New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-14
Presentation OF n sword TO Lieut.. Jordan, Sth
I,fonrry. II. -. A


A large party of ladies and gentlemen was as
sembled last evening at the residence of GEORGE
ESDlcorr, ESQ. in Nnihst TO witness the presen
,a,ion of Sword to Lieut. JORDAN, of the sth IT,
fanlry, U. S A who was wounded in the battle Of
Palo Alto on the ninth Of May last.
We noticed uuons ,hoso in tho room, Prof. Ma
han of Wes, Point, LIEUT. Burbank of the sih In.
fantry, who was in the battles of the sth and 9th
Major Gen Sanford and Staff Major Hall, and MIR.
Durand The artist.
The ceremony of Presentation was commenced
by George Endco,t, Esq. making few remarks
upon the occasion which had called them together.
The Sword was presented by Major Gen. sandford,
who accompanied the presentation with the follow
ing remarks;
sn-Your fellow townsmen Of Canton In the State OF
Massachusetts residing in this city, have deputed
10 perform the agreeable duty OF presenting you
this sword suitable token Of their respect and esteem
and as testimonial OF their appreciation OF the gallant
manner in which you discharged your duty on the battle
aeld Of Ressaca de la Palma The honorable WOUNDS re-
ceived by you on that occasion. with the testimony Of
your gallant commander and companions IN tha'
unequal yet glorious struggle, have associated your
name, with honor in event which will ever be con
spcuous in the annals Of country, and your friends
whom represent feel additional pride Ia the hard
bought Of their owtowrsmsn The battles OF
the eighth and ninth May, fought By our gallant little
army under every disadvantage o! circumstances and
position and against fearful odds have proved to The
world that the long interval Of peace, with which our
country has been blessed have lost neither the mill.
tsry skill the cool courage which have heretofore
ever characterized our coupuymen- And should is'l
to do Justice either feelings or 10 tnose OF Inc
friends whom represent on this occasion. If omitted
pay the tribute justly due 10 that noble lostiuuon
whose noble and udicous training we are indebted
for the sk and science exhibited on THIS OCCASION ana
feel douoly gratihed in having an opportunity oil
doing 30 In ehe presence OF one whose soors have
largely contributed 10 the foundation OF The
military character OF many in tho held. Accep :,
them sir this remembrance OF the renes from birth
place who gree, you this occasion ard permit also
behalf OF myself and my brother officers now present,
10 witness this OF honor TO one 10 whom honor is due.
10 add feelings Of admiration and respect and
warnest hnucpatiens, that so suspicious
~ commenced be oog continued, IN adding new hon
10 your name and slories 10 your country
Professor Mahan OF West Point.
The Sword is OF beautiful workmanship, and looks
as if il would do good service should i, ever be
wanted The following is the inscription;
ITO Lieut. CHAALxs D. JospAN sth Infantry U. S.
from his fellow rownsmen residing in New.fork, as
mark OF their respeor for his brave conduct at The Bat
sles OF Pao Alto aud Resscs sc Id Palma May SIN and
9Th 1886. Presented July 18Th, 1876"
Lieut.. Jordan replied in very modest manner &c
M,j Gen. SANFORD He said be taken q
little by surprise in The presentation Of this Sword
but i, was soldiers duty TO be always ready he
would take the present occasion TO express bis
lhsuks for the kind attention shown him since ne Rad
been in our city. In the battles OF Pao Al'o and
Resaca de la Palma be had done no more than his du
~. There were otners who had been brave and gal
liant in those actions He considered Il favorable
circumstance 10 have been wounded. for he mad ex-
cited the sympathies OF his countrymen. To Maj.
r,,AaV am "a
thanks He hsd oten heard Of him, bat never before
the present time had had the pleasure of personal
introduction 10 him.
After Lieut., Jordan had concluded, George Enid
cots ESQ. remarked 10 the Company that the tavor-
05is circumstance alluded 10 by Lieut. Jordan was
has hdring ,bree sunshot scounds ~ TIE arm, t'co
IN the breast and ttco bayonst stabs ~ tAs 6aeS
1t will be recolec,ed that Lieut.. Jordan was some
distance ahead OF his company when he charged
upon the enemy, and when he fell he was pinned to
the ground by s bayonet 10 the hands of e Mexican
and would have been killed had it not been for the
bravery OF Lieut.. Lincoln, son OF Gov. Lincoln Of
Massachusetts, who csme 10 his rescue and with n:
own sword slew the TWO Mexicans who were about
Gispa;chins Lieut. Jordan.
Alter the presentation OF the sword three COED
and hearty cheers were given for the gslan; Lieut.
Jordan. and The battles OF Palo Alto and Ressca de
Ia Palma Toss,s and sentiments were drank
Speeches Astounding with wit, pith and hunos were
made by several OF the distinguished guests; and
when 'the iron tongue of time gave out waning
,ha'the hour OF retiring had arrived the guests de-
parted al pleased with their worthy host and hi:
pleasant visitors.