The New York herald., 1877-07-05
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erpment ana who hold with Washington that "the
ofthe States should ever DO the primary object
OF patriotic DESIRE"
The consolidated strength OF the sixteen States that
were lately save-hoding Is tremendous political
force cmbodying almost one-hsf Of the Senate OF the
Representatives. and almost two-hfths of the aggreg
atc Electoral College. This entire element Is con-
0'' 81 those States; is will be- welded in The
luture with the unity OF insoent despotsm and
aims at permanent domination In the government @ Of
bhe country. Let US look the future squarciy IN the
lace, prepare for the danger In season and avert
possible. take my position without hesitauon'
Without dis'rus without acrimony ana "''nou' ''u'
ccalment.
WHAT BLAINE BELEvRs.
believe that Southern control in the government
Union is the worst possible result. even for the
South ITSELF believe that It 10 menacing and osn.
gerous 10 every interest IN sne ano asc s.v.a
the Union should govern IL | believe that the
men who for four years sought the lfs Of the
nation should not be entrusted with It's supreme
control believe that the hcresy OF tho citizens pri-
mary allegiance being due TO his Stato-a hcresy which
has already wrought much misery and shed 50
much innocent bood-should be confined 10 the States
that cherish IT, and not permitted 10 install Itself in
Mat any policy which contcmplates. or by any
possibility involves, the annexation OF Mexican terri
iory Or any other addition to The disturbed elements
every American citizen, OF the generation that now
Is aud Of the countless generations that in the Prov
Its continually widening responsibilities
After Mr.. Blaine's speech was concluded he was
loudly appauded and voted tho thanks Of the assem-
bage. Letters then read from Cyrus W. Field
and Bishop Haven.
TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
Rev. Dr. Cuyler was next introduced. and spoke In
his characteristic way about temperance urging the
necessity of having temperance men In our public
ofaces Dr. Cuyer said that he was glad that Presi-
uoh h>u~~
President Hayes because tho latter holds that he
bound TO fulfil the solemn promises made before tho
ballot box was opened Tor sunfagcs. At dinner
given by the Chamber Of Commerce In Now York the
speaker had seen the vino now, and had
seen that the President drank not drop
Of strong liquor, but nc had him drink
bottle OF Seltzer water with William IT,
Dodge Of Now York. He firmly believed that Presi-
dent Hayes was cut out Of tho same pcce Of timber
tnat furnished Abraham Lincoln. Temperance no
said, born America and it could never die here
MARY cLEMMER's roEM
Mrs. Mary Clemmer's poem was then read by Mr.
Charles +. Richardson, OF the Independent clear,
resonant voice, and with fine expression.
Out from the sunny valleys the happy people pour.
There music the meadows there Is laughter the
shore.
Beyond the Mashamoques. whore Putuam's wolf went
From the breezy "Green Of windham Of ancient Frog
Across tho wimaut.c, Ger Qyinnatisset hills,
From shady groves OF kngy from Ashfords chatering
Even from regal Norwich. the rare Sew England ross
y. come the happy to essSrsss & tns aas
Down through fragrant vstas the happy people pour
There is music tho meadows. there laughter on the
As wales h,lsides from tire teeming town.
With children and our banners. We come the Gay to
With fsas.iug and with story with written song and speech
That through these open hlltops ACROSS the iand WILL
70 tell other happy people how their away
Beside the Lake Of koseland, celebrate our day.
In ancient days fathers upon the sward
Knes down in sosmn % Worship a1a called o SpUn the Lord
On the ittlc band of pilgrims the newy budding town,
1 e % ssss psas
Now their prosperous children, in tho pentude Of
In the harvest OF our plenty cry Lords
IT: not the warrior s alone who leads in van
Hcis benefactor who from the toiing mart
ys.,s sasna
tho for M ssT' o .ss *. .s Sc
How GU. Ct she sIo:, atty \. the is%ous Old
csms native hillside bought its wood and doll;
Yet not for hts own children. stalwart race 10 rear
grand ancestral home BY forest lawn avn and mere
lie gave his gift iorsvsr~she gem Of Windhsm land.
This eager generation, like the heeng will pass.
Like the mist above the meadows like the cloud above tho
Yet and on will blossom the roses Of the Junes.
And just the september will touch with primrose gold
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November will glsten whers her i.sn trophies lie.
Then the birds within these branches us glad song Will
or merry. mating welcome to lovers in the spring.
;Ss The %es
With music on the meadows with laughter on the shore
They may forget his name, they may sing IL in sweet
Yet the man who people them for all
~. team ~. hs NJ Tho srcv putno n, strods.
Hs lsd the hover Of windham along the battle road
Back to tho heart Of En6ed when hundrsd years were
Another generation bore another sacred son,
Bslovcd thoa, my country. far be thy day Of need!
Than the knighv youth Of windham the spirit whose
stirs in their quick'nng blood with unabatod Gresl
The IA % hs% y ana %
That made their srandsres soldiers within the wooded
That ado their royal mothers Of mighty
That made their brothers herOssah it seems but just
That than all the quota they proudly srched away
The Victor by ns vsnas.hed the blue beside the
Children OF Peace forever, afser the earthly tray
70 greet the peoples leaders this lsay arch
What do we eeleersse' MAJ.
Willie on the sad Easts verge.
TIE sullcn waves surge,
11i Il blood. od. for s'r chpIsss dear saker
And do hear
Tho far, low cry of fcmr
Where In the southern land.
The masked bHrDsric band
Under tho covert night.
Still fight the COW ards dxht.
Still strike the ssssssin's blow,
Snite childhood. girhood low
Great Justice canst thou see
Upmoved that such things be
Zee murdcrers Tree.
Unsought Bruised In her grave
The girl. who fought to save
Brother and sire. She died Tor man.
She leads the lofty van
OF hero women. Lit her name
With ever-kindlug fame.
Her youths consummate flower
Took u the exalted dover
Ofmartyrdom. And Denth,
And Love put on her crown
Ofhigh
Cease, bells OF Freedom eeasef
Hush happy songs OF Peace.
Il such things yet may be,
''Swect iapd Of Liberty"
In thee In thee!
On hill top and in vale
Lie low brethren pnle
juno each breast.
Beloved ye are blcsti
ic yielded up your breath.