Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-09-06
Address Of Vim. j. Jordan, Lieut.. Col.
10Th o. V. l., to the Sth Reg. Tenn.
Infantry,
HDQ' Rs SIH REGIMENT Tenn. V. l.,
Company Shops, n. G, June I'd, 1865.

Company Shops, n. W June "a, 1900
The Regiment being formed, and the band in pc
sition Lieut.. Col Jordan addressed the men and
officers, viz:
Officers and Soldiers Comrades Of the 9Th Tonnes
sse-I hold in my hand our nations beautiful flag,
procured by your commanding officer, Capt James
w Berry, for presentation to you.
He has chosen me to make this presentation IN
his name, because was in command Of your Regi-
ment upon that day when your former colOrs were
lost; and, as an appropriate testimonial from him.
of the unsurpassed bravery and courage exhibited
by you in that gallant but unfortunate charge, as
well as upon other fields of battle and Of danger,
and to which my willing presence here to-day in
this position, is full assurance Of my unquahhed en-
dOrsement.
By the victories our armies have achieved, and
the peace which they have conquered in the eectua
suppression Of the rebeIion-in the accomplishment
of which you have borne an honorable and dlstln-
gushed part-your former colors have been recoT-
cred, and will soon be returned to you. Neyerthe-
less this fac will be received, appreciated and
priced by you as fitting and deserved compliment
from your worthy and gallant commanding officer,
who has shared with you the dangers which you
have encountered the tolls and hardships which you
have endured and the victories which you have won
in your country cause.
Our national flag is dear and precious TO every
loyal son and daughter of America, because 1t Is the
emblem of the sacred principles of Union, Liberty
and equal rights upon which the superstruCture OF
our Government is based. For the support OF this
Union and the maintenance Of these rights and prin-
ciples or forefathers, with firm reliance on the
protection of Divine Providence, mutually pledged
to each other their lives their fortunes, and their
sacred honors and through a seven year, war, and
| BY great personal sacrifices, nOby redeemed that
pledge secured and transmitted them, and this ban
ner Of beauty and Of glory, as their symbol to Us
their descendants, 10 protect Defend and enjoy and
| then to hand down unimpaired and untarnished to
! succeeding generations.
How appropriate is it, then that there should be
inscribed upon this emblem of sacred, cherished and
inalienable rights and principles, record Of those
battles Knoxville Rescaca, UtOy Creek, Atlanta,
| Columbia Franklin, Nashville and Wilmington, J
where you have bravely fought and many Of your
comrades bravey fallen in therdefense and for their
| perpetuity.
May God grant that this hvn0red flag Of our faith
Grs and Of ours may be the banner Of our children
and of our childrenfs children through all genera
/ tons shining on ever with undimmed lustre and
spendor in its transmission to our latest posterty
| and to all who shall live beneath It's protecting
folds may ever as today proclaim liberty through
out all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof
and whenever in the future, it may be insulted or
assaulted by foreign foes or domestic enemies, trust
in God that hearts rs loyal and hands as brave
may be found to maintain It's honor, As those 70
whom this flag is now presented.
Receive, then, this banner of Union and liberty,
this representative Of eternal principles and Of IN
diving truth with your record Of Imperishable tamo
| inscribed upon it. And may God in his abundant
mercy and goodness grant to you all many years OF
happy, peaceful life beneath its starry folds, in
which to reap and enjoy the blessed fruits Of your
willing abors and cheerful sacrifices in its behalf
Band played Star Spsngled Banner, and the pa
| IA de was dismissed.