Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-23
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Chagrin Falls, Oct. q, 1861.


TThe following proceedings, as first pub
lished, were incorrect in some particulars
We reproduce, as corrected
FInr Presentation TO the second Cavalry
Regiment, at Camp wade.
We happened on Saturday afternoon at
Camp Wade to witness the presentation of
Regimental cOlOrs to the Second Ohio Cav
airy Regiment. Just after Dress Parade,
many ladies Of University Heights and Vi
oinity interested in the presentation, step
ped inside the parade line, and through
Miss Anna G. Sheldon, as their representa-
tive, presented to the Regiment reguls-
tiOn flag. The flag, though small, is the
regulation size, and is q most exquisite and
beautiful thing. 1t was procured for the
donors by G. W. CIoWell & Co., Of this
city. We have procured, and give be-
low, the presentation remarks Of rdiss
s. and responses of Col. Doubleday and
the Chaplain. Col. Doubleday appesrs
to possess one of the best attributes of
soldier; his speech is short and to the
point. After the remarks Of the Chaplain,
the flag was handed to Capt. Burnett COM
manding the color escort, and by him con-
Quoted to its place in line. The reception
Of the oolors was not attended with very
much ceremony on the part Of the Regi-
ment, as they are not yet. uniformed or
mounted. This little passing event simply
shows the estimation in which our vOluR-
teer soldiery is held by those with whom
they have been in daily contact for nearly
two months. The best encomium We have
yet heard upon the class Of men engaged
on our side in this contest is remark
made By one of the nearest residents Of the
camp. Said he, ~ have yet to see the first
act Of disorder or lsWlessness on the part
Of member Of this Regiment"
There was quite large number in at
tendance from the city, from both the east
and west side. The sun caule out brilliant
" Just before the parade, and shone bril-
lisntly during the whole ceremony al
though the day had been lowering and
cloudy. 1t was altogether striking scene
twelve hundred men drawn up in line
across this beautiful common, and a young
girl presenting to them their banner which
is to be to them all that they hold dear as
q regiment, its dishonor their dishOnor, its
good name theirs, and its preservation and
safety their FIRST care and strife; and that
young girl urging those stalHart muscular
men to fight vahsntly for "eOd and ou1
native land" The flag was passed to the
regiment as the bugles sounded "to the
standard" The soldiers learn regret
very much to leave their present encamp
ment. 1t is a beautiful and pleasant spO
to which they have all become very mucl
attached. The following ia Miss sheldOn'I
speech:
Coz. DOUBLEDAY: In behalf Of tn
! ladies Of University flights and vicinity,
/ am delegated to present to you, an.
) through you, to the Regiment under you
command, this standard, as q token Of ou
appreciation Of tie noble sacrifices yol
? have made, in leaving friends and home
|, in the hour Of our oountry's peril, and raj
living to the support Of all that is dear t
2 avery true American heart our flag, our lib
/ critics, our Union.
Z We do not regard you as holiday sol
6;ers nor is this holiday banner. 1t is
banner to fight Hndsr, and while We to LIB
ertv and Union cOnseorate 1t this day, "
- ~ van when the occasion demands j
to ratify the conservation by your blood
wherever it may be your let to struggle IL
4 your countrys honor, may this banner Hoa
= triumphantly over your noble band, the en-
/ sign Of victory for the right
We have no delightin thecarnage, blood
shed, and devastation Of war, even in 1t
i most favorable aspects. We lament tn
: fact, and deprecate the cause Of this mos
Il unholy strife Of brother fighting agsins
a brother, and We most deyoutly pray tha
God in his oVerruling providence may brinI
! tito speedy close. But while the conhic
= lasts. while our Government is sssailed
: md treason stalks abroad in our land, "
: sav to YOU, fathers and brothers, fight, an
!. die If need be, in defence Of principle
!. dearer than life. Take then this banner
: Make II your battle hsg and we conjure 20
: tbis day to fight for "God ana our NsnV
I land. D til treason and traitors are no long
! er known in our glorious country: An
!. when this most unnatural war shaH nav
Z = csased 10 wage, may you bear this stsndsr
= ts-1, L,-Sa again amid the rejoicing