Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-07-10

from every flag staff in this broad land
North. South, East and West-from Maine tC
rexas-from the Atlantic to the tranquil wa
ters Of the Pacific-it shall float on, and float
ever, AS the glorious ensign of liberty, the
banner of the free
/ Greeted, in the sun light, as it was recently
at the Capitol of our own State, by the Col
den Eagle from his lofty home in the clouds,
/ descending and lowering over it as it was run
up and unfurled upon the flag staff. rs if in
/ recognition ot' his olcn embcz9 in our coat of
arms; So may that imperial bird lie the EN-,
! blem and illustration Of our country's great
! iuture-iu contrast with the crawling, venom
! Gus reptile Of ITtGS0aS banner, whose doom
/ shall be bruised bead, though it may Lsuise
! car heel! And when we all 90 down TO the
! sleep o. the grave, may 1t be with no other
! flag floating over us-the wing Of the Ameri
! can eagle remain uushackled, tillcleaving the
/ air Of freei9IH-in that sleep # the dust,
resting beneath the outsprcading folds Of the
| Unon--a union preserved in ali its perennial
life and vigor, to bless her sons with peace :
to bless the tc0rid with the light of her brill,
liant example.
LADIES SOLDIERS AID ASSOCIATION.
A general desire having been express
sed to know what this association had done
towards carrying out the object of its organ
ization, We are enabled to present the fol-
lowing statement of its operations to this
time;
They have made 625 Havelocks, 425 of
which were sent to Col, " H. Irwin, for
his, the 7th regiment, then encamped near
Chambcrsburg, 100 to the Logan Guards,
and 100 to Maj. J. y lIaskin, for the Reg
ulars under his command, at Fort Wash
ington Their next undertaking was a
box Of Hospital stores, which were sent
on the 4th inst, to Miss D. l.. Dix, Wash
ington city, who has engaged to have them
50 disposed Of, that they will be first ap-
piled for the use and benefit Of the men
who have gone from our county. This
box contained the following articles: 10
sheets, 7 pillows, rs pillow slips, 6 shirts,
Is pairs drawers, 81 towels, ! chintz wrap
pers, % pocket cases, each containing
needles, thread, pins and buttons, togeth-
er with Il number Of jars and cans Of iel-
lies OF various kinds, and some fans and
herbs, and a few books, Tie pocket cas-
es We're made at the suggestion of Miss
Dix, and were a very neat as well as useful
addition to the stock.
In this connection we also publish let
ter from Maj. Haskin, acknowledging the
Havelocks sent him
FORT WASHINGTON. Nd,
June 2jth, 1861.
To Mrs. ii. J. WALTERS,
President Soldiers Aid Association,
Lewist0wn, Penna.
-IaddHl-Iuur letter accompanying the
lIaveloeks for the use Of the Regulars under
my command, and pair of slippers for my
self, has been received. | truly appr, ciate
the kindly feelings which prompted these
useful gifts. For the lIavelocks the Regu-
lars heartily thank you-Ind for the slippers,
which are marvellous proper fit, and 'cun
venience" thar | have for some time desired
and beg you to accept my grateful ackn0wl
elgemcuts.
A. tor MY " kindness and courtesy towards
your y9,untcc!S,' / can only say | have en-
dcayovcd to d3 ny duty, and aia sincerely
pleased tina. my manner Of doing it has met
the apTroJa5.on # their cherished relations
a"d friends al home.
hearrily unite with you in your sincere
desire for al carly termination Of the uulor
tuH&te CoutestIa winch We are now engaged,
and sincerely pray that, in the good proVi
dence ot God, the time may SOON come when
Union, happiness and prosperity will be again
restored to our beloved country.
With best wishes for the health and hap
piness of yourself, and Of the ladies Of your
praiseworthy association,
l am, Madam, most respectfully, your obe-
dent servant,
J. \. UAsKIN,