The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21
For the Western Democrat.
FLAG PRESENTATION.

= On he afternoon of Saturday, the 9th nit, 10
the presence of a large assemblage, the aSharon
Rihemen," volunteer company composed chiefly
of the sturdy planters of Mecklenburg, were pre-
sented with neat and handsome Flag, bearing a
lone star.
Miss Lizzie Alexander, appearing in behalf OF
the warm-hearted and patriotic ladies' OF Sharon,
spoke in an earnest and imprisoned manner, as
follows:
name of the ladies Sharon, to present this Flag
bearing the Lone Star as an emb EN- OF North Carea,
to whom alone we now owe allegiance. Together with
this token of esteem and commence, we also en-
trust to Won brave sons of Mecklenburg, dearest
interests and fondest hopes OF security Inc IRE
irresistible conflict" has become now a reality Already
has the blood of our Southern Iehds oeeh .sneo upon
their own soil Those who were once your friends are
your enemies, having treated with contempt ara
dersion proposition for compromise and ADJUST
ment. Seventy five thousand soldiers nave been caea
on to sbuoate the Southern States. Will you, gentle
men of Sharon submit to this? Never, no, never!
We congratulate you, gentlemen OF Sharon IN oelng
amongst the first emulate the example OF your
fathers in defence Of counrys rights, and whilst
Won bear this Banner amidst the din of arms and the
smoke of battle will support you with our prayers
committing you and your just cause 10 the GOO OF
Battles and If perchance should never return, we
will entwine our affections around your memory
forever May victory perch your banner, and the
God of Mercy protect and return you to your homes
and loved ones.
Men of the Sunny South awake,
Arise and strike for freedoms sake
Spirits of Geeene and Marion rise,
Wave your Banner to the skies;
Saw to the world the Tyrant's doom
Again shall be the bloody tomb
Now You ready God and right
Will shield US, if we needs must fight
Let Northern tyrants howl and rave,
The Sunny South shall be their grave!
Mr. H. K. Reid being called from the ranks,
responded, in behalf of the Captain, as follows:
Of tbo Of he
loved Captain, whom indsposon has prevented from
replying you this OCCASION receive at your
hands this Lone Star Flag with hearts of gratitude and
esteem and pledge lives that it shall never
turn to you till victory is inscribed its folds. The
condition of our country, to which you have so aptly
alluded, is fearful indeed For many years rights
have been invaded-our most vital interests have been
dregarded. and even homes have been threatened
with the torch Ct the incendiary. We have remon-
strated again and again-wc have offered compromise
after comprehensive have made every honorable
sacrifice that freemen could make-in the fondly cher
shcd hope that might yet be permitted to enjoy our
rights in peace But alas in vain. Our remonst-ances
have been unheard proposals for peace have been
treated with and contempt and the very magnan
nifty which prompted them has been construed into
cowardice. Forbearance part has led to aggres
sion. Our offers of peace have embroidered our ene
mics until submission to the most hateful tyranny is
demanded, and the cry of is raised in midst.
The day of our trial has come-the conflict is begun
already brothers lie bleeding the fields of Mary
land; and by aid of heaven will defend rights
perish in the cause And since other arguments
have failed, make them last offer of cold
steel and hot lead.
And should we be called to the where opposing
armies in deadly conflict, when the sky is black
with the smoke of musketry and the earth trembles
beneath with the thunder of cannon then shall this
Lone Star Flag waive u.s. and recalling the memo
ries of those who dear to it will
to victory death. We know not how may
leave you, but when the trump of shall sound to
call away, the biterest grief that shall burn in
hearts will be that those love must leave behind
us.
May the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth, in
whose hands lives and destinies are, protect
and defend you in the hour of trial and danger.
Immediately after the reception of the Flag,
MIR Oswald Alexander, a private, was called on
and responded in patriotic and sou-stirring ad-
dress In the course of his address, he appealed
to the company to know whether they would
at every hazard defend this noble gift. The uni
versal shout was, "we will die by it!'
The Company then paraded to its usual muster
ground, when Capt. John Walker was called for,
and responded in his usual felictous manner,
which those only who have heard him can properly
appreciate. He defended in a mastery manner
the business Of our cause.
The pearly tear-drop trickling over the fair
cheek of many beautiful maid, clearly betokened
the intense interest felt in the delivery of those
speeches &.