New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

der intrepid and invincibIe as Commander-in-
chief Of the armies Of the Union, calm and con-
faent President Of reunited and strength
ened Nation which his genius had been instru-
mental In achieving, he has our homage and
thai Of the world: but brilliant as his pub
&c character, we love him all the more for his
home lie and homely virtues His individu-
atty. his bearing and speech his simple ways.
had a favor of rare and unique distinction,
and his Anericanisfl was 50 true and uncom-
promising 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 called upon 70 do. clothed
with almost lni;less power, ne was yet one
OF the peopie-patient. patriotic and just. Sue
cess ala not disturb the balance OF his
mind while fame was powerless 10 swerve hin:
from the path Of his duty. Great as ne was in
war ne loved peace. and tod the world that
honorable arbitration or differences was the
best hope OF civilization.
with Washington and Lincoln Grant has
an exalted place In history and the affections
o. the people. To-day his memory is he'd 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 not only to honor the name
G. the departed Grant, but 10 testify 10 the
living reality OF a fraternal National spirit
which has triumphed the differences OF
the past and transcends the limitations Of sec
tonal lines It's completion. which We pray
God 20 speed will be the Nations greate@t
IN THE CITY OF HIS CHOICE.
1T IS right then, that General Grant should
have q memorial commensurate with his great
ness and that his last resting-place should be
the city OF his choice which he was so at
tached IN life and OF whose ties he was not for
getful even in death. Fitting. too is II that the
great soldier should sleep beside the noDls
river on whose banks ne first learned the art
If war. OF which he became master and leader
without a rival
But let us not forget the glorious distinction
with which the metropolis among the fair Sis
,erhocd OF American cities has honored his
uSA and memory With all that riches and
sculpture can do 20 render the edifce worthy OF
the man upon a site unsurpassed for masnln-
cence has this monument been reared by New
York as a perpetual record Of his illustrious
deeds. in the certainty that &c time passes
around il will assemble with gratitude and rev.
erence and veneration men Of all chimes. races
and natlOnaltles.
"New-YOrk holds IN its keeping the precious
dust OF the silent soldier: but his achievements
what he and his brave comrades wrought for
roankiDd-are in the keeping Of seventy millions
OF American citizens who will guard the sacred
herirace forever and forevermoVe'
COLONEL GRANT DEEPLY TOUCHED.
As the President resumed his seat the Mexican
hand played The Star Spangled Banner. II
the midst Of the cheering which then broke out
Colonel Frederick D Grant stepped forward and
warmly shook the Presidents hand. He said
nothing but his face plainly showed how deeply
touched he was, and the gratitude he felt for
the noble tributes the Chief Magistrate OF the
land had paid 70 the memory OF his father. Sir
Julian Pauncefote also congratulated the Presl-
dent upon his effort and was heard 10 remark
az have never heard anything before that I'M
pressed me so much as your speech.
Probably to General Horace Porter more than
any one else is due much OF the credit for the
erection Of the monument which was dedicated
Yesterday 10 the memory Of the great defender
Of the Union How generally cognizant the
public is Of his long and unselAsh laboTs for
the honor OF his famous CHIEF was made mani
fest when General Porter was called forward
Nv MAYOR Strong General Porter reviewed at
length the conspicuous attributes OF General
Grant as a soldier and as a statesman, and be-
fore he ended transferred on behalf Of the Grant
Monument Association 70 the city Of New-York
the memorial that 10000 patriotic citizens have
helped 70 found General Porter's address, in
fun is printed in the supplement ALREADY re-
rr.d q