The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-26
Flag Presentation.

NtuitSUd! tlIe 'ti I1Sl., was d or!IIIdul
day at Camp Baxter. Among the most in
teresting features Of the day was the presen-
tation of flag to company B. by +. o. Co.
burn of Newport.
The flag was of silk, of splendid proper
tons, surmounted bya beautiful gilt eagle on
the staff was inscribed the following motto ::
" In the name of the Great Jehovah and the
| Continental Congress-.
Mr.. Coburn presented the flag with the
following remarks:
MIR COMMANDER AND SOLDIERS :-Actua-
ted by the same principle that prompted you
to enlist in the service of your country, cam
not hesitate to afford you some evidence of
my appreciation of your nationality.
Though born in the old Bay State, it will
not detract from my humble effort to encour-
age you in the noble duty in which You are
engaged as sons of Vermont. The loyal cit
zen knows no state lines in his country 5
/ danger. and follows none but the federal flag
/ My fathers were loyal citizens of Mass,
and my record shall prove the sons not de-
generate. have brother among you who
although cling to him with all brothcrly at-
ftctons,I cheerfully give him up in defense of
constitutional liberty. Let him never dshon-
or the mother that bore him. Let his motto
be that Of the European General to his sol
diers. " If | advance, follow me. If | fall,
avense me. If finch, kill me-"
! Mr.. COMMANDER Assured of your mill
tary skill, unquestioned courage and LOYALTY
present to YOU the ensi gn of the Republic
knowing it will be returned without "stripe
erased or star polluted" Unfurl it in The
morning sun and bless its origin. Spread it
i'll the hour of battle and cheer your soldiery
Let the setting sun shine upon its starry
folds proclalmlng victory.
Soldiers.-Remember YOU are from the
land of Ethan Allen, Vermont's noblest son
that you have engraved upon that flag stat
his memorable words to the British com
mander at Ticonderosa; and if any Southern
rebel asks for yeur authority, when demand
ed to surrender tell him by authority of the
Great Jehovah and the Federal Congress.
And in conclusion, may God speed you al
and bless you with brilliant success and
safe return home"
Captain West, commanding the company
received the flag, and folding it in his bosom
said :-"Mr. CoBURS: For myself and in be
half of the officers and soldiers of my com
mand, allow me to return our sincere &C
acknowledgements for this beautiful flag. W,
will bear it on to victory or We will sleep il
honorable graves beneath its graceful folds.
n. W. Bingham was then called upon, ant
addressed the company for about twenty min
utes in most able and eloquent manner
Said he, Solders,-citizen soldiers of Yer
Notwithstanding as you do in the midst Q
centuries, bearing in your hands the fortune
of future generations, surrounded by tn
spirits of the sacred dead who fought and fol
in defence of civil and religious liberty, an
encouraged by the prayers and the blessing
of the loved ones for whose happiness an
liberties you fight, you will never forget tn
sacred trust, you will never forsake the hol
cause, you will never disgrace the memory c
YOUR patriotic sires" His remarks were lis
, tened to with profound attention, and greete
with any amount of cheers.
Lieut.. Bartlett then came forward an
made a few appropriate remarks, pledgin
? the honor of the company for the mair
: tenance of the honor Of the flag.
= Three times three hearty cheers were give
,, in succession for f. 0. Coburn, Capt. Yves
: Lieutenants Bartlett and Coburn, and Nj
S Bingham. The field officers were in attent
ance, and evinceG lively interest in the pre
ceedings.