Glasgow weekly times., 1861-02-14
The Flag Presentation Saturday
Evening.

The Flag Presentation Saturday,
Evening.
Mr.. EprroR: All the world knows what poll
ticians.have been, and are now doing, at Wash
ington City. But we want the rulers there to
know, through the "Times, !" what the good la
dies of Glasgow and vicinity are doing too, in
their eountry's cause. And then, If the world
does not speedily see a change for the better IN
Congressional deliberations, no blame shall attach
to the mothers and daughters of old Howard!
IT'S said, whether truly or falsely, l cannot
undertake to decide, that woman does not reason
closely, but intuitively peiceives truth, and i'm
pulsively follows its teachings. One thing, how
ever, is certain, that although the true woman
never ebtrudes herself into the arena Of politics,
no one has better right upon occasions like this,
to signify IN the most efsctive way possible, the
interes t felt in the country's welfare. 'Tis my
pleasing task to report the manner and the mesns
adopted by the matrons and maIdens Of this To-
calty, last Saturday evening, to send forth their
influence, I'm order TO aIay the angry waves of
political strife and restore peace and harmony to
a riven and distracted land.
Though dark and stormy night threatened,
portentious Of the times at early twilight the
Town Hall was observed to be splendidly illumi-
nsted, and, 1t having been whispered around, that
the ladies intended 10 present banner to the Un-
ION candidates Of this district that night, there
might be seen from every street ahurrying crowd
to witness the ceremony.
Fortunately, our party was among the FIRST TO
arrive there, and thus obtained favorable posi-
ton near the elevated platform. Our attention
was at once arrested BY the forms and faces Of
several Of the most illstous heroes Of the nation
suspended upon the wall above the rostrum.-
v ashington, Jackson, Webster, Clay, Everett
and Benton. A garland Of evergreens, the en-
blem Of perpetuity, half cIrcled them. How sug-
gestive such an array! Thus distinctly was
brought to view the Founder, the Defender, the
Preserver and the eloquently loyal ones, of the
nations independence and the lnation's honor
In the midst was inscribed the pregnant motto
"united we stand, divided we fall" What vol
Yielding to the force Of Surroundings, oul
thoughts were fast vsrging TO that most delight.
ful state called revsry, in which Aladdin's lamp
and the wonder working Genli were strangely
blended with the scene, when suddenly the spell
was broken, by observing the regular march, b.
two and two, of quite number Of ladies an,
some gentlemen, up to the platform, wearing tn
appropriate badge, rosette Of cred, white AM
blue.n
II for an instant, .he terrible days of the Frenc
Revolution were suggested by the ominous 'stri
color" it was soon banished bv the thought tina
American Constitutional liberty was born an
perfected under the same union Of colors
The intelligent, dignihed yet smiling faces whic
were how turned upon us by this party. of ladie:
betokened purpose serious but hopeful.
slight impatient movement of feet, caused u
to look around, when at least seven hundred pair
Of eyes met our gaze.
Pref. W. +. Bavis being called 10 the chair, III
meeting was opened with prayer, by Rev. J. L
vInci. The President then briefly, but forcibl
explained the object of the meeting 10 be, whs
has been already stated. Cheering applause fo
lowed his remarks, clearly evincing that the.
were not Indifferent spectators, called thither
3 the state Of the Union.
Il
: the musical part OF the programme by playin
"Hsil CoIumbis, )" and at proper intervals durin
the evening, reealed the audience with other ma
y : tional airs-the .sStar Spangled Banner" "Fla
!. of our Unlon,' "E Pluribus Unum," "Yanks
: Deodle," &C., &c.
o The President then announced that in behalf
y We ladies present, Miss Bette Jackson would pr,
;, sent the Flag of our Union TO the candidates; e,
Gov. Price being delegated to receive il and re.
n pond.
d A most beautiful banner, bearing the mott
e 'iGod save our Country" being handed 10 he
Is Miss Jackson advanced, presenting it with wors
thrilling and heart stirring, such.as brought tea
o to many eyeso those that heard her. AZ her al
dress is to be published in full, shall not attem
% even description of it. Allow me TO say, wou
J.. that it could Be burned INTO the heart of ever
II disunismst North and South.
n Tie Governor, with visible emotion, nceepte
the flag, and in Few, but eloquent sentence
,t vowed his allegiance TO 1t, enlarged somewhat c
q its past glories; complimented the spirit Of II
ladies, and pledged himself 10 stand under tn
ensign until every constitutional mode Of redre
sing our grievances, had been faithfully tris
- without success.
I'll Enthusiastic cheering followed this ceremon
N after which, the ladies and gentlemen upon Il
a rostrum sang in concert the ''Star spangled Bal
= nern Whether il was the exquisite taste ar
Al voices Of those who sung, or whether il was Il
., striking appropriateness Of the words and the q
y to the occasion, both together, certain 1t is,
>. was most delightful music.
II Judge Hall next appeared by invitation, and
~ his inimitable style addressed the ladies. tt
a fears he once entertained Of the nations safet
d were fast giving way, before the aceumulatil
r evidence Of the deep seated love for the Union
:. the hearts of the people.
We were oncs more delighted with vocal m
,e sic, TO the air, E pluribus Unum.
l. Mr.. shae kelford, the remaining Union csnd
,g date. next answered to call from the ladies'.
u His views and feelings are teo well known, ey'
ar to need 4 passing notice in this place. Wi
cr bold christian faith he unhesitatingly declar,
I'd that the prayer written upon the banner, il offer