The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-03-07
The Flag was received by Orderly Sergeant, J.
C. WHITFIELD, who responded on behalf of the
Guards" rs follows:
RESPONSE OF ORDERLY wulrrIELp

RESPONSE OF ORDERLY WHITFIELD
LADIES: In behalf of the Piercetown Guards.
requested receive at your patriotic hands ihis
beautiful stand of colors. A few weeks ago, and
we nation, stood solitary and alone-but one
small, bright star to be viewed. Now the po-
tical horizon presents much brighter appear
ance star after star has been added until six moro
have appeared in the Southern galaxy.
This flag truly represents the character of the
Piercetown Guards. | see written upon it, "WE
STRIKE FOR OUR HOMES" We do strike for our
homes-we are ready, willing and waiting ut any
moment our country may call, to strike for them;
and so long as this beautiful flag hoats to the
breeze, assure you that We will rally to it, and
remembering from whose hands we received il, die
under its folds promise you, if ever we are en-
gagged in battle, that this flag shall be borne by
in the hottest and thickest of the conflict; and
should your sparkling eyes thereafter behold it,
assure you it will be greatly changed-plerced
through and through with bullets Should the one
who bears it be shot down, another and another
will raise it up and exclaim, Comrades, you know
who gave this to us-bear it aloft until we return
with it to the beloved donors or let the last one
bite the dust in the attempt
The Palmetto Tree is the emblem of our glorious
little State the leader in the cause of Southern
freedom. She is called hot-headed-ws can never
be too much so in doing our duty and protecting
our rights. Her sons brave and chiyalrous,
and will never suffer themselves mauled by rail-
splittcrs.
l view on this flag mountain scenery 1t is true
ours is mountain District, yet no other can boast
of more intelligent men better marksmen, and
moro patriotic ladies, than own. as an in
stance of that patriotism behold this flag. With
such Indies to encourage us, and such population
as we have, there is nothing to fear
And to you, young ladies, in whose veins flow so
much patriotic blood, let me say, in behalf of the
Piercetown Guards that your names will long be
cherished in our memories. We will ever owe you
debt of gratitude for this elegant gift May each
engaged in its manufacture and presentation, be
blessed with good homes pious husbands, and all
the happiness life can afford
And in conclusion, allow me to say to you, my
comrades in arms that whether We are permitted
to cultivate lands in peace, are called to
tread the fields of carnage-inpcacc war, victory
or defeat, gratitude to the fair donors of this flag
shall ever swell our bosoms; and so long as it
waves, our sentiment shall be
Carolina Carolina Heavens blessings attend
While we live we will cherish, protect and defend
her."
Upon the conclusion of this response, Col. ]. D..
AsnMonE was requested by the Captain to offerhiss
thanks to the ladies for their elegant gift to his
command, which he did in appropriate language.
The ceremonies being over, the large audience.
began to dispcrsc, while the "Guards" marched
to old field and underwent drill of some length,
the new flag waving proudly over them
The Flag is usual company size Of blue silk
On one side, the Palmetto and crescent-reverse,
the "grand old mountains" over which are tho
words, in plain letters, We STRIKE FOR OUR HoxEs
underneath, PIERcErowN GUARDS. Altogether,
the design and execution is surprisingly unique,
pretty and tasteful.
Space will not permit enlarged comments on tho
interesting features of this occasion. Suffice it, to
say that the most complete success attended the
whole affair, while no unpleasant occurrence took
place to mar the harmony and good order which
prevailed.
We left the ground at an early hour, and arrived
safely home--in day or two.