Flag Raising
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Title
Flag Raising
Subject
Ceremony, News
Creator
[Unknown]
Source
http://addison.vt.edu/record=b1775388~S1
Publisher
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Date
October 1876
Contributor
Zak Risha, Natalie Richoux
Rights
Permission to publish images from The Gray Jacket must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Format
Text
Language
English
Type
Article
Identifier
LD5655.V8 L4, ser.1, v.2, no.3 (October 1876), p.4-5
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Flag Raising
It having been announced throughout the county of Montgomery that the 16th of September was the day appointed for the raising of the Conservative party flag, Blacksburg expected to see a big day, and so she did, for notwithstanding mud and rain the people continued to flock on the corner of Main and Roanoke streets; when promptly at three o'clock, something rose suddenly one hundred feet in the air, there to stiffen and float upon the pure democratic breeze of old Montgomery, nor could all the Republican rain beat it down, for amid the thundered roar of the populace we read in beautiful letters, Tilden, Hendricks, Pridemore and Reform. Then while the flag floated and the people cheered, we listened to the beautiful strains of the Blacksburg Cornet Band.
It being such a rainy day Dr. Minor thoughtfully offered the use of the college chapel for the speakers. Thither the crowd proceeded, and as soon as quiet reigned Col. Bob Preston arose and stated that to himself belonged the honor of introducing a soldier whom he knew would be kindly greeted, for he had lost an arm in the confederate service. Col. Holliday arose amidst deafening cheers, and told the audience that he was no "office seeker," nor sectional man, but spoke as a representative of the conservative people, and his main object was to unite that party South of Mason and Dixon's line, with the one north of it—Col. Holliday's speech was strong, pretty and well appreciated.
Genl. Pridemore followed in a speech for Tilden and Hendricks and representing his own claims to congress, speaking as he said with this motto in view. "He who bloweth not his own horn, the same shall not be blown." We do not think however he boasted much. His speech was good and round after round of applause greeted him. The General can certainly tell a good story as the one of the Irishman and the pig well attested. We have no doubt he will carry a large majority in Montgomery.
It having been announced throughout the county of Montgomery that the 16th of September was the day appointed for the raising of the Conservative party flag, Blacksburg expected to see a big day, and so she did, for notwithstanding mud and rain the people continued to flock on the corner of Main and Roanoke streets; when promptly at three o'clock, something rose suddenly one hundred feet in the air, there to stiffen and float upon the pure democratic breeze of old Montgomery, nor could all the Republican rain beat it down, for amid the thundered roar of the populace we read in beautiful letters, Tilden, Hendricks, Pridemore and Reform. Then while the flag floated and the people cheered, we listened to the beautiful strains of the Blacksburg Cornet Band.
It being such a rainy day Dr. Minor thoughtfully offered the use of the college chapel for the speakers. Thither the crowd proceeded, and as soon as quiet reigned Col. Bob Preston arose and stated that to himself belonged the honor of introducing a soldier whom he knew would be kindly greeted, for he had lost an arm in the confederate service. Col. Holliday arose amidst deafening cheers, and told the audience that he was no "office seeker," nor sectional man, but spoke as a representative of the conservative people, and his main object was to unite that party South of Mason and Dixon's line, with the one north of it—Col. Holliday's speech was strong, pretty and well appreciated.
Genl. Pridemore followed in a speech for Tilden and Hendricks and representing his own claims to congress, speaking as he said with this motto in view. "He who bloweth not his own horn, the same shall not be blown." We do not think however he boasted much. His speech was good and round after round of applause greeted him. The General can certainly tell a good story as the one of the Irishman and the pig well attested. We have no doubt he will carry a large majority in Montgomery.