Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-01-04
0ficiaI Paper ofthe County end Village
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL WILLIAMS

TRIBUTE TO GENERAL WILLIAMS
Las. Saturday night a public meeting
was held at Detroit 10 still further honor
the memory of the late General Alpheus
). Williams. The meeting was presided
over by Mayor Langdon, who, upon TAX
ing the chair, thanked the meeting for
The honor, and paid a glowing tribute
to the memory of the deceased. The
committee appointed ut a previous meet
ing to draft resolutions reported the fol-
lowing:
From the roll of the distinguished SER
wants of the Republic, de:nh has removed
another noble name. At the nations
capital, inthe performance OF the hon
Orable trusts imposed upon him, sur
rounded by sorrowing friends and
admirers, Gen. Alpheus S. Williams
pissed from earth tOss meet his reward.
The event, although m8t unlocked for,
was shock not only to his constituency,
but also 10 the state and nation i'm whose
councils he occupied a prominent and
honofed place. -r Standing at the portals
OF his tomb his fellow citizens of Detroit.
irrespective OF party, speaking for them
selves and the entire constituency of the
First district OF Michigan. have deemed
it fitting TO gather in public and make
record of their great esteem for the de-
ceased and publicly express their apprc-
citation of his great services, and his
eminent wort tn as q citizen, soldier and
stateman.
As citizen, Gen. Williams career was
marked by uprightness. genial intercourse
and warm friendships. On all questions
of public interest his views were wise
and inspiring; his purposes lofty and his
instincts honest. He was from the people,
warmly sympathized with them in all
their aims and aspirations, and possessed
the faculty of imprcssing them with the
conviction of his deep interest and earnest
efforts in their behalf In The course of
40 years. residence in this community. so
much was known of him in this regard
that even those who are frugal in praising
their advcrsarias will quickly vindicate
him against'aDy charge of dishonesty or
diiplicity III his dealings with his fellow
men. I
As soldier, his Greer has become
history. From Vera CrLZ to Lookout
Mountain he stands out the brave. skill
ful AMI patriotic commander, on account
of whose achievement the country has
already claimed him as its own. A
beautiful typ" of the American soldier
and the hero OF two wars, Gen. Williams
has gone down to his grave honored and
reyercd, and his death is universally re-
garhed national loss.
AS Statesman, his m1ttO was "integ-
rity ant! Independence" that manly in
dependence which neither fears the ex-
aultcd nor iavors the l1wly.: He was
never Il demagogue, His opinions on ali
great questions were formed after
thoughtful consideration, and he was rs
conscientious in framing his convictions
as he WAS firm and honest in expressing
Them. In the discharge of his public
duties he was prompt, faithful and pune
tual. Whether as Il judicial officer,
diplomat or Il representative he always
commanded attention, and won esteem.
In the course of his service no DIOR of
corruption ever iain'ed his garments.
Oar distinguished ftilow-citlZen has
passed from the Trials and vex ,tiOns OF
IhlS sphere: AMI as we recall iiiS long,
useful aud honorable record. VIC cannot
tai To bear eSiimpny 10 MANY virtues;
TO honor his memory: TO command his
manly courage. sterling integrity. ability
-au'l steadiaslnpss; TO join in the univers-
al demonstration Oi mourning occ.iSione'l
10y his death, and to contribute our
share 10 the measure of praise that due
his great naIne.
The report OF tie committee was
unanimously adopted.
n letter Was read from John S. New
berry, the successful competitor of the
deceased Congressman ut the late cleo
tion, in which Mr.. Newberry spoke in
very feeling tIms and paid high trib-
ute 20 the deceased. Several of the lead
ing citizens of D>trOil, irrcspec i've of
party, took part in the meeting, all OF
whom were highly eulogistic of The de-
parted soldier and statesman. Elk Mayor
Wheaton suggested that Il rnOnum"nt be
erected by the citizens OF Detroit, and
upon his motion- a-sse.A...'ittCe OF fea1ing
c!t!Zcns WIS appointed to take charge OF
The matter. The Post and Tribune says
1t is bell we'd that now when the sub
ject is fresh in the public mind and ieart.
If tue project is Put fOrW ard with vigOr
there will be no difficulty in raising SIO.-
600, which will procure an appropriate
military equestrian statue TO be placed
on the Campus Mariius in some con-
spicuous public spot" The committee
will proceed with the work without de-
lay.