The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-06-02
THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.

wore tue blue Will De accorded wei.
come aud ovation; the like of which has
not been, and cannot be duplicated in
America. This is what is said about it:
1.-THE streets will be carpeted with flowers
and festooned with banners, and the most
extravagant demonstrations Of delight
will he made on all sides. There is moth
ing too good in California for the veter-
ans" If the walking is good there may
be several try to get there from this vi
cinity.
In the Democrat Advertiser of last
week, WIS an article under the head of
Honor the Living" to which was also
added clipping from the Milford Leader,
in regard to an old soldier of the Mexican
war; named Samuel Moore, who was
taken to the poor house ON Monday. We
agree with every VOID said in the articles
referred to- and trust that those interest
ed in the soldier, in that neighborhood,
will see to it, that the Mexican veteran
will be removed To some home for soldiers,
or that Il sufficient sum shall be raised to
| pay his board the remainder of his days.
Poor houses seem to be necessity in this
country. and If properly and humanely con.
Quoted, afford shelter very often for those
who, through misioItune's frown or wilful
neglect, become inmates. II is intended
and it is one Of the aims of the G. A. r.,
that no soldier who served his country
should fill pauper's Chats hard word
| grave or become an inmate of county
poor house. There ought to be money
enough for both the living and dead
heroes, ifnot, then dom let the living suf-
fer. It's Il great satisfaction to comrades
to see the graves of those departed cover
cd with flowers, but it would be ten
| thousand times more gratifying To know
that one living one was placed beyond
want, who had become, through honor
able means, dependent on the charity Of
others. But the G. A. r. cannot do all
the good work in this country. There
are indebted for life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness to these feeble, time
worn veterans, and blush of shame
should surmount the face of any ono who
refuses to administer to the wants Of a
hero Of the Mexican or any other war, for
country's sake.
On Thursday last was laid to rest the
mortal remains of Dallas B. Robbins, in
Riverview Cemetery. When the drum
and fife called to arms in 1861, he en-
listed in Co. /, 18th Pa. Cal, at the age
of 10, a stout, healthy young man; when
inferred he was but handful of clay, so
TO speak. Andersonville and Libby had
left in him the seeds of disease, which
eliminated In his death, after lingering,
painful. but not complaining illness.
Those who were permitted to look for the
last time upon the wan features SO cold in
death, ought to realize what it cost to
free our land from the bondage of slavery
and oppression, and forever give TO the
| world, country, the like of which is not
| found under the sun. He was good
companion, and was welcomed always for
his good cheer and pleasant manners
AS member of the Eagle Fire Company,
of New Hope, he did much with the other
leading members to bring it up to the
standard of usefulness, in which it now
holds an exalted position. He was
comrade of Maj. G. A. Angel Post, No.
90, G. A. r., of this city, and also con-
neeted with tho Society of Prisoners of
the War, located in New York City.
The fire company sent a very beautiful
testimonial Of love and esteem, in the
shape of a floral anchor; the Post also
sent cross; the Ladies' Relief Corps,
wreath. The Rev. Mr.. Lynch preached a
lesson of loyalty that will not soon be
forgotten, as he depicted the sufferings
and privations that were undergone by
those who either laid down their lives or
now bear honored scars for the defence Of
all we hold dear as Nation. Rev. Mr.
Boswell made an effective prayer, and the
choir sang with much feeling "Nearer my
God to Thee" The remains were fol-
lowed to the grave by Post 90, G. A. R.;
Eagle Fire Company, of New Hope, and
Union Fire Company, of this city,
Amongst those present from distance,
we noticed Isaac Pownal, of Trenton, who
was companion and prisoner at the
same time that the deceased was; Daniel
Morton, of Trenton; Chief John II. Stock
ton, of Pennington. At the grave, in
connection with the religious services,
the burial service Of the Post was read.
Those who remember the famous Fleet
Wing Parlor Entertainments, can testify
to the peculiar talent presented by Mr.
Robbins, as exhibited in his representa-
tion of negro and dutch characters. The
firemen of this city have tender memories
of the deceased, which will ever remain
green. AS personal friend of many
years growth, we can say no truer ever
grasped us by tho hand or wished us WELL
Comrade Wilson or "Uncle David" as
he is Familiarity called, used to be the boss
on snake stories before Comrade Hines
of New Hope, became a member, but he
has had to take a back seat. II was a
water SNAKE this living monster that was
ere the fatal stone was thrown, which
lid him low. A raft oar is no small piece
of wood let us tell You, and the size Of
tho snake was likened unto it, and no
wonder it required his utmost strength to
lift a mill stone and hurl it at his snake
ship as he stretched himself in the sun.
Some idea of his teatotal qualities may be
gained by the knowledge that all the
water which came over the dam for half
an hour ran down its stupendous jaws.
He took water, the snake Lot Comrade
| Hines. We have examined and had to
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