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A GREAT DAY. IN THE OLD CONFEDERATE CAPITAL. Jefferson Davis and the People in Montgomery. 9 HI PiOPLii WILDLY ESMUSIWIIJ! The Speech of General Gordon and His Reception, Dimvc MEm mSB OLB^lETt'R I.U A Day of Wonderfallnterest and Stirring Events. Mont.HOSIERY, Alt., April 27,—[8poclal.]— Tlio booming of cannon, ths chaora of tho multitudes, the glare of the firework*, all cbmMntd to toll of tho great event which brought tho people together today. Through the (urging crowd I, from whom vociferous cheers went up for (lordon, the latter was led to tho dinibg-room of the depot, whore the military were drawn up in lino. Governor O’Neal and staff stood at the head of the room. "Welcome to Alabama,” said the govornor, as ho grasped Gordon’s hand, “we are proud of you.” Ex-Governor Watts Said: “General, let me Introduce yon to my son, who was born nm[d the storm of battle.” <1IU»XUAI. OOBDON’S RKPLV. General Gordon was visibly affected during tho cloituent welcome extended by the young Alabamian and replied as follows: Mr. Chairman and Brother Soldiers: This great iipprraUiua brosnso, tincxi __ i-hordsc/my deepest sensibilities a return to tills city nndor so Interesting circumstances, tbo bril liant Illuminations end tbo roar of cannon, recalls tbo iccuc at the beginning of 1861 which I so well remember, when tho bonDrea Ut these streets and tire heavy guns announced that Alabama bad decided to strike for Independence. But better still do 1 remember tho record made In tho blood of her sons In seeking to sustain this aetkm of the civil authorities. With theso recollections all crowding upon me.with thUmagnltlcent welcome by tbo civil authorities and military commands and by my old comrade! In arms, thrilling my spirit, any words of appreciation which I can new niter most fall far short of expressing my emotions. I can only say that, with all my heart, I thank yon. Let me add. however, that not for myeolf but for an other w hose arrival Is Just annonnoed, are all tbo honors which we and this people can pay due and lilting, ut me remark that an effort may bo made by designing men to give political ilgnld- canoe to the demonstrations of heartfelt welcome which you and all our people tie prepared to make lolhtionr greatehlctlaln. Bat I do notbellere any right thinking or bread minded man at the north would expect us to do lew. Alt who know anything of my comae In poUtlet since our surrender, know how earn- oily and constantly I have labor for the reconciliation of tho estranged sections, shall still to labor, and there it nothing In the honor paid our loader Inoonalitent with our duty aeclu,cosofa reunited country. But If for bon oring this man who has been made to suffer for us we are to be condemned, their for one I ray let tbe condemnation come if elections ere to be won by tbe sactiDee of our manhood. They will ha won at a fearfol coat to this people, andwhle wo will contlnno as we haref done since IBM to discharge all oar obligations u citi zens and open our homes and bearu to our coun trymen of the north, I should tell you to do honor loExITcsIdent Jcffereon Laris, if for the dis charge of so manly and natural a#uty,wa shooldjbe burled beneath enayalanobe of votes at the neat election. There are amoo things ofmoraTalue to a people than holding office with all Its honors and powers. Let ns, my countrymen. In the few remaining years which are left to our’graat captain, seek to smooth and soften with the flowers of of; faction the thorny path be has been mado to triad for our sate*. hr. da via annrvzs. Scarcely had tho general reached hie con cluding scntenco when tho train from Beau voir rolled In. Thousands upon thousands had collected. Tho cannon reared with a deeper tone, end cheers from patriotic throats echoed a welcome to the grand old man from Beauvoir. Unfortunately the rain began to dracend In’ torrents a few minutes before tho train coma In, daring which the military, drawn up at present arms, held their place* unflinchingly. It was decided not to expoee the Ulnatrieue guest to the danger of tho ooteide demonstra tion, so Governor O’Neal and General Gordon went in and escorted Ur, Davis to the carriage in smiting. It was a rare moment The people were wild. Ladles stood under the petting rata: they even braved the mud of the streets; they crowded up by the carrii|e; they excel led the men In the power «f patriotic demon- at ration. From tho depot to tbe Exchange hotel was A BLAZE 01' BONFIRES and electric light The column marched.