Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26
Flag Presentation,

On Mohuil holhiisi w" -''HN's 80"
pany proceeded to the Fair Grounds, to re-
eeiyc the bsaniihll flag, made by the ladies'
Of Dallas and to be then presented In due
form. At an early hour a crowd OF ladies
aud gentlemen, and numbers OF soldiers
from the different companies assembled aud
awaited the arrival of the Artillery Com
pany, Capt, Good, This fine company nj
o'clock marched up in fine style aud took
their position in front OF the stand
Immediately behind them were drawn NJ
the Rusk County Cavalry, and the " Texas
Hunters from Harrison county,
The ceremonies were opened by prayer
from Lieut.. Rev. Mr.. wilburn, ofihe Smith
county Cavalry,
Miss Jo josephine Latimer, gracefully sup
porting tho flag ani "robed in slOllcs,
white stepped forward aud in behalf OF
the ladies of Dallas addressed the eunpa-
ny in the following chastc and impressive
manner
Nv Gmtryncn, Ladies dnd CE.SHs:-
II IL with mingled feelings of pride, and
sadness, that look upon this splendid mr.
ray of the noble aud chiyalrous sons of the
South. These are brave and noble hearts
that are willing to sacraiicc the pleasures ol
home, TO be deprived of the blissiu pres.
cncc of mothers aud sisters; wives aud chill.
drcn, and to undergo the fatigue, the hard
ships, the snhcrngs of u soldiers life, ior
the priceless boon of Liberty.
Stoical indeed, must he the heart that
does not feel glow of enthusiasm, to sec
such response to our country's call "rC
Arms The mechanic has dropped his
hammer and plane; the farmer his sickle
and plow; the lawyer no longer prepares II
pleading for his client, but calmly buckles
on his armor, and determines with one
burst of the cloqucnce of War, to silence
his opponent forever; the judicial crminC
has been laid aside, and the brilliant mi.
form of the "Flying Artillery" has been
donncd, il may be forcrer. The Statesman
the Warrior, all are here. The minister
has left his flock to anothc scare and pre-
pares to do Gods service, even on the bat.
tlc-feld.
When VIC reflect for what We are fight
ing-our homes, The family altar, our III.
stitution and nought but what is sanctioned
by Holy Writ+wc are encouraged to hope
for success, yet we must acknowledge oui
dependence upon Almighty God, who is
mighty in Baltlc,-who is mcrcilul and
gracious, and who. has promised to hose
who love and fear him, to be IA Rock, For.
tress, hightower you strenglhand yous
salvation.
Brave Ensign, in behalf of the Ladies' oil
Dallas, present you this flag. These bcau'
tiful stars and brilliant bars, that speak
so cloqucntly of Southern Liberty, may they
never trai1 in the dust of dshonorable
retreat, or be trampled or spit upon by n
victorious and insolent enemy. Courage &c
the heart, and strength to the hands that
shall bcarit!
"Should you fall-but hope you may not
Your spirit shall dwell with the brave,
Your deeds, by your country shall nc'cr be forgot
While frccnlcn weep over your grave.
In conclusion, would say to those who
remain, let your prayers ascend daily, that
wisdom, prudence and valor may be given
to our commanders; and that our Heavenly
Father may protect, guide, and defend our
armies, and at last crown them with sue
cess. And when you shall look upon his
banner unfurlcd to the brcezcs Of the
North, remember the prayers that ascend
for you, and may it 10 the conquerors, speak
of glory and honor, to the wounded, peace
and consolation, and to the dying, life and
immortality, beyond the grave. .-s,-s
The flag was received by Capt. Good in a
few appropriate and soul-stirring rcmarks
The gallant Captain never looked better
than in the handsome uniform of the Artil-
lcry, and certainly, we never heard more
patriotic burst of cloqucnce than the one
on this occasion. Three cheers were en-
Enthusiastically given to the ladies of Dal-
las, and the Cavalry Companies then pres
ent. The interesting scene closed with an
appropriateprayer from Rev. JAS A. Smith,
and all hearts seemed fully impressed with
the sole mnity Of the occasion.