The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-24
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APRIL MEMORIES.
Some of the Big National Events of That
Month Recalled.

Mrs H. E. B. F1agg of East Braintree
contributes the following interesting ac-
count of events connected with the
month of April, some sad, some pleas
ant, taken from "The Bugle Call" pa
per devoted to the interest of the Ladies'
Of the Grand Army of the Republic.
'0n April 30, 1889, George Washing
ton was inaugurated first president of
the United States. Happy, glorious day
On April Ia, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was
assassinated, his death throwing the
whole world in mourning. Business,
pleasure, trade and commerce stood still
to do him reverential homage.
pril days marked the opening and
closing scenes of the Civil war. Sumter
and Appomattox will be remembered as
long as free government endures, the
former with regret, the latter with JOY.
Stirring events, these, in our country's
history, worthy the commentator Of a
free people. They mark the coming into
prominence of the great soldier of our
day, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, who was
born April 81, 1922. BE true Americans,
BE united With malice toward none
and charity for ALL Let us have peace,
are mottos which live beyond the grave.
April days recall them, especially to the
American people.
Gen. Robert f. Lee surrendered his
army on April ., 1865, and on April 20,
1865, Cen Joe johnson did likewise.
Fort Sumter was evacuated April IA,
1861, and on April Ia, 1865, the American
flag was again raised over its battle
ments by Major General Anderson
april is commemorative of the first
blood shed in the Civil war, at Baltimore,
Md, April 10, 1861, as also the first
| blood shed in the Revolutionary struggle,
at Concord and Lexington, April 10, l775,
and of the first blood shed in the war
with Mexico April 26, ls4e, near Mat
amoras.
April also marks the declaration of
war between the United States and
Spain, and on April 6, 1917, Congress de-
clared state of war existing with Ger
many.
"The French and Indian wars in Amer
lea closed April 2s, 1860, with the battle
of Sellery, near Quebec.
st was on April 0, 1913, that Ponce
de Leon discovered Florida; on April 80,
1903, Louisiana was purchased from
France for Sl5,0OO,000 and was admitted
to The union April 30 1872
"The first L. S. mint was established
April 2, 1903, at Philadelphia, Pa, and
Congress accepted the American flag
April 3, 1918.
april 2, l743, was the birthday of
Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Dec
laration of Independence; April II, TIT,
of Henry Clay; April 3, 1888, of Wash.
ington Irving; April IL, l749, of Edward
| Everett.
april II, 1912, marked the passing of
| Clara Barton, whose name stands in the
lead with the names of patriotic and
heroic women of the world.
"The years glide swiftly by, like the
torrent Of the mountain stream, giving
birth to new generations and seeing
them pass away. If we would hold be-
fore the worlds gaze at this opportune
| time the evidence of our practical love
of country, we should pause occasionally
TO enjoy the glow Of the bright and pure
| lights that shine from the great lives and
important events that have made our
country what IL is
I'VE are, in our hurried rush. too much
engrossed with daily tasks We need TO
learn more largely of our nations his
tory-the names, dates and deeds Of
those who have given of their genius
and power in shaping, making and in
creasing the glory of our nation. HUI
man genius, exceptional ability and valor
! have done wonders in our country as mo-
where else, in creating and holding a
people together under authority; in de-
termining laws, in welding states into
one mighty and enduring republic.
What our fathers hoped for, we see;
that for which they toiled, we enjoy;
and l44 years Of national and ex,
banding life have demonstrated (recent
events even more fully that the United
States is the hope Of the nations, a bea-
con light high uplifted to lead humanity
onward to liberty, self government
peace, prosperity, Gods loving kindness
| directing the way.
George Byron Loud"