— first the Midlers In platoons,than the carriages fiaaked by Urn vertrana twojabreost. On they marched with steady step to the martial atraias of the old war music which thrilled thorn so often on tho fields of the south. Too crowd on tho sidewalk swelled out Into the street and whom at last the Exchange hotel was reached, it seamed as if the whela world night be cresrded Into the sqnam around. The soldiers war a drawn np In tine, from Xho earrings step to the hotel register at a present eras General Gordon alighted flrit amid vociferous cheers, then the venerable Oevsrnor O’Neal and Ur Davlg essayed to (top cut,when hesitating hx stood eager »nd said to the crowd in a clear voioa: ■Hy countrymen, my rosairymcn, with feelings of the greatest gratitude I tender you my most slmoro thanks for your kind recaption.’’ Ho then etepped down and taking tho lead stepped rapidly and hrlsUyto the hotel refla te! where tbe well known name wan entered. He was then conducted to his room, the same ono by the way, which he occupied when he esme here in lHtil to take the oath of president. -Be walked nnder AN AltCHWAY or FEDERAL FLAGS, and the next moment was lost to sight. The trip from Bcanvolr to Montgomery wu fully as Interesting as that of Gordon from At lanta. Tho special train which left here this morning for Bcanvolr carried with it all that was mortal of the poet priest. Father Hyau, to- be hurled In Hoblle. That tongne so cloqnont in life was eloquent even in deeth, for now could the full Import of hie cry for rest ho understood. At 11:30 a. m. tho train started on its return, having on hoard liealdes Ur. Purls, his wife and Uisi Winnie. At one station a soldier with a wooden leg got on board and bidding good-bye to Ur. Davis, slapped hie wooden leg end eeld: "That's what I got from tho war but I’m proud of it.” To this Ur. Davis responded with a hearty 'God blese yon.’ At another station an old colored woman, a former sieve of Ur. Deris, got on and wu loud in her blearing! on her old matter. Bnt after the noise and the tumnlt of tbo day Montgomery sleeps. It la the sloop how ever whleh la to bo followed by a day of start ling events and pleasant memories, a day In which Mr. Baris will illtntnito the Integrity of southern statesmanship and Gordon will apeak for tho undying bravery of southorn soldiers. scenes at KIUIIT. Tho scenes of tonight mark tho closing chapter of the historical drama which had Its Opening hera in JS91. Then the surging crowds which thronged the streets wore stir red by passions of war, and hnd only words of defiance for those who wore at cross pnrpoaes with thorn. Through four years of blood, through tho following era of penecution, when hope was hidden under the ehedow of despair, through Unit time of peace and returning brotherhood which has lately como upon tho country, the peoplo have passed with a patience born of bitter troubles which has at lost brought them baok Into tho region of sunshine; now indeed, tho streets ore again throngod. Tho empty. sleeves bespeak the prcsencooftlio men who wont to | THE l’i tho filing , AiinUwarciHiaitiBg af tho of bravo fathers. Tho Illustrious civil • *r~ head of tho historic confederacy Is here, with tho gal lant Gordon, tho right arm of Loo, gas the , representative of tho men whose conrage in batUe and long suffering In peace rendered them greet. Thoy ere here not to rtlr np war is did the men of 1801, bnt to enshrine In enduring granite the memory of the brave men who, having opinion; dared defend them, and defending them reddened many a field of bloody battle. It waa Indeed a historic coincidonco which marked tho approach of tho two trains, ths ono from Bcanvolr. bearing ox-PresIdent Davis with hit family, the othor from Atlanta bearing General J. B. Gordon. OSNESAL GORDON’! TBIf. When