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dearer to US, and from them and the mem-
ory OF those who have departed generations
yet unborn will draw their inspiration and
gather strength for patriotic purpose.
"A great life never dies. Great deeds are
imper1shable; great names Immortal. Gem
eral Grants services and character will
continue. uniininished In influence and ad-
vance In the estimation of mankind ST. long
as liberty remains the cornerstone Of free
government and integrity of life the guar
anty of good citizenship.
Faithful and fearless as a volunteer sob
der. intrepid and fnyincib,e as commander
in-chief Of the armies of the Union, calm
and confident as President of a reunited
ard strengthened nation which his genius
had been instrumental In achieving, he has
our homage and that Of the world; but.
brilliant as was his public character, We
love him all the more for his home life and
homeiy virtues. In his individuality, his
bearing and speech, his simple ways he
had a flavor of rare and unique distinction,
and his Americanism was so true and un-
compromising that his name will stand
for all time as the embodiment CT liberty.
loyalty and national unity.
victorious in the work which under Di-
vine Providence ne was called upon to do:
clothed with almost limitless power. he
was yet one of the pecp!e-patient, patri-
otic and just. Success 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 honorable
arhttration of differences was the best hope
of civilization.
with Washington and Lincoln, Grant
has an exalted place in history and the af-
fections of the people. Today his memory
Is held In equal esteem by those whom he
led to victory and by those who accepted
MS generous terms of peace. The veteran
leaders of the blue end the gray here meet
not only to honor the name Of the departed
Grant. but to testify to the living reality
OF a fraternal national spirit. which has
nfpad he
and transcribed the limitations of Sec
tional lines. Its completion, which we
pray God to speed, will be the nations
greatest glory.
have memorial commensurate with his
greatness. and that his last resting place
shoutd be the city Of his choice, to which
ne was so attached in life. and whose ties
NJ. ne was not forgetful even in death. Fit
ting too. is it that the great soldier should
Steep beside the noble river on whose
banks he first learned the art Of war; and
or which he became master and leader
without rival.
But let us not forget the glorious dis
tinction with which the metropolis among
the fair sisterhood of American cities has
honored his life and memory With all
that riches and sculpture can do to render
the edifice worthy of the man. upon a site
unsurpassed for magnificence. has this
monument been reared by New York as
perpetual record of his illustrious deeds.
IN the certainty that as time passes
around it will assemble, with gratitude and
reveren' e and veneration. men of all
chimes. races and Eationalities
New York holds in its keeping the pre-
cious dust of the silent soldier; but his
acnievementsIwhat he and his brave COM
rades wrought for mankird-are in the
keeping of seventy millions of American
citizens, who will guard the sacred heri-
tage forever and forevermore."
Ine vast crowd listened with keen at
a -,
intervals broke into cheers when some in
c'dent In the dead soldiers career was al
luded to by the distinguished speaker
AS the President concluded his address
him warmly by the hand. AS the two men
stood in the foreground of the wonderful
PIC lure the spectators applauded.
The Star Spangled Banner was played
ter was introduced by the mayor The
orator of the day was accorded a warm
reception. Mere discreet than the Presi-
dent. Gen. Porter kept his hat on while
he was speaking. He read his address
from typewriter manuscript.
AT this point. when Gen. Porter began
to speak. the biting wind forced many of
the ladies' in the presidential party to seek
the shelter OF The tomb. Among those
were Mrs. Mckinley. who was slightly in
disposed. Gen. Porter was followed BY
Mayor Strong. whose speech IS as fellows:
Mayor Strong's Remarks.
General Porter: AS mayor of the city
of New York, and on behalf of all its citi-
Zens. 1t is my distinguished honor to for
mally accept from the Grant Monument
Association this magnificent tomb 1t is
fitting that the transfer of this
beautiful piece of architecture should take
place In the presence of the President and
wee President of the United States. the
members of the cabinet ard any others of
nigh off1cial position. and also the repre-
st natives of foreign governments. who
unite with us to honor The memory of one
spoken.
Erected. as it was, by voluntary contri-
buttons of nearly 100000 of our fellow citi-
zens. mostly from the territory of the
Hreater New York. 1t will forever perpetu-
ate the name and fame of one of the brav-
est military chieftains CT the country
render grateful acknowledgment to the
municipal authorities who selected this
ciasslc spot to receive his remains. The
citizens of our city will be Justly proud or
their action, for here will be the shrine
where his old comrades will worship and
Where the people of a grateful nation will
to offer the silent trIbuta of o5n,i
ra tion.
Let 1t be the Mecca where posterity for
ages to come will gather fresh inspiration
1or patriotism. Great in war, greater In
peace. let his memory never fade from tho
heart Of a grateful nation
AS he invoked peace for US. LET us 400
that his ashes repose in peace SO long "a
the country exists he SO heroically defend
60, aye, so long the waters of the HuG-
son now silently by this noble STRUCTURE
from this day forth let us hope that every
passing steamboat, going In either direc-
llon. shall toll its bell in recognition of me
great services rendered this country by the
silent soldier who sleeps within these gran.
ite walls. For such an object, gentlemen n,
the New York Legislature your reorest
Would nave the weight OF law AS he
served his country in peace and war mai
ing our present condition possible. we this
day reconsecrate ourselves to all that =.
pest In American citizenship, to all thai =,
rest IN this government founded hv ths
= aatneIs. preserved by our martyred heroes
ana no blessed by the grace of Almighty C;off -
Inc Hallelujah Chorus" from HandeI,s
NJ Messiah. and the doxoIogy ware sum-
ana tfis concluded the ceremonies at re.
SPEAKERS stand. The President AMI other
oInclais and the distinguish guests ther
Fetired to the tent in the rear ,f rhe +o,rh
"mere an elaborate luncheon was serveI
Inc President was escorted IN tho tah,
py Mayor Strong and Col. Grant escrrtnS
MS mother Mrs. Julia Den: Grant.
VIEWING THE PARADE.
Ent husinsm Stirred by the RexuIn-.
tne Militia and the Veterans.
NEW YORK. April 7.-Witb m,,;to,
promptitude and perfect discipline the land
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