The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-08-18

| the - Christi Salvador MundI' was
sung. The ceremony occupied forty
| minutes. When 1t was concluded,
Cardinal Gibbons assembled the pulpit
and began the sermon. lie spoke as
follows:
And Jonathan and Simon toos Judas their
| brother and buried him in the sepulchre of their
| fathers III the city of Modn. And all the people
of Israel tewaied him with great lsmentation;
| and they mourned for him many days and said:
How is the mighty fallen that saved the people
| of Israel E" j. Mach l X, 1927
Well might the children of Isr sel bewail their
victory And well may this nation grieve for ths
loss Of the mighty chieftsn whose mortal re-
mains now lie before us In every city and town
and village OF the country from the Atlantic to
| the Pacific his neme Is t'ered with sorrow and
his great deeds recorded with admiration.
the one eaTe sh a' beIo
| from those of the great Heb -ew leader. He Was
| buried in the midst OF war amid the elashing OF
| arms and surrounded by the armed hosts of the
enemy: our captain thank God. is buried amid
| profound p ace while we are enjoying the bless
jngs Of domestic tranquility and are in friend
| ship with all the world.
| The death of Gen. Sheridan VIII be larnented
| not only by the North; but also by the South. /
| know the Southern people; know their chivalTy,
know their magnanimity, their warm and at
| fectionate nature; and am sure that the sons OF
| the South and, especially those who fought in
! the late war, will join In the national lamenta-
| ton and Will lay garland of mourning on the
|
| fact that the nations general is dead and that
| his death is the nations loss.
And this universal sympathy coming from all
| sections of the country, irrespective OF party
| lines, Is easily counted for when We consider
| that under an overriding Providence the war in
| which Gen. Sheridan took such a conspicuous
part has resulted in increased blessings 10 every
state i'll our common country
"Theres Divinity that shapes our ends,
Rough-hew them how we will"
And this is tru of nations as wen as of indi.
viduals.
What constitutes the great difference between
the wars OF antiquity and our recent war The
war of the olden time was followed by subjuga-
ton and bondage in the train OF our great strqg
! gle came reconciliation and freedom. Alexander
| the Great waded through the blood of lis fellow
tnan BY the sword he conquered and by the
| sword he kept the vanquished in bondage.
Scarcely was he cold in death when his vassal Is
shook off the yoke and his empite YES dismem-
| bered into fragments.
The effect OF the late war has been to weld TO-.
gether the nation still more closely into one CO.
hesive body IT mas removed once for all slavery,
the great apple of dscord; it has broken down
| the wall of sepafStion which divided section
from section and exhibits us more .trikingly as
one nation, one family, with the same aims and
the same aspirations The humanity exhibited
In our late struggle contrasted with the cTueties
exercised toward the vanquished OF former times
is an eloquent tribute to the blessings of Chris
tian civilization.
| In surveying the life of Gen. Sheridan 1t seems
TO me that these were his prominent features and
| the salient points in his character-undsunted
heroism comblned with gentleness OF disposition;
strong as lion In war gentle as child in
peace bold. daring, fearless, undauDted, un-
hesitstingi his courage rising with the danger,
ever fertile Id resuurtes, ever prompt in execu-
ton his rapid movements never itppslied by q
blind impulse hut ever prompted by cs'ctlat'
ing mind.
rhs~e neither the time nor the ability to dwell
on his militar7 career from the time be left West
Point till the close II the wHr, But let select
| one incident which reveals 10 tts his QEickness
| of conception and his readiness of execution
| rAfar h forn 10 ffn Nalh FF
| ginia As be is advancing along the road, he
sees his routed army rushing pell-m towards
him Quick as thonghtmby the glance of hi,
Of his will-he hur1s back that living stream on
the enemy end snatches victory from thesaws OF
| defeat.
How bold in war. how gentle in peacei On
some few occasions IN Washington rad the
pleasure of meeting Gen sheridan socially in
| private circles. | was fOrcibly struck by bis
| gentle disposition, his amiable manner, his un-
assuming department, his eye beaming with
good nature and his voice scarcely raised above
| . whisper | said to myself: Is this bashtul man
| and retiring citizen the great general of the
American army? Is this the hero of 80 many
| battles
Itis true Gen Sheridan has been et.tsed ~ith
| being sometimes unnecessarily severe towards
| the enemy. Ny conversations with him strong
ly impressed me with the groundlessness of a
charge, which could in no wise be reconciled
| with the adherence which he expressed for the
| atrocitie. of war with his natural aversion to
wonId never again be obliged to draw his sword
| against an enemy. am persuaded that the sen
timeuts of humanity ever found congenial
home a sacttra Judgment in the breast of Gen.
