of the engagements into which they were carried to victory or defeat; neither do I mean to say that we must look upon the cause of the South as a just one. Far be it from me to do anything to diminish the importance of the lesson taught to us and the whole civilized world, that the government of the United States has the right and the power to put down rebellion; but I do mean to say that the Southern soldiers, as a mass, fought with a courage and devotion to what they thought was right, and, the contest over, we should be willing to grant this."

General Burnside went on to say: "I have prepared no elaborate address to you. You have here more gifted speakers than I, to talk to you of your duties, and congrat ulate you on your successes. Your art requires of you, in order to perform your duties properly, great integrity, industry, skill, and education. Your duties not only require of you skill in your calling, but preparation, as far as possible, to fill any position in the press which may devolve upon you. No good printer fails to aspire to promotion in his calling, and he should strive to qualify himself for a higher position. Great duties devolve upon the press. It holds within its control a wonderful engine of power; more powerful is it than that held by any class or profession, and it should endeavor to wield it with discretion, boldness, truthfulness, and fairness. It should battle against wrong in all its phases, whether it be oppression, usurpation, monopoly, bribery, corruption, unfair legislation, or dishonesty of any kind. It should fight for truth, civil and religious liberty, honesty in all the walks of public and private life, and protection to all the oppressed and down-trodden of the world. You will grant me that some agents of the press do not always use their power in accordance with the above principles. But you should

301 all resolve to be governed by them. There is no truer saying than that fair play is a jewel.' With the special objects of your Union I am not fully conversant, but take it that you are joined together for purposes of protection, friendly association, mutual improvement, and charitable objects. So long as you follow these purposes, great good will result from your work; but no one knows better than you, that often these unions fall under the control of bad men, who use their power to their own advantage and to the detriment of the members generally. There is another thing that I have sometimes thought an objection to them. Many of the members, from their connection with them, become fastened to the position they occupy, and do not seek advancement, but continue all their lives the tools of designing leaders."

Said General Burnside, in conclusion: "This has been to me a most glorious day. It has given me the opportunity of renewing many old and valued acquaintances, and receiving from them many kindly greetings and hospitalities. I was met at the railway-station, last night, by your distinguished fellow-citizen, Mr. Dickinson, the same good friend who first met me when I entered Knoxville eleven years ago, and was taken by him to the same hospitable mansion he welcomed me to then. This morning, as I was awakened from my slumbers by the sound of artillery, I almost fancied myself again in the midst of the conflicts of war; but upon looking out upon your grand mountains and noble river, and witnessing the peaceful scenes before me, I realized that these were not sounds of discord and conflict, which make anxious hearts, but were sounds of welcome which made my heart glad. God grant that the same peace which exists in all East Tennessee this bright and glorious day may continue for ages, and

that we and future generations may continue to celebrate this glorious anniversary with the same happiness and loyalty that have characterized our meeting to-day."

When the General Assembly of Rhode Island met again, in January, 1875, the dead-lock was renewed, but the friends of General Burnside presented an unbroken front. "He never goes back on his friends," said one of his enthusiastic admirers, "and his friends won't do so mean a thing as to go back on him." At last, on the twenty-eighth ballot, Mr. Dixon withdrew his name, and his friends voted for General Burnside, securing his election by 100 majority. No sooner was the result declared, than a small cannon in the State House yard roared forth its brazen congratulations, and was fired until it had completed a majorgeneral's salute. Meanwhile General Burnside had been sent for, and on being introduced to the General Assembly, he spoke as follows:

"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Grand Committee: I cannot find words to express the deep satisfaction which I feel at this mark of your confidence. Before the action of this morning I felt that I owed to the people of Rhode Island, whom you represent, a debt of gratitude. which I could never pay, and by this action I feel placed under renewed obligations to them and to you. I recognize the fact that there is among you a marked difference of opinion as to the course which has been taken here this morning. It shall be my endeavor in the future, as well in my official capacity as in personal decorum, to cause my friends to be glad of the support they have given me, and my enemies,— no, I will not say enemies, for I never thought I had an enemy among you, and if I have, I hope no one will ever tell me of it, but my political opponents, regret at seeing me in the

to cause them to have no

Senate Chamber. My object shall be to look first at the interests of Rhode Island, if these interests are consonant with the Constitution and the laws. My first duty is to my country; my second to my constituents in Rhode Island. When I cannot conscientiously represent their interests, and if at any time the differences between them and me cannot be reconciled, my commission will be returned to this body who gave it to me.

"I may be allowed to express my deep pride and gratitude to my friends for their steadfast support, and yet I know I could not have been elected this morning without the accessions of those who have voted for other candidates. I cannot close without thanking them for the kindly manner in which they have ever met me, and spoken of me in my absence, so far as I know.

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"I cannot say I am surprised by the result this morning, for I thought yesterday this would be the result; but I have not allowed myself to prepare any connected remarks. I can only say that I shall give to the duties to which you have called me my best efforts, and that I shall never take my seat in the Senate without being prepared for whatever subject may come up, so far as my abilities and personal attention may enable me to prepare myself.

"It is now late in the day, gentlemen, but I may say that to-morrow afternoon, from one till five o'clock, I shall be at my home, No. 312 Benefit Street, where I shall be gratified to receive you all, together with the officers of the. State, judges of the courts, and such other gentlemen as I may invite to be present. Again I thank you, gentlemen, and wish you good-morning."

"EDGHILL FARM"- THE HOUSE AND FURNITURE - FARM STOCKRURAL PURSUITS KINDNESS TO ANIMALS - VISITS FROM VETERANS-HOSPITALITIES - PERSONAL POPULARITY-TRAITS OF

CHARACTER.

FTER his election to the United States Senate, General Burnside appeared to take a greater interest than ever before in the cultivation of the soil. His estate near Bristol he named "Edghill Farm," after his father, Edghill Burnside, and his great-grandfather, James Edghill. It was neither large in area nor very valuable, but he became as devotedly attached to it as did the "Iron Duke" of Wellington to the large and valuable estate of "Stathfieldsaye," presented to him by a grateful country. Great soldiers have invariably been good farmers, as was exemplified by Washington at " Mount Vernon," Jackson at the "Hermitage," and Zachary Taylor at his sugarplantation at Pascagoula. The same system, skill, management of men, and determined will which insures the commander of an army success, enables him in later years to subdue a stubborn soil, and to make the wilderness "blossom like the rose."

"Edghill Farm" was located about two miles from Bris