Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31

Decoration lay WAS observed, yes
terday, in Carson, in a highly credita-
BILE and satisfactory manner to all con-
cerned. The day was pleasantly cool
little breezy. but fine for marching.
Flowers were provided in abundance,
and some of the bouquets and wreaths
were very beautiful. The Army boys
were on, in goodly number. The
Carson Guards. in their fine uniform
and with their martial department,
were present. The Mexican Veterans,
with their modest bearing yet look oil
soldierly merit, were also present and
in full sympathy with the occasion.
There were q number of citizens at the
graves, and many ladies with faces
expressive of thoughtfu: appreciation
and fearful sympathy God bless them
all y, and school children, bright and
fresh, in the bloom of youth, with
wondering yet subdued and thought
full expression. Then there were the
sadly bereaved relatives Of the de-
ceased, whose hearts were burdened
with grief. surely this day is the most
solemn one Of the year. All hearts
are turned to the memory of the dear
departed, whether they were soldier
citizens, fathers or brothers, mothers
or sisters, sons or daughters-adults,
children. babes,-aii are remembered
with tenderness inexpressiblc-on
this general memorial day. Few SO
bereft Of friends i'm life rs not to be re-
memhered in death by some one with
touching affection, which finds eN-
preston on AN occasion like this. The
Catholic cemetery WAS first visited amt
a soldiers grave there strewn with
flowers while an ode WAS sung. Then
the other cemeteries were visited, and
the soldiers graves there decorated
during singing. and firm. OF cannon
near by. At the last grave decorated
the closing ceremonies were even more
impressive, as there the only remarks
were made. We cannot let the Occa-
sion pass wi;hou: a hearty conrnenda-
ton of the tenor of the brief address
the re made by the reverend gentleman
who spoke tor all hearts present.
so irnprOmptu, so natural,
so louchingly tender. direct and ap-
nropriate-it wasRdmirable. On their
return 10 town, the Army aud Navy
bows held a meeting. at which their
oucd expression III the
following:
At a meeting of tue eX-sOtdlcrS and
sailors OF the Union Army and Navy IN
he War OF the Rebellion. held May 80,
ls.6. iiie following resolutions were
passed relatlNetO the Memorial! eAeiCIseH
of that day:
That we gratefully acknowledge our
obligations 10 the officers and men Oh me
Carson Guards for their efilcieht ana
gracefully executed services as escort l"
TrsSrS. samuel HAYES Charles Wilson,
". I. Cummings and George BalIord Tor
the Artillery salute nj the cemetery 10
MesSrx. &. T.. L:tUgiiion. {. L. Mason. >.
c. ScoviiI.e and NJ. ID. Hatc!i for the excel
lent vocal music furnished by them; to
Rev. 4. II. TeviS for his appropriate ana
uat rioti.- address 10 Mr.. ShrIeVeS Tor
her contributions OF beautiful norai
wreaI hs and crosses.
That To the Veterans OF the Mexican
War we say We salute you as oar sem
ior> aud thank you for joining as as q
body in doing that which we doubt nor
vo.I would otherwise each Tor himself
ave done-honotln5 the occasion 10y
giving a thought To the memory of the
oov> who have passed their final muster.
That TO Professor Howe and his sist-
Mt teachers of the public schools,
., ISL TO express our qualification az
'rir action in leading their pupils 10
witness a ceremony which we regard az Il
typical manifestation of patriotism, ana
VIII icn we believe destined To be largely
ms rumcntal in eficctins n unity OF ma
iional sentiment i'll the hearts OF our
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