The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-06-07

GsuAensn &ldisrsof he Jasper Graysi
The ladies' Of Jasper county wishing to
testify their appreciation Of the prompt
Jude and gsllantry, with which you have
responded to your country's call in this
hour Of her trial, and desiring to place in
YOUR hands memento Of their esteem
and confidence, which you may carry
with you to the fields Of glory and honor
which await you, have prepared this ban
ner and have made me their humble me
dium of presenting it to you.
might acquit myself of the duty as
,igned meby stopping here, and simply
delivering this emblem of our new and
vigorous Government into the hands Of
The gallant gentleman, whom you Aave
appointed to receive it. But | should
fail to represent properly. those who have
commissioned me for this occasion, did !
not attempt however feebly, to give some
expression to the feelings by which they
are overwhelmed. l am put forward, gen
tlemen, for this duty, by your wives, your
mothers and sisters, the women of this
county, whose blessings and prayers will
follow you wherever you 60, and whose
aspirations will be constantly ascending
and invoking upon you the protecting
care of the great Commander of hosts
the Defender of the just cause.-the Goo
Of armies and of battles.
Gentlemen, this is no idle pageant, it ]
no mere holiday show. Every thoughtfu
mind feelsit to be an occasion ofdeep an
solemn moment. | see those of my owl
sex around me, who are giving husbands
brothers, and other near relations. A pal
ting like this, is little better than death
| We cannot deceive ourselves with tn
hope that you will all come back to u
again. Some of you will make your las
bed far from kindred and home. In all hr
man probability there arethose amongyo
Who will see US, and some whom we sha
! = : SS more. But Il IS ddty,'Iv-is homo
| tis love for those who are dearer togo
ham life itself, that demands this sacr
loo Won were craven to refuse 10 go
Va were unworthy of brave men, ! we a
empted to prevent you. You g wit
he full confidence of right on your sid
md appealing to high heaven you On sa
, With all honesty in the immortal wCds
a gallant cheiftain, MAY God deierl ii
right"
,, This cruel and wicked war, hasbee
e aEr3se , powerful IN n war ike means an
sources, and animated by ferocious al
e, md blood thirsty determination, h
as inds no parallel in tho history of ',
NJ .mong civilized nations. But, soldi,
notwithstanding their diabolical thre,
!, and their loud boastings, the palor Of t
in rests upon the cheek OF no Southern m
oh Our glorious young republic still rema
u md will remain
by that best name we wave the sword on high
With her we swear to live with her to die"
" We cannot, we will not be subdued.
:, aspiration of the skies will fill the hea
"a Of our men, it will give wisdom to til
" leaders, it will lenda deadlier aim to ri
/. ind put keener edge upon their swor
Take then this flag. 1t cannot, it '
not it must not be disgraoed. We h,
q, no fears that it will be. The blessings
n Almighty God will be upon it, and
kindliest breezes of heaven will stir
in silken folds, for it will wave over n
he who are fighting in as righteous a ca
I'd as ever provoked the roar Of artillery,
rattle of musketry, or the cleaning
lie swords.
~ Gentlemen, soldiers, let me repeat, t
on you are fighting for the right, Be ner,
he by the knowledge that you are right, 9
" that you have every thing to stimulate
that can appeal to the tenderest ieeli
ay of men. You go baptised with woma
ok tears, and panoplied all over with woma
oss prayers; and oh how stronger than st
- is such an armor.
"Bear but the memory of your homes about in
en fight,
: Twill breathe upon the ayenging sword a spell
~ keener weight n
And now in conclusion, brave, geBer
er and gallant men, in behalf of the won
= of Jasper county, | bid you ecti
S. ate adieu. We will bear you in our hea
70 to the throne Of that heavenly grace Fl,
which alone we mortals can hope
ID claim protection in our hour of need. j
me also beseech you, to look to that SOU
" for protection and guidance. Ask |
lie blessings upon your arms, and assured
this, whether you escape the perils
u battle, and return home to family a
friends, or whether you lay down your
v in defense of that flag, your reward v
be that of the soldier, the patriot a
the christian.
Reply Of Lieut.. Jennings.
e Miss Dease:
" In behalf of the Jasper Greys whom
have the honor to represent on this oc
. sion' permit me to tender to you, a
!. through you to the kind ladies of Jasr
c county, who have assisted you, the gra