Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-01

carry it proudly; bear it aloft. and never
let it trail in the DUST
THE RECEPTION OF THE FLAG. -
Col. Brown, of the 2eth N. Y, received
The flag in a handsome speech. In con-
TODAY we stand face to face, each feel
ing conscious of having performed what
we earnestly and honestly believer to be
our duty. We greet each other as friends,
as neighbors, as the future projectors OF
reunited and happy people. We unite in
Gratitude to G cd that this cruel Civil War
ia over, Let us impress upon the minds
of our children and our children g children
that such a war in this country should
never again occur. Here upon the shore
of Niagara River, in view of the grandest
cataract in the world; the result OF union
of the sinpl drops of water as they trickle
from the western hills and gather strength
and force as they go. forming brooks.
streamlets, rivers. a vast chain OF lakes,
and finally uniting with Irresistible
strength, let US gather lesson for our fu-
ture guidance. In the presence of this
mighty Niagara let US pledge anew our
friendly relations. Let us for all time to
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harmony. AS this flag is the emblem of
our reunited nation, may it boat on, like
this mighty river. on and on forever; each
star representing State, and each firm in
it's place, Long. long may it wave DER
the land of the free and the home of the
brave"
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
Scarcely had Col. Brown laid the flag on
the sneaker's table and taken his seat,
when Col. Bowen hastily stepped to the
front of the stage, and apologiZing Tor in
terrupting the order of exercises, said that
he saw before him comrades of his own
Company D, the company that carried the
flag when it was captured. They had not
seen the flag from the day OF the fight un-
til its present restoration, and on behalf
of Company D he wanted to kiss the flag.
AS he concluded by reverently lifting its
silken folds and pressing them to his lips,
tears moistened the eyes of the veterans
and their guests, followed by cheers and
wells that told of kindred synpathies
forced into expression by the touching act.
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" was then
sung by Mrs. Peterson. the veterans rising
and Joining in the chorus. During the
singing Col. Brown and Major Newton
held the flag at full length between them.
now THE FLAG WAS CAPTURED.
The 2Sth N. Y went into action with
about 700 men. Of these about 100 men were
rallied after the action, the rest being kill
ed. wounded, prisoners, and missing. Sub.
seQuently the organization was recruited
and did gallant service in other and more
fortunate fields.
Col. Brown said that the 2Sth charged
right past the 5th Virginia, which imme-
diately swung in behind it, placing it be-
tween two fires. and almost destroying it.
T. A. Brownlee of the 9Th Virginia said
that his regiment was upon the left OF the
18th when the charge was made, and that
it at once formed at right angle from
the Confederate front and swung directly
around and in the rear of the 28th. In
the sudden attack several regimental flags
were captured.
George M. Chapman of the 5th Virginia
said anent the capture Of the flag that the
18th in its charge drove the 10th Virginia
in its front; that the 9Th Virginia drove
the Union regiment on the right of the
2Sth, and Immediately changing front at
tackled it in the flank and rear, doubled it
up, and captured many prisoners. He I'm
derstood that Sergeant Peter Bell took the
flag from the fallen bearer, who by the
weight of evidence seems to have been
Curran who attempted to save it, but be-
ing wounded, became a prisoner, and the
flag was captured.
Col. Stickley stated quite positively that
J. M. McManoway of the Middlebrook,
Augusta County, Va. Company of the
5th Virginia was the man who captured
the flag.
This would seem to settle the question
as to whom that credit belongs. All the
Virginians seemed to take pride in the
70 nj hot IF tho hri1lIq MT
successes of the famous Stonewall Brig
ade.
Surgeon s. P. Miller. of ElktOn, Va.
attended to the field hospital of the
9Th Virginia at the battle of Cedar Noun
tain, and upon the unfortunate wounded
of the 18th N. Y. He heard it stated that
the flag was captured from wounded sol
der He said that the 10th Virginia was
driven by the 2Sth New York past the 5tt
Virginia, which had held its own against
charge of Union troops, and that the 5tt
enclosed the 2Sth.
INCIDENTS, NOTES, &C.
Jacob Houseman, now of Churchville
Augusta county, Va, a member OF com
pany f, 5th Virginia Infantry, StoneWal
Jackson's brigade, was the center of mucf
atten ton in the rotunda of the lnterna
tional. He is a short, stubby German, now
gray and grizzled He was with his regi
ment at the first battle Of Bull Run. HI
was pursuing the retreating UniOnist'
when he received minnie bullet in thu
left hip which lodged in his back. [
passed through folded silk handkerchief
in his pantaloons pocket. making So holes
He had the handkerchief to show and also
the half flattened bullet as it was taker
from his body. Both we're exhibited anc
were vouched for by the other members Of
his corps. The wound disabled him for a.
tive service, and until the collapse of the
Rebellion he served on detached ligh
duty.
Many of the veterans passed the time
pleasantly in the International parlor!
with the visiting ladies and those accom-
panying the members of the 28tn. In tht
afternoon Mrs. Jesse Peterson sang sew
eral favOrite ballads, and Mrs. Cle.umer, o.
StauntOn, Va, contributed a piano solo
one of her own composition.
j. B. Roller, of Mount Crawford, Rock
ingham county, Va, Was the most lavish
person In the excursion with his money
He gave away SIS, 500. $50 and 800 bills
and offered to buy the International Hote
if the owners would take his money. Ii
was Confederate scrip.
The excellent vocal music at the reunion
was rendered by the following talented
singers: Mrs. Jesse Peterson, Misses Mol
lie Hancock, Maggie Sheldon, Katie
Drake. and Messrs. Charles H. Piper. Jr
W. l. Lamant. D. Z. Collins, with Miss
Nellie Pool as Organst.
One of the most interesting among the
Interchange of greetings was the meeting
between Maj. Newton and Gen Curtiss
of Buffalo, when the surrender at Apo
mattox and incidents Herewith were re-
called, the former averring that the Union
commander was far too we'll posted or
that OCCASION. and nearly effected the
capture of Newton and the party witt
him.
The Virginians came all interpreting
and unprepared for such ultra bad wealth
or. Said one Of them loosely, Had we
known how wet and cold it was to be We
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