tho Atlanta train pulled out through the smiling country, couth, reaching first Fair- hunt, Newnan, LaGrange, and croaing tho Alabama line, It waa Interesting to two tho old soldiers, the brave veterans, tbe men who had left ansa and leganpon the bloody fields of Virginia, grasp the hand of General Gordon and recall some reminiscences of ths days whleh tried men’s souls.' At LaGrange an honest lhced veteran pressed hit hand through ths crowd, exolriming; "This is Burroughe Jones, general,” “Agaln—ycs,” said Gordon, hfa eagle <yo cast upon tho veteran, "I saw yon, Burroughs, upon tho field of battle whon ballets foil like hail, and a braver men then Burroughe Jones never lived." The smile which lit up tho feco of the brave veteran told that he would have died that instant In defenso of Gordon’s name. At West Points party boarded the train. "I fought under you, general, and I’ve named my hoy after my old commander.” It waa Mrs. Gordon’s turn this time to ack nowledge Ibis compliment to her husband. “Wo are across the Alabama lino,” arid a soldier. “No,” said another; "there Is no llnojfor you general, you are at home wherever yon go.” At Opelika a greyheaded man put his head in at tbo ear window, and grasping Gordon’s hand, raid; "Tbo last time I saw yog yon passed through here with yonr Raccoon Roughs. I’ve raised a largo family of boys since and they are all democrats.” Another gentleman camenp and laid “Arm- strong la my name, yon have as many friends in Alabama as yon have In Georgia.” “Again I moat protest against all this," said a gentleman who had been a quiet listener all the way from Atlanta, 1 ! am a .Sooth Caro- And while Alabama has reason to be proud of having given Gordon to the confed eracy, while Georgia has a right to be proud of him is a soldier aid i senator, yet Booth Carolina claims tho warmest place for him as the man who apoko for her whon shown misrepresented by radical dandanre.” And thus stood Gordon surrounded by Georgians, Alabamians and Booth Carolinians, each claiming the greatest interest In him. And wall they might as he etood there the type of minty perfection with his face scarred by wounds of battle. Brave, genswua and fslthftal, who that loves manhood could with hold admiration. General, wo hare ronxe for you.” raid a party of man, who broke into tho train at ML Meiggs, It waa hot a moment when grasping the hinds of the strangers, Gordon cried out: “What, my old eomndea coma to niset mo, tha men of the noble Sixth Alabama." So it was. There ware the survivors of tbe men who hid followed their pMriera com. mender through the thickset. The <!lrer>iin there were scattered thro* the varying shade* wrinkle* there wan In all th* frees; sleeve* there were without arms; and yst ths men hors fax their facet tho story sf their bravery. Picking ap tbe empty sleeve e€ one of tho ’ROPOSED MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED IN MONTGOMERY” IN J HONOR OF W' Iff. UEWfflMA'Tir'iffc.li OF HtfMifltr veterans, Gordon looked at It rorerontly for a moment and said: "Boys, this Is a banner nndor which all mon can fight." General Oordon and party ware conveyed to the special train in waiting, where etood at attention tho Independent Ullies, nndor com mand of Captain Fltapetrlck, “Present arms,” brought the pieces to tho front aa Gordon appeared. Stepping up to tbe general,Captain Fitzpatrick said: “General Gordon, these confederate veter ans accompanied by my oommand, tho Indo- pendent Riflce, successors In nemo to that hand of heroes who sustained that namo on many a well fonght Hold, have Journeyed thus fir to meet end escort yon to Montgomeiy. Wo greet yen end hid yon a cordial wsloomo Into tbe portals wo are soon to enter. These man are survivors of the glorious Sixth Alabama, a regiment year sword has done so much to Im mortalise, and whose fame the world knows by heart. In other days thoy followed you through dangers of death and battle, and to night yon have got to follow them Into tho gates of tho first and fairest city In all Alaba ma. We greet yon most heartily.” General Gordon, who had listened to this eloquent welcome with bowed head, and In deep emotion, raid: “Boys, this carriee me back to tbe days whan first wo met. [Cheers.] My old comrades of the Raccoon Booths, my old veterans of the gal lant Sixth Alabama, I have a warm place la my heart for you. I leave you aa brothers.” Here the cheers and congratulations to the veteran stopped him, they pulled him Into a seat and crowded np about end over ' him,. hie hat was taken away end amid reminiscences of the Seven Fines, Sharpebdrg, Man asses end other bloody fields; the one story cutting Into the other. leaving all unfinished in the flood end noise of new reminiscences introduced, It was inch a scene ss can be seen bnt once In a lifetime. STRONG Mg* WEPT as they threw their arms errand tha gansral's neck, end voices trembled M they recounted deedeofvslor. “Do yon know bow .Gordon went Into the war?" raid a browned and bearded veteran to you correspondent. “I will tell yon. Wo were ell miner* up in Jackson county, Ala., and Dade county, Ga. When the news came calling us to arms, our souls were fired. Wc Joined the Independent rifles, and went to Atlanta expecting to Join a regiment there. While marching np White hall street seme one cried rat, “What company Is that T" “The Independent Rifles;" cried rat another. “Koties the Independent Bide*!” "Well,” said a man from th* ranks, “we are the Raccoon Boughs, 1 ’ Tho name thus given stock to the company ever alter. The explanation of the name la that tbe men all curried r.ccoon skins for hcmlets. We then went to Montgomery where the Sixth ALi- bnM wu being formed. There we loot oar gallant Captain Gordon, for they at onen elected him major, bnt we stock to him when there was fighting. If there was fighting any where Gordon wu rare to bo In it” “And I renumber," raid a nun with aa amp ly Heave,"tha first tim* that Gordon was oadar fire.” “Tell IL tell It.” came in a chores. It wu at the battle of Sevan Pines,” raid the veteran. “There wu a skirt of woods through which an open field wu reached at tha extremity of tbe iald with a thiok swamp. Behind it were high entrenchments. 'Drive th* enemy from their stronghold,’ wu the order received by Colonel Gordon,who had under him women. The charge was made nntil tbe weeds were rose bed. Tuning his haras Gor don alt. ’My men, I *a cotag—these who love their country follow me.' White this wu being uld we were nnder a volley of shot. Turning hie hone's head In tho direction, of Iho entrenchment aa cooly u if he wu on dress parade, Gordon gave the forward order. Down went the lieutenant colonel'a horse, then the officer bfmaelf. The fill wounded through tho hurt, though hfa horse ran np the retrenchment nnd wushot down there. The adjutant and hia hone fell together end Gordon's hens fell from nnder him. Over 300 of the 000 foil before the works were reached, l-ut over them Gordon went on foot, having snatched the colors end waving them over the field of carnage. It wu soon ours, Gonlon hod fourteen bullets in his clothing, yet did not receive a scratch." Hera the veterans again ut np inch cheers for Gordon u rent the air, and It wu hard to •ay where tbe greatest enthusiasm prevailed, on the streets of Montgomeiy, whleh city wee now entered, or on the train which brought in tbe scared veterans. PEA Jay. A DAY Bit’ll IN mirogli: INTEREST. Montoombby, Ala., April 28.—[Special.]— ’ This baa been »day rich in historic Interest Early this morning the rain began to poor In torrents, tbo streets were delnged and the crowds which had lingered on Uio atrecti all night, were forced to scok aholtsr. Until 10 o'clock the rain fell In fitful torrents. The proccfslon to C'lltby park wu rat down for li o’clock, but It wu evident that some kind of postponement would be neeeraery. At lout it wu arranged that the speaking should taka place from thocsplto! step* at 2 In tbe even ing, by which time the skies had cleared and the city presented It* moot beautiful appear ance. By noon the grounds began to fill with people, children, middle-aged and greyheaded men, jostled each other good- bumondly. The crowds Invaded tbe precincts set apart for the committees, the military and civil societies, and the granite stops anttalned a living freight of humanity. The