Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-02-08
THOMAS PRIEsTLEY.


FLAG FERMENTATION.
At three O'Clock on Saturday, the 4th inst a
large number of citizens, both of the city and
country, assembled in the park in front Of the
residence of Major Bracken to witness the pres
entation of the beautiful flag wrought by the
ladies of the city for the Miners Guards. The
military company was drawn up in front of the
stand occupied by the committee of ladies. The
Star Spangled Banner was played by the Mineral
Point Band and the presentation proceeded
Mrs. G. w. Cobb, on the part of the ladies, pre-
sented the flag with the following appropriate
remarks:
CAPT. ALLEN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Miners
GUARDs:-Your country calls to armS-you have
heard, and nobly ans~ cred that call, to 80 forth
to protect the Constitution, and flag of our Union
against rebels and traitors. You go with the
blessings, prayers and tears of those bound to you
by the dearest ties; and yet we say go; and may
God protect you, and return to your homes with
your honor undimmed, crowned with laurels of
victory. To express the interest which the ladies
feel for the cause, they have wrought for you
this FLAG which present in their behalf; the
flag under which our Washington fought. Take
it; bear it in your midst; let no blot of dishonor
stain its folds; and let your motto be Our Flag
and the Union Forever !"
This presentation vas follow ed by three hearty
cheers for the ladies of Mineral Point, and three
more for the Flag of the Union.
Capt. Allen, on behalf of the company, thank
ed the ladies, in a few very pathetic and appro-
pirate remarks, pledging the Lives liberties and
sac red honors of all its members, not only fer
the protection of that flag, but for the Stars and
Stripes in every portion of the Union, where duty
may call.
The Star Spangled Banner was played again by
the band, after which the follow ing Ode prepare
for the occasion by Rev. John Cowen was read
In most feeling and impressive manner, by
Rev. II. Ii. Benson:
THE VOLUNTEERS CALL
Oh Freemen arouse We and march to the border
Where traitors are musterd to threaten your
land;
Go fearlessly on to the scene of disorder,
And quell, by your powess, that rebellious
oahd'
The land of the free, and the home of the
brave"
The freedom which millions have anxiously
sought for,
Is threatvn'd by despots, who would you en-
slave.
THE Star spangrd Banner" all hail! we re-
spect il,
The emblem of Union where Liberty reigns
But traitors are rising in hordes 10 reject it.
And would, if they could, it consign to the
flames.
To arms then, We Freemen! your nation demands
The voice of the people now calls you to war:
To arms then, We freemen! your country cam
mands il,
And smite the foul traitors who come from sfar
Unfurl TO the breeze The Star Spangrd Banner"
Lay low every Rebel who dares it oppose;
Midst treason and traitors, go bear it with honor;
And never surrender your flag to its foes.
Should battles wild uproar e'er cluster and
throng you,
Like heroes the cause of the U MON maintain,
The fate of a nation depending upon you
The brave viii restore it to order again.
Then, Freemen, arouse We. and march to the
border.
Where traitors. and rebels dastardly gang;
Would break up the nation, and throw in disor-
der
The Free Constitution of wAsHISGToN's hand.
Cant Allen was then called upou to sing tn q
Star Spangled Banner, in the chorus of which he
was Joined by nearly the entire audience.
After the ceremonies, the company went
through portion of their drill, when the crowd
dispersed. fulyfmpre with the belief that the
dies Of Mineral Point Will never trail in the dust
while q single member of the company possesses
sufficient strength to hold it in a position to
catch the free air of Heaven.
The flag may be seen at The
Democrat Office. 1t is indeed a
battle SCARED relic. On its folds are
inscribed the names of the following
battles through which it passed:
sUsPHUR SPRINGS
RAPPAHANNoCk STATION.
GAINESVILLE.
BULL Run
SOUTH MOUNTAIN.
ANTIETAM.
FREDERICsBUR6.
cHANcELLoRyILLE-
GETTYsBURG.
The flag contains thirty-four stars,
the number of states then in the
Union.