The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-03-11
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nNgs. For the benefit of those of our reader
who may have forgotten the circumstance Oh
which these lines are founded, we relate the
following i9 aAli aiga dage fahaadf
lshmael Days a gray haired man of sventy
three, was citizen Of the 18th district of this
county. Ever since the war began, he kept his
Country's Flag suspended over the gate that ad-
mits the visitor to the little yard surrounding
his dwelling During Gilmor's raid last sum
mer, he keptup his flag and prepared himself
to defend it, He shot a Rebel soldier in the act
of taking ii down, after due warning, from the
effects of which lie died. Mr.. Day escaped to
the woods and afterwards reached Baltimore
with his family, where they are now living
After the shooting of their comrade the Rebels
returned in force, and fred all his buildings
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TIE BALLAD OF ISH0IAEL DAY.
ZION !, TRUE NAREATlvE. -v e't.
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One summer morning daring band stsifgl
Of rebels rode into Maryland lf- tp
Over the prosperous, peaceful farms,
Sending terror and strange alarms,
The chatter Of hoofs and the clang of arms p
Fresh from the South, where the hungry pine,
They ate like Pharaoh S starving kline;
They swept the land like devouring surge,
Al nd left their path, to its furthest verge, 9 "a
Bare rs the track CT the locust-scourge. W tsgat
ssThe rebels arc coming!" far and near
Rang the tdings Of dread and fear;
80 Some paled, and covered, !, and sought to hide
Some stood erect in their fearless pride r,.1i
The women shuddered and children criet ,asle
But otiiers-vipers in human form,
Singing the bosom that kept them warm 81
Hurried to offer the friendly hand,
AS the rebels rode into Maryland:
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Made them merry with food and wine, Ia'gali 1854
Clad them in garments rich and fine,
For rags and hunger to make amends;
Flattered them, praised them, with selfish ends
80 ssLeave as scathess, for we are friends y! et4-N
Could traitors trust n traitor? mol Il.
Little they favored friend or foe,
But gathered the cattle the farms across,
1858 Flinging back, with scornful toss 8 90 f4..it
''If ye are Friends ye can bear the loss! :" }vatt
Flushed with triumph and wine and prey,
They yan aeafed ID The dwelling Of Ishmael Day
a With the heart of patriot firm and bold. -a. s.tf
Strong and unbribed, unsod. .,.t-, Il +
hiA And Ishmael Day, his brave head bare la
His white locks tossed by the morning air, alin
Fearless of danger, or death, scars .-i1 L,
Went out to raise by the farm yard bars, .;. p
The dear old flag of the Stripes and stars.
Proudly steadily mp it flew, iJ-GH Ei-TaHi
Gorgeous with crimson, and white and blue
His withered hand, as he shook it freer, 4
May have trembled, but not with fear,
While, shouting, the rebels drew more near.
''Halt!' They had seen the hated sign 81 81 .l s4t
Floating ftee from old Ishmaeis line
''Lower that rag!' was their wrathful cry
-iIs a'.Neyer!n rung Ishmael Days reply ;l} $3.50
l"Fire, if it please you'll can but die II I13
One with loud defiant laugh, -5
* Left his comrades aud neared the staff
.e4os'Doscn i'' came the fearless PATRIOTS cry
"a ''Dare to lower that flag, anddie! 81 2a.. ,sll
One must bleed for it-you or III .44 +.
But caring not for the stern command,
He drew the halliards with daring hand
Ping wentthe rife ball---down he came
Under the flag he tried to shame
Old lshmael Day took careful aim
Seventy winters and three have shed
Their snowy gories on Ishmaes head; tf-
But though cheeks may wither and locks grow gray
His fame shall be fresh and young alway-
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