Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-05

and distinctly in the remotest parts of tbs
great hall. She read with deep feeling and
eject. and the telling periods were loudly
applauded.
Spangled Banner" Standing by her side
splendid silken national banner Mrs Carter
sang to the accompaniment of the Artillery
| Band tthe first time that has been attempted
here1 the air being carried by the L fat tuba
(bassl an orchestral PECULIARLY which was
successful and made the yocalism stand out
boldly against deep and contrasting back
ground Of melodious bass. The singing was
a marked success, and won for the singer
sincere acknowledgment Of the patriotic
emotions her effort awakened.
Hon. Grove L. johnson was then intro
duced with the announcement by Mr. Felter
that he represented meeting of citizens
which had ordered resolutions drawn, to be
presented to this meeting, expressive of the
sense of this people concerning the assault
upon the President.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. johnson, in a ringing voice and with
| deep and telling emotion. read these resolu-
tions, being frequently interrupted by loud
applause;
The people of Sacramento city and county, assem-
bled on the Fourth day OF July, 1881, for the pur-
pose of commemOrating the birthday of the Repub-
lie desrous at the same time of expressing their
feelings in regard to the attempted ination of
James A. Garfield President OF the United States
do hereby unanimously Iesolve:
FIrst-That view with horror and detestation
the wicked attempt to assassinate our President,
| and Indignantly denouncs alike the crime and the
criminal; the foul and wanton blot upon
the history of our nation being in fragrant violation
of all teachings and practices OF American ideas,
and the other vile wretch, unworthy OF the
proud position of American citizen, and unfit to
live either among freemen or slaves.
Second-That the whole people, regardless Of
p rty sect, do declare that there IS no rom in
the whole vast eXpanse Of cur national domain for
political assassin neither is there any place in
American politics for assassination as means of
| remedyiug real or fancied evils: for the trHthful
boast OF our people Is that changes IN our laws or
Government he peacefully and only made by
the free ballots of patriotic citizens Aud we fur
ther declare solemn conviction that the as
sassinat.on attempted assassination OF our public
servants for political reasons is high treason to
American institutions, and should be punished as
such.
Thru That while we sorrow at the terrible news,
feel that the American nation may well be con-
graduated upon the entire absence of trouble or
military guards that usually characterize the actions
of other nations in like hours OF peril and affection
and this affords another illustration OF the power of
our institutions and the assured perpetuity Of the
Americ Union.
Fourth-That we are profoundly grateful TO Al
mighty God for the present favorable condition of
President Garfield, and deyoutly pray that his life
may be spared to the people he has served SO long
and SO well and we extend sympathy to the
family OF the President, and fervently trust that
their anxious may speedily be turned to
heartfelt rejoIcings.
At the conclusion of the reading the Chair
man called on all who favored the resolutions
to rise to their feet, when the entire vast au-
dience at once arose, and when the Chair de
clared the resolutions unanimously adopted.
loud applause followed.
THE GRAFTON.
Hon. W. B. G. Brown was then introduced
as the Orator of the Day. espoke in very
distinct and loud voice, eloquently controlled,
and modulated by thoss emotional dynamics
which mark the delivery of patriotic senti-
ments by speaker who feels deeply what he
utters. Mr.. Browns address was frequently
applauded. He spoke in these words:
Friends and fellow citizens: Since the prepara.
