Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-08

THR CONCERT anu the nag presentation to Com
70 the Smithsonian Institution last night, incln.
ding uniformed delegations from several brother
comperies. The music, by the Sextette Band of
this city and the Baltimore "Monumental.,n was
excellent, and many Of the pieces were repeated,
especially all such as breathed a national senti-
ment
Upon the conclusion Of the first part Of the
musical programme, Major Jewell, Of the Union
Regiment came forward, and having stated his
regrets that consequence Of unavoidable engage
ments the Hon. Andrew johnson was unable to
be present to make the flag presentation on behalf
OF the Indies, proceeded to perform that duty him.
self, In neat little address to Capt Darlington.
This flag he said he presented TO Company A,
Union Regiment, in the name and on behalf Of
the ladies Of the Third Ward. They could see
zoned there. [Cheersl Not one was blotted out,
and God grant that not one ever may be. loud
applause The fair donors were their wives,
daughters, and sweethearts daughter and ap-
plause ] Their eyes were al bright the stars
upon this Dag, with cheeks nearly as rosy as its red
and virtue as pure az its white. fApplause We
have fallen upon troublous times, and If any inva-
sion OF this city should take place, the ladies
would not look in vain The hearts Of this COM
pany beat az true to the Union az did those of the
"true bluesn OF olden time. ...
Gen Darlington, In reply, said II was hardly
ence that he was not soldier by profession But
he was always ready to say a woSd for the gallant
company to which he belonged, and always ready
TO respond to any compliments to the ladies Of the
TIL, Ward lAPplause He proceeded to give
the history Of the company, as going to show that
an appeal Is never made in vain to the patriot
Ism OF the American people. A few weeks
ago they were band Of raw recruits. and 90 none
SO poor 10 do them reverence" Friends were
doubtful Of their success, and enemies had
predicted their speedy downfall. 1t was said
they would never organize. Then, that they
never get commissions. Next, that they would would
never get arms-that they were dangerous men to
trust with cold steel They were dangerous men,
but only to the enemies Of our country. TGreat ap-
plause] They had surmounted all obstacles, and
now numbered 131 loyal and able bodied men
tne largest company that ever paraded the streets
Of Washington. They had learned company evo-
lutions, had their uniforms on their backs-plain
though they were-their arms in their hands, and
an overlooking treasury Of IS. Laughter. i Last,
but not least they had this beautiful stand Of col
ors, presented by the ladies Of Washington. This
as long as shred remained, or a man Of the COM
pany was left to tell the tale. TCheers
General Darlington proceeded in glowing Ian
guage TO describe our glorious country, where
smiling at everv door, and added in elevated
tones, This Union can never be DESTROYED 20
lCheer after cheer, In which tumult Of applause
one white haired old patriot In the audience at
uacted all eyes by the fervor with which he ejac-
uiated, Never never! never!'] Whenever II
is undertaken, Company A will be found {" bob
bin around" to aid in driving the demagogues
with shame and confusion to their holes Laugh
ter and cheers
Proceeding at considerable length In the same
strain, he said that he would here an
swer the question many times propounded to him.
IL the State Of Virginia should secede are YOU In
favor Of dissolution Of the Union,n To this
question he would answer "Nom Tremendous
applause To the same question In relation to
Maryland he would still say "No;n and II asked
II there would ever be time when he would
FAVOR dissolution he would answer 'sYes,n-on
that awful last day, when, In the language Of the
immortal Henry Clay, We are prepared to dissolve
not only our connection with the Union, but with
the world Loud applause
The concert and presentation was a success in
all particulars, we are glad to say