Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-09

could End ulterance, gladly would give 'nen
fitting expression thai each OF you iaishl ie'ieh'
her nv gratitude as remember your kihoIess
Our service has been heretofore sei'ics ~ go
The cruel chances oil baltic have never pesa w.
We have never heard the stiacd groan, the Sha.p'
ronyulsyc cry. nor seen the pald face, lhich WIN
death drops,-we have never ,rampled upon .ne
corpses OF our companions nor piled lhc,n' dnei
The rude manner of soldiers, upon hosliie heius'
Bu,. Sturdy and firm, as ] know you 10 De- from
The hotrom Of nv heart | had wished maj
MICH have led yos under The orders OF the brave,
firm and wise hearted leader OF our armies whose
name today will be upon The tongue oi every
true American. ,,.oa ia,
Though wise Providence has ordered that
none Of these associations should NC oui., 'ne'.
are others which stir the sources OF rrlce ana
qualification. We have been together under CIR
cumstances which have left their deep impress
As young men, tull Of The bounding pulse Vi iiie,
we have taken our arms, ready-aye' ieauy-o
do the utmost OF our humble ability 10 sustain
the honor Of our proud and glorious ialiu. we
have olwavs mel as friends. The sight OIL our
uniform and of these unlarnished guns, mas nev-
or failed 10 move us with delight. These feelings
are common to you and 10 me. Ihele are olbeIs
of which alone am The possessor IL Is VINO
have been honored by you-Wno nave Deeh cnee,-
ed, obeyed minisered 10, surrounded anu uPnelu'
These tokens. as have said, were not necessa-
~ 10 keen such memories nlmy heart. But they
are gladly accepted.
Years hence. should years be in store Tor me,
NAV ,urn from The high road Of lie with It's
crowd and contention, lis heat, and noise ana
dust. and sit down 10 The contemplation oil ms
scene. With nv hand upon these cherished me-
MORALS | shall see you then, as now, your looks,
The words we have heard, The friends who surround
US. And as memory brings back The treasures OF
the past shall fce there are gathered !or me ces
better than silycr--thc riches OF your k'honeSs
and affection, hallowed BY a gratitude never - NC
exunguished
The effect OF these remarks was heightened ny
an impressive voice and manner.
The Pitcher and Gobels were then handed
around for the inspection OF The company. Al
forwards they were used at the dinner table.
The plate consists OF richly Chased silver Pitcher,
and pair of Gobles, manufactured BY Mitchell * ~
er ON one side Of The pitcher Is this inscription
MAJOR r. II il. ELLIS,
Tnr RICHMOND F.YrrTc ARTILLERY.
A testimonial
oil their respect for him
their late Commander,
and their love for Inn
as Il man.
July 9Th, 1877.
On The reverse side this inscription:
THOMAS HARDING ELLIS,
Became u member February 9Th, 1886,
Was commissioned as Is, Lieut. March 3Olh, 1896
Commissioned us Captain June lllh, le42
Commissioned US Major April 18th, ls47.
"Pai'nam qti merlit Jeraf.
In front are engraved the Arms OF tho Company, Of
which wood cut appears al The head Of s 0s ~,
The Coat Of Arms is likewise engraved on each OIL 'o
roblets, which have also this inscription:
Presented to
MAJOR THOMAS II. ELLIS,
TIE RICHMOND FaTErTE ARTILLERY
JULY irH, 1917.
The Scroll consists OF beautiful piece of parchment,
with the letter aud names written on rs aocve gwen:
Al the Ton in The centre IL the tnmpalss 'cat 81
Arms; on the right, the Co npaDys Medal Tor the brst
sho IN cannon practice, and the LETT their Medal for
The hes, shot pistol practice. Al Tie Tool o ihc scro'
i a Representation 81 the Artillery Gun House These
drawings ale executed with mrch taste and graceful
ness BY our talented young townsan, Mr. Arthur Pet,
colas 10 whom we wish high distinction in his iascl.
mating ar.l
REGULAR TOASTS.
The Declaration OIL Independence: The bca-
con light of shpwrecked nations One gun.
,. Washington His tame is world-wide--hs
name his counlrys noblest heritage.
drunk slanting-one gun.
3. Lafayelle: Tic friend OF Washington and
The champion OF American Liberty. Our admit
ration OF his elevated worth is only cqualled by
our gratitude luT MS GIstilSul>Aeu seif!StS.
Drunk sanding-one gun
4. The Men Of the Revolution Their deeds
resulted in principles which happily subvert eve.
~ Thing but Truth lone gun.
;. The Plesiden, Of The United States; Honor
10 the head OF our nation Honor 10 The PTesi-
dent OF this term, and The President Of all terms
and all limestone gun.l
G. Virginia: She has given States 10 the Union
Statesmen 10 lis councils Heroes 10 lis battle
fields, and her principles 10 the world One gun.
:. The Army and Navy: Both, whenever tried,
alike distinguished. " One gun.
s. Our Volunteers in Mexico Their deeds The
theme of praise or every tongue grateful peo-
pie will repay their tolls. One gun. ..-.-
Army: virginia IS proud of them both as her
sons Their glory is resounded from the battles
OF L.undy's Lane, Vera Cruz, Cerlo Goido, Palo
Alto Eesaca, Monterey and Bnena VISTA
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lis g'oly is illustrated in The names Of Ringold,
Ridge!ey, Duncan, Bragg, Washington, O'Brien.
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H. The Emerald Isle: We dcploye her mis-
fortunes, and sympallizs with her in her losses.
MAY Plenty soon smile Throughout. her green
wales. Zone gun.1
IL. Education: Equally important with asri-
cul,nre as the foster mother OF pure Republican
Government. Zone gun.]
Is. Woman-
There's naught but care every han,
In every hour that passes-o,
What signifies the life Of man
An 'iwere not for the iasses, o.
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