The Portland daily press., 1885-08-10

thropic measures which Lincoln devised in the
| cabinet for the regeneration ana security OF the
| public.
The monopoly of fame by the few in this world
| comes from an .nstinet, perhaps from deep
| seated necessity of human nature. Heroes cannot
| be multiplied. The Gods of Mythology lost their
| sacrednesS and their power by their numbers.
Inc millions pass INTO OBLIVION pnlS Ile UNITS sur
| conduct the chosen people over the sands Of the
| desert and through the waters OF the sea- unto
| the Promised Land? Who marched with Alexan-
der from the BoSphorus to India? Who com
manded the legions under Caesar IN the conquest
OF Gaul2 Who crossed the Atlantic .ii with Coum.
/ the Alps with the Conqueror OF Italy? Who
| fought with Wellington at Waterloo? Alas! how
soon it may be asked: Who marched with Sher-
| man from the mountain to the sea? Who stood
| with Meade on the victorious field of Gettys-
| burg? Who shared with Thomas in the glories OF
| Nashyille9 Who went with Sheridan through the
| trials and the trumphs OF the blood stained Val
| ley.
| centuries because it is indissoluby connected
/ with the greatest military and moral triumph in
the history Of the United States If the armies OF
| the Union had ultimately failed the vast and
| benefcent designs of Mr.. Lincoln would have
been frustrated, and he would have been known
in history as a statesman and philanthrOpist who
L the cause of humanity cherished great aims
| which he could not realize, and conceived great
ENDS which he could not attain ;-as an nnsuccess-
tul ruler whose policies distracted and discovered
ms country; While General Grant would have
taken his place with that long and always mcreas-
| ing array of great men who are found wanting in
| the supreme hour of trial.
| But higher power controlled the result. God
IN ms gracious mercy had not raised up these men
Ior WORKS Which should come to nOught In the
| reyerent expression of Mr. Lincoln, mo human
| counsel devised, nor did any mortal hand work
| out these great things" In their accomplishment
these human agents were sustained by more than
| human power, and through them great salvation
was wrought for the land. As long therefore as
| the American Union shall abide, with its bless
| mgs OF Law and Liberty, Grants name shall be
remembered with honor; as long as the slavery
| OF human beings shall be abhorred and the free
| dom Of man cherished, Grants name shall be re-
called with gratitude; and in the cycles of the
1uture the story Of LincOns life can never be told
Wltnout associating Grant in the enduring
| splendor of his own great name.
General Grants military supremacy was hon
extraneous help He had no influence to urge his
| promotion, except such as was attracted by his
own achlevements; he had no potential friends,
except those whom his victories won to his sup
| port he rose more rapidly than any other mill
tary leader in history In two and half years he
ment to the supreme direction of a million of men,
| divided into many great armies and operating
over an area as large as the empires Of Germany
binary qualities in the field. Bravery
among American officers is rule which has
HGappiiy, mad few exceptions, but as an eminent
General SAID, Grant possessed quality above
bravery; he had an insensiblity to danger, APP
Rarently an Inconsistencies of fear Besides
mat ne possessed an evenness of judgment, to be
depended upon in sunshine and in storm. Napo-
| leon sad, 1.-THE rareSt attribute among Generals
Is Two O'Clock in the morning courage" II mean
| ne added "unprepared courage, that which is ne
| cessary on an unexpected occasion and which in
| spite OF the most Unforeseen events leaves full
freedom of judgment and promptness sof deci-
slon.' No better description could be given of
tne type OF courage which distinguished General
G .ant. HIS constant readiness to fight was an
| other quality which according to the same great
| authority established his rank as a commander
Generals" said the exile at st. Helena. "are
rarely found eager to give battle; they choose
their positions, consider their combinations. and
| then INDIGESTION begins.n Nothing" added this
greatest warrior Of modern times, 'nothing is so
decide in lie xfinac
in the field never once exhibited INDIGESTION, and it
| was this quality which gave him his browning
characteristic as a military leader; he inspired
MS men with sense of their invncibility. and
| they were thencefOrth invincibo.