Sheridan. Those who are best acquainted with
| his military career unite ii saying that he never
iieedies.le sacrificed human life and that he
loved arc cared for hi. soldiers as father loves
| and cares for his children
r But we must not forget that II the departed
hero soldier, he was too citizen and il
| we wish to know how a man stands as citizen.
| we must ask ourselves how he stands as son, a
husband and father. The parent is the source of
tn. family the fam ly Is the source of the nation.
Social life Is the reflex OF The family life. The
| stream d6es not rise above its source Those who
| were admitted into the inner circle of Gen.
| Sheridan home need not Be told that II was a
peaeefui ard happy one He wa. a fond btsband
| and an sfectonate father. lovingly deTottd to
ais wifeand children hope am not trespsss
when state that the Generals sickness was ac-
| celerated If not aggravated, by istiguing jour
ney, which ne made in order 10 be home in time
N pssist ut a domestic celebration In which one
| of bi. cfiidTer vas tie central figure.
Above all Gen. ShefidGh 9as Christian. lie
died fortified by the consolation OF religion hay-
ing his trust in the saving mercfes OF our Re
| deemer and humble hope in blessed immortal
| ity. - '-sa@ = -
What is life without hope of immortality
tomb9 Surely IL is not tsotth living. What
would il profit this ilustrious hero TO so down
| to his honored grave covered with earthly glory.
II be had no hope In the eternal glory 70 come .
once our dignity and our moral responsibility.
| G-d tar uianted in The human breast an ire
sts6le a6 yes GssT aud d0f moves #h ePI
} best and holiest actions. Now God wrpld no
have given Us this desire II he did not intend tha
| IL should be fully satisfied. He would not hay'
| given us this thirst for infinite happiness II M
had not intcnded to assuage It, He never createe
| anything IN vain
, | Thank. TO God this universal yearrtng OF th'
human hiatt Is sanctioned and vindicated py th'
| voice OF revelation.
The inspired word Of God not ohlt proclsim4
the Immortality OF the soul, but also the future
| resurrection oi tie body; II know says the
| prophet Job "that II J nedehmer liveth, and tina
on the last day shall rise out OF TIC esrth and
, | in my flesh | shall see my God
l Wonder not at this" says our savior, "for IN
hour cometh when oil that are In their grave
.hall hear the voice of the con OF man, and they
| who have done ri, .hsll come forth to the res
| direction of life, and they Vh5 hare done Ill, tc
| the resurrection of judgment" Aud lie sposu'
| writes these comforting worcs TO the 1nes-a
, | lonians: II would not have you ignorant bretn
rem concern ing those that are asleep, That ye b
l | not sorrowfIl Ike thosa who have no hope; 10
If we believe that Jesus died and rose again ever
&. those who have died In Jcsus Col Will Inlse un
| to himself. Therefore comfort yourselves VIII
, | these words"
These are the words Of comfort / would ad
dress to you, madame, faithful cohsort OF 'n'
. | iTustrious dead. This IL the olive branch Q
9 | peace and hope would bring you to-oey. I'M
| i. the silver lining of the cloud which hang
| over YOU. We followed you in spirit ana VIII
j. svmpathizing hearts as you knelt IN prayer
Y the bed of your dying husband. May ~
. God of all consolation comfort you IN tbl
/ hour of sorrow. May the soul of your husoan
= | be this day ID peace and his sbode IN Zion, II a.
his memory be ever enshriBed in the hearts o
b his countrymen and may oHr beiov. :: countL
o | which he has loved and served 50 j, ever o
among the foremost nations OF tha EARN, the ia
vored land of constitutional freed )n, strong J
the loyalty Of its patriotic CT izeus, SUD IN IA
r genius and valor of its soldi rs Il time shaI
O no more 80
Comrades and companions OF the i9iustTlot
dead, ia ke hence your great leader, bear him
! his last resting place, carry him gently, loyin'
4 "; and though you may not hope 10 attain n
exalted rank you will strive at least 10 ennia'
= him by the integrity of your private lie; 2
i your devotion to your country and by uphoioln
y | the honor Of your military profession.
= At11 O'Clock the Cardinal descende,
y from the pulpit and taking his place !
:, front of the throne, the black and goi
/, mantle was placed upon his saouidel
e and bishops mitre upon his head b