Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-12

my nand hath made our nation free;
To die Tor her is serving Thee.
From blasts that drill, from suns that smtc,
From every plague that harms
In camp and march, in siege and fight,
Protect our men-at-arms!
The excellent speech of Col. Bullock was
received with great approbatioR and applause.
Col. Wells, in response, spoke substantially as
| follows =
RESPONSE OF COL. WELLS.
SIR: AS the representative of the thirty
fourth regiment, the first regiment of volun-
teers which leaves the state under the new
levy, receive this flag as one more token of
that spirit of devotion which has given inspir-
alton and success to our cause. We, who fol-
low not war as a profession, long, | need not
tell you how earnestly, for that time TO come
when duty and inclination will bring us back
| once more to peaceful scenes, bring us back
to those places in the old Bay State that we
| love so we'll To us, who care not for glory
for itself, there is but one inspiration, one de-
sire, one ambition-that Massachusetts and
her people-God bless her and them-shall
| have no reason to be ashamed of her repre-
sentatives. (Cheers.) 1t is for serious, ear
nest work, that we start hence tomorrow,
work that tries mems nerves, that tries mems
souls, for we are in the midst of a most gil
gantc civil war, visitation that is one of
Gods angels who comes sometimes to every
nation, to winnow out and destroy the evil and
false, and give a nobler social and political eX
iStence. 1t is upon Gods side in this contest
that we stand panoplied in arms. The historic
past, the great future lean eagerly forward to
listen to our response. Those who are not in
this fight with arms in their hands, as we are,
or with self-sacriticing devotion which you
have expressed as coming from the women of
this county, to those / can only say pity
them, and think the time will come when
| they will pity themselves. For ourselves we
| go forward, carrying with us the heartfelt in
terest fthe state, of the county, of this city.
| This is not the first Worcester regiment;
Balls Bluff, Fair Oaks, and other scenes of
conflict, tell another story than that of the
boys of Worcester, of Berkshire, of Hamp-
den and not least, bless her, of my own ma
tive county of Franklin. (Cheers.) Sir, at
your hands and at the hands of the ladies of
Worcester county, | accept this banner.
What its future history may be | cannot say,
but think can pledge the earnest, heart
felt, entire devotion of each soldier here in its
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hands it will not be disgraced. And now, sol
diers of the thirty fourth regiment! behold
your flag. Cloud cheers, and music, ''Star-
Spangled Banner" BY the band) As your
representative, | have received and accepted
1t. 1t is in the keeping of your strong hands
and brave hearts. 1t shall float over us, an
emblem OF our country, a symbol of our coun-
try'S cause. Hearts shall grow tender as we
think Of the fair hands that have worked upon
its folds, and whose self-devotion link them
with us and our cause. The tender heart is
always the strongest, and you will remember
that their hearts are beating in sympathy with
youto defendit. From Maine to Texas, all over
our land, that emblem shall float erect, with
not stripe erased, not a star polluted.
(Cheers. and music by the band, ''Hail CO.
lumba.)
Judge Thomas Russell of Boston was then
introduced and, in behalf of the members of
the Suffolk bar, presented to Col. Wells
horse, as mark of their esteem for him as a
soldier and a man. The gallant colonel APP
proprately responded, and the noble animal
was led forth in the presence of the crowd,
whose applause must have astonished Inn.
The regiment will leave the camp ground this
afternoon at three o'clock, and proceed in Il
CAPT. HARRISON W. PRATT of company A,
34th regiment, was also made the recipient,
yesterday, of an elegant sword, belt, field
glass, and shoulder straps, from the members
Of his company. Orderly sergeant Stiles
made the presentation in behalf Of the donors.
Capt Pratt responded in patriotic remarks
The cost of the gift was about $l25.
Some friends of the regiment have made ar
engagements to supply it with refreshments to-
day before its final departure. Ladies who
desire TO assist them are requested to bring
their contributions to the camp ground at