Meet from a 1-ugio I old that TUN I-EOCEWION HAD ITABTED from the Exchange hotel. Loader end louder grew the etralne of martial mule, denoting tbe near approach of tho distinguished guests. At last the crowd! along the street* caught tbe inspiration from thabraaon notes of tho bnus instruments, and cheers for Jeff Devi* end Gordon rent tho air. MABIBO WAY roa TUB ai'BRTS. A detachment of the Independent Bifiei opened a paraage along tha great to entnnee to the grounds, when th* Montgamary Greys, with soldierly tread, marched in open ranks, occupying tho pathway from the gateway to tha l-ase of tbo capltol. Tbo rank* thus opened stood at attention on either aids, white the Montgomery Bines marched be tween and opening rank* formed a “V” from th* open apace mads by th* Greys to th* cap. itol corners. As soon u ths grounds ware thus in readiness tbs hands, forty strong, entered iu.u tahiagpvz.tiua on the light of too ”V,” played several airs of the olden time. At last when the hnd (track np, "Hell to the Chief,” and the commanding officer gave tbe order, “1-BgaKBT ARM*," a mighty cheer want np. This told thst the cx-president wu within ths gates. Flrit cam* ex-Presldeat Davis, leaning upon ths of Mayor Bee**, ex-Gov- Watte. upon tha arm of Governor O’Neal; General J. B. Gordon,escort ing Mia Baeae; Captain W. L. Bragg, escorting Mira Minnie Davie, followed by other gentle men and ladle* of distinction. Then came th* todies of tha Memorial aaodatlon, the confederate veterans—*!! tattered and torn— tbe committee* and tha invited gnssts. Slowly they filed into ths poaitb.ua assigned these. Mr. Darla was placed Immediately la front, with Oeneral Gordon, Governor O'Neal and others In tho background'. It was noticed as Mr. Davie sat. one leg thrown aorora the othor and his body Well set l ack In tho ohair, that he wu greasy moved by tho tender reception accorded him, *a he frequently took a white handkerchief from his coat pocket and wiped away possibly an unbidden tear. He was nervous end perturbed. For several min- tiles he lit thus, LOOKINO OVER THR TUOUIAKD* under hie eye; hie imagination possibly re calling that other scene when he stood upon the same spot to accept from a bravo people their snored trust. The demeanor of the anv diene* was notable. Tho people were fr.lt of enthuelum. They would giro vent to sud den and voclferans cheers, and as suddenly check them out of consideration for the honored gust, whose nervu they were fcarfhl of Jarring. Th* pre dominant . spirit of ths eooas. ion was a tender solicitude for Mr. Davis. Wfifh Mayor W. S. Iletae, the handsome oblof executive of Montgomery, arose and holding his hand aloft, appealed to bis conn- try men for attention, oppressive stillness ful-’ lowed. “It la with emotion*of tho moot profound reverence,” said he, -'that I have to Introduce to yon that moot Illustrious typo of southorn manhood and statesmanship—our honored ex- president, Jeflbnra Davis." Mr, Davis stood before the people, his lips moved In words bnt mot a aylabla could ho heard. A cheer long pent np sloes 1891 rent the air, wu taken np by the crowd! on tie streets,»ml echoed and re-echoed over the dty.’ Hr. Davlsstood, his tace wreathed In smites, bowing to the right and to the loft, bnt fraud it Impossible to get In a word, “Brethren,” This waa tbe first word which made ltaelf heard, bnt It wu a word of snch tender also- elation that |t bnt renewed the enthusiasm. 1.id lei etood npen the seat* waving handker chiefs and alternately crylng’and laughing. At last allcilco stolo over tbe crowd, the cheers were hushed, and In strong tones, with a volume which reached tbe ex- treme limits of the audience, Mr. Davis pro ceeded : p*v»’s irntzcn. My Frlcndi: It wotild be rein IfIshould attempt to expires to you the drop gratification which I feci at this dcmokntrallon: but I know that It Is not personal, and thoreforo I fed more deeply gratefo), became It Is a icntimont fur dearer to mo than m; relf. | You hnvc passed through tho ter ■■»(>! »*mIsldk When rhe felt her wrongs too grievous r„ r fo’rthcr toleration and sought a pcncefol solution, thst being denied her, tho thunder of war c-imc stag, tag over th* land. Then her people row! In thotr meleety—grey haired sires and beardless boys eagerly rushed to the front. It wu that war which Christianity alone approved-* holy war fur da tense. Well do I remember seeing yonr gentle boys, so small, to use * formers phrase, they might hero been called seed corn, moving on with eager itep and tearless brow to tbe carnival of death; end I hare also looked upon them wben their knapsacks and musketi seemed heavier than tho boys, and my eyes, partaking of a mother’s weakness, filled with tears. Thorn days hare passed. If any of them hare fraud name lev- graves, but they are not dead-they live In memory and tbdr spirits stand mt a grand reserve of that col- mm which la marching on with unfaltering steps towards the goal of constitutional liberty. [Am Genteel Gordon, aside cinor O’Neal. As the soldier stood at bia frill height bofors tbe pee- I Jo, his shoulders thrown hack,his heir brush, td lYoiu hi« temples, his breast heaving.wltfo GRNRBAT. .toils a. OORDON. It were In rain If I should attempt, fis 1 her* ah ready said, to express my grant-ids to you lam standing now scry nearly on the spot where I stood when I took the call: of office In MSI. Yonr demonstration now exceeds that which welcomed me then. This »bows that the spirit of Mittbera lib erty Is not dead. I hong and continued apptense.) Then yon were foil of Joyous hope*. You had every prospect of achieving all yra .desired. And now yoa are wrapped in the mantle, of regret: and yet that regret only menttests the mon profoundly end does net obliterate the expression of your sen timents. I frit last night u I approached the Ex change hotel, from the gallery of which your peer- lersorator, William L. Yancey, lalrodnced mo to the citizens of Montgomery, and commended mo In language which only his eloquence could yield, end which for exceeded my merit. I felt, I uy •gels, that I wu coming to my home -coming to a land where liberty diet not end serious sentiments wBl Use forever. |Appltnae.| 1 hare been promised, my triends, that I should not he called mum to make a speouh, and there- forclwlUonly extend to yoo my heartfelt thanks, God Mess you, one and *11, old men end hoys, and ladles shove all others, »lio never foltcredln our dtrestneed. f Loud snd long eon’Inucd ipplanyc] Both e cheer u followed the speaker to his seat cannot bo described. It wu from from tbe hurt. It Wes an outburst of nature. It wu tong continued. Mr. Davis got np again and again und bowed his ac knowledgements. Men were wild for him: women were in ecitocy for him; children caught the spirit and walqed their bends in the air. “Hnnah for Jeff Daire!” shouted a veteran. It wu taken np and again and again tbe mighty roar resounded. Governor O’Neal, the gallant old hero of north Alabama, wu on his feet "Gordon! Gordon! Gordon:’’ cam* from thousands of throats. A veteran on the highest •top cried out; 1 "Gordon will speak forth* old soldiers of Georgia.” OBNBRAL GORDON lA’TEODLCRD. Governor O'Neal again motioned for ritenc*. “I have the plearant duty,"raid be, "of in- i treducing to you our old comrade in arms, hot before I do so I must speck what I foal about th* lofty patriotism of Jaffaraeo Dari*. Whan becomes to'die, uln time, uall man maw, he will h* greater that tha me* who hare gone teforehlm. Lord Bacon willed Ms name to the yrjpto of England. Itovb needs net to do that, because ha Ifru, not only In tbn hearts of the people now, bat will lire in their hearts for all feme. Now, let mo bring before yon tho Choralier Bayard of the army of northern Vir ginia. la Janet 1891,1 fell in with him Bristol, Tenn. We were both captains. Wo want, not for a year, hot to offisr ear liras for tbecauuof Uberty. Whet General Gordon did Is • matter of recorded history. I sail be fore yoo Geworal—eye, Elm tenant-Gcaeral, J. B. Gordon, of tho army of northern Virginia, for he stood next to Lee.” Th* yell of th* aid soldier* could l>« heard. “I bare heard that yell before,” emotion, tho sabre clcntrlco across his face, ha stood every Inch a soldier, and a typical south ern spldier, at that. When his voico, rich in Its fullness, wont out, tho hearts of tho veto- tens