Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

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Capt. FoRRksr. have now the pl.asu.s
introducing to you gentleman from aAssachu-
sets, the Hon. Mr.. Tarbox.
Mr.. TARBox. Mr. President, Ladies and Gem
tlemen IL am reluctant by any simple words Of
mine TO break the melodious spell your eloquent
orator has woven over rs all. But 70 me this
occasion has touch ofpathos and an not con-
tent that old Pilgrim and Puritan Massachusetts,
on whose SOIL century ago. "a - --4 .,7
i'the embattled farmers stood
Asa kasa sssshsa Nd sFcani Is wSridss--
men of thoee grand days, under the famed elm
In classic Cambridge, as Commander Of the Pro-
vincial arny drew the sword Of independence
that famed on through all the dark years Of
struggle until a new flag Of strange device and
mighty omen adorned the Pantheon OF the nations
shall be voceless here, though her message of
fraternity and reconciliation find no worthier
u. l
That man never knew the chivalric spirit Of
the true soldier who paws no homage at the tomb
ola brave Zoe. Applsuse. And when tha.
foe was not alien born and bred. but Of the same
patriotic kin, a fellow countrymen fallen in q
fought-oui domestic feud, who so mean OF soul rs
TO withhold the tender grace of brother tear :?
So to-day and here, Union soldier hesitates not
TO pay an unaffected tribute 10 the gallant man
hood Of the dead soldiers whose mortal relics are
gathered beneath wonder monument, and TO offer
warm right hand of fellowship and amity to
the living Confederate whose eloquent tongue
has just now spoken their euloSy. Applause.
] recall Il scene unprecedented for beauty and
patriotic demonstration which transp;red in Bos-
ton n wear ago when with mighty jubilation your
own gallan; Maryland 5;h marched through its
thronged streets TO renew patriot VOWS and lay
their gifts of reverence on the shrine OF Bunker
Hill where the proud Briton was first made to
know how American yeoman could battle for
liberty. GApplause.1 We of Massachusetts, in
that hour of heartfelt exatation banished forever
from our hearts All lingering resentment towards
the people Of the South. [Grcat Applause I
And when the soldiers Of South Carolina bore
tenderly the Palmetto tree pluckei from its ma
tive soil, to plant il beside the Pine on Bunker's
height. we hailed in those blending symbols the
prophecy Of the future glory of the Republic.
= Now, ladies and gentlemen you will allow me
brief reference TO the nature of the fearful s,rug
gle which so lately divided the nation in hostile
camps and fertilized the fields Of war with the
costliest blood Of both sections. II was not a
contest that implied moral turpitude en- either
side. This fact we must know and feel in order
that we may mutually respect each other and so
lav the foundations Of friendship that shall en-
dnre. The Southern people are not traitors in
capable of trust aud honor. nor are the Northern
people tyrants and oppreSsors. Both people ell
tered the contest with equal fidelity of convio-
| A. ~r.l. a. L.
were educated from our cradle in the political
school OF Webster which denied the right Of a
State under the Constitutional compact 10 sever
its relations to the Union; while the South ac-
ceptcd with equal force OF conviction the doc
trines o: the Calhoun school which maintained
the right Of State To recall i.s delegated powers
and resume its absolute sovereignty. Unable
to settle the dispute by peaceful methods, in
season Of passion when pru icnce slept, the
dread arbitrament Of arms was invoked
After four years Of awful debate in that blood =
forum the decision from which no appeal lies
was rendered in favor Of the indestructahility o;
the Union. With the loyal scqniescence Of the
Southern peoplc in the political results of the
nv quarrel with them was At an end; my late
foes became nv countrymen. Even amid the
clash of arms felt no emotion Of bitterness TO-
wards the South, and when the war was over
had hospitality cnly for sentiments Of good will.
TAppiause And while lanrnted and blamed
her mistake with its consequences offar-reaching
disaster to the country, | have never grudged the
admiring respect fairly due as brave mems NEED
TO the manhood and he-oism illustrated by her
people in the strife. Great Applause.
The Union does not ask "penitence." That i'm
plies consciousness and confession Of guilt. All
! we ask is reCanta,iou of claims the war has de-
cided 10 be inadmisible. and a loyal adherence
TO the Constitution as the war has in erpreted il.
I wish never 10 look upon so mean sight IRE
pentant rebel" GApplause.l ldcsire the humi-
lation and abasement Of none Of my countrymcn
The man who fought for the right of Secession
and now renouaces il and af.rms his loyal pur-
pose to stand by the Union in the future, wei.
come and greet as my peer in personal dignity
and in political right. [Graat Applause.
1t sometimes will happen in well ordered fam
lilies that discussions will intrude their ugly pres
ence What restores harmony and bliss 10 the IS
ranged household? Not surely discussion and
revived memory Of the matter that gave rise &c
the estrangement But all the dulcet memories q
courtship, the delightful associations Of the ruI
.ials, the tenderness Of The honeymoon, cor
with their sweet persuasiors IN exercise the spr.
| It's of discorG and WOO back the blessed angel:
| of peace and happiness. And, sir, on this mos
memorable of our patriotic anniversaries. in
| whose glorious memories the North and South
have an cqual portion ofrichest heritage let US
and for all cast our late euds into the limbo Of OF
II.
tain of memory that flows freely for all from
those brave old days when North and South uni
| tedv won the common inheritance Of flibertv: whcI
| Jnmes Otis and Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry anC
Lee preached the same gospel loiindependenCe, OF and
the cause Of beleaguered Boston the cause of nj
| Americans when the immortal scroll tha; SPOKE
| conservation 20 Liberty and defiance To tyran.i
was signed by Hancock, Of Massachusetts,. and
Carroll, Of Carrollton; when the imPetuous Gads
den speaking for the patriots South Carolina sen
| the laconic message 10 the patriots Of Boston
! aDon't paw for an ounce Of the d-d Teal'' Sir
the nation and its giorics indivisibie. Whoshal
divide Bunker Hill from the tomb of Washing.
/ ton, or Yorktown from Concord and Lexington
These are the common and indiy Sible inheritance
! Of the American people 60 the latest generation
Within the sacred precincts Of yon enclosure ogl
| good old Mother Earth gathers tenderiy 10 be-
! bosom the ashes of three thousand brave ArKri
| cans: so should the genius OF America gather CT
! their deeds Of couraae and sacrifice. for though
they fought in q lost cause they illustrated high
qualities of heroic manhood thai do honor u
| The American character aud cannot be spared
from tie treasur,s Of American History. [Grva
Applause
Capt, Fo.srsr Ladies and gentlemen xii
now introduce 70 rot Dr. Henk!e, our represen.
tA:iye.
Mr.. HsxsrE. Ladies snd gentlemen hav,
Eaes you before as you all know bG; on a diiler
snt occasion. In listening n the addresses thai
have hem marie this oecssioa NV ehoie NJ
ture has been filed with emotion which leci thai
! have mo adequate language 10 give ut:eranoe 10;
snd sAouli shrink from the task imposed upon
me and decline IN say one syllsbie were IL Tot
.hasi fee, that il Is IRE duty of Maryland, which
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