The national Republican., 1860-11-27


involuntarily carries us in memory back to the
times which tried mems souls; when the blood
of our patriot fathers was freely shed to secure
to US the blessings, the privileges, aud the ber.
ties, which we now enjoy, and BY the shedding
of whose blood the bond Of the Union Of the
States was sealed-forever sealed Loud ap-
| plause.
We love that Hag-not because Of its beauty,
not because OF any intrinsic worth, but because
under it our fathers achieved the liberties Of
this country, Applause; !; because that flag has
ever foated over us as people and nation,
in adversely and prosperity; and God grant
that no other flag save the starspanged banner
shall ever float over Americans upon American
soill Vociferous cheer'ug.] .H
Sir, there is q significance, deep signif.
canoe, in that flag which you have so kindly
presented to us tonight. We behold upon it a
constellation of thirty stars, the emblem Of
the Union of the thirty three States. The field
Of blue, from which those stars shine forth, rep
resents an idea taken from the banner borne
by the Scottish covenanters, around which was
a border of blue, significant Of the league and
covenant of the United Colonies against oppres.
sion, incidentally involving the idea Of vigil.
ance, Of perseverance, and Of justice. The
thirteen stripes show, with the stars, the mum.
ber Of the United Colonies, and signify the
subordination of the States to the Union, as
well as equality among themselves. The red
color also, in Roman days, was signal Of de.
fance, devoted daring; and the white, purity.
breathe, when their full significance is known
A new constellation; Union, perpetuity; q cove
nant against oppression justice, equality, sub.
ordination, courage, and purity. And where is
that flag not kuown2 Trophied with victories
in war, and doubly trophied with victories in
peace, it commands the respect Of the world,
as the flag Of the free.
"Success to the flag of our nation,
May its folds all around US be spread;
It is blazoned with deeds of the valiant,
And sacred with names of the deadl
The stars are the symbol of Union;
May they ever in unity wavel
| The white is the emblem of honor,
| The red Is the blood of the brave.
"Success to the flag of our nation,
LIE itsweep DER the land and the sea-
May it kindle new hope where it glitters,
In bosoms that long to be free.
Let u keep its young glory unsullied,
Sustaiu iton ocean and shore,
Resr it high, a broad beacon Of freedom
| To the world until Time is no more"
| My fellow German Republicans, we who
have been born upon this soil feel proud to
know, that this flag, which Americans love to
honor is no less dear to our foreign.born cit
zens, Applause, because it protects alike their
rights and privileges. And, my friends, we
love our fellow Germans because they do honor
and respect our laws. Gentlemen, this flag
protects alike your rights as it does those Of
the American citizen. Applause. Let me
assure you, my German friends, that the pro.
lection which our Constitution and this flag
throws around you is no privilege bestowed. It
is your right, demanded alike by honor and
justice. Auplause.] History has recorded
the fact, that in our revolutionary struggle
were to be found, fighting side by side, the for.
eign'born and American citizen. And who,
among you, fellow Republicans and fellow
Americans, will ever cease to cherish the mem.
ory or Steuben, kosciusko, La Fayette, and
host Of other patriotic foreigners, who stood by
your patriotic fathers in achieving the glorious
victory of independence Applause.
But, my friends, l will not longer detain you.
This, to me, is a scene of peculiar interest.
When we behold our foreign.born citizens,
whom our Constitution recognises as such,
coming forth, as it were, to show their fealty
anew to our institutions we behold portion
of our own American.born fellow citizens seek
ing to bring this very flag into disgrace. May
we all hope that this is but temporary out
burst of evil passion, which will soon pass
away ! tudt inc CiOuu WulCu uOW iOWcTo ONcT
our political horizon, and seems, for the pres
ent to dim the lustre of these stars will in a
short while disappear, and those. stars shine
70 III Aore gloriously than ever, because of
having been thus temporarily dimmed. Ap
plause.
Fellow German Republicans, this flag will
be placed in the ranks of the Wide Awakes !;
, and be assured, it will be our privilege, our
. proud privilege, to protect this flag, and that
which It represents, under all circumstances,
loud applause for this flag is not intended
a'one for the security of the rights Of Amer.
, ;cans, but the Constitution, Of which it is an
emblem, recognises also the foreign.born as
citizens We shall ever stand by their rights
as earnestly as we would by the rights Of the
native born.
And now, gentlemen, in the name of the
Wide Awakes of the District of Columbia
f again return you our sincere thanks for this
5 valued testimonial Of your kind feeling towards
us.
Mr.. Clephane concluded amid great applause
y the band playing the Star.Spangled Banner
A procession was then formed, the Wide
E : Awakes taking the lead, one hundred and
f eighty-6ve strong, followed by the German As
sociation, upwards Of two hundred more, which
b moved to Thorn's Hall, Seventh street, by way
. of the German headquarters. At Thorn's Hall
!. they found collation. in waiting, to which am
q pie justice was done by those assembled. The
t assemblage was then alled to order by the Pres
3 ideut of the Wide Awakes, when
5 Mr.. j. P. Hilton offered the following toast {:
! Our German Republican Wide Awakes Thei
. liberty is our liberty their rights our rights
. Republicanism opens its arms to all of human
kind who prefer freedom to vassalage.
This sentiment was responded to by Mr.
| KrzuzannWski in a few snirited and interestinr