The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1881-09-27

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measure Of q noble manhood. The
latter may exist with selfishness and
meanness: the former sanciihes the
nobiest gifts and the loftiest aspira-
tious.
No account Of Mr.. Gar6eid's chs-ac'
teris,ics would be full AMI complete
without statement of his dep and
ferveDt religious convictions.
No man with his breadth Of knowl-
edge, with bis complete mastery OF the
processes of induction ana analysis.
and with his metaphysical character of
mind. could ever be q disheliever In
the existence of God. aud the immortal
ity of man. Hence we find him .
member of q Christian church and
regular &ttendant upon its services.
The problem Of human origin and
human destiny early engaged his
thoughts and secured his profound con-
sideration. He believed. aud endeav-
ored to regulate his conduct, habits,
and life by Divine laws.
In conclusion. let me say. the hero
statesman of this age aud the loved
idol of this nation has gone down 20 an
bonored grave. He died IN the zenith
of his reputation AMI glory. after a
struggle which has held the admira
ton of the world for his herosim and
manhood. He lived long enough after
the fatal shot to feel the sympathy of
the nation and the deep Indignation of
the people ct the manner of his taking
off. He has gone to the still nights
where crime and pain cone not. A
nation mourns his loss and millions of
freemen now and hereafter will rever
his virtues and guard his fame.
Though dead in the flesh. he lives in
the spirit and in the affections and
memory of his countrymen.
The principles and lessons he taught
are his country's best legacy.
His memory will never die until
time shall be no more. The tears of 8
sorrowing people will water the sod
that covers the remains of their loved
msgistrate-and from ever blade of
grass that grows. and from the leaf of
every flower that blooms upon his
grave. an aver ging spirit will Use to
demand requital for the damnatiou of
his taking off. Then at the grave of
the great departed let US tender anew
our vows of fidelity to our country. and
to freedom. and consecrate every wish
and aspiration Of our hearts to an I'M
divided and free republic. remembering
that though Presidents may die our
country must and shall live on forever
God reigns and the government at
Washington still lives
This was followed by burial an
them, beautifully rendered by the
Episcopal choir and other local sing
ers. who had kindly volunteered their
services.
Rev Geo 81 Watson was the next
speaker. He alluded to the Christian
virtues of our lamented President, and
eulogized him as a typical American.
Mr. Watson's remarks were timely. elo-
quent and highly appreciated.
The large assembly then rose while
the choir sung beautiful hymn, after
which John e Haines. Esq. Was intro
duced and made very eloquent ten
minutes address, full of feeling aud
pathos. In speaking of the character
of the deceased he said: "Gsrield's
course was onward and upward. He
seldom made q mistake. and never re-
traced single step Where other men
asked, is it safe; is it poli'y?' he only
asked, is it right?' He lived a purely
unselfish life and died for great
cause" Mr. Haines closed his remarks
by reciting beautiful stanza from MIR
Gariield's own pen.
w II White, Esq. followed in bis
usual forcible and pleasing manner.
This gentleman always, when talking
before an audience. utters sentiments
that all can aud do approve aud ap-
plaud. He spoke in the very highest
terms of Garfield as a citizen, soldier.
statesman and President, and charac~
terized his brief administration as one
Of unusual purity and honesty. He
said awhile the vail of sorrow is
beard over the newly made grave. sect,
creed aud party lose their identity. and
all unite to revere aud honor the
lsmented dead" He expressed hope
that the people would draw q great
lesson from this awful calamity. and
renew again theslove of country. He
then condemned the spolls system in
politics, and declared that damnable
system to have been the indirect cause
Of Gsrfeld's assassination. Mr. White
alluded to Garfield as being an honored
Mason, and read che following resolu-
tions passed by the Seattle lodges:
WHEREAs, The Grand Master of the
Universe has oalled from time to eter-
nifty our illustrious and distinguished
brother, James A Garfield, late Presi.
dent Of the Uaited States In the
midst OF an honorable aud useful
career. in the meridian of life and from
the highest political position which can
be occupied by an American citizen. he
has been sud ienly translated to the
Grand Lodge above; therefore his
brethren of st Johns Lodge, No o, and
Eureka Lodge. No 90. r i A NJ. of Sc
attic, in the Territory of Washington.
DESTROYS Of expressing their feelings in
view of the great calamity which has
befallen the nation. have hereby
ResolUed. That We look back with
PRIDE and satisfaction upon the whole
life of our deceased brother. from its
humble commencement to its fnal cul
mination as the head off, our Govern
ment. That his public add private
character is free from the slightest
spot or blemish. That AZ . statesman,
IS a soldier and as citizen he ful.
filled every duty ami wss faithful to
every trust. That the high hon
ors which were bestowed upon him By