Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-02-28

FLAG PRESENTATION Friday evening, at
the Theater, the ladies of Weavervile presented
the Halieck Rifles" with beautiful silk flag,
ordered from Norcross, San Francisco. y large
party of citizens were present to witness the GER
emony. At o'clock the . IIalleck's" were
drawn up in line before the stage, when Mrs. Il.
y. FAGG delivered the presentation address in a
distinct and pleasing manner, as follows:
CAPTAIN Through You as commander have the happi-
ness of presenting to the lalccS Rifles this banner in
behalf Of the ladies of Weavervie who let me assure you,
have watched your organization and growth with pride and
pleasure
Although the skon folds of country's ensign, which
now transfer to you, may never wave amid the ain of bat
tie and the clash Of contendug armies s feel assured
That the hands and hearts of our patriotic townsen who
compose your company VIII Oe ever re3ay 70 protect the
right and aveuge the wronged And should the occasion
ever occur when you may be called upon TO risk your lives
IN defense of that country we all so dearly love We know
lul well that gallant friends viii never allow one stain
of dahonor to rest upon these Stars and Stripes committed
to your keeping by those who VIII glory your every
cc3s and will pray that misfortune may never beall you.
Captain Rothenbucher responded in the follow
ing brief but appropriate speech:
LADIES or WElvERyuIE In behalf Of the " lIaIccl Ri
es receive your noble gift with the greatest pleasure
and most heartfelt gratitude, and SO long exist
Company believe these coo shall never be dshonored
The presentation OF flag to Company is always esteemed
great nohor but wheh 1t Is given at he hlds o me r
it is doubiy Allow me then in behalf of my comrades
in arms to express our grateful Acknowledgements for this
your beautiful gift
The glorious stars and stripes how it warns the soul to
look upon that badge Frecdonthe Tag fathers fought
0rdouby dear at this time from the fact that an enemy
would ample its folds in the dust-that enemy our own
countrymcn and kindred
Let hope that this unnatural may cease, that
soldiers nV return 90 their homes and peaceful nNOCa
ons and instead of the booming of cannon and rattle Of
musketry, may be heard the busy hum of industry
Once more ladies thank you for this beautiful emblem
of Liberty, Equality and Union.
The Captain suggested :" three cheers for the
ladies'" and by way of giving full vent to his
feelings, added God bless them ~ The cheers
were given right Justify, and followed by three
more for the flag The band dscoursed " Hail
Columbia" or something of that sort, the soldiers
laid aside their implements of war, aud the dance
began. 1t was a happy OCCASION and one we could
wish to see re-enacted every week. We are
credibly Informed that Abe. Miller, " colors bear
er for the Company, slept on the flag that night.
FRATERNAL TRInUTE OF REsPEcr.-At meet
ing of the committees appointed by Trinity Chap
ter, No 10, and Trinity Lodge, No 27, f, u \.
NJ, held at their Hall, Feb. 25!h, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS We have learned with unfrigncd regret of the
death OF onr bto' ed friend and brother Josln W FINLEY,
therefore be it
Rolci That in his death we recognize the hand OF that
AI-Wi-' Dsposrr OF events who doah AM things we'll and
while We mourn his departure also feel that what our
loss is his gain.
Resoioed, That in linn have lost faithful friend
wise cous 'or and esteemed companion one whose pres
enca was always d source of pleasure and profit.
ResO That in his death the community have also lost
useful N mbor ot society who willing to forget
self in his efforts to promote the welheng OF his fellow
citizens and who has done much by his couuses and abors
TO advance the interests Of the community at large
Reiolrcd, That tender the afflicted parents of the
deceased our sincere oadherty sympathy mtheir bereaVe
mont, and that as further token of respect and esteem
these resolutions be ordered published in the TRINITY JoUB
and NdioHdt
IaLIN