ple were born saddled and bridled, to be ridden by rulers booted and spurred to ride. Our theory is government of, from and by the people. When Russia educates she does it from benevolence; we educate from necessity. Intelligence is the only possible basis of republicanism. No man wants to hold his property at the will of a mob like that of Athens, or his life on the verdict of a Neapolitan jury. Temperance was defined as meaning self-control. If this quality was wholly wanting man would be as much worse than the tiger as his capacity for mischief was greateṛ—a human infernal machine. Godliness meant reverence. If there was a God, a creator of nature and man, then it must be seemly to stand toward Him in a reverential attitude. Brotherly kindness was referred to as having been exemplified in the behavior of the men toward each other during the trip and by the hearty reception accorded them en route and in the South. The last quality spoken of as essential to a noble character was charity or love. This was explained as meaning the fulfilling of all the relationships of life in a spirit of good will toward men. When he finished speaking that grand old tune "America" was played and the chorus rang out from a thousand throats. When the tired soldiers opened their eyes the next day the waters of the Hudson were rustling at their feet, and the spires and towers of the metropolis were beconing a welcome through the mists of the morning. Once across the river, the scenes recalled war times when the regiments were temporarily returning from the front. The down town streets were literally packed with people, and the Battalion was forced to take the sidewalk as far as Broadway. The march to the armory was a march of triumph. Smiles and cheers awaited the men on every corner. Flags were flying from houses and windows. The great heart of the metropolis beat in unison with the cadenced step of the returning invaders, for "Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war.” THE END. APPENDIX. A. OFFICIAL RECOGNITION. In order to reach New Orleans from New York by land, it was necessary to pass through a number of states. Following are the replies sent in response to the official request for permission to pass and repass with arms: STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, TRENTON, February 1st. 1881. GEN'L FREDERICK TOWNSEND, General: I am directed by his Excellency, Governor George C. Ludlow, to inform you that permission is granted a detachment of the Seventy-First Regiment, National Guard of New York, to pass through the State of New Jersey, armed and equipped, en-route to and return from New Orleans, La. between the 21st of February, and 6th of March, 1881. Respectfully, [Signed] WILLIAM S. STRYKER, Adjutant General of New Jersey. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, HARRISBURG, February 1st, 188г. MAJOR GEN'L FREDERICK TOWNSEND, General: Albany, N. Y. Permission is hereby granted a detachment of the Seventy-First Regiment, National Guard, State of New York, to enter and pass through the State of Pennsylvania, armed and equipped, when en-route to New Orleans, La., between February 21st and March 6th, 1881. By Command of HENRY M. HOYT, Special Orders > Adjutant General. STATE OF MARYLAND, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFfice, ANNAPOLIS, February 1st, 1881. Permission is hereby granted to the Seventy-First Regiment, National Guard, State of New York, to pass through Maryland, armed and equipped, between February 21st and March 6th, 1881. "that permis Yours of 29th ult. duly received, and your request sion be granted a detachment of the Seventy-First Regiment, National Guard of the State of New York, to pass through the State of Delaware armed and equipped, en-route to and returning from New Orleans, La., between the 21st of February and the 6th of March, is hereby granted. Very respectfully yours, [Signed] J. PARKE POSTLES, Adjutant General of Delaware. |