New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
PATRIOTS AT SARATOGA.
A GREAT MEETING OF AMERICAN LIB
ERTY-LOvERs

AMERICAN Observation-Disclosures By GEN.
ERAL HORACE PORTER AND OTHERS
Saratoga. July 4.-The second day Of the cele-
bration Of Independence Day by the Sons and
Daughters OF the American Revolution, who are
and beautiful The exercises of the day. which
were held in Convention Hall, were participated
In by fully 5000 people. and were of a patriotic
nature and appropriate to the occasion. The
hall was handsomely decorated. one Of the prin-
cipal features being mammoth oil painting Of
Washington. surmounted by an American eagle
which, during the battle Of Saratoga. lowered
over the field at last dying of old age at the place
where Burgoyne surrendered.
The platform was occupied by National. State
and local officers of both societies. and members
Of the 22d Separate Company. N. c. S. ~ r.
and Post Wheeler. c. A. r.. were present. Promi-
nent among the officers were General Horace
Porter Walter S. Logan and Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Charles T. Saxton. The exercises opened
shortly after II o'clock with an overture by the
band. followed by prayer by the Rev. DR.. Jo-
seph Carey, rector Of Bethesda Episcopal Church
General w. B. French. of Saratoga. presided and
made the opening address, introducing General
Horace Porter orator Of the day.
General Porter's address was punctuated with
humorous illusions. and was frequently ap-
plauded After reviewing the causes which led
up to the Revolutionary War and dwelling at
length on the battle of Saratoga and the sur
render OF Burgoyne, he took up the difiiculties
which then confronted the colonies.
He said he had been asked how long this Gov
eminent would last. There were only two things
that might break down the Government-one was
lac ~ no
box, the other lack Of public spirit and want
Of respect for the American flag
Miss Sarah NJ Weeks. of st. Adams. then re-
cited the Star Spanged Banner" and the song
was sung by the audiepce. led by Miss Lilly
Berg Of New-York
LIEUTENANT-GONER NOR sAXTONs AD-
DRESS
After an address by Mrs. Donald Mclean. OF
New-York. Lieutenant Governor Saxton was IN
troduced. He said should congratulate our
selves that Americans have deep and abiding
affection for their country and her splendid in
stitutions, and upon that fact we should rest
our hopes for the future Of this Republic He
congratulated the Daughters OF the American
Revolution on the work they are doing. and said
it was eminenty proper that this Fourth OF July
celebration should be held under their auspices.
but they inspired their husbands and brothers
with a patriotic spirit.
at am an optimst" he declared, land believe
this is the best day the world has ever seen.
We should bear in mind that the victories OF
the past were not won without strenuous efforts,
and all future triumph can only be secured by
constant labor and sacrifices The people OF
this country have great privileges. but their re-
sponsibilities are fully great. If the glory or
our future Is to correspond with the glory or
our past. must do all In our power to elevate
the standards Of public morality and our ideals
Of public duty, fight against everything that de-
grades American citizenship, strive to HIT the
poor out OF poverty and Impress the rich with
a sense Of the obligations which wealth imposes
upon them We must establish justice. right
eousnesJ and Christian charity Throughout. the
land"
WHAT sARATOGAs VICTORY MEANT.
Home and Country was then sung by the
audience led by the Daughters Of the American
Revolution from Connecticut. after which wal
ter 8 Logan of New-York was introduced. He
said. In part:
We are here to-day almost In the shadow OF the
monument that commentaries the battle most de-
dcnce. ard one OF the battles decisive and far
reaching that was ever fought since war begun me
1 5
NAV be said that Saratoga would have been in
vain II it had not been followed by yorktown; nut;
have been Impossible had Il not been preceded BY
Saratoga. Saratoga and Yorktown together won the
tran National independence won Saratoga. It
vas triumph for free INSTITUTIONS on beth sides OF
The question in which age and generation are
most Interested is what Saratoga has done. but
what Saratoga IS trying to 49, can 90, ana VIII 90:
bar ,Itmr Ia ma
the worlds appreciation upon the herolsm OF her
or will The ssse and and msss e be Ta5s
Of the present and the Saratoga OF the future Nv
nT nk n t' that The day for patriotic deeds is past
Think not that with the attainment OF American IN
al an end inauences adrf, in land and in
the world which threaten more than our liberties;
hey They ' Threaten more than our Consu
ton; they threaten our very instituuons' ihey
they threaten that Saxon civilization OF which
independents Is but me preud ,S s oTasmsn
our Nation. The IVES; Is arraying itsef against the
East There Is hatred growing between classes
nd more gnition in the division of tn. increasing
good things OF the world and the possibilities OF IRE
ca ptal Is doing than defend itself !; IS taking
vegeanss on ITS assaan he Anarcs, and the
Nhilist apostles OF chaos. are at arge Inc Churcn
tsef the basis of ali our civilization is scoed az
the institution Of property is threatened ana me
worst demons Of the ages seem all at once 70 have
broken loose. . .,o,,
nd more rnes, work on part OF all mat gre IT
body OF men ana women all over the land and all
over the world who sincerely and earnes.iy cesre 10
do their par, in making humanity better and the
earth more Ike heaven
This year the Sons and Daughters OF the American
Revolution are glad meet here at your invitation
10 renew Their patriotic armor for another years !
work we are very happy under your m.n!straion |
Your thoughtful provision and your kind care have |
made our toll seem Ugh; and our lsoors IKE pa.
wear and year after year. and If you offer such |
az c;lons 10 other patriotic organizations as YOU
have offered 10 us and they enjoy your hospitality
as we enjoy x, Saratoga will soon become not SIM
Div the centre OF a summers Eayety but the centre |
II Nations patriotism and the rallytns point OF It's
civilization.
JAMES GRANT WILSON'S REMARKS.
"Iibertas ct Patria" then sung by the