The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-11-30
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THE POLE RAISING AND FLAG PRE-
smNTArIoy AT THE Fox CAUSE.-THE pole
raising and flag presentation came Oft at the
Fox Chase, on Saturday afternoon last, and
notwithstanding the shortncss OF the notice
and the unfavorablcncss of the weather, it
was quite an interesting affair. About |
o clock. the pole, beautiful hickory, ninety
two feet long, was brought on the ground.
though the prospect of its elevation looked
rather gloomy; but the hardy trccmcn of
the Old Fourth were not to be deferred by
the mud, for they came pouring out from
every direction-trom farm and mill and
workshop, till by 3 clock, some hundred
or more were on the ground. About this
time the necessary rope and blocks arrived
in charge of Mr.. Miller, of Ekton, under
whose direction the raising was accom-
pliShcd, without difficulty or accident. AS
soon as the pole was made secure in its
place, the meeting was called to order by
i. Ct. Parke, Esq, one of the successful
candidates for County Commissioner, who is
also President of the Union Jackson Club Of
the Fourth District, when n large and
splendid flag. 90 by 30 feet, the joint gift Of
Mcssrs Crcswell and Mclntire, was pre-
scented to the Club. The presentation speech
was delivered by Mr.. Crcswcll; it was an
able and patriotic address, in which the
speaker complimcnted the Club and the
voters of this Democratic District for their
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and practised by General Jackson, the
prime article of whose creed was to maintain
the Union and the Constitution. AS this
had been the banner Democratic District it
should be the banner Union District. But
it is useless to attempt even an outline of
this eloquent speech suffice it to say, it was
worthy of the well established fame of the
orator; and, IF judged by the frequent and
hearty applause it elected, may be pro-
nounccd one of his happicst efforts. The
flag was received by Mr.. George johnson,
Jr., in Il brief, but very neat and appropriate
speech in which, after returning the thanks
of the Club for the beautiful present, he
pledged the District to support and defend
the flag at every hazard, though every stream
should be crimsoned with their hearts best
blood, and their bones should be left to
bleach on every hill in the District That
the speaker reflected the sentiments of the
Club was evident from the tumultuous cheer
ing with which his remarks were received.
Immediately after the speaking, the flag was
run up, amid the most enthusiastic cheer.
ing. Just as the flag reached its highest
elevation, a fresh breeze, which seemed to
have been reserved for that special service,
sprang up, extending it to It's full dimen-
sions, and displaying its broad stripes and
bright stars magniicently. May that glori-
Gus banner forever Aoat, gathering new
lustre as time rolls on May no stain ever
tarnsh its fair stripes May the number and
radiance of it's stars increase indefinitely
May its presence delight the patriots heart
to the latest generation of man And may
its power confound and overthrow the
impious wretch who darcs to lift his unholy
hand against that banner of liberty and law.
1t was growing late when the flag was
raised, and most Of the company remained
for supper. which was served up i'll the usual