St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
VOL. LX---NO. 1923.

valid reason for doing 50. Lincoln
demonstrated and tried to wrn the states
back, but to no avail. In the long hsf Of
wars it is difficult to find one less exeus-
able and one more horrible.
War is an unmitigated curse. "War 10
hell" said General Sherman. Few wars
in history can be justified. Revenge.
power, ambition and other inexcu.abix
reasons have been the cause OF most a
them. II we could not prove the justiee
disband and memorial monumentss should
be destroyed. But fortunately for as the
Union cause grows stronger with ad-
vancing years. The cause was wholly
on our side. We wish that so brave a
foe might have had some solid reason Tor
fighting as they did. The issue was
forced upon the,North when not expected
and found it unprepared. II was a case
of selfdefense; loyalty against treason;
federal authority against state rights;
liberty against slavery. Thrice armed
is he who has his quarrel just" was one
source of our strength. The seriousness
| of the affair was not understood AZ first.
| No one dreamed OF the amount OF money,
men, etc.. that would be needed, and the
vast proportions which the contest finally
assumed.
The fortunate issue OF the contest IL a
most agreeable thought and stands out
stronger every year. The triumph Of the
South would have ruined both sections.
Slavery is now extinct. The BOYS "a gray
and blue now shake hands under one dag,
resolved henceforth to live in peace, clos
ing up the chasm and eenienting tbe
bonds which will forever unite them.
We must ever Mighty esteem the vetsr.
ans OF the late war. Heroes then, they
are no less so now. II an empty sleeve
was badge of honor 33 years ago il -
even more so now. The army was a
magnificent one from our best homes and
from all the institutions in the country
He who risked all, even lie, is entitled 60
some consideration and respect. The
war was very demoralizing. but the tone
and character OF this country today a.
higher on account of il. Sor7e are IN
clined to find fault with the honor paid
to the veterans, dead and living. gen
erous estimate OF our country's defenders
is token of patriotism. II we fail 10
give it the next war will lack defenders.
God forbid it.
1t is beautiful custom to commemo-
rate the memory Of veterans as We do on
this day. Let us hope il viii never dN.
Veterans, our ranks are constantly this-
ming. We have more years hchind
than before us. Let us take care that
our lives are enriched by the grace oi
God. Our record is most made 40 and Il
is time Tor US to be facing liic "a the most
serious form. The record OF 3s wears
| ago is made immortal. Our aim and per
pose should be while day lasts 70 be a.
true and self sacrificing 10 God and ha
t manity as we were to our country dur
e ing those days OF war.
D The address was very abb one. Tn.
, exercises closed with the singing Of Amer
lea.
THE CONCERT.
The memorial concert in Muse ball is
. the evening by local talent was al euioy
c able entertainment and vel attended
/ Following are the ones who took part
North church ladies' quartetse, Ms.
: Emma Shufelt. 1st soprano, Mrs. A. u
e RowelI, I'd soprano, Miss Ida Psuaiman
n 1st alto, Mrs. p. F. Harm, - alto
q Miss Margaret Gorham. B. Frank Harms
, pianists; J. w. Batchelder. eonet; n. X
Young. violin; Mrs Anna Spencer Frost
n reader; Mrs. p. F. Hazen. Miss Emmn
y Shuelt, Miss Ida Peuniman. vocal solo
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