Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-03
ADDRESSES,
ON THE PRESENTATION OF 4 FLsG TO ii'h
>''' HENRico LIGHT DRAGONS
Richmond. June 29lh, 1916.
Mr. los. r. ANDERSoN's ADDRESS.
N poc (tTccrs and Men

MR. JOS. R. ANDERsoN's ADDRESS
| Coniain jNcRac, (Teers and ven
eNf'''' nj lie iHs7rico Light Dragons;
! a dutv of most interesting character aeFoseS
an me his day. Possessing no powers OF oia'o
nv. unused TO speaking in public, oul lou sens
lii feel nv incompetency TO perform II properly
! Gladly would have resigned il INTO more sk'i'ul
hands: but il is a ash-a sacred TASK VINO" '''e
friendship OF lovely and gifted siri Imposes.
and cannot find il within me 10 shrinh ito'i =,
| bowever delightful il would have been 70 me lin
common with this respectable assembly, 10 nave
hoard The Interesting occasion imProveo-'he
era,eluI theme enlarged upon-by one VINO nad
powers 10 do il justice.
TO YOU, Captain, and 10 the gallant officers
and men under your command, ask, what scene
could be more iraught with interest," more EMU
vening than this? Should il be your destiny 10
be called 10 draw your swords IN oefehce OF your
coun,ry's rights and honor, am sure that re-
currence 10 The events Of this day will mol fail TO
give YOU s,outer hearts and stronger arms. when
Won come 10 unsheath your swords IN defence OF
mothers. sisters. wives and daughters, how II VIII
make YOUR hearts swell with pride and nerve you
for The contest, 10 remember that your iali couh-
lry-women have ucrer been unmind!ul Of your
claims nnon them-,ha their tears flow lreelylor
he dancers invitations and suiierings you en-
coun,erS;heir PRAYERS ascend up on nigh Tor
your glorious success. And haZafa iillie, pro-
ther soldiers, in assuring you, mat 'he ceremony
about 10 be performed may be saiety reSalaeu do
fair representation OF The deep, abiding and I'M
ceasing interest fell By your counlry-women &C.
nerallv in Tho welfare Of the citizen soldier
They are moi unmindful Of The debt OF gratituue
his country owes him, nor Of their own cohlinu-
al dependance for safety, al all limes on Ms us
cipline and valor. ,ho r.me
nj Srs.N ARCHER TALLEY, TO present 70 lhe
nuen.;a. LisL, nragoons, this oeau'iiu' slana-
ard She has been born and rearcu IN your MUS
This banner has been wrought! by her own Ia'l
hand and il is The spontaneous Offering OF heart
OVERLOOKING with patriotism, for me vaior OF .he
protectors OF her native soil, her kindred ana heI
sey See il is beautiful work Of aria tri-
nmnh OF The brush in the hands OF an almost uh-
taught artist. Nor is The design unworthy your
especial notice and appreciation. Nhlisl Jus'
homage is paid 10 the spirit-strrins enec' Of 'ns
widespread Eagle and The beautiful Stars ana
Stripes Of our glorious Union Of States, you VIII
not fail TO observe, on the other hand, me Pp,o-
pirate emblem, reminding all who behold TINS eie
CANT Standard that il waves over the heaas Oh 'ne
sons and defenders Of Virginia.
Accept then, soldiers from her, TINS ensign,
with these sacred emblems. She conndes II 10
vour keeping, we-assured, that when occasion
ofers-and il NAV be upon some distant oa.lle-
6rH like thai OF Palo Alto, or Resaca de la Pal,
ma where heroes fought and conoueiea-H WIZ
h. borne. under the lead Of your salan! co'nlnah-
der. where the fight is thckest and lie contest
strongest. h.s
In The inspiring words which The fair donor mas
herself dedicated 10 This corps, and whicn 'dAe
now the liberty Of reading, present this nag
Here MIR. Anderson read, in clear voice and
impressive style, the following beautiful and ap-
propriate lines:l
Addressed 10 The Hcnneo Light Dragons, on pre-
ssnting them 10Th Banner.
Take it-may il proudly wave
Ger the fearless and the free;
Guard i, still, We true and brave,
The unslained Flag Of Liberty
What though woman's feeble hand
Wrought The folds that DER ye swell
Stronger hands shall bear il up,
Daring hearts shall guard ii well
Should the lrumpes thrilling note
Call ye 10 The battle field,
May this banner proudly float
Over hearts that never yield!
Guard it well-and should ye fall,
Ger thy bier its folds shall spread,
Proudly and yet mourniully
Dropping DER the gallant dead.
In the far and sunny South,
In the Monlezuma's halls;
Where.so-e'er the trumpers note
Fearless hearts TO battle calls
Nav this banner there be seen,
Waving DER The cloud OF war,
Mid the conflicts stormy tide,
Ever still guiding star
Rally round it, firm and true;
Never yield il 10 Thy foe;
Grasp il with freeman's power;
Guard it. though Thy lie-blood fow:
Gaze aoh to yon proud bird,
Mark its gaze so wild and free;
Follow still; its daring flight,
Aud thine shall be the victory.