"...Mr. Reilly hung out ensign and pennant, and the flag carried by the Vermont regiment in the Mexican war. This was the object of considerable curiosity during the day. as quite a number of parties mistook it for a secession flag. It worth depictipting the feeling this flag caused — first, indignation at its supposed meaning, and reverence when its true character was known. Several parsons actually shed tears when they ascertained that it was hallowed by the blood and battles of the Mexican campaign. It is of silk, the regular thirteen stripes, but in the place of the field of stars in the coat of arms of Vermont, in a five pointed star. Beneath runs the motto, "Freedom and Unity," and on the sides of the star is emblazoned "27th Regiment." Mr. Reilly may well feel proud of this flag, and it was displayed on a fit occasion..."