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Flao Pee be station.—The RegimentalFlag which had been procared for the 10th Regi-- — ___ * tment, through the exertions of IT. S. JPusxteld and others, was presented yesterday afternoon til Washington Square, according to previous an* noun cement, by Gen. Pebhtiss. Hu presentation address ' occupied seven minutes in delivery, but during that time a great deal was said. In tact it it was one of his happiest efforts, and he concluded by.bauding the flog to Col. Tills oh with the injunction to protect and preserve it* *Col. Tillsoh's reply upon receiving the flag wii •very way worthy of a soldier, and he concluded by pledging for his command that the beautiful banner of our country which had been placed in bis hands should ever be honored, and although It might pot return to Quincy as beautiful as when, it deft, it should be still more resplendaut with th8 brilliant achievements of victory.After.cheers'/or the 10th by the citizens as the first 111. Regiment which volunteered for the war, and cheers and a tiger, which was given by theA - •blue coats with a will for the citizens, the Regiment gave them a specimen of their drill,'which was edifying and 'some portions of it. highly amusing.This closes their brief furlough, and they started on their return to the tented field this forenoon. Paring tbeir stay they won for themselves, by their good behavior and soldier-like qualities, . the approbation of all our citizens.
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Quincy Whig and Republican

Quincy, Illinois, US

Sat, Mar 05, 1864

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