| Inc career OF General Grant when he passed
from military to civil administration was marked
| by ms strong qualities. His Presidency of eight
| years was filled with events of magnitude, in
| which if his judgment was sometimes questioned,
| his patriotism was always conceded. He entered
upon ms office after the angry disturbance,
caused by the, singular conduct Of Mr. Lincoln's
nad been for four years the cause of embittered
dlsputatl0n. His election TO the Presidency
proved proved IN one important aspect landmark inthe
preceding that event there had been few Presi-
aentlal elections in which the fate Of the Union
mad not In some degree been agitated, either by
the threats of.poltical malcontents or in the APP
Prehenslons OF tlnid patriots. That day and that
| danger had passed. The Union was saved by the
victory OF the army commanded by General
Grant No menace of its destruction has ever
| polls WV
Death always holds flag of truce over its own
Under that flag, friend and foe sit peacefully to-
getner, passions are stilled, benevolence is res
tored wrongs are repaired, justice is done. 1t
| was impossible that a career so long, so promi-
nent, so positive as that of General Grant should
| not have provoked strife and engendered enmity
For more than twenty years-from the death OF
| MI. Lincoln to the close of his own life-General
1rant was the most conspicuous man in America
One TO whom leaders looked for leadership, up
| on whom partisans built their hopes of victory To
| wnom personal friends by tens of thousands of
Iered the incense Of sincere devotion. 1t was ac-
eordlng TO the weakness and the strength of hui
| man nature the cOunter-movements should ensue
tn no General ae Grants primary should be chal-
devoted friends should be confronted by Jealous
| men IN ms own ranks, and by bitter enemies in
tne rank OF his opponents. But all these passions
ana al these resentments are buried in the grave
winch today receives his remains. Contention re-
| speeding his rank as a Commander ceases. as I'm
lonlst and Conference.-The testify to his prov
eSS In battle and his magnanimity in peace Con-
Iroversy over his civil administration closes, as
democrat and Republican, unite in pronouncing
MN TO have been in every act and in every aspra.
ton an American patriot.
LEWISTON, Aug. 8.
Mills, shops and stores closed this after
noon, in honor of Gen. Grant, and nearly all
business houses were draped in mourning.
Memorial services were held in City Hall.
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. NJ. Howe,
scriptures read by Rev. W. S. Perkins, and
music furnished by the Mendelssohn quar-
tette The address was delivered by the
Hon. W. P. Frye, United States Senator
from this State,
OLD ORCHARD, Aug 8.
Memorial services were held in the rink.
Places OF business were closed. The orator
was Hon. Wilbur F. Lunt of Portland. Brief
addresses were made by Hon. Warren Tilton,
Hayerhill; Hon. ]. W. Baker, Washington;
ex-Congressman Hubbard, F. H. Ames, F.
Allen, Esq, of Alfred, and others.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Aug. s.
Places of business here were closed and
the bells tolled. The ceremonies were con-
Quoted by the G. A. R. post. Flags were at
half-mast
BANGOR, Aug. 8.
At the memorial services in Norombega
Hall this afternoon Mayor Nealley opened
the meeting and Rev. G. w. Field, d. D.,
made prayer. The first speaker was ex-
Vice President Hamlin. Other speakers
were Rev. NJ. c. O'Brien, Hon. G. Al. Bou-
telle and w. II. McCrillis.
CAMDEN, Aug. s.
business in this town was generally sus-
pended, and the citizens united with the
Grand Army post in memorial service in
Megantacook Hall, which was finely decor
ated. The addresses were by local speakers.
BATH, Aug. s.
Gen. Grants funeral was observed here
today by suspension of business, military
and civic procession, memorial services at
Winter street church and tolling of bells.
AUBURN, Aug. s.
There was general suspension of business
here this afternoon. Bells were tolled and
shops closed Memorial services were held
at the Court street Baptist church, the city
government and Burnside Post attending in
a body. Addresses were delivered by Rev.
}. j. Hall, who spoke of Gen. Grant as
soldier; Rev. l.. Reynolds spoke of Gen.
Grant as president; Rev. E. C. Whitemore
considered his traits of home life, and Rev.
f. II. Allen discussed the final disease and
death of the soldier. The services were in
teresting and impressive.
LITTLE FALLS, Aug. 8.
Memorial services in honor of Gen. u. S.
Grant were held in the Universalist Church,
at South Windham, and were conducted by
Larry Post, G. A. r. The day was generally
observed in the place, the stores closed and
mill shut down. The exercises at the church
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