At eleven o'clock the American Union flag was hoisted in front of the Court-House, and made to elegantly wave in behalf of the anticipated reunion. A splendid band of music was in attendance. A grand procession was set in motion, handsomely managed and conducted by Lineberger, Hardee, and Rhyne, officers of the day, with the flag borne in front by ensign Stowe, beautifully unfurled in regard and respect to the loyal element of the country, waving to the fullest extent, exhibiting so beautifully all those beautiful stars and stripes, which seemed to say to all who saw: Again we are all marching on toward that once hard-gained great Union, which hard-faced traitors and rebels once did destroy and did disdain. As the rebels once said, it would be all for earthly gain; but, thanks be to God, it was all in vain, for the rebels did all miss their aim. And thus marching out of town, along the Charlotte road, three-quarters of a mile east, to Long Creek School-House, where there was a nice grove, good seats prepared, and a new stand erected, all to suit the occasion. Rev. Abraham Reid Chaplain of the [Union] League, offered up an appropriate prayer to Almighty God, and returned due thanks to Him for His many rich blessings in the past and present, imploring and beseeching Him for a continuation of the same.
The meeting was then duly organized by electing James Dickson Chairman, and Iabez Stowe and Moses Costner, Secretaries.
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