Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-22
FLAG PRESENTATION
10 utUT. MHLtNS co. ON FRIDAY las,

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last, on the 5 O'Clock train in the
morning. A large portion OF our
citizens were at the Depot to see
them of and to bid the boys fare
well, with words of cheer and
encouragement.
On the previous evening this
Company was presented with n
flag by the ladies' Of Winchester
Judge Jere. Smith, on behalf Of
the ladies, made the presentation
speech, which was as follows:
LIEUT.. Muller ASD SoLnrrSs.
The patriotic Young ladies Of Winches-
ter have procured for you this beautiful
hag, ard Ee now present 70 present the
same to you. and have assigned TO me- the
pleasant duty of saying a few words 70
you on their behalf, upon the occasion Of
its presentation.
You are about TO enter the tented field
in the armies Of the Union. You have
nobly offered yourselves in the service Of
our beloved country, and are now entering
upon the arduous tolls and privations Of
that s%ervice. You are shout 70 bid adicu
% home wi.h al its endearing a%ssocia-
tious, and the loved ones whom YOU leave
behind, aud to go forth to battle for your
country and your Government, 20 secure
aud perpetuate to us who remain at home,
IS well as 20 yourselves and to posieriiy,
the Fee Government formed by the pat
riots Of the Revolution aud handed down
u Us in trust for generations yet unborn,
70 whom il is the solemn duty Of us all TO
hani il down untarnishcd.
That Goyernmcut-the Constitution
which formed aud created it's now at
tackled 10y ruthless hands I've shame TO say
81 OF men American born. Thev are
now in the 6cld with vast armies TO over
throw IL, and crush out the priceless bless
ing Of the hest Government ever formed
FOR man, and which they, in common with
Us, Inherited from our patriotic Fathers.
You have nobly stepped forth 70 the res
cue, and laid you- hearts upon the altar of
your country. and volunteered in her ser
vice, to meet these matriciics, hand to
hand and steel to steel. and tell them IN
thunder tones, that this thing must not
be-,his mother country OF ours, that has
50 greatly blessed US, must not be destroy
ej by her recrcant sons.
60 forth then in the strength Of the
business Of your cause
''Hes doubly armed whose cause IS just, -
snl with strong arms and stout hearts 90
battle for your country. Never stop 20
count the number Of those who are trying
% strike down our glorious Constitution
and Union; but, knowing them 70 De such,
ouNarl, al them,
"Have no mind bun how 20 KIN
Two ata blow -
Sill every recreant son Of our beloved
country Who IS in arms against il, is bro't
low.
Bat ia the hour of victory 90 not forget
mercy. The brave are always tender
hearted. The cowardly only arc ,.ndic
tive. when The Zoe grounds The arme Of
rebellion, and sues for quarter. leo not The
~maddeuing heat Of strife cause YOU 60 for
get that you are American citizens, war
ring against those in rebellion, and not
against those Who have yielded TO the ma
jesty OF Law.
Take with you this beautiful Gag. which
the patriotic young ladies Of Winchester
have procured for YOU, and now present
% you. Bear Sc With you on the fold Of
STRIFE and whom thc contest 8. f,rcos..
cast your eyes toward a. remember that
is Is the banner Of your country. rcmcm-
Der il IS the eiN OF the fair ones OF your
homes ga o'd Randolph, andict Chat s,eht.
anl those rcconceious, doubiy nerve Your