News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

i the right to compel submission to the
central government, and as a natural
sequence the right to prevent secession
He explained to his hearers that whereas
the old confederation was a anton OF
states, united only by a common interest,
the new constitution of 1889 was more
perfect union of 1--WE the people of the
United States )" that the constitution
bound together and cemented the peo-
pie OF this nation into one strong, in
disSoluble government, reserving to the
States In their individual capacities all
tnoSe privileges necessary for the proper
establishment of local government. The
Judge proceeded to draw from his dis
course the further conclusion that the
South having the right to appeal to the
Supreme Court 1.-THE court of highest
appeal as to the rights of the States
under the constitution, and having
waived that right and appealed to the
arbitrament of arms, from which UNI
pIrage no further appeal exists, and
having in that contest had an adverse
decision, the question of the right of
secession was for all time settled. The
part which the soldiers played in the
| settlement of this dispute was wildly
pictured in the Judges address. In
doing this he found opportunity to give
| expression to sentiments of patriotism
which called forth hearty applause from
the veterans and their friends.
at the conclusion of the address a
resolution of thanks to the Judge was
adopted, and the exercises closed with
benediction. The bands repaired to the
common and rendered several pieces of
patriotic music, thus closing memora-
BILE day in our towns history. Every
thing passed off pleasantly and all who
attended were well repaid. Of course
the success of the affair rests upon the
G. A. r. boys, who turned out in good
numbers. But great credit is also due
to the committee, MesSrs. Y. A. Gil
more, h. G. Barnes, |. G. Vaughan, and
Col. Sawyer, upon whom fell the duty
of making all the arrangements, and
who performed in detail all of the many
duties that fell to them.
NOTES.
Memorial Day next year will probably
be observed at Eden.
The flowers used for decoration were
fine in quality and abundant in quantity.
The Sons of Veterans turned out in
good numbers and looked nicely in their
new uniforms.
The Hyde Park Band received much
applause during the day. They played
well and marched well.
The ladies gave the Hyde Park Band
free dinner at the vestry, because they
made no charge fer their services.
The hotel received liberal patronage,
a large number taking dinner there, the |
price of which had been reduced for the |
occasion.
Commander Raymore and his aides |
managed the affairs very nicely. They |
have reason to feel proud of the success
of the event.
The Eden Band presented a fine ap-
pearance in their new uniforms and
played finely. They have an accom-
plished leader IN Prof. White.
The hall decorations were arranged by
that prince of decorators, Gushing Mich
OILS, who for artistic decoration takes the
lead. Every time he eXcels himself
The Ladies Aid Society was well pat
over $50 being fed. The tables
were very nicely arranged in the veStry
and presided over by pretty girls and
matrOnS.
Drum Major Waite, in his brilliant coat,
the bands in good shape. All
of the handsome girls had their eyes on
him, but Smith was not in the least dis
comfited by their beWltching glances.
NORTH HYDE PARK, VT, May 81. 1889.
. Messrs. Editors:-The expenses of this Post for
the observance OF memorial day were S49.72:
Our receipts were $500, voted by the Town of
Hyde Park. Our expenses have been about the
same for the past two years, but we have been
able with the aid of the patriotic ladies of Eden
and North Hyde Park to pay them. 1t is hard
for a few of the old broken-down soldiers to pay
out of their scanty means the expenses for the
proper observance of day that should be as
sacred to every citizen as it is to the Grand Army,
not only while few of the old veterans are
alive but while this nation exists. For who saved
5he nation? know lady in this town who had
brother in the old Vermont Brigade (as gallant
4 soldier as ever buel1led ON a sword who gave
Up his life at Savage Station in defence of his
country. / was in that battle and saw him fall,
shot by a rebel Are there not thousands of
Dther and similar cases all through the land?
Yet l am contributing something every year in
memory of that dead comrade. If they are so
loon forgotten by their kindred, they are not by
heir comradeS.-R. G. BARNES, @. NJ.