Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-01
LEGEsLATIHE OF VIRGINIA.



The proceedings Of the House were pretty much
Confined to the passage, by unanimous vote, of the
Bd for the erection Of the Monument to Washington
and the Ceremonial Of the Presentation BY the Cover
nor ct the Sword voted by the Legislature to Col
Payne.
FERMENTATION CEREMONY.
The Governor, accom- aniel by the Adjutant Gen
eral, came into the Hall at half past | o'clock
Col Payne and suit accompanied by the Committee
entered the Hall at p minutes to , o'clock when
MIR. Robinson, the Chairman said
Mr epeaker--Ihe Committee appointed yesterday
have discharged their duty and now have the honor
present to the House Col. NJ. W. Payne.
The Speaker responded On behalf Of the House, as
follows
Col. Payne-As the organ, in the name and BY
the command, Of tie House Of Delegates, receive
You in this Legislative Hall Of your native State.
this memorable ely. and this Interesting an I'M
pressure occasion, with feelings Of the sincerest salts
faction and admiration. During the war Of I9i@
with Great Britain, hen but stripping, reared me
myself, land | am proud OF the renInscehce;) an4ld
the verant fields and spreading forests OF ancient
GoochIanl YOU r.shed to the stripes and stars Of
your country aud sought IN vain, t. meet the invading
Toe. When the recent with Mexico commenced,
your fortune to encounter the enemy with triple
odds against YOU and when they were uHddunted
by defeat, and flushed with the hope and confluence Of
certain vctory-yOur valUur and efficient services a
mid the blood-stained chapara Palo Alto, and Resa
do Ia Palma, secured for you the honorable common
uitIOH VI YOUR NUillltiI'ltT HIt ana Won Inc
respect and gratitude Of your countrymen in every
quarter Of the Union As a token Of the high appre
citation with which the people Of your native State
viewed Your gallant conduct and noble services in
these battles, her Legislature, in the session. of 1916
= unanimously voted to you tic sword, which the
Chief Magistrate ! our commonwealth will now pro-
coed, IN Cue firm, to present to you
The Governor then rose AMI said
We have just been informed that the Legislature
has voted you a Sword. take great pleasure in be-
ing the instrument Of its presentation 1t is the high
estprde OF the soldier demean himself as Ia de-
serve the admiration Of lis c0untrymep csneciaIIv
when he comes, red from the battle sel TO receive
the testimonial Of Sword with is pure scabbard and
bright blade. Buta few short wears ago, the Amer
can peoiie were looked upon as quiet people but
scarcely Aad TIC LH5ic sounded, or the tap Of the
drum summoned to the battle field when the whole
naton stood o. tp-oe. The news came that our gal
liant little amy, which Spanish pride was directing
Mexican cunning to crush, was in danger of being
trodden IN the dust beneath the iron heel of the des-
pot Presently there came W the sound Of cannon,
butloudcr still Plo Alto o. eyey tongue-and Re
SAGA de IA Palma the mention Of every man in the
nation We were nation Of warriors and upon the
hrst requlsitlun, hundred thousand blades leapeI
from their scuDbaris, and the only difficulty was who
was not to 60 But what was to be the consequence
at that time there was brutcd about among the people
aramc that time shall never eface Ave the Hero Of
Buena Vista
But Ii has been ofconsequence to individuals of
the nation, how much more has it been to the matt
itself 1t has increased the admiration and respect
OF the nations abroad 1t has extended our posses
ions even TO the pacilc-cogered all over with man
tie of gold, and studded with Jewels of silver The
day IS coming when the waters of the Pacific and At
kntie shall meet and intercourse be established be-
tween both.
They say that Virginia has declined in her glory.
Not SO! How much has she to congratulate herself
upon. Wherever in this was the point Of dan
ger and tie fray the thickest there was a son of
Virginia.
Sir, it has done more in national point of view
1t has given to the United States national fortifca-
tion-a strong rampant more formidable than brstling
bayo1etS, III the strong and stout hearts of its
citizens.
Bright day for Virginia Look to these battles
where Fame herself has inscribed her glorious names
upon the pillars Of her Temple. We look in vain in
the present history of the world for parallel for the
which has led army SO goriouslv to victory
Virginia has not dcgcnerated. Where, in the whole
United States, is there more to be proud of? She is
rich in recoectons of her ancient gorv-she is rich
in the deeds of the ilustrious living in the dignity
of her matronS and the beauty and purity of her mai
denS. (Appluse)
Sir am delighted to welcome YOU here to-day.
am delighted to have been chosen to present you this
Sword. Tie State of Virginia believes that you will
srear it with gallautry.
Col. Payne, upon receiving the sword, spoke near
ly as follows
l receive with deep sensibility, this gift of my
native State as an approving evidence of my services
in the battles Of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma
cannot, however, but regard myself the honored
representative this occasion, Of the little army
which fought the battles to which you have referred
and that army being entitled to share in this tes
mopial. This assurance to the soldier that his
try regards him with interest during the trnls of the
camp, and the dangers Of the battle field. gives
ye TO his heart and adds strength to his These
feelings, quckened into gratitude render him inyinc
bile
Pernit me to assure YOU, that this sword shall never
be draw. or sh 9athed but at the bidding ofmy coun
try.
The Sword is ct the celebrated manufacture Of
Ames of Massachusetts. The 5cabbardis OF silver pa
tod with good ard all its chasings are of pure gold
In MS there is representation Of battle with
the United States Court Of Arms. The blade is Of
beautiful steel handsomely chased The grip is nlaid
with pearl and gold and has emerald in its centre
In the headi sepero Aqua Marine. The guard
is ornamentd with garnet and has attached to 1t the
Coat of Arms of Virginia Or the scahbard midway,
is the following inscription
"Presented by Virginia 10 her distih g&shed son,
LIEUT. COLONEL MATHEW NJ. PAYNE for his gaddntry
nnd conduct at Paio ITO and ResGca de 10 PaImd
On motion, the House then adjourned.
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