Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-27

D ~ Wnen the AaLlOnal GFNmpes eounuP
throughout oiir land to al loyal hearts, =
i arms! Manly, when occasion required bin
4 to.confess that he was Christian. u.
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1 REV. THos. M'cbARY,
! who prefaced his address by reviewing Gen
Garneld's military career, and the fact tina
while serving the country as soldier, . majo
J general, he was elected to congress. It wAs,'
question as to whether he should resign hi
! Office in the, union army and accept tn
seat rendered him in congress But afte
conferring with his friends 1t was concluded
that the war could not last much longer, ant
that he could best serve his country in con
gress. This decided the question.
In congress he was the youngest member
but he made his extraordinary powers felt
and upon the retirement of Jas. Blaine he waf
ithenceforth the acknowledged leader OF his
party. - -
In March he was inaugurated. It was bright.
the, sky was clondless. Not long did the hap
py aspect remain, however. Soon the somber
storm clouds began to cross the heavens. Dis
sensions arose among his associates. Those
who should follow attempted to lead.
| AS characteristic of the late president Rev.
McClary related the following episode which
occurred just after the memorable battle OF
Shiloh. An order came to him from q supei
rior officer to hunt down and return all fugii
tive slaves. He read the general order, and
then his manhood, true and conscientious, as
serted itself. He refused to obey, saying,
that for this purpose the army OF the union
was not massed In the South. The matter was
referred to the war department at Washing
ton, and there his brave decision was sus-
| tanned. F'G
He assumed position independent aud
somewhat unpopular. In the congressional
| convention his name was proposed for nOmi-
nation. He thought there was no hope for
him. He was called upon to explain his pos
ition. He took the platform, and set forth
his views IN clear, concise and logical form.
| He stated that he would 60 to congress. if
they wished to send him as an
independent man, uninstructed, but not other
wise. He then left the hall thinking there
was not the ghost of an opportunity left him.
| As he left the hall gentleman arose and in
clear voice called out "There is a man, he
has the courage to face this great political
body and assert his independence. He IS
| worthy Of our unqualified confidence.
move you that he be nominated by acclama-
tion." And he was then unanimously nomi-
mated by acclamation az president, he went
into power not to accede to the whims of the
people, but stood up for what he thought was
| right and just believe God chose President
Garfield as the ehieftain, as he chose Moses to
lead the children of Israel out of bondage.
God chose Abraham Lincoln. If believe in
God at all, l believe this. Gods ways are not
| like our ways. God said that he could accom-
plish for us that which no other man could
do. The speaker here drew a graphical pic
ture of the life of President Garfield, stating
that his life is the dark background which sets
off the beautiful picture-a picture which the
nation will never tire to look upon with pride.
REV. J. P. HAY.
pastor OF tho Church of Disciples,
of which sect President Garfield was
an ardent member, followed. II.
reviewed the religious phase of President
Garfeld's life. In March, 1850, he had been
baptized into the Disciples church. He was
| positive and outspoken christian. For many
years he had. taught in Sunday school at
| Washington. He had, although never or
| dained minister of the gospel, preached dur
ing his early life. While president of Hiram
college he occupied pulpits almost weekly
He advocated the abolition of sects and creeds
Of churches. He was in favor of a union
of all Christian churches. He spoke feelingly
of the incident, W hen in the tumultuous streets
in New York, Gen. Garfield had quelled the
mob by saying like noble Christian, "God
reigns and the government at Washington
still lives" He was praying Christian. He
believed as Abraham OF old, that what God
promised he would fulfill. He was manly
Christian, ahappy Christian, a cheerful Christ
ian.
Garfield was not partisan. It was the whole
nation he served, not party.
President Garfield was asked by friend
what he would do with the assassin, Guiteau.
He replied, with feeling, and the magnanimity
of his soul: "If he truly repents, would for
give him. Christ would forgive him, and why
not l." This is fair illustration Of his char
acter. He closed with an appeal to the young
IN ir,v,r ho rhy ~ ~ bu Ian,
Garfield.
REV. E. D. NEIL.
closed the addresses. He spoke of the national
calamity in the death Of our beloved president
of the obsequies at the tomb in Cleveland, of
containing the mortal remains of him, to COM
memorate whose memory We are gathered
| here to-day.
He mentioned the fact that not until the
| death of James A. Garfield did the people fully
realize and appreciate his real worth, his great
loss. He spoke of the mourning OF the whole
civilized world
DR.. Neil payed beautiful tribute to the
dead, and to the bereaved mother, wife and
| children of the president.
| ST. MARKS CHURCH.
| At o'clock the two commentaries Of
Knights Templar of this city, assembled at
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Danz brass band which discoursed . funeral
dirge on the way, marched with reversed
swords up Nicollet avenue to Sixth street and
thence to st. Marks church, where they were
assigned seats near the altar.
The church was tastefully draped. On the
altar was United States nag draped in
mourning, a white dove was suspended
near the top. The pulpit vas
profusely decorated with flowers. The fol-
lowing is the programme OF the ceremonies;
Anthem, lesson from burial Service; address;
hymn; Apostles creed, repeated By congre-
CATION standing; Lords prayer; responsive
reading: prayer; hymn.
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
At st. Paul's church Rev. F. W. Tompkins
conducted the obsequies before q crowded
congregation. The church was modestly and
Hastily draped in mourning.
TURNER'S.
A largely attended, and very interesting and
sincere memorial ceremony was conducted by
the Turner's at their fine new hall on Wash.
ineton avenue north, which was heavily draped
in mourning.
BENNET SEMINARY.
At the Bennett seminary memorial services
were observed yesterday morning at 8:S(
o'clock. The structure was draped.
HIGH SCHOOL.
The High school building was handsomely
draped. The attendance was large. Prof.
Knerr, principal, delivered an eloquent ant
feeling address.
CHRIST CHURCH.
A memorial meeting was held at Chris
church, before full house, yesterday morn
ing.
PILGRIM CHURCH.
At the Pilgrim church, services were held a
s o'clock. The church was draped through
out. Addresses were made by Rev. j. r. Ber
ry, Byron Sutherland, Esq, and james g
Mind.
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