American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-25
Reported for the American Republican,
.ESENTATION OF SILVER PITCHEF
TO COL. JACOB G. DAVIES.


TO COL. JACOB G. DAVIES.
s According to announcement in the public
rnts, the interesting ceremony of presenting
eautiful Silver Pitcher to Col. Davies, as
estimony of regard which the 53rd Regiment
Maryland Volunteer Infantry entertain for
Jim as their commander and as soldier, took
lace at Washington Hall on Monday night
! Notwithstanding the rain which commenced
alling early in the evening and continued to
descend during the performance of the ceremo-
4 ~, the spacious saloon seemed to be the point
o which great number of ladies and gentle
hen, citizens and soldiers, directed their steps,
8 nd at nine o'clock, the hour specified for the
presentation, the number of persons present
Vas estimated at eight hundred. The Irwin
! ibles, the City Guards, the National Blues,
he Maryland Cadets, the German Yeagers,
md the Independent Greys, the companies
composing the 5Srd Regiment, appeared in full
Uniform, with side arms We noticed also Gen.
Steuart, Gen. O'Donnel, Major McKim, and
Fol. Carroll, besides the officers of the German
Guards and Independent Blues. There were
Rlso partial representations from other compa-
bies. The military were arranged in line a
ound the room. We can safely say that more
brilliant company was never before assembled
Rn similar occasion. During the evening the
band Of the Independent Greys executed some
beautiful airs. The Pitcher, which we had an
opportunity of examining, was manufactured
BY Mr.. Samuel Kirk, and is valued at Sl50.-
| is ornamented by laurel wreath, with six
Shields, on which are inscribed the names of
he companies composing the Regiment. In
he centre Of the wreath are engraved the fol-
lowing words :-''Presented to Colonel Jacob
e. Davies, by the Companies comprising the
b3rd Regiment of Maryland Volunteers, as a
testimonial of their respect and esteem, and az
|ln evidence of their admiration of him as SOL
Her and man March, 1876" After music
by the band, Col. Dawes and Capt. Pickell,
attended by the officers of the volunteer ano
militia corps, advanced to the middle Of the
room, and Capt. P, as the organ of the Reg-
|nent, presented the Pitcher after the following
address:
Colonel Davies:
1t is seldom that an occasion is presented
which is calculated to engage in a more emil
|nent degree the best feelings of our nature,
bnd upon which we may dwell with more pride
knd complacency than the one now before us.
Assembled for the purpose of manifesting our
appreciation of the character and generous
qualities of a distinguished fellow-citizen, and a
respected commander, the officers and men,
bers of the SD Regiment of Maryland Volun-
beers, have assigned to me the honor to be the
organ Of presenting to you this token of their
unqualified respect and esteem. In performing
this grateful duty would neither do Justice
10 my own feelings nor to those whom ! have
the honor TO represent on this interesting and
gratifying occasion, were to refrain from ex-
Dressing to you the sentiments of sincere re-
gard and consideration they entertain for your
public and private worth, and their entire con-
6dence that under whatever circumstances you
may be called upon to act requiring the exer-
else of your military responsibilities, the honor
and reputation of the regiment would be fully
and nobly sustained. The urbanity, kindness,
and generous hospitality which have ever char
actorized your department towards the men,
bers Of your command have Justly secured to
you their best wishes for your happiness and
prosperity; and in now placing in your hands
this well deserved memorial of the respect, the
esteem the confidence of a patriotic regiment,
am sure it will be received by you in the
same generous and liberal spirit which prompt
ed its presentation.
The Band then performed another piece of
music, at the conclusion Of which, Col. Davies
in clear and commanding voice replied as
follows:
accept, with the liveliest emotions of pride
and gratitude, this splendid offering, which
you, my brother officers and men of the SD
Regiment, have been generously pleased to
award me, your commanding officer, as tes-
limonial of esteem, confidence and fellowship.
thank you with my whole heart, and would
it were in my power to express, as should
like to do, the high sense / entertain of the
compliment have this day received from men
who stand second to none in their characters
as good citizens and soldiers; and who, may