Part 38 (1/2)

'His hand open as day tothat Mr Scott was supreathered about his hearthstone, his cup of happiness was full to overflowing All who crossed his threshold felt that they were indeed in the sunshi+ne of the perfect home He sleeps in the beautiful cerave covered with flowers by those to whom in life he had been a benefactor and friend To those to whoiven, to kindred and friends, his e Truly,

'the just Keeps solory, in his dust'

”I know of no wordshich to close this poor tribute to thein his beautiful eulogy upon the Rev Dr Lewis W Green, father of Mrs Julia G Scott, the noble and gifted wo of the Institutiondedicate:

”'Society at large felt the i, and his widespread beneficence His deterence and laborious applications, should arouse our youngopportunities He was the most unselfish of men, the most affectionate of friends, the humblest of Christians He owedHe repaid that e interest'

”The Institutiondedicate is just upon the threshold of e trust will prove an abundantly useful and honorable career

And while we rain will grow and which will not,' yet we eency in the great work of education

”In this connection the words of a fore, Dr Green, possess to-day as deep significance as when uttered alo:

”'But it may be truly said, that no domestic instruction, however wise, no political institution, however free, no social organization, however perfect, no discoveries of science, however rapid or subli forth with prolific abundance its multitudinous publications--no accu in stately libraries, no one, nor all of these together, can supersede the education of the school; nay, all of thehest life froence of families, the wisdoress of science itself, and of all our useful arts, is measured by the condition and character of our literary institutionsIt is fro It is froranite foundations of society that the randeur and enduring strength

The God of nature has scattered broadcast over all our land and our hts, in our secluded valleys, and in enius; invaluable means of intellectual wealth, the noblest treasures of the State'

”The hour has struck, and the Matthew T Scott, Jr, Collegiate Institution enters now upon its sacred mission

”May we not believe that here will be realized in full fruition the fond hopes of those who have given it being? that as the years coo, there will pass out froent application are fitted for the responsible duties that await them in life, well equipped, it h places of school, of church, or of State?”

XLV DEDICATION OF A NATIONAL PARK

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK DEDICATED BY ACT OF CONGRESS--THE SURVIVORS OF THE GREAT BATTLE NOW BUT FEW--THE REAL CONSECRATION WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE HEROES OF THE FIGHT

The Chickaress dedicated September 19, 1895 Senators Palia, were the orators of the occasion The immense audience assembled included the Governors of twenty States and coress I presided on the occasion, and delivered the following address:

”I a called to preside over the ceremonies of this day By solemn decree of the representatives of the Anificent Park, with its wondrous associations and memories, is now to be dedicated for all time to national and patriotic purposes

”This is the fitting hour for the august cereress of the United States, the Chickaa National Military Park is forever set apart froes to all the American people

”The day is auspicious It notes the anniversary of one of the greatest battles known to history Here, in the dread tribunal of last resort, valor contended against valor Here brave ave theht'

”Thirty-two years have passed, and the few survivors of that ain meet upon this memorable field Alas, the splendid armies which rendezvoused there are now little more than a procession of shadows

”'On faround, Their silent tents are spread'

”Our eyes now behold the sublireat battle cohts once more

They , fellow-citizens of a cogle, the Governe--was triuenerations of our countrymen, it will remain 'an indivisible union of indestructible States'

”Our dedication to-day is but a cere: 'But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground The brave led here, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract'

”I will detain you no longer fro to the eloquent words of those ere participants in the bloody struggle--the sharers alike in its danger and its glory”

XLVI A BAR MEETING STILL IN SESSION

APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RULES FOR COURT PROCEDURE-- SOME MEMBERS AGREE TO VOTE DOWN THE MOTION TO ADJOURN--THE MOTION REJECTED THREE TIMES--INDIGNATION OF THE PRESIDENT