The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-05-24
Geauga County Rife Company at Camp
Perry.


Tie Ladies' Of Chardon, having, with ac.
tustomed libcrali,s, contributed for the pur.
chnso of a Banner for tho Gsluga R,Ar
Company at Camp Perry, goody number
Of thom, with fair sprinslng OF the other
seI, visited the Camp on Thursday week. to
present II. The day was fair, AN i,oin not
unworthy Of note IN thoso latter days,--and
tho camp grounds in fine condition; and
tho ovolutions Of tho Company, though
somewhat unique and amusing to tho un.
initiated, showed commcndable progress ia
learning :he military art. Tho fare was
ample, and tho manner in which IL was
discussed showed that il was apDrt ciated
by tho Geauga boys. May hry ncUer hdpr
icOrse.,
After dinner, tho tablo was re-arraneod.
and loaded with an abundance of prime
eatab.os, the handwork Of Chardop ladies
In addition 20 tho substantas of camp
fare; and right heartily did visitors and
soldiers onj"y it together, the iattor nothing
10th, after an hours intervening dril.
This was followed by brief but very
pertinent address from Hon. Potor Hitch
cock, thon on his way homo from Colum
bus, who, by invitation Of Capt. Paine iiued
nj the Camp. II is hoped our Rife bnys
will long remember his valuable and timely
counsel. His address was greeted by q
hearty "thrce timos throo and tigcr.'
Next in order came the ceremony of pro-
sonting tho BInner. As tho one designed
was not completed, beautiful flag from
PAinosvillo was subs litutcd with tho follow
Ing brief aud appropriate address, by Mrs.
Nichols, which was listened to with earnest
attention. and responded to BY tho Company.
wi h another three times throo, "by count :"
Members Of tbs Grdnga Rifle Company -
oico moro wo como to greet you. We
como again to mGct-again TO part. In
behalf OF tho Ladies of Chardon, wo curnr
70 present you this inner.
a bleeding country called, and noby did
Goauga's sons respond. Duckling on your
arrnor, sadly, yet soldier!y, wont ye out
fr0m tho hearthstone OF your childhood'e
home, giving your NSes, perchance TO an.
swer this ono great question: Shalt our
GJRernmont DO sustained Shall traitor
hand of pettod children daru to Iend in
Fragments this mighty Republic, under
whose tae.sproading branches tho natioas of
tho ETth seek shelter from monarchical
oppression Lot these Surroundings re
spOnd to the question.
Sisters are here, who, witch moistcocd
oyo and tcndcr ACCENTS of sisters love.
say, Stay not, my brothers" mothers are
hsre, who, with the quick beating pulses OF
mothers hoart, say, as thoy gazs with
pride OH TIE manly form of their first.born.
Go, my son. go, and avrngo your coun'ry's
wrongs; wives arc hore, who. in sorrow
and anguish, bid tho husband God speed. us
he goes to lift from tho dust tho Star
S,,angsed Banner of his country, bidding il
grcot the breczss of tho North, tho East
tho Wcst, t,-ayo, tho South evon.
Accept, thon, this Banner. We say not.
as the Spartan mothor said. "Roturu with
your shield, or on your shiold, but We do
say, "Let It lead you on to victory vic
tory, not only over distracted country's
foe. but victory oyot eScry temptation
which so oft assals the soldiers life. Re-
turn, oh ! roturn, with its pure white uu.
stained by ausht that would bring a h'ush
upon tho noble soldiers check And.
whether the temperate brnr1 S of North.
crn elmo. or tho fragrant zophyrs of a sun
ny but traitorons South, play among it's
ample folds, lot it go with YOU. as a token
of respect, love and gratitude, from friends
at home-:riouds who will daily remember
you before the Mercy Seat of that Being
through whom we shall do valliantly. for
10 it is that treadoth down our enemies =
After another hour spent in social inter
course, and in witnessing tho evolutions of
the Company. tho parting salutatious wore
given, aud va turnod homoward, wnll pleased
with our visi:, with Camp Perry and its
accommodations. and last, not least, with
Capt Paiue, for his urbanity, kind atteu-
tions, and moro, for his constant regard for
his soldiers welfare, manifest in all hi 8
conduct.
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