Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-05-03
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then on this.
Last Friday evening the ladies of this
village, being impatient to see the Amer
lean flag waving in their midst, and feel
ing a little concerned lest those which had
been ordered from Boston, and for which
our right loyal citizens had SO generously
subscribed, might not reach here in time
to wave their silent responses to the pa
triotic songs and sermons which were in
preparation for the coming Sabbath, and
their zeal and enthusiasm having risen to
fever heat, held a meeting, and decided on
manufacturing for themselves, on short
notice, a temporary flag which should
show, at least, the stars and stripes.
On Saturday morning, our streets were
all alive. Here and there, were groups Of
both young and old, discussing the latest
war news, the doings of the extra session
of the Legislature, &C., &c. All was life
and animation, and if not a word had been
spoken, you could have seen the fire Of
patriotism as it flashed from every eye,
and glowed upon every cheek. The ladies
were plying their needles with all posi-
BILE dispatch, even the sewing machine
was put on duty when, in the midst Of
all this ardor and enthusiasm, down pop
ped, from the seat of news, our County
paper, which was, as usual, eagerly opened
and examined, when 10! here appeared
your correspondence criticism on the good,
old, Republican town of Stowe, accusing
us all, indiscriminately, Of a lack of pa
triotism and true devotion to the Consti-
tuition and the Union. A few extra flashes,
not of patriotism, but of indignation, and
all went on as though nothing had hap
pened.
In the afternoon, our gallant citizens
were on hand, just as ready to give the
ladies all due credit, and to assist in rails
ing their flag, as though it had been one
of the fifty dollar ones, which they have
sent for. The ladies soon made their APP
pearance, amid the suppressed cheers Of
citizens, bearing their flag, and keeping
step to a fine air of martial music. When
all was ready, the flag was raised, not in
an uproarous burst of merriment and APP
plause, but in silent admiration, and with
hopeful invocations, that the God of Bat
ties would protect and preserve the Amer
lean flag as a sacred emblem Of our Ma.
|tional glory, in all countries and to all
looming ages. The silence was then in
|terrupted by the ladies, who broke forth
In a song most thrilling and patriotic
Then cane q short address from the la.
dies to the gentlemen, expressive of theil
warmest sympathy and hearty cooperation
? with them, in their faithful endeavors to
maintain and defend our Government, anc
institutions, which our Fathers purchased
at such an immense expense of treasur,
and blood; also addressing a few word.
of grateful cheer and encouragement, tt
those young men Of Stowe, who have al
ready volunteered their services, thei,
lives, and pledged their sacred honor il
defence Of those institutions, and finally
closing by saying, if in Gods Providence
the war which had been 50 unnecessaril,
forced upon the country, should prove t.
be a protracted one, and their service
were required as nurses or otherwise, the,
would sooner lose their right arm, aye, il
the language of General Scott, both arms
than falter or shrink from the perform
ance of those sacred duties which mother
and sisters alone, know SO we'll how t.
fulfill. The next thing in order was
speech from R. L. Perkins, Esq, brief
but breathing the true spirit of patriot
ism and devotion to the Constitution anc
8 the Union.
Rev. Mr.. Lord made a few very happ,
and appropriate remarks on the presen
state of our national affairs, which wer
listened to with eager attention. One 0
two sentiments were offered, after whicl
three full, round cheers for the ladies Q
: Stowe we're INDUCED in, and the crow
dispersed.
In conclusion, we will venture our opin
: ion, that when the time comes for action
J you will find as much real grit and pluck
and genuine patriotism in the town q
Stowe, as anywhere. Possibly. we ma