Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-07


COMPLIMENT TO CAPT. J. II. RoBERTs.-We
copy from the Parkersburg News, the following
proceedings attending the presentation of the sill
yer goblet which we have already noticed:
A number of ind viduals, citizens of Parkers
burg, feeling grateful 10 Capt. ..oberIS, who has
for some time owned and commanded the Mail
Steamer plying between Wheeling and this place,
and wishing to tender to him some enduring token
of their appreciation of his merit, and regard and
friendship for himself, determined to present to him
silver goblet. Acco rdingly, small party, COM
prSi ng by no means all his friends, or even 1.-THE
of those who would willingly have co operated on
the occasion, had the opportunity been gwen, as
sembled at Harris Saloon, on MonG;y evening last,
to witness The presentation, and reterate III person
the feelings intended to be conveyed by their little
present. The company having arrived, and Capt
Roberts being present, John W. Moss pfetaced
the presentation by the following very neat little
speech:
GAIT. RoBERTs'-It Is an ancient and aNproprl-
ate custom (and one which is perhaps more gene
rally observed in our own than IN any other coun-
lrY) for nation or state or community 10 Dear
testimony TO the conduct of the deSer ing and mer-
itorious, in some more signal and substantial man
ner, than by mere, empty, unmeanlng praise
Wherever an unwavering and unflnching fidelity
10 duty is found, whether IN the camp, Ill tue To-
rum or in the humble walks OF life, til laudabIe
practice most happily attalnS. 1t Is for the pur-
pose, sir, of COMMUNICATING and observing this
beautiful custom, that we have met here tonight.
and it becomes my pleasing duty this occasion,
as the chosen organ OF the gentlemen here assem-
bled, to offer for your acceptance this beautiful
Goblet, as a testimony of the respect acd esteem,
which they entertain for your characte. as a gen.
tleman and particularly Of their high appreciation
of the noble and generous qualities, which have
distinguished your career, during your business IN
teTcOuISe with the people OF this town. The pro-
position of thus Signalizing to some extent, their
sense of your bearing and department. originated
with small party of gentlemen, alter season oil
pleasure and enjoyment, which your kindness and
hospitality afforded them. Had the opportunity
been extended to your numerous friends OF Far
kerSburg land many Uf them complain that they
were not permitted to unite in this teStmoni0l,)
more costly, more elegant and perhaps more be-
fitting memorial would have been presented for
your acceptance. But although the intrinsic val.
ue of this little article is tring indeed, and bears
no proportion to The estimation in which you are
held by those around you; yet they ask you 10 ac-
cept it slight token of their regard. They ask
you 20 accept it as pure offering OF Friendship,
and as the hearts free tribute TO merit and worth
Permit me then sir, on behalf of these gentlemen,
10 place in your hands this goblet, with the asSu-
rance that you have their kindest wishes fot your
continued welfare and prosperity.
To which Capt. Roberts, receiving the goblet,
happily replied follows:
al accept, Gentlemen, with gratitude, this evil
dence Of your kindness and confidence. l have
never before so keenly Ielt the want of language
as now, when would convey in suitable terms to
each and all of you, my sincere thanks and graft
tude. DiSappointmentS will sometimes attend tile
best directed exertons to accomplish any end; and
those attending The services in which have been
engaged, have been felt BY none more seuSiblY or
deeply than by myself. But can freely say to
you, my friends, with the utmost sincerity, that
have ever endeavored, faithfully, honestly AMI
fairly to discharge my duty in the control and man
agement of our business, in which have ever
been ably aided by my mutual friend, as c. Jelly.
Whatever of inconvenience and unpleasantneSS
may have occasionally occurred, has been mainly
beyond our control, and with what success we
have served you, is for you TO judge. The testi.
mony herein given of your appreciation and es-
teen, in the presentation of this beautiful and un-
expected gift, will ever, while life and reason are
mine, be regarded by me as much valued trea-
sure, and this occasion remembered as one of the
most happy of my lille. Thank you, gentleman,
and those you represent also, for this kind and UNI
merited manifestation OF your esteem, and CRATE
fully return to you my sincere acknowledgements
and thanks"
After these exercises were concluded, the com
pany sat down to a splendid supper, provided by
Mr.. Hart, TO which all seemed willing to do justice
Friendliness and good feeling universally prevail
ed, and number Of toasts were drank, in honor
of the guest CT the evening, our commercial Iela-
tons, &c., &C., all seemed to enjoy themselves,
and were anxious ia vie with each other in paying
Difference to him whom they had met 10 honor.
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