New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-31
PATRIOTISM AT ROCHESTER.
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villages No Nation in the world Is able to wage war
on our soil with the United states enthusiastic APP
plause) and when the generous work upon which we
have entered OF building. equpping and manning
suitable Navy Is completed. no Nation in the world
will be hasty TO eUgnsc upon the sea. Great APP
plause)
The opening prayer at the monument was made
by the Rev. L. F. Foote, pastor of the Spencer
Ripley Memorial Church. General Reynolds then
made short Introductory address, AZ the close
Of which the beautiful statues were unveiled.
The oration was delivered by President Hill, Of the
Rochester University, and the poem read BY sam
uel Fl. Lowe. President Harrison and Governor
Flower each made an address. The benedlction
was pronounced by the Rev. DR.. Asa SAKE, pastor
Of the First tniversalist Church. feature Of the
occasion the singing interspersed throughout
tle exercises. 1t was furnished by chorus OF
90 voices, under the direction OF Mr. wilkins ana
by the German American singing societies. directed
by Professor Pabst.
Governor Flower spoke as follows
Fellow Citizens: The ceremonies which you have
Just witnessed and the words OF patriotism which have
been spoken need no additional ntte1nces OF mine 10
emphasize the solemnty and significance OF this o.
caslon The nnveilng OF this monument at,racug
and members OF his Cabinet others of high official
rank, and great concourse 81 citizens. Is bnt one
manifestation of that deep seated feeling Of obliga
ton which our country cherlsas toward the noble
defender of the Union No soldier ever iought IN n
limited country owes is present prosperity and gen;
clal happiness. To-day. IN every part Of this broHi
lnnd tribute OF praise goes out from every heart
towards those WI sc lives cOnsccrated TO the
preservation Of The Union II Is day for rcaifnE
sad meme RES But those msmone, m me past 'nT AK
same green SOD the grave OF the Union sol
der and the confederate soldier and ths firm texture
which nature has woven over the dead bodies of those
who We're once In mortal conflict I, symbolic 81 hat
binds together the pople Of to North AID south,
and f,rgcts in common. finternal and patriotic
Impulse the wrongs and Injuries OF days gone by.
In mon ifC
not merely cnduri reminders OF worthy deeds In a
patriotic cause. not commemorative merely OF Dal,
ties and the passions OF war-thcy represent the
earnest patriotism Of the people and as long aS they
stand they viii evsT be an Inspiration - TO love o. Of
ties s,in
TR %Ggee of Sssr c Ths s'h h. G % sn
suggest the obligations which We owe TO those who
made our present property 1t II; be RtR,rcd bc II
,acrilcr secured New pcrs confront our country
le, us meet them with equal devotion to our com,
iry's best interests. let thoroughly educate each
new generation In the principles OF American is'i,
schools aud make each scioolhousc a nursery for
PATRIOTS In the citizenship which grows out Of such
IN environment viii be found constant siandln :
army II Union defenders ready az all limos - pro
tcct our iaud from the dangers or disscnsons which
may threaten her peace or pr rcss.
n was after o'clock when he left the stahd
accompanied by General Reynolds, with whom
The President and Governor with their immediate
attendants and associates dincd. 49,
After dinner the President with his travelling
companions was driven 10 the Union Depot. where
a special train under the care of George w. Boyd
was waiting 10 convey them 10 Washington a
with tie utmost difficulty. under police protcc-
ton. that the PRECEDENT succeeded In gettlng
within tire walls Of the station. Men ard women
yelling and cheering rushed through te ga'es
and almost tumblcd over each other 10 get "A
parting glimpse Of the President. and 20 o'ier
10 him u final word Of popular regard. Promptly
~ o'clock the train moved slowly ont OF ,he
station. thr President standing on the rear plat
form ~ rte last car holding his hat In his hand
ard bowling 10 those. whose cheers made the walls
If the big train shed ring and rc-ccho IN part
ing saluiation.