Telegram-herald., 1886-12-31

Gov.-Eiect Lacc's Remarks.
When the name of Oovernog-elect Luce
vas mentioned the soldiers and citizens
cheered. He spoke as follows.
Soldiers aud citizens-DOwn through the
ages al Countries have hOnorei their heroes.
Toe recoUing hand of The historian has
handed down from generation 10 generation
The heroic deeds and valor of warriors who
have ed on TO victory or defeat their
cohorts. Both sacred and prOfane history
tell II wars and rIm0rs Of war until we are
led 20 believe that var and the slaughter OF
men has heen the cale. occupation Of the
race, bat it i only the generals the colo
nel7 and tne captains whose records appear
ol the pages III history. We read of the
kings Who fought biel and lied, but moth
ing IS sa.d OF ne common soldier VINO gave
his life Tor country and flag We read Of
Alexander, Napoleon and of Wellington.
5ut he soldier who fought az bravelv Is
ungept and forgotten. But our own cOun-
Try, While doing justice 10 the patriotism.
courage and greatness OF its generals Is
prOciaimlng TO the world that Repablics
are not always ungratefJl 10 the common
soldier
We 10 honor 10 the man who leads armies
10 victory and not 90 defeat We mingle
our tears IN common grief around the bier
Of him whom the world mas accorded high
place As great commander. We also fol
low with our prayers and 30 honor 10 the
hero warrior and statesman who has so re-
Gently been called 10 come no higher. We
honor the names Of a host Of Others living
and lead. who lead the hosts Of freedom 10
victory. We also honor the men Who vent
forth as soldiers ia the ranks 20 fght for
country. home aud lag. Ne 10 remember
snd will continue SD 20 do while olr lag
foats the men who endured the hardships
or The camp and the danger Of the battle
ne.t with bat slight hope ofpromotion
Michigan sent - 80 men 10 The most ter
ri0.e war Oi modern times 30 Michigan
regiment ever did discretit or brought dis
honor 70 the coiOrs If state or Nation. So
great b.ftie vas fought in that great strife
where Michigan men were no, in the front
ranks aDd participating Ia he van. our
aoys we're founl ~ Bull Run. DOnelsOn,
1licamauga. Stone River and Atlanta
MANY ni them were with Sherman IN his 4
march t0 tie sea. They we.s at Antietam q
and Get ysOurr az ChancslOrsville and alta
EicS sburg. Ihey wero in the first greath
battle of the war and at App0matox. thor
last one. Ifey slept on the cold. damrra
earth. with nothing 20 look down up0r
hem bgt the friendly stars rhrOnglwi
their exposure many ~ them werl
q 'saoled in a manner that tells upo
the strong frame and robust cons,ift
fon n after wears. Many Of thel
were poor and uror-uulte The State 1
Michigan, ever foremost in good works. Il
wemoering he deeds q her heroic sons. p
provided andy for tie wants OF these ms
nis connexions home has been provid -
AMI here these old s9.iiers are now 4
tnev are 70 remain the wards of -rst1
stare While ae brr>en in health art
b. restored, YET here shall b. found o. .
7 RI. fntV and Kind treatment f0rle AT
man Who fouk1t iu The ranks a. ptas O.
i'- fcpse who ird in - strife Ainf oa
generation ~ men have lvei ni tel =.
+ rec fho olz.e ralied tp arms. Ole- fsrth s.,
VI The voters ~ to present vearvere ~ ~
born when the terrible STRIFE bean. t1i
me von~g men md msifeu-. Fh0 rers a.
born during the heat 0f hsftie. goon here
Tas mourning in every loarehh -iie -
la earth frenh-1 WITH fhe sh0>l n E.
'niir nz forces. and those sr1 nee. -
Nf1 rn.se Woo psricrs1 ore =.
u .r N''h sympathy n fhe arff -'nTg'e n
1a eon4r t9 Che Old a. .erstnd io 80
PEI dining Hst N'rh gan 0ur ~ -in has
provided s0 .om.or'aaIe su'sffor &c u1- 81
lr'10s.e men. Ard nor .6 81. tbe'e !.
reE1i1cen 41srf--- sre ronr 20 fcr1py. | r
-onre '' enjoy sni s,usror - pie re- IS.
rirrs rith To1 '1 tha'- cnr.fh fir0 com =.
.efiou arI "a prent so hs7s es-ne'i -
aree privileges - po ons .err1dss
bonn '- rat fare for the iiI'l-s s-d
.Hrt 'tav wee vo~- ~
's 7or mag recover arl Yiaa strong -.
-s.a .r ss flG s.sy te "a - - ? Others ="
come who wi.l need places nov
vaa. rhst vrfRsT lVe long
1f tne blessings # ffern-s "a
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