Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
Barbecue and Flag Presentation.

On the lSth of OcIooer 1ooi, at the residence of Evlas Deals, there grand barbecue given 10 Capt. Murlf 5 company. At the same time, the company was presented with 8 beautiful h,g by Mrs J. R. R. Adams. Mrs. Adams said in a plain, easy and graceful manner:
 CAPTAIN MuRFF--
 in respect to you and your gallant soldiers, and in behalf of the married ladies here assembled, l present to you this silken flag. It is embl blematic of that flag which is now struggling so hard to wave in freedom over our shores. ou will per ceiye upon it inscribed the words, Conquer We must in God is our trust" We have placed these simple, but beautiful, words there hoping that they may remind you, when you are far away, of the great necessity of placing all your trust on Him who kuoweth all things, and who doeth all things we'll His ever watchtul eye will beam with love upon you he will be your solace and hope in the hour of need; your light and comfort in the dark night of trouble. That God who has promised mercy to the shorn lamb will never forsake you if you will lovo him, obey him, and reverence his holy name. Ask of him, then, to smile upon you in this most glorious undertaking; place youselves under his heavenly protection, and then, valiant warriors, rally forth in the defence of yourcountry your homes and your fresides, and say with con fdence, and with cheerful hearts,
 q Oh, conquer we must, for our cause it is just; See, there is motto, i'll God Is our tru5t.'
 This was the chosen motto of your honored illustrious Washington. Under it he led forth the gallant heroes of the revolution; under it your iorefathers fought and died, and thereby purchased for us those blessings, of liberty, freedom and peace, which once ours, and which shall be ours again.
 You are now about to leave your friends, your homes and your loved ones here, for the tented field, to battle in your country's cause; and sin cerely trust that this flag may be pillar of light by day to shield and protect you, and pillar of fire by night to lead you to victory and success
 Think not that you will be forgotten by those you are leaving behind. Oh, no, brave soldiers, our thoughts will follow after you, and, in spirit we will wander with you far the beautiful hills and pleasant valleys of our own dear sammy South, and we will bless our weary soldiers; and from hearts will ascend to heaven silent and feryent prayer that the God of battles will be with you that lie will shield and comfort you, and return you all again, crowned with honors, to the homes and friends from which you are now parting.
 Then take this flag, and have f carried in tIi- umph until peace shall be restorel to our beloved country, and until our independence shtll be recog nzed by all the great nations of the earth
 Advancing and placing the staff in Captain Murff' hanl. continuel,)
 Our fingers have made for brothers and sons,
 give it to you now in trust.
 That you never will le ve iC while sabres and guns
 Can save it from trailing iii dust.
 Bright banner of beauty in glory unfurl,
 On continent, ocean and sea,
 To nations and kingdoms throughout the wide
 word
 Go, flag ot the brave and the free.
 May laurel on laurel around thee cntwine,
 And still thy dominion be peace,
 Whilst inc stars in thy circle forever shall shine,
 And Gods blessings on thee increase