Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1891-06-04
At GRANTS ToMB.

dredS marched IN procession, grateful
for the opportunity to pay tribute to
the memory 81 their old commander,
The last resting-place Of the hero was
completely covered with floral tributes.
both interior and exterior pre-
senting remarkable sight in
this respect. After preliminary
exetcisGs, which consisted in the
observance of the ceremonies laid down
in the G. A. r. ritual for DECORATION
day, Hon. John S. Wise, of Virginia,
was introduced as the orator of the oc-
casion. He delivered long and elo-
quent address on the life, character
and services of the illustrious dead. ex-
tracts from which are as follows:
1.-THE tombs OF the mighty dead of our rennh,
lie are the shrines of American patriotism At
Them, above all other plates, are We moved to
reflection on the blessings we enjoy and in.
spired to reverence and patriotism towards the
government under which We live. AT the tomb
of the great the American freeman draws his
inspiration from the fountain head Ear high
resolve and mighty deed. There may he pledge
his fealty to principles, without transmitting it
through any representative.
In this tomb lies one whose great qualities OF
head and heart, whose bravery, whose simple
lty, whose magnanim1ty, whose patience,
s'AASSS
TO every obligation whose capacity for admin
istratlon In the highest offices in the world,
military and civic have placed his name as
among the most remarkable men who have
ever lived The theater Of his career was only
the United States of America; the most dra-
matte episodes of his life, were in Ills character
as leader OF one Of tho armies of his divided
people. Yet, even on that narrow field, and
under those restricting conditions, he 80 bore
himself that the whole world watched HIM, and
when his work was finished. proclaimed him to
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oped; and of greatness, blended with such
qualities OF manhood as entitled him to be held
up as all example to the world.
THE man is surely great whose fame is
Worldwide: And such was Ulysses S. Grant
There is to-day an Arab stroking his steed
under shady palms by the SOLITARY fountain
rejecting on the greatness of Grant. There are
gentle Japanese reading in their own language
the story OF his life with wonder and adI IRA
ton. There arc American Indians crouching
by desert fires picturing to themselves in rude
Egyptians floating on the Nile dreaming Of
Grant and V1ckshurg and the far Off Missis-
sippi. There. are Russians with half il.
i ,@a stren minds struggiing to reconcile
blended in his : great Character. I TSere
are Frenchmen learning pert nacity. There
are Spaniards and Italians on whom his for
giyeness and magnanimity will not be lost.
Ills life and character are known to the
1arthest bounds OF fame: Men viii model their
ChditCtefS upon LnlS lu6al Wnen we are dead
and forgotten. BY the memory of his indonit-
able pluck columns will surge forward to des-
perate assault in centuries to. come. Mankind
will be stronger by emu!atidg his endurance
less arrogant; defeat less bitter; and human
nature more gentle by the conspicuousness OF
his moderation, his magnanimity,chis kindness
to his foes, and his yearning longing when war
was past for fraternity and peace.
such was the man whose memory we COM
memorate this day. We know his history and
we know his worth. We were actors in the
great passion play in which he emerged from
obscurity to become the central figure of the
greatest drama Of our day. We saw him, man
that he was, take sides in the hour of discord,
al strife. We saw him, on the instant of re
stored peace, transformed. as it were, to be-
come champion OF forgetfalueSs, advocate of
mutual forgiveness, and counselor of restored
fraternity. We saw him in the hour Of his
strength. We watched and pitied him in the
hour Of his weakness, until his patient, painful
DEATH AMI now we are standing by his tomb,
after full time for reflection upon what he was
Some OF US were soldiers in his army To
such would not venture to picture what they
must feel beside his grave. Some OF US we're
followers OF his great antagonist Time was
when he was our chief enemy. Time was when
he was our victorious adversary. 1t is true that
cynlc history tells us the Vanqushed are not
as rule, the magnanimous. Yet, this say
With perfect confidence that it is true. Be-
tween Grant and the confederate soldier, even
in time OF war. there was ever q feeling Of mu-
tual resDect and much that was akin to kind
tess. Towards Grant fer genteness and mag
nan1mlty which touched them inexpressbly
there went forth from the hearts Of the SOL
diers OF the army of northern Virginia. even at
the hour OF their surrender to him. feeling
which they entertained toward no other fed
eral commander
s"Thenceforth. there sprung u p and grew be-
tween them and him kindn ess which grew
and " axed stronger us the yearsPolled on until
when he died his coffin bore as many flowers OF
the south Of the north; every state OF the union
stood around his bier; and the old confederate
veteran had feeling at his heart such as he
had not known since he stacked arms at Ap-
pomattox, or wept at the tidings that Lee was
dead 1t is no disparagement Of the other feder-
al generals to say that in this firm hold upon
the affections of his old antagon SITS, Grant was
alone. That he knew it, and hat il pleased
him, Is beyond doubt. remember hearing
from his own lips. after his election to his sec,
oad term, that the electoral vote Of Virginia
caused him as much genuine qualification as
any incident OF his presidential campaign. He
delighted to display genuine friendship towards
every southern soldier who would give him OPP
portunit"
Politics took such shape, In the years sue.
ceeang the war; that Gil ant was opposed polit-
ieally by tae great raass of confederate soldiers.
Other federal commanders were candidates for
federal Office. To sruh. political support was
gwen. accompanied, for the time being, by
more or less enthusiasm But at no time and
To- no oicsr CT The iede1;b ARMIES, has the heart
Of Lees veterans ever warned, for none have
their tears been shed, rs Tor him at whose
tomb we stand assembled.
Yes my couns ryman. strife and bitterness
nave passed away. Here stand we, loving
brethren, ah ut Giants ta2,b-Inembers OF a
happy, reunited, pros porous uatry How
much he did To bring ab .ut this fraternal and
loyal feeling lil ncn llno,s We Gene rejoicing
memory Of { Vi. & eat cuun.:yman. We shave, it
u true; N many 8 southern Cemetery an army
OF dead comrades TO wi.ose memory and to
whose yalor we delight to pay the tribute OF
loving hearts. Ill u QtGt chanel under the