The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-08-20
MEMORIAL ADDRESSES AND
POEM.

0eIOW Will Uo 1OunO Cu0 HOUEeSSeS
and poem delivered on the occasion of
tile Grant memorial services held in
Worthington, Oh Saturday, August 8.
They certainly do credit to the parties
and to the town, and present an excel
lent resume of Gen. Grants character
and work:
ADDRESS BY ATTORNEY l.. NJ. LANCE.
l.. NJ. I.ange, Commander Of Stoddard Post,
opened with the following remarks:
Through the ranks OF the nushed thousands
Of the great city: under the draped folds Of the
flag for whichle fought, while legions oi mar
rades keep step to the funeral strains which
hOat upon the air. our cOmrade and command
erin: chief is now nearing his last earthly camp
Tie nation mourns and is bent in sorrow over
the grave Of u mighty leader, and remem bering
his devotion to his flag and to his country, the
him In manly deeds and steadfast patriotism.
On behalf OF the organization to which l be-
s e pSa 6ns ss e
the wreath Of love and reverence that is this
'tay placed on the casket which contains the
m9fta, rfs, rsmai"s OF our immortal aaa de-
Gen. Grant for the past 25 years has been q
WYE WIEN 5ee cay I sank
the heights of Mt. McGrcgor, being called away
from this battle. field to the headquarters Of
closing Of a chapter OF our national history
tie was our commander IN the days of battle
hut later when he joined the ranks Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic. We were privileged by
ties which bind the order iii love and loyalty to
call him our comrade and over the now silent
heart OF our comrade rests the badge OF the
Grand Army. 1t Is therefore fitting that the
Grand Army of the Republic should with one
accord a:ee'"ble ~ memory ot their comrade
f1Ipir hnfA ~ hiS NJ a q
and citizen While ADLER lips viii pronounce
his rnogy as man, a soldier. and Il statesman,
Gen Grants life exairplitied the cardinal prin-
cipleS of our order: Fraternity, Charity and
II Is well known to all how he clung to his
friends and how his heart seemed TO twine
about them, and especially can we as soldiers
remember with pleasure how during his aging
lays lit. loved and cherished ti'e recollcc ions of
the works and deeds of the volunteer soldier
Indeed the last puhlic message from his pen is
sailors OF the army Of the ke3e'Iion. While we
notice his strong fratrrnal feeling for his com
rales in arms. We can testify T. the reciprocal
in blu towards their chief. aid, as evidence
that this sentiment is foun'ed upon a firm
1"uEd;!tinn. that o. true worth OF the man and
I" the ac ion Of those who facet him in the
sreat artil. Of the Late Rebellion. From no
place u This united country, bound nov in fet:
fe"S nl Il common sis hood. which his sword
Eclpcd I" forge. do M IRE sincere expressions Of
sorrow or w'rihi,r tribute arise than from the
hearts and homes of the Cunfedrrat. Sou! Il. and
when from his mountain home he uttered these
w"rdS..'l nave witnessed since my sickness
Just what l have wished to see since the war
lnrn'ny and good feeling between the sec
III te it I've" y
Like other memorable utteranccs OF Our de-
parted chief, his last interview with ten. Buck
Mcr. his Old antagonist ut the rampartS Of Fort
Donelson, will he written on the pages OF our
history as expressive of the character Of Grant
but as showing the greatness of the man, his
Lofty SUI took in his crving brothers Of the Sc
aimed 1T his and his G 'mrules' loyal learts.
The grounded arms 1T Appon,at0x sheathed the
sword OF Grant and opened his heart to his err
sired to see i united and not IL conquered coun-
Being a true friend to his comrades he was al.
WI held from i worthy c0nradc IL worthy
object Himself an object ofa nations graft
bled comrade or gid and sympathy to the Wild
ows and orphans of those who fey III the protcc-
ton OF the land he SO .early loved.
And who can doubt his loyalty:
Like Il sun it shines in the armament Of Amer.
lean valor and patriotism. Tried upon the
plains OF Mexico; manifested in his walks as a
When receivi ing no reply to the offer Of his sword
anu his services to the general rnvern,nent at
the %dSta"t @ oce an at @ srsnged IL
Iinois. Anything in tho service of his country,
and In whatever station he was placed he never
him firm when Jealousy disgraced him: his 10y
atty held him Arm when envy sraduced him: his
or Of victorious army he laid at the feet Of a
grateful and applauding nation the broken
swordt OF the Rebellion, aud tho olive branch OF
blood bought peace.
UnOstentatioualy he bore his laurels and the
honors showered upon him. He never cooled
inn his love for his country. and his country's
glory. prosperity and peace was his sOlace and
his pride during the waning days of his life.
His earthly career IS ended: the booming OF
his requiem. bnt during the ages to come his
memory will be kept green in the heart Of the
nation.
The comaades Of the Grand Army are follow
Ing fast their xreat commander, and ere many
years we shall all muster on the parade ground
prints on the sand Ct time, Which Coming gener.
ations shall be proud to trace and follow.