The New York herald., 1876-07-17
VOICE OF THE PRESS.

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean July 141
A unanimous sentiment seems animate the friends
and admirers OF the gallant Custer that monument to
himself and his seventh" is the very smallest
mark of regard and respect that his countrymen can
show his memory. The United States army offers but
few Inducements the officer eager for distinction in
his profession. Beyond his pay, the regard of hts
brother officers and the occasional mention of his
in the newspapers, the American military hero
has but little show for deeds which rival the proud
boasts of tho Crusaders or the most daring fcats
the knights of tho Round Table Other nations cover
the breasts they honor with medals, clasps, CROSSES
orders. ribbons and all tho insignia Of valor. We
alone permit the soldier to realize the fact that valor is
its own reward Nor these foreign cmblcms usc-
less OF account They to tho soldier what
wealth is to the banker, seat on tho bench a law
yer the Presidential chair TO tho statesman They arc
badges OF honor which open all doors him who wears
them heirlooms speaking to children who claim then
heritage of honor glory and undyng fame. Tho very
savage shows his scaps and wears his honors thick
upon him.
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER
is as brave, chivarous and intelligent his
brethren OF other lands He IL proud OF his battles
and his dangers and yet he either tho
unchivarc practice OF trumpeting his praise or
lay aside his pride with his uniform and his right TO
does offer the highest Inducements IN the world
the OF intelligence To the oicer II promises Ia
general life OF danger or OF stale monotonv: TO the
prvaea danger equally great and joylcss routine
perhaps an isolated tyranny General Custer
soldier, dashing, gallant cavalry oiccr. Under
another ag his breast would have gltered with deco
ratons and his been honorcd with the highest IN
tho land. He was another Cardigan second Bucher:
and yet, like many other officers Of the army he proba
bly, felt that his lie and services OF little
TO the people and the flag he faithfully served
He gone, and all that remains is the memory Of hs
knghtiy presence and his fearless soldiers heart Al
though his last and dying charge failure
deed rouse the admiration OF a savage Years have
not dimmed the lustrc OF the charge at Balaklaya-
shall it be SAID that the Republic forget as fine II
still more glorious sighty II we do desire ia
be considered nation of shopkeepers dead all
Keeps alive peoples prId. aud glory, let this pro-
posed monument take shape. The NEW York HERALD
has generously offered 81 900 toward this object When
the association has been duly formed do doupt
that the great West mourning her gallant and gifted
son, Will honor the dead while they encourage futgro
emulation by coming To the front with sum at
worthy their generosity and their patriotism.
From the Binghamton IN. " Democrat, July H. i
From all parts of the country rcIut,ances made
to the HERALD fund for a monument to the gallant
Custer aud his brave followers The chcyaier was
splendid specimen OF American physique, as bravo
lion, as tender as woman. All admirers OF manly
games have chord In sympathy with the great grief
which oppressed the nation at the oi his cruel
massacre. The Cricket Club has famous name. and
can add 10 II largely by proposing tournament for the
benefit OF this monument fund, better yet assist
In raising distinct fund Tor tho widow suddenly
bereaved. Let tho Crickots lead the movement