Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-05

YounosFowN, ASs. "a, 1881

4eVAoafoWAl AtSS. <ds 1861.
EDrFoRs LsADER Evening alaof evening
q large crowd haa agathsrsd at thu depot, pre-
viOus 70 the arrival Of the train, 70 vslcoms
with their presence and cheers Company B
Of the gallant Ninsteenth-but as often have
they turp=4 away with disappointmsntwr writ
ten in eFery lineament Of their faces. The
mother SaSer to clasp 10 her bosom her boy
who has doae hiS duty and raised his strong
arm il deiencs Of her liberties and her
home, slowly winds bsr way back to that
home to whisper another prayer in her Fa-
theirs ear for the preservation OF her son.
The wife, as repeated disappointment casts
lie depressing influence on her spirit, chases
back the rising tear, and determines to be
patent and firm, and whispers to her heart,
''He viii come tomorrow" All look anx-
ious and can hardly brook the delay of our
cherished soldiers. But this evening, yes,
this very evening, they came, and shout
went up that made every man OF them bet
ter and braver, if possible-a shout that
would make JEFF. Davis toGter upon his pre-
eeriOus throne Of rebellion-a shout that
did make the few, very few, secretly traitor
Gus men in our midst, iremble at the out
goings Of an exultant patriotism.
Through the strenuous efforts Of the Mar
shalls of the evening, the great throng re-
loctanuy gave wsy, and the Rifles, amid
straius Of music, were escorted by the mill
tary companies to the centre Of the town.
Here beautiful arch had been erected and
nnnrOnrioknluT Aancrnka1 1vIrstL
the top Of which proudly waved the Ameri-
can Flsg-the emblem Of our National
liberty. Immediately beneath it was sus-
pended in large capitals the following;-
Welcome, heroes of Rich Mountain"
Welcome, Ohio " Regulars."
Underneath this arch the returned and
gallant Company B passed, then facinS
about, they repaired to the Hall where q
bountiful supper was prepared by the fe-
male friends Of the Company. The con
slant explosion Of frl works ana roaring of
cannon gave the town most brilliant ap-
Pesrance. After the supper the Rifles as
sembled upon the Public Square, where &
stage was provided for them. DR.. Manning,
soldier in the war Of 1912, being President
OF the occasion, on taking his seat ad-
dressed the Company in clear, unfalterinR
utteranee as follows:
Soldiers We are glad and grati6ed TO
meet you here tonight. You have been the
object of many anxious thoughts and
prayersl So far as we can learn, you have
all returned safe and well. We have traced
your history We have marked your pro-
gress, and we believe that no stain res.s up-
on your honor. Anciently, soldiers carried
with them to battle, a shield formed Of bulls
Eide, 70 lose which, was regarded 6 great
disgrace If the soldier was brought back
upon it dead, it was esteemed an honor and
cherished with much qualification. The
shield you bore With you was one of patri-
otism, of faith, Of love of country. You
have returned with your shield unbroKen
and untsrnishedl
The Hons. David Tod and Eben Newton
then addressed the assembly in the most
thrilling manner. Not the least interesting
feature Of the occasion, was the presentation
OF Secession Aag taken as traphy at Rich
Mountain, By Lieut.. Colonel Hollingsworth
to Col. Tod.
So ended this brilliant ovation. None
will forget it, and all will cherish with a
truer and deeper love the Government of
our fethers and Of us-aye, the best Gov
ernment that has ever made q people great.