ton for this celebration began we have been
startled from propriety by the news OF the at
tempted assassination of the President That our
songs of oicings have not been turned into notes
of woe is because the coward hands OF the assassin
failed in execution of the deadly purpose. cannot
believe the attempt upon the Presidents life
anything more than the act OF disappointed vii
lain or a crazy fool Although twice in the last six
teen years the assassins hand has been raised
against the head of our Government, / cannot per
stIade myself that there is anything IN our system
or in the great license and liberation allowed in po-
litical discussion which would naturally Sgest
barbarous remedy for any evil. The fou dation
stone of all good government is that individual
rights aud preferences to be Yields up for the
common good that each individual is not 10 be the
Judge of the iufracion of his rights, the mode
manner of redress but that there constituted
authorities. executive, legislative and Judicial,
TO whom ali must bow in obedience, or else anarchy
rules and chaos has come again II any Of those IN
high places are recreant to their trusts, should
proceed legally and decently, according
sttltions fonns, relieve them OF their authority
and ability to work mischief to our system our
people but to the officers in authority We should
Weld ready obedience. Better suffer caGseless
wrong for a time than teach the people by example
that individual violence is legitimate weapon for
righting any wrongs any member of the body poll
tic may suffer. The liberty Of the masses depend
upon strict and wiling obedience to constituted
authority The safety OF ourselves, wives an
little from cts Of lawlessness and Violence de-
ponds upon our loyalty to the lawswe ourselves have
made for the government OF all. Shall any Of US
turn law breakers in order 70 right some real or
fancied injury II We do, furnish precedent
for the lawiess clement, which is found in every
country to pull down the very barriers
which we had erected between Us aud violence
and anarchy and we would soon witness in
our land scenes OF horror which would dwarf into
nsigniicance the bloodiest pictures OF the days 81
! Robespierre aud the French Revolution. Let US
Weld up our private plants and grievances upon
| the altar of the common good; let US submit our
selves 10 the laws Of the land As Scott has beaut
fully said,
"What il Isuffer causeless wrong,
Is then my sense of self SO strong,
My sense of public veal 50 low,
That for mean vengeance on a foe
| should those cords Of love unbind
That knit me 10 my country and my kind
No matter what the politics OF the man who oecu-
pies the exalted position OF President OF the United
States his office should be honored and respected
by every citizen his person should be sacred from
the touch OF violence He is truly the representa-
tive Of al, and iguratfely speaking the American
citizens, one and all, titute body guard around
! the President who, paraphTasing the language OF
| Macbeth :" are there in double trust, aud should
| shut the door against the murderer, not bear the
| knife Themselves" Let us hope that the assassin
will be dealt with severely, according the magui-
tude Of his crime and that the President, recover
ing rapidly Will soon be able to resume the duties
| OF his great office
! We have assembled to celebrate the hundred
/ and fifth anniversary of American Independence.
| 1t Is meet and proper that it should indeed be a
! gala day with every over whom the stars and
| stfipes are waving. 1t will not do to let the re-
menbranee of the great struggle for liberty die out
| among our people. I he story OF the Revolution
should be told at least once year. IL may, 1t Is
true cost few collars for such celebrations, but
/ ike bread cast upon the waters, such eXpendi-
| TIRES evil r.tum - you miIy days he ec: they
VII, SOW the seeds Of pltroism IN the hearts OF tac
rising generation, which in due tine, let US hoe,
will enrich and aEorn entire country with the
fare,t flowers Of Fraternity and The choicest fruits
o; Liberty and Union Such ceebrat Ons VIII foster
and encourage that love OF country which in ali ages
| has proven one OF the most potesst weapons
for good that civilization weld. The heroic
| deeds Of those who have fought to enrich
and gTandize their native lands. have been favor.
ed themes Of poets painters and historians since
| the dawn OF civilization. In the DAYS OF cbivalry
the smiles OF fair woman vas the certain reward o.
the spurred and booted knight who carried his
| c9untrys banner % victory ana to conquest Aad,
| although in many instances the greatest heroes
Of history fought for the territorial aggandZ ment
OF their native lands rather than for the liberties of
their fellow man. yet their are ndellibly en-
craven upon the tablets OF fame and by the world
remembrance have been made immortal. Where
lives the Frencmnan whose heart docs not throb
responsive 10 the praises OF Napoleon whose love
OF country is not stirred 10 its proonndest depths
upon the bare mention Of Lodi, of jena, and Of
| Austerlitz where the tri-eolor of France il0ated
| proudly in the sunlight Of victory: No Ger.
man today, whether he be Monsrelrist or
heroic deeds Of the great chietains Of the Father
land w.o for generations kept their territory in
tact, guarded their homes and tiresdes from the
tread Of the in ader and gave history such names
| "a Frederick Butcher, Nurmser, Won Moltlc, VIII
helm AMI Bismarck. Go to Scotland, the land Of
poetry and song the birthplace OF Scott. of Bcatte
and OF Burns, and upon every mountain top, in
every lOwland vale or highland glen, you Will hear
| rehearsed ia glowing terms the wondrons exploits
OF Wallace the brilliant leadership and unflinchng
patriotism which made memorable the battle o.
| Baunockburn and seated Robert Bruce upon the
| throne of his ancestors. And whore is the Irish
man whose bosom swels not with pride the
efforts Of her gallant sons to place the Green Isle OF
the ocean among the list OF the independent nations
OF the earth And what student Of history.
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