Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-17

and misunderstanding which may have existed
between u.s. You can do no better work. I on
arc come so that once more We may pledge our
selves to 0 new union, not a uulOn merely OF
law, simply of the lips; by no means a union
Of swords, but the only true uuion--a uolon OF
hearts. 70 that duty let us devotef ourselves.
Knowing that you come with that feeling 10
your hearts, with that work of reconciliation
inscribed on your banners, you are peculiarly
| welcome.
Col. Thomas Y Simous replied, his speech
being noticeable for the warm sympathy OF his
com pany and his people with the event of the
hour: He promised that benceiorth and for
ever Massachusetts and South Carolina will be
Que and iuseparahle for the cause of liberty.
| His remarks we're received with rounds of
cheers. At the conclusion Of his address the
band played Dixie, aud after the OH Guard
had been photographed, the military organiza-
l.tio1s went to the armory OF; tho Bostont Light
| Infantry, where a COLLATION. was served.
The 5th Maryland regiment during the
| afternoon presented as a tribute to MasSachu-
setts magnificent foral design, which was
placed on the soldiers aid sailors monument
at Charlestown by the commanding officer OF
the regiment, COL j. Stricken jenkins.
| Alter this impressive ceremony the 9Th re-
! formed in line and marched to the Common,
where Que of the distinguished features of the
days ceremonies was the presentation OF flag
to heregimeut by Post i g. A. r., and the
veterans of General Banks division Of the Army
of the Potomac.
10 making the presentation Gen. Banks
said the Fifth regiment had set !pobe exam
Die In coming here from a distant State to pay
I Tribute to patriotism We should know each
| other better, and shut out FROM our hearts the
narrow provincial spirit Generations to come
would rightly estimate, aud accord to it The
regeneration Of the iraternal spirit. For this
Massachusetts, welcomed them with lis whole
heart. 1t needed such exhibitions 10 give vita
iity aud spirit 10 these Centennial cOmmemora-
| tons. Reconstruction and peace were necessary
to the completion OF our destiny; without them
the advantages OF liberty, the sacrifices OF war,
the marvels of invention, the trulnphs OF in
dustry, the treasurers Of earth and sea are una
vaug Peace is not the off>pring,of force. 1t
must exist 10 the hearts Of the people, in tho
protection OF the rights of others and undis-
turbcd enjoyment OF our own. This We desire,
and for it we labor to the end.
General Banks then presented the stand OF
colors to the regiment, and Concluded with the
following glowing tribute MIR: Commander,
| we respect the State Of Maryland as one OF the
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the example OF religious federation which she
first gave the Continent; VIC appreciate the ex-
celleuce of her military organizations, which
you so we'll represent; We rejoice 10 the pros
pcrity of her people. We hope that Massa
chusetts may remain in concord and unity with
her forever, and that whatever glories or sor-
rows they may have shared 10 the past, or may
share 10 the future, may be directed for their
mutual advantage, the honor Of the country
and the welfare OF the human race.
\ Col. j. S. jenkins responded Tor the regl-
ment with sincerest thanks. The sentiments
SO eloquently expressed would sink deep into
| the hearts of his men and meet there u warm
and hearty response: They had been made 10
feel that the descendants of Gist Smalwood
and Howard were no strangers among the soDs
Eof Prescott and Warren. They accepted the
eolors not only as a pledge Of friendship, but as
La sacred trust, and would carefor them, il need
Ebe, With their lives. He concluded !: "l'his
| standard will bereccvcd- with. enthusiasm by
our people as the tangible evidence Of your
brotherly love, and henceforth, under its pro
tecing folds, as 10 the days of the Revolution,
Massachusetts and Maryland will be found
shoulder to shoulder .....s
Among the distinguished gentlemen present
were Vice President Wilson, Governor Gastou
and staff Mayor Cobb aud the city government.
Subsequent to the presentation exercises the
regiment gave dress parade, which was Wit
messed by ten thousand people, aud elected re
peated applause.
The reception Of the Richmond Command
| cry, No. 2. Knights renpIar, was aso one Of
| the most interesting features Of the day.
Until late 10 the night throngs OF 10000
strangers 10 town, coursed up and down tue
streets, examining with silent curiosity the
! finishing touches to the preparations for the
grand event of to-day: Many thousands were
without shelter, and passed away the hours of
the night in longing about the hotels and the
various places of amusement. The Common
was the centre attraction Tor visitors, and not
withslaDding the city ordinance prohibiting
,loungiug or sleeping on the grass, hundreds
availed themselves oil the rest denied them III
der more favorable circumstances. 3D. 49,
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