Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-29
Dap6Al the celebrated of earth have
al Ike fallen before his scYthe.

fallen before his scythe.
The life of man in the text is CON-
pared to grass that endures not, fall
ing as it.does before both frost and
heat. That form of more than human
power, the Godlike form of Christ,
tasted Of death before salvation was
achieved. ALI flesh is indeed as
grass, and in the midst of the changes
of l!feit is well to consider not only
that all that move will be consigned
to death, but to give attention also to
the contrasts of the other side of the
picture.
1t IL d beautiful truth Of the Song
that sit is not the whole of life to
live" There is also a life of quiet,
peace and joy where weeds of mourn
ing grow not, where Rachael weeps
not for children lost, and where man
is not crowned for evils inflicted upon
his fellow. To this points the Scrip
lures that have been read. The ques-
ton presented is not concerning
earth's ambition, thrones, honor,
wealth, residences, a good bank &C.
count, Or that abundance that sug-
gests ''soul, take thine ease," 1 have
toiled and laid upon for an old 2
to be spent in enjoyment. But. the
inquiry suggested is, "where shall
rest be found?" 1t cannot be reach
ed through wealth. In all ambition
there Is nothing that reaches out to
it. In all the attachments man can
make there is no rest nothing worth
living for; nothing that IAN by any
means meet the cravings of an i'm
mortal life.
President Garfield was a represen-
tative man. He was net, like some
of earth's, born to greatness. We
have no privileged class in this
country, and l thank God for it.
The chief we mourn was one of
Americas noblest lads, blessed with
the strong will that always makes the
man. With few educational oppor-
tunities, he reached the highest posi-
ton known to craftsmanship. It is
Of little Importance to be born even a
Gar Or all Emperor, but to be mer-
itoriously elevated to he the head of
such a nation as ours, is to attain
the position of all others the most
honorable.
At one time he taught morality,
and preaching occasionally he be-
came a highly educated man, ac-
quainted with Belle Lettres, the
classics and history. He afterwards
served his state, entered the army,
was SEN to Congress, both to House
and Senate, and elected to the Chief
Executive.
If we were to attempt to criticise
this man there would be difference OF
opinion developed. There are many
that did not cast their ballots for him,
but all accord honesty of purpose
to him. In his early administration
he gave great promise Of successful
national management, and as far as
opportunity came the expectation
created thereby vas met. He prom.
ised to be an old-fashioned President,
and had he lived would have been
one.
These facts have embalmed his
memory in u affections. OIL ovel
this land meetings are being held al
this hour to give expression to the
general sorrow for the untimely TAX.
ing off of such a man.
One other thought and I will close.
While all else dies and passes, Truth
can never pass. Godlike, immortal
indestructable, Truth will last
Princes, Governors will all pass.
but Truth never. Some one, musine
upon futurity, has said the time may
come when the conquering Laplandel
may look upon the ruins of London
The heavens and the earth shall pass
The whole solar system is unstable
The prophet says the elements shall
melt with fervent heat and pass away
with a great noise, but the Word o
the Lord shall stand. Reposing up
on it, let US take religion for our por
ton until our spirits shall rest in Coo
and ~rejoicesi in His salvation.
At the close of the above address
Eminent Commander S. NJ. Edwards
read the memorial service of the Cru
SADIE Commandery Knights Templar
which accorded finely with the lif
and history of the departed. Its ap
propriateness was never more marked
or noticed. There was . ring to i
precisely adapted to the OCCASION
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
AT 4 p. m, there was q citizen
meeting, without party distinction
at court house park, called to orde
by Mayor Bassford. Upon motion
Col. John E. Hutton was chosen Il
preside. On taking the chair tina
gentleman remarked. "That, calles
unexpectedly to preside, he woul'
have preferred the Mayor to hav'
stated the objects for which the meet
ing had been convened. You ar
aware, fellow-citizens, that to-da.
the remains of the President hav
been placed in their final restin!