were thrilled ns they wore thrilled' hut once before, when ho led In tho gallant chargo nt Scvon Pines. Bow ing first dcoply to Mrs. Davis, then to tho as- semblrd bodies around him, and then to ths people In general, ho raid: .BrotherSoldiers and Follow - uur committee found and ctmQlcrs of tin- i: but it would baro ififr ■ word*: "Uwilifc? A memorable event, Invitation appeal* to E appropriate Une of thought mo than the ono suggested by lay will be “memorablo" bi- nnuraent who** fotra J “" — ’ S temblcrt tol lay will testify to ina’a appreciation of too courage,: palllotlkiii anil f-vII-mm rllicoof the 1 ofherfconH. Uhls ground Js "historic' homo or o iucc antcduilug tfc turlaauU'CAUx' tho Hpamslt oavallcr* pitched tholr iOPUffpowtba»»j>UUnayU,tWohandw>d >#*wago; brchtiic It woa the probubfo birth-place and homo of Weatherford nun 'JV.oum.soh ; bid, more rftaa all, iccatwo hero was born tho ''Cou Ado rate Htates of Jlanv tinldft tbo prayers ana hopes, Uoui mid upiirchfioiloiH of a proud, 1-loTiiiR iivoplc, was chrls- ■"* um to only four [but loan eternity ...... Ulvo of that young flnrtnnd Itt Itu-t prcridcnt—callcd bv K urd volte of tho representative* or bis intril.htly blit firmly a^umed tho ntujKMi- dbllity of hLs high oitlcc. I may ho i in nla presence, a brief allusion to 10 occasions—tho only two—upon U wa* my privilege to meet him from l Ml to Tliffd* occasions lllintinto tho very climax ... ,~v anUtliiklNofAiriiitii’. Tin* ono was In vic tory. tho other In defeat. On tho ono ho wa* a prcHdeut; on tho other a prisoner. Ontheouo ocrnMon borodowith lofty bearing on thohactlo Held of the first Mananas, tbo'coiU'tttutlonai coin- mandcr lndilefofn vlctorloumrmy; on tUn other Uo lay Inrarterntrd In Fortress Monroe, the vica rious sufferer for lits vau«iutaheri people. * * htrn In tho first groat conflict ’ the bruYcsl and beat dug Ail federal- 111* tan, and the glory ofldtlo oi S the mcrUlbtji blaze or )>U fat o mwjuallfird c onfident <; of hi* “ attention of ChrbP of all pow<*r ol._ e&tic»p!rit n •, aw all In j 1 t<cm with a n of the con* lt*l< on hh face, ho was luiaudlug t coiintry* Hut aa a *avo tho power to that majcMJcspirit which no conquer, await lug hu judi- ticiKYM with a rejKVMj of Uy of demeanor nre-. -- -It wai then that ho ?lf to tbo heart* of ht< tooplo In death- laudroaoto tho subllincit height of heroic. Ofthc*etwo scenes, tho ono iomwo* more profoundly Impressive. i of liter tlwmblo \ al'.ic to tbe young mon It teaehc* that uo revulsion w of our country. ... poiiUr-ni fortune*, however Hidden or extreme, cau overwhelm or rniih the man;whof o alms arc lofty tf« UblamoleaaT To m^ mind, gjoit the wari will comtoarSTunl' —.allonge unqualified admlra- in Its hroadast ttgnlilcaure. This “mem orable event ufoa historic assuredly terms* the strenath I (Cope of “patriotism” of thla pcopl tenuity their lose of country. The conrer tltlon Is equally true. fcbouM wo build i rnents, irrfie m I he turn ai roMd founds: or'thodllxraS'hMWthor'^mflbl^, tho late war, aacarirhm.ntofthu historysad all- snd supported the coorae of each section in tbo 1*1* war, tho mote Nfc-alvlng is the nutrtmrnt afforded to tbo patriotism of all by their contempla- lion. lAteaeb *-< now, tlurcime, while appreciat ing tho vlrtuee or the other, add to the aggn totriotbrn of the country by jK-rfetuat! rig It: I 3K# i .am t dot* — o abaft* and granite plk<« the valor of.it* am not of those who lympathfze with tbo f that narrow though patriotic clflaen of A who declared thathigh prabc of tho flo ra* detraction of tbo limans. Korean I for that ihortsightod tbh country wtik-h :onfcdcrate« implied dr- IWmh On the other >rityto no man la ad- ralfty which prompted nuer to itrike from tho sof iho battle* between trjrmcn; yet I ;• justice. All 1 triLutMtocon/cdi t valorem fedora orthern tnamph t countrymen! All honor to tho t utterance* bv which bo aooght t<* mat.' A hi*maguaulmou* cat ‘' ■ ‘' ■ lrsent from the opinion rui/atioa of tho an.it* - of tho nntoa. manhood and aotf •(•vet and, therefore. I repeat, to the patriotism Of e people. Is that exact hUtorie Justice shall bo ded to each army and all sections. Letsudi- G INDISTINCT PRINT 3