Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-03-08

raised the gentle and solemn notes. Of the
piece-''Jesus while cur hearts are bend
ing" which from their touching pathOs,
filled every heart 6ith an inspiration, that
will long be remembered in connection
with the occasion. At the conclusion Sc
lections of Scripture were read by Rev.
Mr.. Dickinson, the pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, Of which Mrs. Wade is a
member. Another piece was then sung
by the choir, with the same superior exc
execution, and effect, when Mr.. Dickinson
Spoke as follows:
Ny FRIENDS: Gathered here to-day we
are representatives of a great company
through the land who are rsverently bow
ing in their hearts before the providence
Of which we are eye-witnesses. Mr.. Wade
was among the last of a galaxy of names
that call back to US the stirring times Of
the decade which witnessed their actions
But few days ago Mr.. Wells died. and
now 0hio's great Senator passes to his
rest. Those who know him in the intimaey
of his home, or were associated with him in
the trials of these years, know best the
warmth of his affections, the trueness and
simplicity of his nature.
To most of the people of Jefferson he was
not intimately known; his public duties re-
quired frequent and long absence, beside
that peculiar habit of mind, which, while
ready on topics that absorbed him was lit
tie inclined TO casual conversation. Our
people of later years knew him most thor
oughly as public man. Much more strik-
ing, then, are the manifestations of sorrow
seen on every hand which reveal how real
and strong was their attachment.
Our thoughts are yet too solemn, nor
would it be fitting in this place to enter
upon extended eulogy, indeed it was his
special request that there should be none
There is one eloquent and impressive in
the record of his life that the world
knows. But it is a relief to our feelings as
a community, to review these qualities
that induced admiration for him and re-
call some things that made his career use
ful and illustrious.
Among the characteristics of Mr.. Wade
may be mentioned: The depth and hon
esty of his convictions, and fearless de-
fense of them.
No one could well misunderstood his
position on any question. Honestly formed,
his conclusions were imperative to him
self This commanded respect from his
political opponents when an opposite epin-
ion was dangerous. Confidence founded
on honest, living convictions is procrea-
tive, it is an inspiration to others; and
who shall tell what lapse there would have
been in the public spirit from '61 and on
if the steady faith of few minds had not
been contagious.
A fearless adhesion to principles equal
and righteous, was natural sequence
from his convictions. With five other
Senators he voted for the repeal Of the in
human Fugitive Slave Law" and the re-
sistancs Of all schemes Of compromise.
His course in the agitation of the Kansas
and Nebraska bill we well remember. Be-
side other duties, his vigilance as chair
man of the committee on the Conduct of
the war, T" though sometimes exposing, was
of unquestionable value to the country in
promoting carefulnesS and efficiency in the
army; and had the Office of President
been mads vacant by impeachment of its
incumbent, as President Of the Senate, and
entitled to accession of the supreme pow
er, Mr.. Wade, without doubt, would have
discharged its duties to the promotion Of
peace and sound reconstruction.
Yet another feature of his life is that he,
with others, was used as an instrument in
the hands of Providence. So interviewer
with human determinations is the divine,
that, in crises Of far-reaching Importance,
the governing energy is not seen. But as
distance from the mountain gives its prop
er altitude, 50 can we look back on those
times, and recognize Providence raising up
men and moving them to fulfil his will.
The God of Joshua and of the Pilgrims
was girding his chosen men for q great
mission. God was in the movement, and
though men might be resisted, He could
not be, and deliverance cams-theugh as
to Israel on that dread passover night-at
the price of blood.
A distinguished Southern speaker has
lately given expression in a fitting way OF
the providential in Mr. Lincoln and
his times. The divine purpose in men
makes them great. Truly, saith the Scrip
ture, he that contends against God shall
perish" but he that servsth Him shall
be exalted"
Called from humble life, maintaining al
ways plain demeanor, open hearted with
his constituents, man without a bribe,
with keen perceptions, an oratory that was
| at once forceful and vehement, he was on
the stump and in council, one of a few to
leave his imprint on the character OF his
country.
Ali men are mortal. The perspective of
charity in that fallibility is common with
the best, and the sign of an exalted spirit
is that it can forgive the weak in others
and exalt that which is noble.
When the writer in time yet to be, shall
gather these memories so fragrant to US
into his sacred censor, and swing their
flame as the light of history, while inspir-
ing others to good action, a beam will fall
back in grateful recognition upon the
names of those who with the ardor of the
Father that declared it-haVe in our gen
GRAFTON secured freedom Of soul, OF mind
and body, as the heritage of all this peo-
pie. The future may obliterate fields OF
battle, it may forget the slain, but truth
and righteousness will never perish, and
the life that has advanced them will act on
and on.
Rev. c. L. Shipman, of Girard, as &
| friend Of deceased was asked to make a
prayer, to which request he accedSd, in
very devout and tenderly expressive man
ner.
Another-ths third piece was now per.
formed by the choir-"Unvail thy bosom
faithful tomb"
At the close of the prayer, Hon. FREE
MAN THoRP came forward and read the res.
olutions of respect passed by the General
Assembly, which he had been deputed tc
| present.
After the reading of the resolutions an
address on behalf of the members OF the
bar, was read by Mr.. NoRTHwAY, who had
been selected for that purpose. 1t was q
very neatly and fittingly prepared eulogy
OF the honest, brave aud intrepid spirit oi
the dead Senator-whoss defense Of hu.
manity and justice will live IN history, q
model for mankind.
For this address we have not room the
present week.