New-York tribune., 1885-07-25
THE VOICE OF THE PRESS.
A UNITED NATION IN MOURNING.
THE SOUTH REMEMBERS ONLY THE MANLY
SOLDIER.

$500
SOLDIER.
From The ve,o-Ortcans nmes- Democrat.
As the mortal remains of Ulysses y. Grant
lie in their caskct and solemn guns booming the last
salute for the dead commander of the South forget
the General who hurled his terrible masses upon
shot and shell moved down friends like wheat be-
the cleaner remembering only the manly soldier
In the that Gobs d 81 il. hes S Van
qushed ly his arms in his chivalrc kindns IS we were
doubly vanquised at Apponattox United In spirit and
In National brotherhood the Boys in Blue" and the
Boys n Gray will follow .o tho sad procession and
funeral volcys bid last farewell to the brave soldier
m t one ne to- make n throw h
self upon the mercy OF the Great Commander. whose
wide land will pray God this morning the generous
he ncted to his fee ~ time of victory be rc
mcmbered and mctai again to Ulysses s. Grant in his
hour OF defeat and Judgment.
HIS GENEROUS AND sOLDIERLY COURTESY.
Prom The NerOrcdns PicaVune
While the North remembers that General
Grant received the sword OF Lee the South will not
forget with what generosity and sodirrly courtesy he
returned It, II was but yesterday that he came back TO
US his trium phant journey around the world, and
after having found land remote that his fame had
secird President Of the United States the hon"red
guest OF kings and nations. the possessor OF an ample
fortune, the husband OF devoted wife. the father OF
loving and happy ehidren-what had he 10 expect hut
peace and prosperity for hts declining yoarsf Alas!
the answer has been written; We will not repeat IL.
Brethren OF the North aud South, let join mournful
hands together around that newly opened grave, re-
honor. truth and love are eternally secure.
HIS DEATH A NATIONAL APPLETON.
FROM The Columbia tS. C.) Register.
The death of General Grant Will be honestly felt
National affection all over the Wide Union without refer
General Grant had his Now tnat he has gone, we will
remember him at the South the gallant old soldier who
be swallowed up In the life and services OF the great
ceftan who led the Northern armies through OF
Grant soldier and generous foe. Without any
experience whatever as civilian ne was necessarily
the fact that he Issued raos at once to the beaon Con
ssss.ne' a%a . @ hsr pSsS pSmSl ss
at the south snail all ever believe that II General
have been reserved Tor other to bridge the bloody
ohasm lie OF all Americans cou have inost efectualiy
done IT, aud those who twarted this gooa purpose which
We know the old General at one time hat a. heart have
deprived ilInstrious ofthat spendd deed which
would have so noby rounded of the fame of Ulysses s
Grant
Won MoLrXE HIS ONLY LIVING EQUAL
From The Utiea Herald
The ablest contemporaries III all countries
admit hs consummate powers. Except Moltke; no one
in this generation be ca..ed with hm lie belongs
10 the class with Ciesar and Napoleon and wellington.
BOLD. TENAcIoU-. SUCCESSFUL
From The Baltimore sun.
1t may be said OF hun without dispute that of
AL the leaders OF the armies OF tho UuiOn bc was the
bodest, the most tenacious and the most successful
MODEsrAND SIMPLE.
The two American heroes lGrant and Far
ragutl remarkably alike In their modesty and sim
achievements each was quick to his subord-
mates too liberal share Of the credit for success.
HIS MAGNANIMITl TO HIS FOES
from The Aibanp Argus
at the moment of his GROWING triumph the
kindly side Of his nature revealed In manner that
touched the heart OF his noble antagonist He was so
ous only about sparing the feelings OF the men who
had fought him so long and 80 gaanily OF sofienng
the blow of their University an OF robbug defeat Of It's
sting. Magnsnmity and dcllcaey characterized his
every word and action at this supreme moment. and IN
no instance WA the spirit OF the conqueror shown.
HE LEFT HIS IMPRESS on THE COUNTRY.
iron, The Philadelphia HDcs.
In all the more than century of American
par i'm arl ulli
upon ihe country aud the world than has General
Grant M.snnK.D6 @ WA, sn was
more despoiic ana yet more the man OF sentiment LIN
coin sagacious. patient aud toler
aHt and Garfield more scholarly and broader in
siairsmanshlp but no one man Of our history Az dis
tiuctvely enphazed his Individuality In war aud In
peace in the held and In st"tesmausnip as did General
Grant
HE SAW THE FRUIT or MS LABOR
There is one particular IN which General
Grant has been fortunate than that other patriot
Lncon-who lived just long oiodgh To see the glory OF
sunshine of the restored Union ior Wenty years and in
the enjoyment Of all the honors grateful people could
bestow.
THE UNION HIS MONUMENT
Ff0a The Beston Journal.
His fame is secure, and his monument is the
Union which he nelpci To preserve.
NEVER LOVED 80 WELL
Prom ne baltimore fmertcan
His death now is felt rs a heener sorrow than
II he had been stricken down IN the zenith OF his power
HIS POWER LAY IN HIS SENSE.
frOla The Ihnadeiphd Iyess.
The great strength of Grant was in his saw
Iurnt clear aud his determination nn.xible. lf he
quvered at shiloh the rst day he fought out on the
he inspired his soldiers with the ndsmitabc faith
DEVOTED TO HIS FAMILY.
Prom The Fadaie' Dhia Inquirer.
genuine, unaffected, trusting man TO the
ond hc loved his home h, wife, children aud friends Ia
simple. hearty, manful fashion
His ONLY FAULT VIRTUE
From The fibanv Journal.
The only fault the most critical cond find
was the rugged obstinacy win whch he clang his
friends through evil and through good report He never
betrayed a friend.
MISFORTUNE PROVED MS MANLINEss.
Prom The baltimore Herald.
Well rs the people knew him they failed TO
measure him fully IN misfortune threw him In upon
strength of his manhood. Then IL was thst they saw
that not destiny nor favor nor fortntous conai
head Of ihe greatest army that has taken the
field la modern tunes.
III SHOWED MEN now TO DIE.
from TaeBsfao commere,at-A 4 drerfissr.
In Grants life there was everything TO ap-
peal to the ambition and the emnlIon OF the living IN
stimulate the fsrtitude. the ~imron The Imitation OF
bis fcDow-mcn who like him wait for the summons that
humanity must obey.
ms AIMS AS PRESIDENT.
From IN, Boston Herald.
General Grants first term as President was |
marked by earnest desire to the people and
promote reforms which, hal IL been supported IA like
Of great benefit TO the country.
HIS ASHES BELONG TO THE REPUBLIC.
From Ths Washington Tost.
In his death he belongs to the Republic. |
Those noble ashes, that splendid Denory-thcs- the
proud heritage OF ifty millions OF free men. upon the
cdince whose liberties Grants hand imposed tho
lasting crown. Where he shall be buried. then-where
people shall mark his last resting place with
aud honort Is oar common privilege TO de-
ermine. The overwhelming verdict Win be washing
ton."
TRIBUTES FROM FOREIGN JOURNALS
HIS PLACE IN THE PEOPLES EsTIMAIION.
From The London Tmss
With all his fauts General Grant loompd |