The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
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Another COMPANY from Meies,

AuOIuSr SOulpuly lTOiu mCiSS.
Capt. A. +. Borgess. Company of volunteers
left Decatur for Knoxville on the 18th inst. There
a very large number of people, both ladies
and gentlemen, in attendance. The Company,
being formed, was marched to the Baptist Church
where the Rev. Mr.. Rose talked to them few
minutes, closing with one of the most fevent
prayers for their safely and their success; after
which, Miss Cattle Lock, of Ten Mile Stand,
appeared with beautiful Flag and after making
the following Address, she presented it to the
Company. Turning to the Captain and his Com
pany, Miss Cattle said
70 Capt. Boggess You, with your gallant corns of
volunteers, composed of our fathers, brothers and
companions have been called from your peaceful
pursuits and are now ready to take up the line Of
march to tic tented fell to meet the enemies and
would-be oppressors of Southern frcemcn, and
threatened invaders of our peaceful homes in the
sunny South. And although we are prevented
from sharing with you the dangers of camp life.
We desire to cheer you in your departure, by Civ
ing you every assurance Of our approval of your
determination to meet common enemy, and
for that purpose, as token of our unwnycring
confidence in your patriotism and yalOr, and of
firm faith in the righteousness of your cause,
am assigned the pleasant duty of presenting to
you this beautiful Flag, wrought by tho fair hands
of the daughters of Meigs county, to accompany
you in the dangers and horrors of your cam
pagn; and when surrounded by dangers, may il
he your monitor to prompt you to maintain the
ancient character and renOwn of our beloved Ten
ncssee. And may your achievements reflect upon
You honOrs as bright as those stars confer upon
the field of blue which they slud, and be assured
that the hearts that prompt its presentation beat
high with anticipation for your success and safe
return, and trust our prayers on your behalf
will not fall unheeded or unhcard in His sight
who rules even in the hour of battle. Your coun-
try calls for your serviecs-its voice is of para
mount Importance, and though ii costs our hearts
bitter pangs and our eyes pr0fusion of tears,
syc say to sou, kindred countrymen, go-not that
we love you loss but that love our country and.
liberty more. TO- and may you early return
with peace perched upon yQAp victorious banner
and may the glory Of the ancient Tenth Legion
/ be yours.
While the speaker was addressing the Company
n gentle breeze stirred the sken banner, which
waved above her head, displaying the names of
those young ladies' who assisted in making H. in
scribed on the eleven stars--among which was the
name of the speaker that stood beneath it-and
I've believe there was no one among that vast as
: sembly who looked upon her calm, placid. but
firm countenanee, comparing with the beautiful
flag that toatcd above her, that did not feel the
genial influence which woman may WELD. Every
ono present seemed interested Perfect silence
q, roignod during the while, and tear might have
been seen starting from the most resoluto and
firm. There that did not listen, no
heart that was not moved.
Jons M. LILLARD, LIST Lieutenant in tho Com
pany briefly and patriotieally responded return
Ing, thanks for tho presentation of the cOlOrs
wrought by tho fair hands of the daughters of
Mcigs county, for whom he would brave every
dauger aud while that banner continued to wave
at the head of their column, or while those names