Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-08


We rejoice ttat your prayers attend us.
This gives us greater confidence in the ulti-
mate triumph Of the cause in which we are
engaged, and TO which we have pledged
our lives, our fortunes and our sacred hon
or. | thank God that the flag Of my
country has never led our conquering ar
mics to the field of battle for conquest
alone, but has always led them for tile de-
fence of justice AMI human liberty. Never
in all our history have the hosts narshaled
under it been ultimately defeated, which is
significant Of the fact that our present war
shall terminate in favor Of constitutional
liberty.
And should England interfere in our
present internal war and national trouble,
she will for the third time be taught tile
salutary lesson Of the superiority Of our
arms, and that the better policy for her to
pursue would be to mind her own business,
while we are not maddlmg with hers.
| Miss Brown, in behalf Of the company
| accept this flag rendered by you IN be-
half OF the ladies of Patch Grove. And
hope to defend il willie drop Of blood
comes through my veins; and in this
know that | shall have the support Of my
superior officers, and feel sure that the
brave soldiers here assembled will never
allow its sacred folds trailed or tfampled
in the dust by the foot Of traitor viii
you boys? ["Noml We will return it
to you again, when the strife shall end,
without dishonor, and containing the same
number of stars watch you now behold on
its field of blue, with all their brightness
and glory.
! Ladies Of Patch Grove, accept the
thanks Of this company for your uniform
kindness, good wishes, synpathies and
prayers while we have sojourned in your
pleasant village, and we humbly beg for
their continuance while we bear arms in
defence Of our nations honor.
A beautiful banner was then presented
to Capt. Wood bearing the inscription.
s.Not one star shall fall" Miss A Parker
made the presentation with the following
neat address -
Captain IYood, Officers and Members
Of The Washburn Union Guards At
the request of your friends in Patch
Grove have been called upon u present
you this tlag. When far away from home
and all its endearments, engaged in sup
pressing the rebellion which threatens to
overthrow all our beloved institutions, may
If say, stronger than words, that car hearts
90 with YOU. When on she field Of bat
tie, its folds proudly floating in the gentle
breeze of heaven, let the red remind you
Of the precious blood spit by our forefa-
theirs in the earlier stages OF our history.
under greater difficulties and against more
fearful odds to obtain the liberties which
the iflstigatols of this wicked rebellion are
trying to take from US; and let it be an in
centiye to lead you on to victory. May
you BY Your noble exertions convince them
that our liberties we're Purchased at too
dear price to be easily relinquished, ana
that we will not acknowledge cotton as our
king. It's stars, the emblems OF Union,
you have sworn in union shall wave, ard
We ask YOU to-day to add, "Not one shall
fall" Some are already nearly down, and
others are declining, and We see there is
need of great and united exertion to pre-
serve our national constellation one and
undivided. You have been called upon to
aid in the great and noble cause, and we
feel proud to-day that you have SO prompt
ly answered your countrys call. It IS
needless to tell you that we shall cherish
tender regard for those who have given
their choicest treasures in support OF our
government, and if need De to yield their
lives a willing sacrifice on their couutiy's
altar. By giving our heartfelt sympathy
10 your parents, brothers and sisters We
will strive in measure TO fill the void you
have Inadain the home circle by your de.
partufe May you be as true TO your
selves, true to your country, as the blue
above us, which this blue field represents.
Nav YOU assail all the new evils by which
YOU will be surrounded as bravely and
with as much success as we trust you will
the enemy. Mingled with the colors We see
the symbols Of purity, and may you all,
after i speedy and glorious victory, return
to us bearing this flag as pure and IN
stained by the touch Of traitor hands as
we present it to you this day.
Capt. Wood responded with words
breathing the spirit Of the true patriot.
This followed by addresses from Lieut..
Wood and Prof. Parsons, which we did
rot hear.
The company then filed into the church
took their places at the table, when Capt
Wood invoked the Divine blessing, when
the attack upon the tanks Of turkeys and
the batteries Of chicken pies was as earnest
and destructive IS ii they had been com
pany of secesh. Provision was plenty,
the whole concourse was fed, and many
baskets Of fragments remained.
The DAYS entertainment was closed By
"a exhibition III the evening for citizens
and soldiers, given by Miss Bogardus and
her pupils, which was highly crediiable to
both teacher aud scholars. Not the least
part of this entertainment was the singing
Of ..Dixien by soldier, who was the very
RECONCILIATION Of humor and good nature
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