Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-03
THE SWORDS.

u. Harrison, Esq. received the sword Of Major
Thomas NJ. Nelson, at the ceremony of presenta-
ton on the 22d. In publishing the different address
ses, his, on behalf Of Major ~, not having been
furnished, was omitted. Having gotten possession
Of It since, we make room for it with pleasure.
The following is the address,
GovERHoR GILHER-It affords me sincere plea
SIRE on behalf Of my friend Major Thomas NJ
Nelson, TO receive from your hands this beautiful
and valued testimonial Of the appreciation ofthe inn
mediate representatives OF the people of his native
state' oyou, ana TO them, IN the name ofMajOr
Nelson, ] return his most grateful acknoyyledp.
ments. Although not an eyo.w witness, yet am.
from particular circumstances, familiar with the
facts which gave rise TO the unanimous resolution
Of the Virginia Legislature according to him their
thanks for his gallantry in the battles of Cbatau.
gay and lie Cole Mill. On the 26th Of October
1873, on the Chataugay, in Canada, the first bril-
gade OF General fiampton's army came in contact
with the BRUSH lorcee, who occupied position in
their immediate nsighoothood, scarcely had the &C.
ton commenced, when Hamp,on's line gave way,
and in an instant was routed and hying. Al tbis
crisis, the 10Th regiment, commanded by one for
whom shall always entertain the most sincere re.
sDect, the late Governor Andrew Pckens Of South
Carolina, ordered up cover the retrsat OF line
first brigade. This regiment was composed Of
recruits who had arrived on the CANADA frontiers
only few days before, but Il was commanded
Wy Piekens, ard itg immediate right consisted
OF two companies Of Virginians, the frs, head
ed by that gallant spirit, which on a subsequent
occasion IN the dead Of the night suspended
lantern within the lines Of besiegirg ontmy to
direct With effect the FIRE Of his own friends al
lode 10 that man Of chiyalry, George Mercer
Brooke; the other company Yves headed by one not
his inferior in courage, tho interior Of no man in IN
domiable personal ffmness, him whom haze tho
honor 70 represent The 10TH 90 soon as il felt the
enemy, gave way, with the exception Of the two
Virginia companies, u OOke's and Nelson's. These
alone, and unnssisied, checked the advancing foe,
and by their galantry retrieved the fortune OF the
day. The 10Th, by the efficiency Of its Colonel. at
length resumed is position when the charge Of bay.
onets ordered, and the British forced to retreat
70 their block houses in addressing these gallant
msn, Gen. lizard said that they were entitled 10 his
thanks, not only for having saved his Brigade from
disgrace, but Gen, Hampton's army from utter de-
suuction. Two days afer this, Major Nelson with
less Than fly men defended and prevented the pss
sage of a bridge againt force Of British and In.
dians consisting Of not less than 300 Il being por.
" pushed forward 10 harTass the reireating army
| under Gen. Hampton In the progress Of Tie var
Major Nelson wassiE times engaged in battle with
the enemy, having on one occasion surprised and
captured guard Immediately in advance OF Sil
George Preyost, and Effected safe retreat notWith.
standing the hot pursuit Of strong detachment o.
| the British army,
mention these orcunstan noes, Governor C3iiuer
| not only as an act Of justice to Major Neton hui
facts which belong to The history Of our country