New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-27
Presentation Of n Sword.

ffe-so,htfon OF EWofa-
The La Fsyette Fusileers, Of this City. ceie
brsted their Anniversary on Friday last by an ex-
cursion to the City Of Newark. At the Governors
Hoom in the City Hail. previous to their departure.
they presented to their Commandans, Capt Rich
ARD FRENCH, Sn elegant ard costly sword. The
room Was flled with ladies' and gentlemen who had
been especially invited TO witness the ceremonies
The following are the Addresses made BY Lieut.
McCAuLEr and Capt. FREscH upon the occasion
CAFrAIS FREScH. THIS Sword tho spontaneous sas-ing
ofthe Nor Commissioned ocers and Pv,tes 5fyorr com
rard have been dcputec 10 prefer for
Presenlc1s Ct tbs hind, CaotAin seldom place
you aware without he nos striking evidences o. merit
CT Tie psri Of ihs II fivi1ual 10 be hoaored.
Applying ths % ycufaei SI, as MAJ and Citzen L
VIII be sufeer, or ne 70 say hs your eoass through
life observed by u.s. has been ased ~ Ihs pnesi prn
eipes Of integrity ard i1sics. with heart hst win he
kinceai emo;Ors for your fellow creatures and We cAn
AS Soldier rene better than hose who honor yo1
day know your cspsoty and excellence Possessing
from uDg expefer ard c1refcl study thorough kn0w
edge Of Military Scenceurhare IN yCur department "a 81
OceT-generoCs snc msgranimocs anorg your eo1peers
Save hsn Ogpreifon wou a IN It's Errorinv1tel
with ~ incornsbe courage and perseverance, IL trying
einergeLcics are eunenIy calculated 20 WIN me ap
probscr ana ofthose subject 70 your direction.
Is fer such these spprehead coupled With
flexible dets mirs0n AZ all tines 20 maintain the hon
or and dignity OF year command mat you have
mcuCc here 10 receive he homage Of ~ Fusieeis
Time win cot permit CAPTAIN, OF detailed detcripaon OF
iha wesro1 cfde,ense ace n nat 90 ire scsbsd are
ensrsven two Battle Scenes. Rseectieg that VIC have
dwelling IL mids, lille band Of palfio.s wh) were
prominent IL hose aeuons whom y Is your peclaf 1rte
10 honor from gratitude from principle resi lover OF
your country and hose who I'll life 10 ia service, these
representations rest Hson MS testimonial Wiz becoming
fress. Ah, Sir. how sghy do the IN conrsdsrrc
ton With yourself hold II remembrance iheSe bEys Eel
lows from the sd Of strife hat the Zoe has besn chas
ten whea the kue OF death the pubic and
they hehed bearing through streets their issrct
sroiher OF their departed Bu. will no, dwell; olly
peat thai II your pride TO respect and reverence ae
and ikcse who make me their medium Of speech on his oc
cacr recognize and appreciate The qlslcs or heart max
characterize your devoetness to those who have basi IN
name La Faye,ts Fusileers present the
Sword & neeS Dot be added, slch 10 the confidence
and viii that III shrink IN the hOlr OF danger ihA
should yoa ever be required 70 WELD IL 10 the hya 20 fears
entertained Of ia being dshOnored. Your acceptance
Oft, Sir, will Afford them i16nse qualification.
To this address Capt. French responded az fol-
lows
~ord from he gentlemen ~hom have the honor CON-
msId. .h OIdilsTy feelings u emotion sod s0aiaes
ceedir ely ga The recpienls the p-culisr
assigned and which you have communicated % me
Comn,s oned Officers ard Pryates Of he Is Fsyee Eus
leers TO confer h hooor renders his
90 au6e ny character Citizen and Soldier 10 ne
isnsusFe eulcgy. n hsvs eeen 80 torulns- - 70
msiit snd possess he r-iFecs Of hese wh0 Know me-
hsve only acquired hat ~ shich hsve ls5o and
II my conduct and humble sbltes officer have
msLd. iee richly rewarded for the performance Of hat
lsto v on Necessarily deyOy-s upon the comsnda1i Of
military corps II Should ever sck ih- Industry vig
ittce src pefseVers necessary ~ The s1vanceent Of
~ hef i-fes's OF The Company, his o-snniul eHetto
ottnr Vccyrfrnces OF Day viii elsags - su-r1i n
cel I've 10 rrneSed energy.
s. yoB hsye sdyentd 20 the views Of the Battles Of
ChuiubuscO snd Chspu.t-Pec, which 90 beautifully
chased uron tbs sword. Ia lar uage Of e0qlencs art
pslriotsr', which does honor you citzen ard
Solder they viii rot only ornament ms sword, olI ne
record o. hem viii euheifh the most brilliant p ges II
The military history ~ th- Empire Sat-. On Of fho1e
yeFs-lhe Bsne Of Chsp1iepec-hss for ne pecu lar bot
rad interest Twas hs glorious fgtt watch shed lster
upcn tie military character Of New-Iork 1st tns gallant
sn-ued Col Baker fell At he heal Of ME reg neri
ard there while - lay wounded ard helpless upon
reid that be ordered hose who came 70 MS assfs1ce
lesve hin his fare, and 70 ADVANCE % me asssL WIKI
this rs'riouc Injunction kenernoer mai yoa are New
Yortes" .
sir ycu have sroksn Of NY sssoesions with the New
York State Volunteers which, upon aro.hef ocelnon.
have fully related IT, therefore, unnecessary TO ac7eio
them how
We sve sll Sir watched with pride And admiration 10
isn't victories Il achieved nave sympsh.sed with u
upcn he lcss OF OF he gallant heroes vita fe
The glorious bseheds Of victory, ard oy disease Goa
fscso 10 The erenys country ard We have o1s1 = f5r
The hlsck ingrEfute hey have experienced from Rose
for TIE horcr Of whom hsy 90 gharty sn1 Ei1nPsaay
fought
FOR yourself Sir be pleased 70 sccept ny szcers hanks
for the she a. krt nis--sr !, With you have peo ned
the dniy ssslg-.c ycu b. ne Ia Fsyce F-seer whose
esteem you GossesS n n eminent eegree an .oss
for acsGusie 10 property hsok The NOnCouis-
scEec Ncefs 2rc Pr.r2ifs q NJ couuArd or he honor
hey hsve his Cay conferred uPcr bat yo1.
courrus-ee Of their regard ard confidence They vii Be
reefec 70 sccsp N rslurn for hs splsr9t testimonial o.
der respsc 4 borrowed language "a so.cies's AA,Es
= soldiers Erfulite.7