Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-25


from which have fallen such golden elo-
quence. eyes from which have flashed such
radiance heart with such great throbs
of sympathy for all Gods downtrodden
ones, hands which were always open and
outstretched toward the wretched; these
were his, these belonged to that man whom
we call Frederick Douglass Through the
change of the greatest and most eventful
period in American history, not once did he
lose his footing; not once did he forfeit the
companionship of our greatest; ay' not
once did he lose his hold upon God. We
bid him Hail and FAREWELL
Mrs. Sranton's Tribute.
letter from Mrs. Stanton, read by Miss
Anthony, WIS as follows:
Taking up the Morning Tribune, the
first words that caught my eye thrilled my
very soul. Frederick Douglass is dead"
What vivid memories thick and fast flashed
through my mind ana held me speilbound
in contemplation of the long years since
first we net.
FRAMED in the severe school Of slavery,
l saw hIIn first before Boston audience,
fresh from the land Of bondage. He stood
there like an African prince, conscious OF
bis dignity ana power, grand In ms EnySl-
cal proportions, majestic IN his wrath, as
with keen wit, SATIRE and Indignation he
portrayed the bitterness of slavery, the
humiliation OF subJecuon to those who in
all human virtues and capacities were in
ferior to himself. HIS Remuneration OF our
national. crime, OF the WIG and guilty fan
Iasy that lnen could hold property in man,
pouret like a torrent tnat fairly made his
hearers tr.mble.
Thus L first him, and wondered as
listened thai any mortal man should have
ever tried TO subjugate being with such
marvellous powers, such SeIf-respect, such
intense love OF liberty.
Around him sat the great anti-slavery
orators Of the day, watching his effect on
that immense audience completely mag
Noticed his al q Al
crying by turns with his rapid flights from
pathos to huElor All other Speakers SEEM
ed tame after Douglass. Sitting near, l
heard Phillips say TO LYDIA Maria Child:
Verify, this boy, who has only just grad
ualcd from the southern Institution las
slavery was caled), throws US all in the
shade. All, she replied, the iron has en-
tered his soul and he knows t6e wrongs
OF slavery subjectiveiy; the rest of you
speak only from all objective point Of
view
He used to preach a sermon in imitation
of me Methodist clergy. from the text,
Servants, obey Your Masters which the
people Were never tired of hearing. Often,
after he had spoken an hour, shouts would
SO UP from all parts of the-house, Now,
Douglass. give Us the sernlUii.' Some of
our literary critics pronounced that the
lest piece OF satire in the Er SliSt language.
The last tine / visited ms home in An
acostia, | asked him ii he ever had The
sermon printed. He said, No Could
you reproduce Il! said l. He said. No, l
could net bring back the cid feeling il
tried aud / would rot il l could The
blessings Of liberty ! have 50 long enjoyed,
and the many tender friendships l have
with the saxon race Oh both sides of the
ocean, have taEGht HE such sweet lessons
of forgiveness thar lie painful memories
Of my esiris t.Iys are almost oIlltera ted
and l IFcu!d not recall them
As aA orator, WI.ter and editor. Doug
lass Lo.as Al ho"ored place among the
gifted men OF has d8y. AS of bust
hess t-,2tt Il l-;pit~ oAIcer he has been pre-
eninently successful; honest and upright in
al his dealings, he bears an enviable repu-
taton.
friend, il ali social relations, he has been
faithful ANA stoadtast to the end. He was
tl.o only man l ever knew who understood
The degradation OF observation-disclosures for
women. Through all The long years of our
struggle he has been i familiar figure on
our Platform, with always inspiring
word 10 say. In the very first convention
lie hel.ed ME to carry the resolution L had
reUned, demand woman suffrage.
''t'rederch Douglass is not deadi His
grand character will long be an object les
son IN our national history; his lofty senti-
lnents of liberty, justice aud equality,
echoed on every platform over our broad
land, must influence and inspire many COM
ing genera tions!
ELIZABETH CADY STANTON,
% West 61st street, New York.
February Il, 1855.
Mr.. BoEuey's -ributc.
Miss Anthony read also letter from Mr.
c. {. Bonney, saying .'Other duties Will
prevent me from attending the funeral of
Frederick Douglass, but / am glad to eX-
press, in compliance with your request, my
high appreciation OF his character artf
career lie WAS the most eminent Anleri-
can representative OF his race. and The
most eloquent prophecy of the splendid
civilization that is destined to fill ali the
darn continent with its light. Rising,
through has own heroic efforts, from the
condition Of slavery 10 the lofty position of
1he acluow ieds ed leadership OF his race IN
the now W Grid: ard finally winning, by his
ability, courage and high minded course of
action, the respect ana adniration of those
who were al the outset Intensely hostile
to his aspirations and claims, Frederick
Douglass deserves to live III the history OF
representative men as one of the nobleSt
examples Of the triumph Of man over the
most adverse conditions. l therefore honor
his memory, and send you this tribute to
his WORTH
Five hundred seats in the front of the
;,udiloriUm had been reserved for the
family, friends. public representatives Of
the race. visiting delegations from other
cities ard prominent men and women with
whom MT. Douglass had been assoclated
in many great moral and political reforms.
The rest of the church was thrown open
without let. hindrance Or ticket TO all who
were waiting.
The body will he taken from the church
at $50 uuder the escort of tie active pail
bearers. detsiled from The letter carriers,
for the Baltimore ard Potomac depot, for
Rochester, -. Y.
May gSe Removed.
1t is stated on the authority OF promf-
nent member of Congress that AIR. h. Z.
Kearns, the collector OF internal revenue
at Pittsburg, VIII be removed from office
within the next few days and his successor
appointed. Mr. kearns was charged with
ei,,ss violations of the civil service law in
assessing his clerks for political purposes.
Other charges were made, seriously involy-
ing the administration of his office, all OF
which were Investigated some weeks ago
by an officer OF the internal revenue bu-
reau, and n report made to Secretary Car