Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-24
From the sandusky County Democrat
PRESENTATION OF coboRs TO THE
72d REGIMENT.

70 bhe fLo neHtmeob tooh pihco ~ Ohhip
CrogbaD on Saturday last. and was wit
messed by large number Of citizens from
town and country The day was very
favorable. and the occasion was one Of
deep and heartfelt interest to all. but
more especially to the soldiers, tTeir fami.
lies. sisters, brothers. fathers. mothers
and sweet hearts, who there greeted each
other with words Of counsel, encourage
ment and affection, while their hearts
were stirred by those feelings aud auxi
eties which none but they can know. p
Through the enterprising liberality Of
the Ladies Of Fremont. Pic Mic diuner
was served up at 12 o'clock, Of which the
soldiers psrtook with hearty relish
They will never forget the kindness of
the Ladies. as evinced in this as we'll as
other acts intended to promote their com
fort. a- ed.
After dinner, tho Chaplain Of the Reg
iment. Rev. Mr. PoE. assisted by Revs
Messrs. BUsHNELL. LANG and PHELPS,
distributed TO each officer and private
in the Regiment, copy of the Testament
and Psalms. -.-v
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr.
BUSHNELL. HoMER EvERETT, Esq, on
behalf Of the Ladies, then presented the
Regimental fag--a splendid one--prefs-
cling the presentation by the following
address, for a report Of which, as well as
the other addresses which follow, we are
indebted to Mr.. J. BuRaNER, Teacher ol
the Fremont High School.
MR.. EvERETT's ADDRESS.
COLONEL BucKLAND: The Ladies of
Fremont have observed your untiring en-.
ergy and labor, and your exertions in
enlisting and organizing the 72d Regi-
ment--the Fort Stephenson Regiment =
They are always patriotic, always
quick TO observe merit; and they have
observed. sir, how you have proved your
self willing to give up, fora time. at least
tie enjoyments Of an ample competence
a pleasant home, a dear family, and al
the enioyments of social life amongst US
and exchange them for the labors, tbt
trials, and the dangers of a command like
yours. They have observed, sir, how
when our county had sent to the service
Captains Tillotson, Haynes. Crowell, Bart
lett and Amsden, furnished with men fol
the service, and had furnished many tc
other commands 10 fight the battles of this
country, that when more help was called
for, you came forward and by the exer
ton of your wide extended personal in
fuence. your personal efforts, your zeal
your stirring appeal to the the hearts ant
patriotism Of the people. which touched
in them deeper chord than had beel
; touched before, you impelled them t.
come forward and enroll themselves unde
your command And they have observe
that under difficulties which would hav
prevented others from succeeding, b,
your perseverance, the I'D Regiment j
formed, and now ready for the field o
action. Observing all these merits il
you, they have determined to give proc
Of their appreciation and approval o
these virtues, and to that end they hav
determined to present. you with sucl
proof as may be ever present to yO
and your command, reminding you, an
stimulating you to high and noble action
and. sir, as means of this expressio
4, on their part have bid me present to yo
this beautiful rcgimental banner.
You will see, sir, upon it as your field
that beautiful, rich likeness Of the sOarin
eagle, and that motto, "The 72d. Fol
Stephenson Regiment" and. sir, it is a
apt and beautiful inscription. Let III
one be ever suggestive to you and to III
! noble men under your command. of feal
: less and lofty deeds and sentiments
while the other, by its historic recolleC
tious and associations will inspire yo
to emulate in deeds Of valor and DARN
y the cherished Hero Of Fort Stephenson
!. Sir, the Ladies in presenting this to yov
would have me TO say, "Men of the 7s
! Regiment of Fort Stephenson, Officer
Priva;es, and all: the Ladies Of Fremol
have not been inattentive observers
your merits. They know well that e'
cry one Of you has sacrificed much, an
will suffer much in the cause OF OF
country; and they wish me to assure yC
each and all, that these sacrifices. the
abors on the altar Of the country are see
b and appreciated by them, and will be r
y membsred, too.
:" Colonel BUcKLAND: In your regime
J are those of extended relations among
US. Fathers and mothers, sisters, wiv
and lovers. who refuse, and could n
70 consent that their dear ones should go 70
ward under any other commander. rel
g ing upon your justice, your courage, yo
to kindness. and your reputation for all Il
Io qualities that fit you for the commau
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