The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21

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justice dictate and mercy approves,
stand.
BY constitutional provisions our gov
ernmentis shOtn OF any right to abridgc
the equal privileges of citizens. ali,
of wealth or station, are now
to the power of the law, and
none, however humble, who cannot in
woke its protection. Christianity and
civilization are wider spread ard deeper
rooted, by virtue of the war and its re-
suits.
The sacrifices were not in vain. Blood
and tears washed away the nations sins
and ennobled its citizens.
Contrary to the of repeated SANDER of
the thoughtless. the moral attachments
0f this generation excel and transcend
any that ever came before it. The peo-
pie of this day and country are freer
from moral vice, less disposed 10 cruelty
to each other or to animals, are more
charitable, and are generally possessed
of higher and better instincts; and,
though falling far short, they come
nearer obeying the golden rule Do
unto others IS We would that they should
do unto you"-than those Of any other
time. Ifthis be not so, then the Chris
tain religion and popular education
have proved, as civilizers, failures.
My comrades you have ali lived in a
most important epoch, and il has fallen
to your lot TO aid in accomplishing that
which will enrich, stIll mole, these who
are TO come after you.
The ripe wholesome fruits of the war
are TO be gathered down the aisles OF flu
ture ages.
Your whole achievements will not ne
written or fully appreciated, until they
a. faR lay time and hv at
higher and grander moral and mental
advancement.
This happy meeting of the survivors
OF the war, illustrates the beauties and
harmony of the union of the states. Here
those who were mustered in from the
different states, blend together as one
fraternal band. All rivalries disappear
ed in the presence of the foe.
Heroic deeds have always elected ap-
plause, but il is only in a righteous cause
that men win renowns The barbarian
chief may have physical bravery, and
the follower of Mahomet may be as val
liant as the follower of thecr Those
who fought to enslaye may be as gallant
as those who fought to make free, but
the judgment of mankind Will award
true laurels alone to those who broke
the letters from the limbs OF humanity
|
That justice warrants and that wisdom
guides"
The permanent triumph of liberty
liberty guarded by law, and law made
benefcent by liberty-wilI make secure
the fame of the dead and living partici
pants OF the late war
We must not omit in this day of re
joicing, TO drop a tear TO our dead com
radesi
Gayeup LIES powers,
And babe the legacy descend
Down, down to us and ours"
Let as now pass them in solemn re.
view, remembering their good deeds and
their sacrifices, and join in thanking
God that, IN imitation of him who bore
Calvary's cross, they died for man,
.'Ohi rot in vain our martyr sighed
Ald nat ia gain our heroes died.
Two dead presidents, Lincoln and
| Garfield-was there ever such twin mar
| tyrs s-swell the list of the heroic dead
With uncovered heads let US silently
and reverently remember them.
Here, also, we should renew pledges
and dedicate ourselves anew to a eontin
| ping daty ia behalf OF onr manned ant
| unfortunate comrades who await, pa
! tiently, deaths summons III liberat'
them from suffering, and also let u
swear TO continueto keep good the prom
| ises made TO our dead comrades, lla
| their widows and orphans should NOT III
neglected.
The nations generous bounty is al
that il can give to recompense for VIVA
has been accomplished by the slail
union soldiers and sailors, 10y those wh'
have died of wounds or disease, or who
| with BROKEN nodiee, still survive. Jus
| iice should he done TO tllLse who hOTl
an unequal burden while in souther,
| prisons.
1t would be unjust to ourselves if
were not TO say that in the soldier
| breast rankles no hatred towards hi
late enemies. To the confederate sol
| dier friendly hand has been extended
MagnanimitY and Yalor always olasl
hands. Forgiveness should not be re-
! auired; Cancellation should not he de
| manded.
My comrades, by dwelling among tn
sublime glories of the past, we must no
pale the more peaceful, yet equal.
transcendant Qges, of the present, or din
| the possibilities OF the future.
You have done well, and for this rea
son, if for no other, much more is cN
| pected of you. We should live in til
| present ana for the ia ure, guided b.
the past.
Past duties we'll met, only qualif
men for the higher ones of the pFesep
and the future.
Many Of this great concourse 0f sturd
men, who,
when the soul of battle was abroad.
And blazei upon the air."
stood shoulder TO shoulder in battle line
| will never meet again this side of tn
grave.
Deaths scythc is rapidly moving
down the columns and soon all will b
| gone.
| The greeting here should be warm
| for it may be the last one on earth; ant
| when you depart again TO resume tn
common duties of citizens at your re
spective homes, let your hearts be file.
| with strengthened love tor each other
| Our duty is still TO our country. It
| banner,
We've seen it on the mountains,
We've seen it in the vale,
We've seen it in the battle clouds,
| And watched it In the gale"
must still be borne on high by the strcDI
hands of the willing men.
The patriots duty only ends will
deaths final muster.0nt.
| From the inspiration of this day lie
us take new hope, and still do LIES dutl
as our country's defenders, close up thu
broken ranks. touching elbows as of old
dressing to a common center on thu
blooming American colors of eur faith
ers, and armed with the trinity of truth
Justice and liberty, continue 10 wag'
war against wrong, injustice and OPP
preston in every form. ever praying u
him who rules the destinies of nations
that the union of states may
Live through all time, extend through all ex
tent,
Spread undivided, operate Enspent.