Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-10-21

Olyeece o. OIant. kNocAtIOub CneeTS.
The spirit of fervent Americaniem is
abroad in the land, and no more ear
nest, or sincere, is the sentiment in the
north, than in the south. This year
the words of your Veterans Legion,
borne on your breasts today, mo
north, no south, no east. no west, the
Union forever sounds forth like a
bugle note calling patriots together,
and is an expression of the purpose of
the American people, both north and
south, tremendous applause and loud
yells,) proclaiming liberty, union and
honor, as the high aim of every sur.
vivor of that great war on either side,
and of every patriot in the country.
The inspiring and unconquerable
sentiment of this campaign is-coun-
try first, country last, country with
stainless honor, all the time. (Cries
of Good, good, y and great cheering J
The voice OF the misguided partisan is
not needed; the voice of patriotism
strikes responsive chord this year.
The voice of prejudice and hate is lost
in the grand chorous Of peace and
good will, national unity and national
integrity. (Great applause.) No strong
er evidence, no higher testimony is re.
quired to prove that sectional lines
are obliterated and thatth war has
long been over than the presence in
Canton today of this large assemblage
of ex-Confederate sol 1iers, travelling
from the valley of the Shenandoah, in
Virginia, which marked the bloody
pathway of the war, to testify their
devotion to the unbroken and never to
be broken union, tremendous ap-
plause, and their purpose to uphold
its credit and honor forever. (Cries of
Good, good" and great cheering
Their presence here betokens new
departure. 1t is an inspiring and up
lifting scene; it lifts US above the
plane of mere partisanship, The sol
diers who fought against you are also
here to give you hearty and hospitable
welcome, marching side By side with
you under the same flag. Long and
con tinued applause.) No longer have
they arms in their hands, but love and
respect for each other in their hearts.
e'Good, good."l 1t is spectacle
which our eyes have longed to see,
north and south, a commutation de
voutly wished and prayed for, and for
which, sensible as I am Of Its import,
can not find words to give my graft
tude suitable expression Renewed
cheering Men who were engaged in
deadly conflict ugafnsS each other
thirty one years ago. now stand on
common platform of fraternity and
union, vying with each other in joyous
rivalry in their loyalty to the glorious
old stars and stripes, meeting not as
enemies, but friends. fighting for the
same cause, the holiest cause which
ever engaged mankind, the glorious
cause of country and its spotless honor.
Cheering.
l Think / may be pardoned if say that
have great pride and qualification in
this call of Confederate soldiers.
loud cheering.) 1t has touched my
heart profoundly. 1t is probably the
first call of its kind that was ever made
upon presidential candidate OF the
Republican party, or possibly of any
other party. applause. / regard it
as another and most significant assur-
ance that complete reconciliation has
come and the south and north, as in
the earlier lifetime of the Republic, are
again together in heart, as we'll as in
name. (Great cheering) 1t will quick
en- every patriotic pulse from one end
of the country to the other. 1t is a
glorious example of patriotic devotion
which might well be mulated by some
people, both in the north and the
south, few of them happily there are.
who would profit by tanning the
flames of passion and prejudice by
arraying one portion of our country
against the other. (Cries of That's
right. and great applause. 1t is pc.
culiarly matter of qualification to me
also, that in my home city, and from
the neighboring city of Cleveland, my
old comrades of the war, with whom
fought, on the other side from you,
in that great conflict, have given you
warm welcome, and will tender you
hospitality while here, and give you
their loye and benedicton to carry
away with you when you go. Con
tinuous cheering.) l am honored to
have witnessed this scene and day, and
| bid you salders of Grant and soldiers
of Lee,
"At the shrine of this reunion,
Dedicate your loves anew"
Rejoice all of you, and thank God
that the
"Cause of truth and human veal,
Is transferred from the swords appeal
To peace and love-"
(Vociferous cheers.
That
"No longer from its brazen portals
The blast Of wars great organ shakes
the skies;
But beautiful as songs Of the imm ortals
The holy melodies of love arise.n
Let no discordant notes CRATE upon
melody of peace. Let it 20 forth, let
it be everywhere proclaimed, that the
men of the north and the men Of the
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