The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-06-27

Editor ofthe Democrat-- Dear Nir.--I regretted
on the occasion OF the presentation Of the Rebel
flag sent TO the people Of this village by Lieut.
Phelps, that, when called upon, the evening was
so Tar spent did not feel at liberty TO detain the
audience longer | designed to have made a
few remarks, had there been time, intended to
hnve spoken substantially as follows nnG you
are at liberty 10 publish this as part of the poo
ceedngs OF the NEE sting, or not, US you may tiink
pfopeT;..s ...ft .. ~. .Hu
Hr Chairmqn.--We have this evening Assem-.
bled for the purpose of appropriately expressing
our appreciation and acknowledgment Ot the
honor done us in the presentation Of this flag, by
one whom we may he proud TO claim ns a native
of this village whose relatives and friends, and
the dear ones Of his household are still here with
us Although OF him, personally we may literal y
and tru'hlully saw. Tor years past His Lille has
been upon Ire ocean wave his home upon the
rolling deep" executing the commands OF his
Government. and, alihough absent from US in
the remotest parts of the earth, we have here
presented. tonight, a token which clearly evinces
that. however remote he may be- and however
weighiy and responsible MAJ be his duties OF his
engagements, lis memory reveris 10 The home OF
his childhood, 10 the scenes and friends Vi his
youth. ] refer, sir, TO the gallant Lieut.. Seth
Lcdyard Pheips-the donor ot tic Rebel Tag this
night presented to he inhabitants of this village.
With what intense interest and anxiety did we
watch bis every movement al tier he was ordered
to the Mississippi ! In all those splendid ana
magnificent achievements, at New Madrid, Island
No. 10, and all the adacen; parts along that river
lie was conspicuously present, and took an active
and honorable part.
We next hear of him penetrating high up the
rivers OF Tennessee, into the very heart (if so
foul n monster can he said 10 have a hearty OF ST..
cesslon, and then executing very dangerous and
very important service.
He has, at all times, performed his duties with
that prOnptness and ability for which he has ever
been distinguished. His gallunlry and courage
have commanded the attention Of his superior
officers, and he has uniformly been honOrably
mentioned in their reports.
This trophy was wrested from the hands of
fierce and cruel ioc off Memphis, in one OF
the most splendid naval victories that ever
adorned that gallant arm oi the service. DO YOU
not rcco1ect, sir, tho braggart boast of the in.
habitants OF that city, that, before surrender,
the city should be laid In nshes, and every man
a corpse 1t was in the presence of that same
people that this flag was taken, in deadly fight,
from their champions, by the hand ol our gallant
friend. So terrible aud destructive was that con-
hct that, ut its close. modest note merely re-
quested a surrender, and the city was surrend-
cred. . r. .. ...- g|..
This flag, so acquired, is now at the request Of
Lieut.. Phelps, pre- senled to US; aud may we ever
cherish in our memories the generous deed, and
the grand and magnificent achievements Of the
brave and gallant donor.
A. H. THRASUER