Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01

the spirit OF the freemen OF the republic came
out TO view, towering In the nor hern SKY like
an apparlllon from above. Upon its aspect
amazement had given way to understanding,
sorrow ana pain were overlaid BY the flush OF
noble rage, and every lneament, ktndling
with inward fire, tOlu OF stern and uurelent-
ing resolution, while the rising murmur of
united voices broke into shril aud clear re-
sponse to the grand challenge of their patriot
ism and courage.
by Gods Providence. our fathers de-
nVcred TINS land from bonds, and dedicated II
to be the homestead OF liberty forever. They
established, under divine guidance, the con-
sttutlonal union of these states TO stand be-
'ore all mankind an example and a proof how
men may live in self government with the
highest happiness aud the noblest develop
ment. They lett II TO US a blessed legacy and
a sacred charge. To divide Is to DESTROY It.
Other divisions will follow and liberty dis
appears in anarchy. Kings and their courtIers
already smile at our threatened catastrophe,
while fear casts gloom ana horror on them
who love their feloW-men. Away with
every base appeal TO ease, TO interest,
or TO safety NO mercenary sophistry
shall cloud our clear perception of manly
duty, We will hear no argument, put nothing
TO the peril OF debate, cousider OF no COM
promise. No king stall eXult. no philau-
throplst mourn, over the downfall of this
government. Iho union OF these States shalt
not fall; not STATE shalt be lost to the great
family of the constitution; not a star shall
fall from the azure field of the flag of our
coantry We seek no conquest We VIII in
NhNS no TlRut. btb TeCklNg no COst. 40 SaTrl-
hce, no peril, wherever treason and rebellion
raise their heads against this government,
there we Will strike them down, till the last
Zoe bends his knee Ia d0tY ana allegiance
This was the plain and simple ssue ten
dered TO the arhltramcnt OF arms; this the
call TO battle TO VIII ch the Unon soldier an
swered. He wect ont to no campagn Ofdiplo-
matte policy, by the events O which peace
might be better or worse negotiated; he went
to desperate war, o do bait 60 the death,
until the peace Of exhaustion came. He went
on this awful errand to shed blood in the
cause OF humanity, by war to maintain the
dominion of brOtherly love among men When
before in all the past oil earth did patriotism,
ala liberty, did love Of mar OF God, stir up
vast, widespread people. free OF choice ana
VIII, unbound 30 any sovereign but he i'm
pul{ es Cf their hearts TO such struggle. TO
such sacrifices, for such ends, since Christ and
his Apostles strove for mans Redemption?
Is there any, North or South. who now de-
nies the Justice. the benefcence, the happi-
ness for humanity. Of the grand decision OF
the God of battles? Is IL not written unal-
ierably forever that the union Of the cOnsu-
ton IS of the people. aud allegiance and O.e
dience are due directly TO the nation in all its
constitutional functions, rs TO the states IN
all Of theirs, the constitution OF the United
States aud the avs and treaties made in pur-
suance and under authority thereof being
1.-THE supreme law OF the land anything in
the constitution or laws Of any State to the
contrary notwithstandingP And who is be,
North or South, that either would, or If he
would, would dare. again put chains on
labor. or establish property in human flesh
and blood? Who is lie upon whose ear the
noble hymn of liberty does not fall in sweeter
tones unveNed by the Kissing of the lash or
the clangOr Of chainsg is not the measure of
the spirit of our war meted out, and the con-
stitutionRl brotherhood of men again COM
plete in form and eubstance3 Equal
partakers OF every element and
privilege OF liberty, Of equality, OF self gov
ernment, all the nations citizens stand
fD "a EaTif nm a
entitled to all the glories OF our common ma
tOnaLtY. The paFamouBt remaining dnty,
the supreme cola ation Of patriotism, the IN
FUNSTON OF the founders Of she republic, the
cry Of blood and honor, is fraternity, fratern-
ity, enlightened and mutual human love. The
best and braVest OF the soldiers Of the Union
and the best and brayest Of the soldiers of the
south long since joined their friendly hands
hoBoring each others ValOr, proud OF their
common nationality, banishing remembrance
of error, uniting their spirit and pride to the
traditions of the nation. and pledgng them-
selves to Its future power and glory.
Rash with enthusiasm and inexperience, we
sent out our earliest body Of troops as if VIC
tories IN war required only feverish desire
They soon returned in panic, a disheyeled
mass, and the land qulvered with a tremor of
humiliation and fear. Mcclellan took the
mob; decentralization was subdued to order,
enthusiasm to discipline; citizens became
soldiers, and an army came into being never
surpassed in all the ages of war. That splen-
did corps was his the Army OF the Potomac
He created it, and breathed into it the spirit
of its glorious life.
And Hanoocks name was also called by
that dread constable who summons to the
grave. The superb Hancock The beau ideal
OF manhoOd's splendor! Fancy's figure of
the fighting general Bred in all tue learning
of the martial art, practised in Its exercises,
in stature, port and speech the soldier and the
gentleman in lustr0us perfection; he was a
welded
bolt OF battle with he dexterous but deadly
grace which guided the lance of palad n Of
old. His brilliant star shines in the galaxy Of
the heroes or the battlefield, whom, from both
sides. historv has chosen for the armament OF
military fame.
Upon the rocky side of your majestic Hud-
son another sepuichre has been builded, an
urn OF mortality enclofed within IT.
And thIther, through coming ages far
beyond the stretch Of human ken 10 tell, the
patriots Of oars and the great souled Of every
lana, in u1ceaslng pilgrimage will hold their
way TO feel the touch Of glory there. For, in
that shrine OF Immortality are stored the
ashes Of the inVincibte instrument Of God.
whose genius ruled the whirlwind Of war TO
the salvation of the republic. There, parted
from the sight of his lamenting countrymen.
the perishable form Of the uneonquered
Grant.
Unpretentions, but heroic in daring and
fortitude, skilfuly intelligent in military
learning and gifted with intuitive genius to
perceive conditions and create new forms;
with the inner light that truly forecasts issues,
his iron resolution never failing IN calm Sc
renity and confidence, he was the true soldier
Of liberty. And, beyond his sOldiership, he
was a great aud noble man. He met on equal
terms half the royalty OF earth, he heard the
paudits OF the world. he suffered the tex
IRENE extremity" OF cOntumely aud false re-
port, aud never lost his sef-contrOl or broke
his silence. lie never failed in friendship,
though he experienced the cruelest betrayal
o. his trust. No prOfane word or impure tale
ever passed his liDs, and grief to-day Is dumb
in presence OF his certain glory, for 30 him
was the promise OF the great sermon.
blessed arc the pure in heart, for they shall
see God"
OH noble dead Your sacrifice was not in
vain! Safely rests the land you saved on the
patriotic breasts OF your countrymen. "WIth
malice toward none, with charity for all ("
they shall fraternaly pursue their grand
career; and in their hearts your halowed
memory shall be Your cOuntry's treasure and
stay forever.
WASHINGTON,9 WREATHQ