Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-01

GEN. GREENV1LLE NJ. DODGE.
Grand Marshal of Grant Memorial Parade }
and homely virtues. His individuality, his
bearing and speech, his simple ways, had a
flavor OF rare distinction, and his Americanism
was so true and uncompromising that his name
will stand for all time as the embodiment of
liberty, loyalty and national unity.
Victorious in the work which under Divine
Providence he was called upon to do; clothed
with almost limitless power, he was yet one Of
the people-patient, patriotic and just. Sue
cess did not disturb the even balance of his
mind. while fame was powerless to swerve him
from the path OF duty. Great as he was in war,
he loved peace and told the world that honor
able arbitration Of differences was the best
hope Of civilization.
With Washington and Lincoln, Grant has an
exalted place in history and the affections of
the people To-day his memory is held in
equal esteem by those whom he led to victory
and by those who accepted his generous terms
OF peace. The veteran leaders OF the blue and
the gray here meet not only to honor the name
OF the departed Grant, but to testify to the lv-
ing reality of u fraternal spirit which has tri-
umphed over the differences of the past and
| transcribed the limitations OF sectional lines.
Its completion, which we pray God to speed,
will be the nations greatest glory. 1t is right,
then, that Gen. Grant should have memorial
commensurate with his greatness and that his
last resting place should be the city of his
choice, to which he was so attached in life and
of whose ties he was not forgetful even in
death. Fitting too, is 1t that the great soldier
| should sleep beside the noble river on whose
banks he first learned the art of war and OF
which he became master without rival.
But let us not forget the glorious distinction
with which the metropolis among the fair sis
| terhood of American cities has honored his life
| and memory, With all that riches and sculp-
ture can do to render the edflce worthy of the
man, upon site unsurpassed for magnifcence
has this monument been cared by New York as
perpetual record of his illustrious deeds, in
| the certainty that as time passes around 1t
will assemble with gratitude and reverence
and veneration men of all climes, races and
nationalities New York holds in its keeping
| the precious dust OF the silent soldier: but his
| achievements-what he and his brave COM
rades wrought for mankind-are in the keep
| ing of seventy millions OF American citizens
| who will guard the sacred heritage forever and
| forever more.
The vast crowd listened with keen
attention to the presidents words and
at intervals broke into cheers when
some incident in the dead soldiers ca
reer was alluded to by the distin,
guished speaker. At the conclusion OF
the presidents address, Col. Fred
Grant advanced and shook him warmly
by the hand. AS the two men stood in
ule 1OreBrOuuu Ol CHe WOnuerIul pic
ture the spectators applauded.
"The Star Spangled Banner" was
played by the band, after which Gen
Horace Porter was introduced by the
mayor The orator of the day was ac
corded warm reception. He said ir
part:
This grateful duty which we discharge thi.
day is not unmixed with Sadness for the occa
sion brings vividly to mind the fatal day on
which his generous heart ceased to beat. ant
recalls the grief which fell upon the American
people, with q sense OF pain which was akin Il
the sorrow OF personal bereavement, and ye
| 1t is not an occasion for tears; not time Il
chant requiems or display the sable draperiel
OF public mourning. He who lies within the
portals OF yonder tomb is not dead memory
he is q living reality.
| Ulysses s. Grant sprang from the loins o
the American people and derived his patent Of
nobility direct from God. He possessed aI
abiding confidence in the honesty and intelli
gence OF his ellow-countrymen, and always
retained his deep hold upon their affections.
AS commander OF men In the field he man
| ifested the highest characteristics OF the sol
der, as evidenced in every battle In which h,
| was engaged, from Palo Alto TO Appomattox