St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-06-06
Volunteers Farewell.

At an impromptu meeting of the
citizens of st. Charles City, held on
the evening Of June lst,, at Gilbert's
Hall, to give a parting word Of cheer
to the volunteers from Mitchell and
Floyd counties, in Capt. Trumbulrs
company, D. w. Poindcxtcr, Esq, was
called to the chair, and |. w. Card
chosen Secretary. L. A. feeling be-
ing called, briefly stated the object of
the meeting, after which Hon. L. g.
Bowdoin, in response to the wishes of
the audience, addressed them in u true
American speech, giving full and
interesting account of the doings OF
the late Legislature, and paying an
eloquent tribute to Massachusetts, and
Iowa. Capt. Trumbull being called,
drew an able comparison between the
" spirit of 70" and "6l," and in a
feeling manner returned thanks to the
citizens of st. Charles City and Floyd
County, for their generous and cheer.
ing reception of the soldiers. l.. l..
lluntlcy. Esq, of st. Charles, in his
usual excellent style, entertained the
audience with q patriotic song, SOL
diers and volunteers joining in the
chorus with hearty good will and
spirit. l. w. Card then presented the
following resolutions:
WHEREAS, We tonight witness the no.
bic and patriotic sight of our fellow
citizens dcvoting their lives to the
defence Of our country, therefore
Remtred, That we heartily bid them
God Speed" and that they have our
best wishes and hopes for their speedy
and victOrions return.
Eesoired, That we appreciate their
noble devotion, and with proud salts
faction point to them as specimens OF
the Northern mudsiIls,' greasy
mechanics "and close istcd farmers
that shall teach naughty Southern
traitors, that the men Of "'6i are
sprung from the patriots Of TO-
Resolret, That 50 long as we have
such a citizen soldiery, we have no
fears for the Glorious Old Flag"
ReSoircd, That in view of the spec
taclc here presented, we recommend
.Jcil, Davis to " indefinitely postpone "
that Washington Dinner"
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men Offering their breasts as shield
for the STARS and Stripes" we can
confidently trust that that Banner
shall float proudly over the usurpcd
positions of the Palmetto and Rattle
snake Rag and can fully appreciate
the sentiment
..T1,c star s;anslcd Banner in triumph shall wave"
Ger the home ui the free aud the Traitors grave
which resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
| C. w. Dunlap, Esq., of the Mitchell
Gazette, OH call of the audience, re-
sponded in moving speech, paying a
we'll merited compliment to Capt.
Trumbull, and an eloquent tribute to
the FLORENCE Nightingale" of the
Company, Mrs. Ophelia Amigh.
|. w. Card being called, responded
in a few remarks, after which c. L
Granger, Esq, of Mitchell, and Mr.
Mckinley of the volunteers entertain
ed the meeting with patriotic remarks
Geo. Craig, at request, then sung
} Dixic's Land" the volunteers com
ing in strong on wish l was IN
Dixie" After hearty cheers from the
volunteers for st. Charles and the
Flag" and from the audience for the
, volunteers, the meeting adjourned.
: Our able Representatives, Hon. L
; G.. Bowdoin, and the gallant Capt
Trumbull, also received hearty and re
pcatcd cheers from the audience.
ID. w. PoINDEXrER, Chm.
/. w. CARD, Sec'y.