Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-26
For the Dallas Herald.
Communication.

NGwToy's MILLS, GRAYsoN Co. TEXAS,
June 18th, 1861.
H., Eaitor Perhaps it may be of some
interest to the readers of your excellent pa
pr~ 20 know how the work of defence
against The vandal minions of that miser-
nble old miscrcant at Washington-who
has denied the sovereignty OF, and declared
war against the people of the South, is pro-
grcssng in this portion of the State, es-
pccillly as the erroneous impression has
gone rbl.oad, that the late Union men of
Northern Tcvas still favor the old Govern
meut oul oppose the new one.
Such charge does great injustice to
those men, and can have no other effect
than 10 cause division where none actually
e1is s.. If there are any hele who still per-
sist ia oolshly opposing the grand cause
which 70 united South has so zealously es-
poused, it is at least consolation to know
thai thay constitute such an insignificant
portion of the population as to be without
powcr influence, or even responsibility
they 81 IRE loyal to the old government as
long it continued one Of equality, fra
ternitr and peace; and having thrown off
MI alicyiance to it, they can offer no better
guarlg y of their fidelity to the new one
The pr it of resistance to aggression is
ami arsal and the unpretending yeomanry
of this section are flying to arms in de-
feuss Of that sisterhood of States, whose
cfulgeut glories, like the Bethlehem Star
OF old, IRE rapturously singing around the
cradle If the newborn independence of the
South.
On 3aturday the 18th inst, the ladies
IN the vicinity of this place presented the
"Sis,er Grove Boys" Capt. j. Morris COM
mand.ug, beautiful banner The ceremo-
ny took place at Mr.. Newton's new barn,
IL he presence of Capt. Morris company,
and considerable concourse of ladies'.
Miss ellen Edge, on behalf of the fair do
nols Of the fag delivered the following
prosanation speech, in clear, distinct and
grGcgftl manner, that sent thrill of pa
trio. .sm to the heart of every one present:
"foLpIERs: Our kinsmen have became
our iues, and as such are threatening TO
invade our land and despoil our homes
Texaus! you have once again thrown your
selves IN the breach to free your country
from he domination of a tyranny more OPP
plessive than that over which your gallant
ry tliumphed in days gone by. We hail
yon as the guardians of our homes--the
prott3 ors Of your mothers, wives, sisters
and daughters.
When you 60 forth to battle for us
srainst those who have made themselves
orr enemies, and are seeking to trample
benea h a bloody despotism our most sa-
cred and cherished rights, we desire that
you should have something to remind you
of or fidelity and love, and to act as bea-
con star to guide you through the gloom
ana ,iokc and blood of war. As such a
guide, /, Cd the part of the ladies of the
neichborhood, present you this, SOUTHERN
CoNrEDERAcY FLAG, with the confident be-
lief that in the hands of your gallant band
II will wave victorious Ger many bloody
field; and that you will follow it at duty
call, though death should stand before you
in his most fearful garb.
If you fall at your posts, our hearts viii
treasure up the memory of your virtues;
your country will honor your bravery and
devotion; and though the loss of you will
cause an aching void the world can never
fiji. we will have the glorious consolation
of knowing that you persisted like martyrs
in noble cause-defcnding your country,
vour rights. and those WHO love you and
depend upon you for protection; and we
believe rs VIC pray, that the God of battles
will forever bless you"
The Flag was received by Mr.. c. G. Burk,
ia q neat and appropriate manner, piedg-
=nr the honor and bravery Of The company
tn shoald be borne through the ap-
nr;acbing conflict with honor TO themselves
ard their country.
Can't. Norris is a Cco1 officer and an ac-
.:amplisiietl gentleman, and the brave men
.raeT his n.mand will not fail to make