The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-08

Presentation Of y Medal 70 Colonel Bnss.
An interesting ceremony took place at the Presidential
gold medal voted BY the legislature of New York. some
time since, to CoonelW w. s Bliss, Of the army,
testimony Of it's respect for his distinguished services The
The medal was presented by Colonel Claxton aid de-
camp OF Governor Fish, on behalf OF the State OF New
York. The circular room was nearly full; al parties
seemed much interested in the ceremonies the President
himself appearing much grat6ed with the distinguished
honor paid to Colonel Bliss by the Empire State. The
occasion graced by the presence OF trio OF ladies'
two al whom relatives Of the President the third
fair New Yorker Some little merrimen was occasoned
by after presentation to the President Of curry,
comb BY Senator Sewsrd from Troy manufacturer and
York, from the Pscaiory Association Of that city.
Colonel Claxton was presented BY Senator Seward in
the following remarks:
the State o. New York In the Congess Of United States
Ihavs the honor present 10 you Colonel Claxon OF that
the performances ola duty which he Is now ready 70 dis
Colonel Claxton then addressed Colonel Bliss as fol-
lows:
The legislature of the State Of New York, your
native State about year since passed resolution re-
medal with appropriate embems and devices. be pre-
sened to indicative OF the high sense and u appre
mertorious and gallant the late with Mex
The resolution provided that cony Of his medal
another copy should be placed among the archives
Of the state library at Albany
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Cd the names Of those eds which have shed 50 much ns
which you much contributed But not less ndeiby Is
s hearts Of Of your native State wSo
have, by the highest compliment which can be awarded
the soldier testified that they are held In treasured remem
ind myself surrounded by the and representa-
ves Of the people OF New York. who have for their worth
and talents selected administer affairs Of the
nation and to assist In national councils Their
ense this morning evidence that this tribute
distinguished merit. with which charged political
and party considerations are forgotten and have solicited
might thereby be supplied
Of the honor accorded me in being the bearer Of this
mons rendered douby gratifying by the "reminiscences OF
now have the honor present YOU by direction of
the governor Of The State OF New York this medal and his
request, Of his respectful consideration.
Col Bliss responded as follows:
Sra, In accepting the medal. voted by the legislature OF
ernor Of ihat State 70 present to me, feel
msnt which IL would be afeciaion 10 conceal WhenI
recall the Of the Of New York who bore dis
tnguished part In the late Mexican war; and whose claims
upon her gratitude are much stronger than my own,
by the partially Of friends services which has been
my good fortune In the line Of my duty, 10 render and
highest that republican S,a,e may besow, mmeasura
bly, beyond any poor deserts Of mine
She 10 the State Of my birth and my earliest recoections
and within her limits was educated and nurtured In the
Of the Military Academy must look to New York with al.
most ha respec Tor among her imposing they
they acquired those which ennoble and hnmsnz
the profession OF and they imbbed the patriotism
with revolutionary memories To the discipline and the
teschng OF that school rs graduates owe whatever OF
beg that you viii convey % the governor Of New York
my sincere but made actno Judgments for the
~sSns me aS ss
sides. II any incentive needed TO the puncusl
MAI he would d'i b. doaSy who srsd n any
us with such reward in prospect who would
motto Of this Empire State, "Eresi'ior"
fcorre.pona.pce Of the BsNumor. sun
WASHINGTON, March o, 1850
After the presentation Of the MEDAL Joseph Hoxe, esq
in behalf oil the Piscatona Association OF the city OF
New York. presented the President beautiful emblem
OF the association, gold fish nth diamond eyes, and
made the following brief address;
Mr PsksiDESri An association Of gentlemen in the city
charged with the pleasant duy presenting % yoa in
their name, this little specimen OF the nny tribe
chsrsssr aware cir that ths gold Of Witch ,i /, !.
made 10 Of le value when compared with the distinguish
country while diamond eyes are far less brilliant than
the spiendor Of your military achievements.
AhoW, me, myself thosc represent,
ardent hope and fervent prayer that
evening O your life may be as serene and tranquil the
and meridian have been brilliant and usrfu; aud
that when your ibofs earth ended you may be I'd
miited 70 the enjoyment OF the reward that awaits those
who walk uprighdy
The President received the emblem and rendered his
hearty thanks TO the association, well their rep
resentatve the occasion for the complimentary re-
marks with which he had accompanied its presenia-
ton. p
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