, 1877-07-14
NIr, Stnclspolc's Address nt
Rocky Point on thc Eourth.

dress We make few selections in order
to give our readers an i,lea of its general
tone and merit. In the wilds Of the
great North West are found many men
OF skill, merit and even genius, who are
modestlv telling to make homes Tor the
next generation. And the next genera
ton will honor them tor their noble sac
riices. Mr.. Stackpole is only one Of
little army who are battling with the
forests and preparing garden spots tor
their children. In his opening remarks
occurs the following
Every thing holy and beautiful
awakens admiration and must be ex.
pressed. Hence the testimonials offered
to departed heroes to-day. Almost every
nation has its iestal, its holy days and
symbols. Does the son of Green Erin
take offence when taunted of his love of
the Shamrock (? Then why should we
take offence when We hear Plymouth
Rock called the Blarney Stone of Amer
iCa 7"
He touchingly alludes to the historical
fact that of the 101 who landed fro m the
Mayhowcr, all but 46 perished the first
winter. He then says
but little matters it to that band of
heroes, who, like TIE prophets of old,
ever stood with lions girded for transla
tion to a higher and nObler sphere. The
perils of the Pilgrim Fathers on land and
on sea, developed the great principles
of civil and religious liberty in their
souls, and invest their lives with
grandeur Of purpose and energy that
gave freedom to nation-to conti-
nent--to world
The speaker closes most glowing
tribute to the soldiers of past generations
in the following appropriate language.
"If your thoughts could glance over
scenes of mortal glory; if you would be-
hold the terrors of the strife of contend
ing armies clothed with a moral majesty
that robs war of its horrors, turn to the
pages of impartial history. Would you
witness deeds OF noble daring, the resist
less charge, go to Bennington, to Mon
mouth, to Kings Mountain ana Eutaw-
+ to Platsburg, Lun1y's
Lane and New Orleans"
Immediately after he gives utterance
to the following sentiment, 10 which
every friend of humanity will iespond-
Amen.
"May America an England never cross
swords again; may they ever live on the
most friendly terms and each succeeding
year draw them nearer together"
Then, after alluding TO and comment
ing on the late courteous ovatons ex'
tended to Gen. Grant and suit, he adds.
"Ail these things tend to bind the
two nations together. May it always be
thus, Tor it is to the interest Of both ma
tions to court peace and not war"
He closes a beautiful tribute to long
list OF departed heroes, not emitting
those who fell in the war of the rebellion,
in the following pathetic Language.
"They have all fought their last bat
ties, and have all conquered their last
enepy--death. Never did plume wave
above more peerless brows, and never
mail shield more dauntless hearts,
Farewell heroes and patriots II long
farewell.
Thy countries tears embalm thy mem ory.
Thy virtues challenge Immortality
Till desolation's deluge drown the world"
The entire address breaths the true
spirit of '76 and '.oes great credit to ITS
author We do not doubt but every
neighhorhood in the county, rs well as
the lower Snoqualmie region, possess
some man or women capable of prepar-
ing Fourth Of July Grafton fit and ap-
appropriate to the occasion.