Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-10-13
CO M M U NICATI0 NJ S.
FOR TIE ADVERTISER
THE WASHINGTON GUARD FLAG PRESENTA-
TT0N

On Saturday, 10th inst, at Captain LrBRAND's
Muster Ground, we witnessed one of the most beau
tful ceremonies of the kind we ever saw in the
country. Between eleven and twelve O'clock, Capt.
LlBRANp formed his men in line, and after few
erolutions, we'll performed, drew his 6ne company
mp in single line a large concoursc of spectators
being present, they were formed on the right and
left flank Of the Guard, and at right angles, thus
forming three sides Of hollow square. The whole
faced inwards, when Miss EMELINE WARD, support
ed on each side by Capts. L. WARD and j. WARD,
her brothers, came dashng up into the square on
horseback, with the beautiful flag streaming and
slistcnips in the sun most splenddly. The three
halted suddenly and the young lady advanced few
PAGES, when the Company saluted her by presenting
pany and back to the right. They again shouldeged
arms Officers in 'front.' and Miss WARD then de-
lvered in clear aud distinct voice the following
address:
"GENrLEMEN OF THE WASHINGTON GUARD:
Since the carly days of our struggles for in
dependence, the women Of this our happy country
have ever held in high regard those protectors os
their lives and honors, the soldiers Of America
From them have We received protection under diff
cultics, and happiness and comfort in time of peace
To you, gentlemen, is given the noble trust inherit
cd from our fathers. That you will ever protect,
cd and nviulatc, the rights of your homes and
country, is beyond doubt. as Americans, as
Carolnians all other ideas would be merely ridicu-
lous. Woman's smiles and praiscs-thc reward Of
your gallant dceds-erer will attend the honorable
discharge of duty ond as there is nothing more
truly gratifying to the brave and vrtuous, than the
smiles and esteem Of beauty and innocence, feel
that you will ever deserve, as We will b. happy to
bcstow, richest rewards. This flag, which is the
emblem Of the high regard felt for you as gentle
men and soldiers, trust You viii bear through any
future scene Of trial and conflict, into which You
may b. ca.d, rs free from aught Of stain reproach
as it now is and as the storm Of each struggle shall
pass away, when the war-dogs bark is Ger, may its
defenders Incct beneath its folds with the proud
co:isc ouscss vf high achievement! The spirit, and
not the matter Of the gift, is what is most to claim
your attention, and fcyl assured that the members
of the Guard will ever prove that the high hopes,
ccntcred on them, were correctly planted.
This flag must only proudly wave,
Above the noble and the brave
The gallant Guarl Of Washington
Must show how nobly they have wen
Peace for their land JOY for their sircs
And smiling faces 'round their fires
And, aided by the thoughts caused by tins flag
In freedoms struggle never, never lag"
As soon as the address Was concludcd, the whole
Company again presented arms and the music again
sent forth its cheering strains. The colors were
secured by Capt. LIBRAHD who held them in the
centre Of the square, supported by Icuss. SANDERS
and RmoDES, while Lieut.. KRErs delivered, in the
most eloquent and feeling manner, the fotowag ex-
collent and very appropriate address:
@Nfrss WARD
In behalf Of the company, which have the
honor to represent on this OCCASION, accept the
beautiful banner you have generously presented.
With no small degree Of pride will my comrades in
arms raise this banner aloft in their ranks; and
should Their country call them to arms in her de-
fence, they, know, Will bear it promptly to the scene
Of acton, and Will render it conspicuous among the
cmbelns Of war. To preserve it pure and apotlcss,
will b, the pride of their lives. To rally under it
for ha protection of virtue justice and female hon
Or, Will b. the aim Of their constant efforts. What
more noble incentive to heroic action, than to defend
the lives, honor and virtue of the lovely fair?
What more precious REGARD 10 the solder, after
his tolls and dangers, than the sweet smiles and
cheering praise of that sex, whom all are proud to
love and admire? 70 merit those smiles and that
pr,;sc, is the firrt bcct of the soldiers ambition
an if they arc to BE- secured by prompt discharge
of military duty, believe us, We will leave effort
untrcd to fulfil wholly the important duties Of the
citizen solder If to achieve military glory in the
cauc Of liberty and justice, is to 'ceurc the esteem
and appreciation Of your lovely sex, VIC shall ever
pray for vrtuous field Of action to enlist our cncr-
gios, and in which may be achieved soldiers
hon9r or soldiers grare!" Accept our sincere
Il anks for the beautiful present you have so hand
sollcly conferred upon us"
At tho conclusion of Lieut.. KREr's address, the
offers faced fright about" The Guard saluted
their splendid flag, the Band again passed up and
down tho linc and then the Color Guard passed into
line aud the Flag was at home. 1t was much ad
ired by all present 1t is double silk, of rich deep
blue, with the Palmetto on ono side and the words
GW:shngto Guard" OH the reverse; four bcauti-
u gilt stars in cluster adorn the upper corner next
tn, ag staff representing the States of South Caro-
i'm, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, as the four
co.tm growing States, producing the most valuable
stap'e Except brcad) DOW known; the whole bor-
dcrcd by rich gold fringe, staff mounted with plain
neat gilt spear heal After the ceremony Miss
WARD rode up and presented the flag with hand
some scarlet pilk cord and tasscl which she tied
the staff. The formation then broke up and Briga-
der General WEvER took command Of the Com
pany After few spirited mauuurrcs, which were
performed with great precision the company was
dismissed. All declared themselves delighted with
the pleasures of the day. The ceremony was alto
gcthcr unique and imposing. The flag was the de-
sign of Capt. Il. WARD aud the ceremony gotten up
under his direction. AN EN-. X.OFFlCER.
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
NlEssRs. EDIToRs:-I scat myself this morning TO
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