Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-01


dangers of the aeld-inisled by none Of III,
: Elusive glnre of romsnce, nor any passip,
gust of madncss-but thoroughly convinced
that the government their fathers had estab
lished and transmitted 10 them to keep ant
maintain, was now on It's test aud trial, anc
that the blood Of man must be shed to re
deem the blood of man. Men who would
have looked upon any other war as crime
carried their hearts and arms impetuonsly
into this. Our entire soldiery were citizen
heroes, bearing In their right hand the mus.
kct, aud In their left, the violated constitn.
lion of their country, fully determined to
carry the former to the lands end, If need
be, In order TO restore the latter to acknoy-
| lodged supremacy over every foot of terri
| tory embraced In Our great National domain
We can never forget the tremendous forces
from behind, that encouraged aud supported
them through i all, tecming industries, gen.
crolis wealth, the sympathetic support of wo-
men, but greater than all, principles descend
cd TO them, endcarcd TO them through the
depth aud pathos Of revolutionary traditions,
sounded through their hearts 10 The undying
words of Adams and Warren, of Hamilton
nd Henry. Our lines Of battle were COM
posed of something more than mortal men
and FURNISHED steel--they represented armed
doctrines, which were, and always arc In
NuiuViuDic. huu WucIebOtNtT OF III Wnul-
spever numbers their mortal representatives
should fall, the mperishablc principle was
certain to reappcar in other champions on
the field until the wrong should be forever
vanquished.
The duties which the citizens OF every free
government owe TO it, arc of necessity of a
higher and more solemn character, than
the obligations which are due from the
citizen to the State. 1t is cmphatically
their own, made by their own will, and to be
sustained, If sustained at all, by their
own power. When threatened by disorder
from within, or foes from without,
l. is for themselves TO defend it.
This duty can not be avoided or
son. Let us. therefore. then resolve that we |
will see to it, 30 far at least rs lies within our
power, that every measure necessary for the |
full and complete establishment of equality |
and protection Of every citizen of this fair |
land, OF whatever rank or station, color or
previous condition of servtude, under the |
Constitution rs 1t is, has our united and
hearty support. Let the youth of the land
be educated to beware of men, who, still
hold or pretend TO hold to the doctrine that
heir first and highest allegiance is to their
state. 1t is dangerous and most pernici-
)us doctrine, and was the rock on which we
struck, and which We fought so long to de-
'troy. Having been taught in school of
he severest discipline that, eternal vigil.
incc is the price of liberty" we never ought
o be deceived by those who, while ac.
themselves conquered, make
fair promises to the car and break them to
he hope Remembering always that the
ballot, though it falls as noiselessly as the
snow flake, gives visible expression of the
reeman's will, and when wisely and right
ully employed, is far more potential than
tanding armies. Be watchful and vigilaut
surrender not one iot or title of those princi.
)les which underlie the very foundations of
'ur government, and which cost SO much
reasurc aud SO many lives to establish.
would here say, In the language of one of
Rome's famous legends, ''lct what each man
kinks of the Republic be written on his
,row," that he may bc seen, known and
judged of all men-that tie enemies of the
Republic, ii any there are, who purpose to
accomplish under professions of friendship
md by meaus of legislation, what
hey coald not accomplish by fire
md sword, may be recognized by
very true friend OF the government, before
Is too late. For let me tell you that if ma
ional dlshonor and disaster shall ever over
AXE US, ii will bc in consequence of the apa-
ny and indifference of those whose bounden
iuiy 1t is to watch and guard the rights Of all
Ter citizens, the peace and purity OF her cleo.
ions, that there may be willing and faith
I'll compliance with, and an impartial cXecu-
ion of the laws of tho nation.
This able, eloquent and patriotic Grafton
of which the above are extracts) was listen
ID to with interest and qualification by an
immense audience and the speaker at inter.
ais and as he closed was warmly qpplaud-
ID. The exercises ended with the doxoogy
nd benCdiction by the chaplain.
Stannard Post, q. A. r.. marched to their
nartefs, the military acting as escort, and
aluling the veterans as they passed in front
4 them, the latter forming in turn in front of
heir hall and returning tho salute.
Meeting OF Siannard Post
meeting of the Post was subsequently
cid in Grand Army hall, Senior Vice Com
handler Taplin in the chair On motion of
'omradc benedict the hearty thanks of the
'ost were unanimously voted to the orator of
ne day, Col. Kittredge lIaskins, for his clio.
ncnt and patriotic address; and to tho chap.
lin OF the occasion, Rev. NJ. ID. Jump, for his
cceptable services. On motion of Comradc /
iagar, the thanks of the Post were voted to
he Board of Aldermen for their appropriation 1
'r Memorial Day, and to the city officials for
leir presence at the public exercises, and {
id in promoting the success of the occasion. /
IN motion of Comrade Trick the thanks of
lie Society were voted to all who supplied /
overs, and to the ladies' who kindly assist .
4 in arranging them. On motion of Com &
idc Thompson the thanks of the Post was
otcd to the Philharmonic Society for the I
ppropriatc and excellent music. On motion
le thanks of The Post were further voted to I,
lieutenant Tutherly and the military organ I
.ations forming the escort of the procession. ,,
he commander announced that the custom I
~ resolutions would be reported by COM
littee at future meeting. The Post then ,,
liourned