The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-03

BRAVERY AND ITS REwARDs.-We annex re-
cent correspondence between the Executive of Ma
ryland and Captain Webster, of the revenue ser
vice, relative to magnificent sword that has been
presented by that State to Captain w. for his brave
ry in the defence of Baltimore in the last war
We understand that the article is one OF richness
and rarity. The handle is of gold, splendidIy
chased, emblematc of the deeds done which it
commentaries. On one side of the blade is
miniature view of the battle of September, and on
the other is the following inscription
Presented by the State Of Marylad to Capt. John A.
webster for his gallant defence Of the Battery commit
ted to his charge during the memorable sege Of the
city Of Baltimore Sept. IL, 1874
STATE DEPARTMENT,
ArNoPoLIs, Dec. 18th, 1913.
To CAPT. JOHN A. WEBsTER
The sword which was directed by the Legislature
of to have made and presented to has been
forwarded according to your request to the Collector
Customs for the Port of Baltimore
regret very much indeed that you could not afford
an opportunity desired to present you this tesmo
NAL Of the confidence and gratitude OF the people OF Mary
land n the &c Their the s
cannot, however, permit the occasion to pass without
expressing my sympathy with the feelings that prompted
my admiration of the gallantry displayed by you in the
battery committed your charge during the attack against
the City Of Baltimore the 18th OF Sept 1914 which the
sword is designed to commemorate and my belief that
you will by your future life make it appear that the con-
hdence in patriotism and bravery thus manifested
is properly estimated and fully deserved.
With high respect, | am your ob't servt,
FRANCIS THOMAS.
New YoRx, soth Bee. ls4l.
To HIS ExcrLLEscY FRANCIS THOMAS
SR-Having been absent from port since the date Of
your letter of the 18th instant, which have just receiv
ed, notifying Of sword voted by the State Of Mary
land and that you had forwarded to the care OF the Col
iector of the port Of Baltimore for my reception,
Permit me- sir to offer up my thanks for the kind
marks make in thus making acquainted with the
gift and laurel that could avoid feeling the high
sensations Of gratitude for reward bestowed on him
from the source il comes from. my native State.
Truly cannot for a moment suppose am worthy of 30
great reward, never supposing could have merited
at the tine cling conscious of having done my
duty in many perious battles during the late war with
Great Britain.
feel proud to accept of honorable testimonial from
my native State surprising that merit had already been
rewarded, if merit due, by similar gilt from the
hearted citizens Of Baltimore soon after the war
and trust will stimulate my to faithfully prosecute
and do their duty in time Of peril and danger in like man
ner should their country be invaded by reckless foe
Rely it, sir could have been in my power to have
received from your hands it would have still added to
the exalted feelings Of gratitude have felt the
lance from you aud the honorable body that noby
arded me the gift. trust something may yet turn up
enable me to give you my thanks in person. tender
YOU and the united members OF the Legislature personal
iy my warmest thanks for their noble gift.
Accept sir my feelings OF gratitude and friendship for
health and future happiness and also to the honora
bic members Of the Legislature of Maryland.
Your most OBJ. servt IA. WEBSTER.
COMMERCE OF New YoRK-We are indebted TO
Mr. Thorne the chief boarding officer Of the Gus
| tom House for the following, showing the number
of vessels that had arrived at New York from TO-
| reign norris during the wear lS43: