ,i'c picss'iss y, soo" 49, !,
5 men. anu 10 sa'I sat,e" ea1se' ~ -, ~
o extremity ior when the Hoou an" VI
brave ana lhe true ol az , .,'''e nave "ee'
. reauy 'o lay uo"h 'hei' h''s.
Al the close of the war, Capt. Good
G rich resumed the duties OF the civil III
q for which his earlier training had mite
him and nc the time Of his death was o.
cupylng position of large reponsibillt
a IN connection with one OF the importaI
I lines Of travel and commerce at the Yves
, He brought to every trust committed
him the same fidelity and inteliigenc
1 which characterized his military caree
4 One who has been associated with In
, intimately tor nearly halt his lie, Dol
In the war and since. in business rel'
= tions. and who was with him In ms la
: hours. says The was the very soul OF hon'
r and integrity" lie was, however, POI
q ular, because OF his pleasant ways WI
all, and his courteous haDit so Wen alal
ed to make friends ana To attach 'he'
: strongly to himself.
, These are things we love to rcmemb'
Of our fr;onds when they are taken frol