The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-08-13
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
In Honor OF the Nations Hero.
AT PAW PAW.

ucstu uerO, deu. ". -. dranL, were Qelu at
the rink in this village, on Saturday, August
Sth, at two o'clock p. N. Notwithstanding
the fact that it began TO rain at just the hour
for the services To begin, there was large
concourse of people in attendance. The G..
A. K. post, headed by q martial band
marched from the post room, and occupied
seats directly in front of the speakers plat
form.
The rink was finely decorated, the room
being festooned on all sides with black drap-
cry, fastened to the pillars by crossed flags.
Several large flags draped the stage very
gracefully, and picture of the dead general,
and quantity Of lovely flowers added much
TO the beauty of the decorations. A handsome
monument, properly inscribed, was also an
attractive feature.
X. w. Noyes, who acted as president Of
the meeting, opened the services by few
appropriate remarks, after which the hymn
1t is not Death to Die" was rendered by a
choir of twelve voices. Rev. l.. B. Fish then
followed with Scripture reading, and Rev.
Boynton offered prayer. The choir then
sang again, after which the speaker for the
occasion, Rev. K. ii. Harvey of Augusta, was
introduced.
Those who have heard Mr.. Harvey know
that his remarks are always appropriate to
the theme on which he speaks, and this was
no exception Being himself an ex-soldier,
and having served during the war under the
command of Gen. Grant, his words we're
listened to with deep interest, as he spoke
feelingly and eloquenty upon the life and
character of this great man. He touched
briefly upon incidents in his military, social,
moral and religious life, and drew some
beautiful lessons from each of them. His
address was most touching tribute to the
memory of one loved and respected by all.
After another piece of music, resolutions
were read by DR.. Andrews, in behalf of
Brodhead Post, and by j. z. Jordan, on the
the part Of the citizens committee appointed
for the purpose of drafting such resolutions.
Hon. q. N. Hilton then read resolutions
adopted at a meeting of ex -confederates,
at New York City, showing that even
Gen. Grants former enemies mourned his
loss sincerely and sympathized heartily with
his bereaved family.
The choir then sang Nearer, NY God, to
Thee, and the meeting was dismissed with
the benediction by Rev. Fish.
The choir included the best musical talent
OF the village, and the selections were appro-
pirate to the occasion and well rendered.
All went away feeling that fitting testi-
monial had been given of the grief felt by
our people at the nations loss.
The following resolutions presented by
the citizens committee were unanimously
adopted by the meeting:
The Nation mourns more than . National losa.
BY his sturdy blows and simple rugged words,
General U. s. Grant did much to advance the cause
OF universal freedom. and that divine doctrine,
" Peace and good will on earth" reunited pso-
ple UNIFIED Nation, rejoicing in the blessings of
peace, join in spontaneous tributes of praise to his
phara and oil
were his victories on the field of battle, a mis-
guided people, yet grander were the victories won
over the same people, by the promptings of his
magnanimous heart model husband affec-
t1onate father, exemplary citizen, unrivaled
military chieftain, he stands to-day first and fore
most In the hearts of grateful people.
Res0tC6d That the citizens of Paw Paw, ia con-
vention assembled, earnestly attest 10 their great
appreciation of General Grants superior qualihca-
tons as clazen, soldier ana statesman OF bis in
estimable services commander of our armies in
saving the Nations life and preserving to all the
land, peace and prosperity; of his imperishable
fame--though the marble which his noble ex-
ploits are carved, may crumbe TO dust-stnl pre-
served in the hearts and memories of loving
people
ResOlred-That we behold with deep gratitude
the almost universal recognition of his great worth
not only throughout our own land, but in foreign
countries thus proving that his efforts in behalf of
universal freedom have been recognized and appre-
ciated.
ResolUed-That while we deeply deplore that
Death has issued his stern mandate against so
brlgni a marx, yet we DOW IN humble submission to
the inevitable, and to the will of the ALL Wise that
while deeply sympathizing with the bereaved fam
lily, we would most respectfully remind them that
the grief Is not theirs alone, but il shared with them
by more than nifty millions of people.
The following is the preamble and resolu-
tions, adopted by Brodhead Post, @. A. X and
read to the meeting
wHEREAs-It has pleased the Supreme Com
mander in his wisdom to remove by death our dis
General UlVR9ea -.
therefore
ResolUed-That while we as a Post of the Grand
Army Of the Republic humbly bow to the summons
which all must finally obey, we desire to place on
record our profound appreciation of a great man
aud great character, providentally raised up 20
meet the requirements Of the time IN which he
lived,
i'esoiUed-That we recognize in the services
military aud civil-rendered to the country by Gen
eral Grant, priceless legacy to the Nation whose
unity and life he was instrumental in perpetuatng.
ReSOtCed-That while we mourn General Grant
dead, recognize the fact that his heroic deeds
and unainching patriotism will remain an enduring
monument 10 his memory and his worth.
ResOfUed-That as soldiers contemplate with
pardonabe pride the calm heroIsm with which the
modest and silent soldier closed an eventful life
The following resolutions, which we're
drafted by ex-confederate Gen. Gordon, and
adopted at a meeting of ex-confederate sol
diers held at the Hoffman House, in New
York, were read before the meeting by Judge
Hilton:
His mortal passing away deplore. Duty, as he
and we respectively saw IL, found once opposed
in arms. Peace made friends. In overcoming
our power In battle he great, and by his mag
nanimity In victory he the fortress beyond the
reach of bayonet thrust and cannon ball-the mob
est triumph. His words of kindly remembrance
aud peaceful parting, befitttng the great, gener-
GUS spirit just upon it's immortal flight will be ever
cherished In the holiest sanctuary of our memory.
As IL was "peace and good will y to us and ours,
so be Il "peace and good will" to thee and thine,
great general, now and evermorel
For his country he lived, and he received the
highest honors, both military and CIVIL that country
could bestow. His passing away (of necessity natu
rail- while national bereavement, will render more
lustrous his grand achievements soldier and
statesman and douby endear him TO the hearts of
his grateful countrymen.
North and South, sister sections of n common
country, side by side a the grave of this great spirit
of peace, bespeak the end of war, its animosities
buried, its blessings perpetuated OF reunited coun
try, OF restored Union, stronger through the cruci
ble II has passed, land never again to be
drenched in fraternnl blood.
To such a man no death can come. He lives
more to-day in tho hearts of his countrymen than
ever before. The Immortality of true greatness Is
his.
Res0lUed, first, That with deepest anxiety and
unabating solicitude have watched from the be-
ginning the progress and fatal termination of the
painful disease which has closed the iustrious ca
reer of Gen. Ulysses s. Grant, and that mingle
our sincere and profound eorrow with that of the