The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-08-21
Great Day in Baresville-Ex.

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Great Day in Baresville-
cstenent among the Peopk-7He Mihi-
= tary Spirit is aroused, and tie Masses
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Hyz se5sas SATURDAY, AUG. 3, 1861.
c Mr.. Editor: To-day has been Tie day
in the. history of Baresvillc. An invita-
tion was some time ago extended to the
military of Clarington. and other neigh
boring towns, to visit BaresyiIle and par
take of the hospitality of its citizens, and
join in a friendly military contest with
our "crack" company, the Hannibal
Guards. .4.5,.i 81. =, ,..i al, "a .t3-;.s
The news spread over the surrounding
county, and early in the morning, notwith
standing the excessive heat. crowds were
to be seen pouring in. over the hills, along
the valleys. and up and down the: river,
to the, center of attraction, Baresville. q
i The aged. the young, the halt, the lame,
the deaf, the dumb, theeo old, gray, haired
matron and the blooming Miss of "sweet
SIXTEEN looking out for her FIRST beau,
were there to cheer, by their presence, the
military, and to participate in the festivi-
ties of the occasion. .It 10 4sa9 sgaaiziis
At precisely 10 O'Clock. the Hannibal
Guard, under command of Capt. r. G.
Allen, one. of the eleven. who escaped from
tie Fannin massacre in Texas formed in
frontof the Hannibal House, and imme-
diately proceeded to an orchard in the
rear of the town, to drill. sysazs 5di 81,
Soon after were heard the shrill notes
of the bugle, andtin the distance was to
be seen the Clarington 4Home Guard
Scouts, company of cavalry, command
ed by Doctor O'Conner, our candidate for
State Senator, o faithful and true man.
In quick succession arrived therNews Cas-
tie Home Guards, Captain Barrackman;
the German RiaesI Captain 'Shafer;, the
New Martinsyille Home Guards, Captain
M'Caskey;s and lasf, but not least, the
splendid company of Claringsonu Home
Guards. Captain lBoughner.s 47sdi Il yeh
The appearance and drill of this COM
pany made our boys tremble q little for
their reputation, but they soon recovered,
put on q cheerful scountenance, and re-
ceiyed their guests with true Baresyille
hospitality. ssh IL yg5aq Gas ,b9bases =
ha The several companies continued to
drill until about half past twelve, when
they partook of q splendid collation. pre-.
pared by the ladies. In the afternoon,
about two O'Clock, Jove, who seems to
have taken compassion: on tho poor sol.
diers suffering from the intolerable heat,
let loose his thunderbolts; the heavens
opened, and down came the rain in tor.
rents, cooling and refreshing the atmos.
phere. and giving new life and energy to
both citizen and soldier. - .g3oii1ee 90
II After the rain, the several companies
again formed, marched to an eight acre
field, and went through various evolntions;
after which they formed hollow sqnare
I in the center of which was the music, and
from which Doctor o. Conner addressed
the assembled multitude. in q soul-stiri
ring speech. ssl.,Ea .t,s5at 81! 70 ss 1slg'
l. The, Doctors aliusions to various Incl
dents in the history Of our;sountry; to th,
trials and sufferings Of eur soldiers in th,
4 '.times that tried mems souls; aand par
ticularly his allusions to the character d
4 lVirginia,s noblest son-the father of hi
Icountry-George Washington, ,swere beau
tifnl aud touching. So also were his al
lusions to the flag of our country; ant
on hearing them Ieeouldo not refrain fron
exclaiming to myself--seaah a53 io #ipzi
n"Flag of the free hearts hope and home,
} lol By angels hands to valor given, to .gGae
| 9o Thy stars have lit the ,welkin dome, sissi
And all thy hues are born in heaven. yiss
Forever float that standard sheet,
Where breathes thefoe but falls before q.
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet, y -
a And Freedoms hammer; streaming o 'er us.
e Brief aud pertinent speeches were ais
made BY Captains Hoilistsr.l Boughne
, and Allen. 4ssgJ oi II III hras1eo2H
, The Darlington Guards were then es
, corted to the Boat, the Ipgomar, wher
after m6tuel salute between them an
; the Hannibal Guards, amid the waving 4
. handkerchiefs and the hurrahs of th
. crowd, they started for home, the bands 1
| the meantime playing tha. old, familiar
, but beautiful and touching air. "The Gil
Left Behind Me u asil l5a Is ics 81
z'eBut stop, wait q moment, have LEI
. out very material item, the Ladies'. So
forgot to say that before leaving the iield
Doctor 0'Gonner proposed three cheer
and tiger for the Ladies' of Baresvillt
and need tell you theyswere given wit
alowill.l The ehills of old zVRgiuia re
echoed the shout The Ladiesi what
subjectl / might GIL a volume in thei
I praise. Where all were SO loved aud I0s
able, SO beautiful aud SO fascinating, i
would seem invidious 10 particuiariz,
There waslthe beautiful Miss As. wit
her tall, good-looking beau She SCENE
so happy, and / know he was warm hear,
. ed, from the coiorsof his whiskcfs. An