Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-04

Dy tne soldier whose lire nau Deen
spared by Lincoln with as much de-
votion and respect as he showed for
his honorable discharge from the
army. The incident occurred early in
the enlistment of the soldier, and he
served for nearly four years after
! ward as one of the best soldiers in the
| Union army"
Judge y. l.. Marvin believes there
is great lesson for Americans in the
example set by Stephen Douglass and
his followers in rallying to the support
of Lincoln when their country needed
them. THAT Lincoln had been his
opponent in politics, and that they had
, had bitter struggle, made no differ
I ence with Douglass when Lincoln call
ed for help to support the nation,
Said the speaker: "He and his friends
responded at once along with the
thousands of other loyal citizens. If
we had more of this kind of patriotism
today. we would be II great deal bet
ter off, The government should be
supported valiantly at all times, re-
gardless of personal views or politics"
OF Lincoln, Judge Marvin said: Il
believe that as Moses was sent by the
Lord to lead the Children of Israel
out of Egypt, and Saul of Tarsus con-
verted and sent with messages to save
sinners, Abraham Lincoln was selected
by the Heavenly Father to lead this
nation out of chaos and slavery"
The address delivered by Lincoln at
the dedication of the monument to the
soldiers killed at the battle of Gettys-
burg was read by Hon. f. w. Myers,
of Mogadore, and remarks were made
by Mr.. j. III. Seymour. He said that
the life and character of Lincoln
should inspire love of high citizen
ship, and should teach the people that
no part Of the republic is as great as
tho whole, and that the republic
should be loved more than any State
or city.
Congressman Chas. Dick was the
last speaker on the program. He, OF
course, was too young to vote for Lin
| coin, but he said it was splendit
privilege to be able to attend meet
ing of men who had, that the younl
men of today may become inspired b,
], hearing again the stories Of patriot
. ism and devotion to country as exem
plified by Lincoln. The speaker re
lated two incidents tending to show
the characteristic tenderness and faitl
Of the martyred President One wa
the letter of coincidence written b,
Lincoln to the Boston widow, who's
: five sons were killed in battle for th
Union The other was an anecdot
related TO Gen. Dick by Gen. Sickle
in Washington last winter. 1t wa
shortly after the battle of Gettysbur
that Gen. Sickles and President Lii
y coin were talking over incidents
the war Lincoln remarked during tn
~ conversation that he had had fait
y from the beginning that the army c
" the Union would win the battle {
~ Gettysburg When asked the caus
w of his faith, he said: I'D rather nj
?" tell it, but will. Shortly before IL
i' battle began, / went into room al
- closed the door tight. There l praye
~ after this fashion: Almighty Go
~ this Is your war, we are fighting
:" your cause. but we cannot stand a
10 other Charlottesville or Frederick
" burg. We must win this battle
~ Gettysburg, aud IL you stand by u
- We'll stand by you and your cau
is ever afterward' When got up fro
" my knees, felt better, for somethil
seemed to tell me that we would win
=" During his remarks, Gen. Dick res
AZ the names oil a Republican ballot
ie this county during 1860. The ball
a' was handed to him by Mr.. S.
NJ Miller, of Doylestown, and the nam
"
~ on the ticket follow: For PresldeI
~ Abraham Lincoln; Vice Presidel
M Hannibal Hamlin; Judge of Suprer
nv Court, Jacob Brinkerhoff; Attorn
no General, James Murray; Memb
III Board of Public Works, Levi Sargel
UT Representative in Congress, Sidn
'w Edgerton; Probate Judge, VIM.
i" Dodge; Clerk of Courts, John
'a' Means; Sheriff, Jacob Chisnell; Au
lie tor, Geo, w. Grouse; Prosecuting /
rst torney, n. ID. Tibbals; Treasurer, S
hr livan $. Wilson; County CommissiC
'ry er Wilson Upson; Infirmary Direct
ne Avery Spicer.
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