Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-05-05
Pr sen at onefa Flag 20 the 9 e-le Gu ,ids BY
The Young Ladies Of Batol 1.ouge.

Pr sen at onsf a Flag 70 the G e-ls Gu ,sds by4
the Young Ladies Of Batoa 1ouSe.
Tuesday last, the lst Of NAV. was selected
As the e~ecasipn Of the presentation of a flag
10 the Creole Guards, of Baton Rouge by the
Young ladies' Of that city The Guards are a
fine military-looking body of men, lately
formed, and under the command Of our gal
friend, Capt. H. VI. P.sxcx. Both nh &C
count Of the company and its worthy COM
mander. we feel proud of the honorable aud
weIl-merited compliment ffom the fair sex Of
Red Stick. Again we think it was nothing
but tsir. The Patcon Rifles. another we'll
drilled and soldier-Iike body Of the Baton
Rouge military, were, uof long since honored
in a like manner by their fair country wo-
men. By the last presentation both comPa-
MES stand on equal footing and can now well
feel that the daughters Of American freedom
delight to honor with their smiles every effort
10 prepare for the maintenance OF American
honor and for the security Of American lib
erty. The day was all that could have been
desired. The al. had been cooled by a gentle
and refreshing shower on the night preceed-
lug. The pace selected was the Garrison
grounds. whirh are surrounded and oyerhuns
with the soft and grateful green hues OF the
season; outrageous bou.hs shut out the bur-
ming heats Of dav. ard underneath rose the
downv turf. which, thick and full, carpeted
the earth on every side. :
Between 10 aud II O'Clock, the grounds OF
the celp brat on were thronged with a large
and intelligent audience, when came the fair
ewes and graceful hands which had prepared
the chosen flag OF their country as a gilt for
their gallant countrymen. whe.l the soul STIR
ring fire and drum announced the approacho OF
the Guards. After marching from their rem
devious. in the lower portion Of the town. aud
IN Lafa yette street. the Guards entered the
lower gate Of the Garrison grounds. where
lie wound ladies. the presenters Of the fay.
we're already in attendance. On the part OF
their country-womeh. 80 young ladies' appear
ed with badges on which were indicated the
several States Of tue Union which each was
desiy ed to represent. AS N double file they
marched forward bearing the banner worked
with their patriotic hands, a simple though
beautifully wrought American flag, we could
not avoid remarking the conjunction Of the
eversi States. no doubt accidental, but still
significant in connection with the stirring
events now passing III our Union. Among
others come South Carolina standing side by
side with Minnesota; New York with Ge"r-
GA. and Michigan with Alabama. May We
not be permitted to hope as they stood that
day in love and beauty, so may they ever
stand. al! linked in one great purpose aud all
happy. harmonious and united!
After the necessary dispositions and ar
the State of Louisiana, came tolw ard and pre-
sented the flag in these graceful and we'll
chosen words: g.
GENTLEMEN 1T is with much pleasure l
avail myself OF the privilege which | enjoy
OF addressing you n few words on the present
occasion, which we celebrate in your honor
as a military corps. "The Creole Qua ds y
| Your designation is we'll ch, sen. 1t is par
t~iculsrly the province OF the creole youth of
Louisiana to raise tn national standard upon
their native soil. and aud to see that it re-
mains there firmly rooted in defence Of the
institutions of their country. We sincerely
hope that these institution, Will never be
disputed, but if they are ever made the sub
lect of a conflict We are persuaded that this
standard will be the first in front Of the bat
tie: waving 2rondly 10 the sound Of hymns oil
freedom and glory. We look not upun this
banner as the mere ornament Of a pageant
1t is the same that waved Ger orr forefathers
OF the Revolution, and remains to US. with
its additional tIophies a glorious page which
We Learn lessons of patriot;sm and valor.-
| With the thought that it was once orr pass
por. 20 freedom, what may i: not attain for
us now when strengthened il that COED
cause? 1t is yours, free born men of LOUISE
ana to plant II upon an eminsnce that the
true and the brave hearted whose voices still
led by party Glamour may see at least that
| Liberty is true to her past, and the Eagle yet
looks upon the SUI. You will conquer where
ever this banner may lead, and yours will
be the need ever awarded to valIor-"the
smiles OF the fair.H If, on the CO .trary, the
destiny Of wal decide against your corps.
it will remain to tell where the brave have
fallen. and songs Of freedom will be sung
in your praise; the loudest reverberation OF
your fame will be in the hearts OF those for
whom you fell and the monument erected
to the memory Of your deeds will be inscrib-
ell Excelsior!
Now while the gentle May-breeze comes
signing through these. silken folds. arranged
by the delicate hands Of so many fair maid.
ems. 1t seems that the spirit Of chivalry de-
cends to encourage the task you are pre-.
pared to undertake. Can anght but free
dom be intaledtrom the rose-scented air o.
ur Sunny South Z Does not the very ground
which We treat, send :orth the odor Of Lib.
erty rising in a burning column Of incense
far up through the blue ether of on, %glorion.
sky, It'll! We almost fancy that it ascends
in sight OF the celestial gat-s.' Let the goal
Of your ambition be set as high. and in ser.
ried .anks. march to its attainment, march on!
with this applause of your felIow-couatry.
men, the smiles OF your country.woman, and
IN" benrdictlon Of Heaven, march onto
Wet ~!
now present you this banner, in the name
Of my COMPANIONS, your welfare in the volun.
tary profession which you have assumed. and
also the good will Of all who boasts them:
selves natives Of, The glorious State which