The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-05-12

men both in the United States and in
Europe and then Congressman Hen
dirk delivered a congratulatory ad-
dress He was followed by United States
Senator Walsh, of Georgia, who spoke in
part as follows:
REV. Il. Dewitt TalmAge has devoted
his life to the cause Of God and human
ity. He has been not only hearer, but a
doer of the word. When the south was
prostrated by the desolations Of war,
when her homes were destroyed, her lands
and industries wasted, when her sons and
daughters were weeping for the loved and
lost, when despair wrunR the hearts OF
her people, his voice was heard appealing
to the victors for justice to the van
quished, and from that day to this he has
preached the doctrines of peace, frater
nifty, liberty and equality.
I'm behalf of the people of Georgia | ex-
tend to Rev 7. Dewitt Talmage their
congratulations on the twenty-ffth ami
versary of his pastorate of the Brooklyn
Tabernacle. During his long life he has
gone about doing good. He has initiated
his Master in carrying out His precepts
"His ministry Is not confined to the
United States, His name has gone abroad
throughout the civilized world In the
pulpit on the rostrum and in the press he
has been heard from and read by millions
of people, who have been spiritually up
lifted by his teaching. His countrymen
admire him for his splendid gifts. They
admire him for the example of his noble
life. We of the south admire him for his
loving the sections into peace. His love Of
country is one of his strongest virtues. 1t
is above party and above section. Like the
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depreeatng the passions and prejudices
of partisan politics, and always contend
ing for a united people and united
country.
"Dr. Talmage's benevolence has not
been confined to his own country. Wher-
ever humanity is suffering his heart goes
out in sympathy to the afflicted of all
races and creeds. He would succor the
| heather In densest Africa as he fed the
poor In Russia He would clothe the
naked and lift up the suffering and op-
| pressed in every land, because he is an
| American, and believes with the Great
| Apostle of civil and religious liberty that
| all men are created free and equal and
| are entitled TO the inalienable rights OF
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
"The constitution of our country de
mands that congress shall make no laws
| respecting an establishment of religion ol
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; ol
abrldging the freedom of speech or of tn,
press; or the right to peaceably assemble
and to petition the government for re
dress of grievances. This is the law snC
the prophets of our guidance as citizens o
this republic, and whether they be Pro
testants, Jews or profess any other form
of belief, they should be protected in thei
rights of civil and religious liberty. Tn
founders of this republic secure for them
selves and their descendants the most per
feet form of government.
1.-THE name of 7. Dewitt Talmage is II
scribed on the roll of fame. l am here a
a representative of my people to rejoic
with him because his justice abounded a
peacemaker when they were reviled an
prosecuted. That he may live long to er
Joy the rewards and blessings of lif
crowned by noble deeds is the prayer G
one who believes in the principles of civi
and religious liberty"
DIR. Talmage made an exceedingly happ
and characteristic address, offering a mil
ion thanks for the honors conferred o
, him. In conclusion he called for thre
cheers for the distinguished men who ha
lent their presence to the occasion, an
they were given with will.