The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-01-19
bling traits of human character.


bling traits of human character.
Entrusted rs you have been with
the performance of Il most delicate du-
ty, yoQ have discharged its requisi-
tionsWith a. zeal and fidelity rarely to-
lie seen, and accomplished the desira-
bic oBjcct$of securing to yourself the
love and esteem Of those over whom
you have exercised business control.
This is result truly worthy OF tie'
man and the gentleman.
You have been promoted, sir, to arf
office of still higher responsibility, AID
as you are soon to leave US for the
purpose of exercising your talents and
energy ii another sphere, the opera
tives on the Wilmington and Mar
chester Rail Road, who have been un-
der your immediate supervision have
unanimously y determined 10 express to
you and to 7thes public that high es-
TEEN i'll which they hold you not only
rs q faithful public. officer; bat as the
courteous gentleman and sincere
friend. Other praise needs no man.
need scarcely tell you, sir, that
the deep regret which they feel in par
ting with you is only soothed by the
knowledge Of the fact, that your inter-
est calls you to another scene Of action,
and in pursuing that interest you are
following the path to prosperity and ho-
nor.
ain instructed sir, in their behalf,
to tender you this present, having in
scribed upon it the motto "Er visionc,"
sed men,oriu caru," as small but. sub
stantal testimonial of their high ap-
probation of your many exalted pub
lie and social virtues.
My position, sir, warrants me in
speaking not only for those who have
the honor specially 20 represent, but
for the community at large. And it
must excite the proudcst feelings in
your bosom to know that your univer-
sally courteous bearing and gentleman
y conduct has Won the esteem Of this
entire community and secured their
unlimited confidence. And believing,
sir, that whatever trinmphs are the re-
ward'of talent, industry, are energy
are within your reach. We wish
you God speed, in the pathway of
prosperity, honor and rcnown.
After receiving the Pitcher Mr..
SoloMoNs replied:
Mr.. FRASER:
The emotions gentlemen which this
occasion inspires, renders j. impossible
Ear me to use language sufficiently ex-
prcssive of my g'atitude. feel the
honor too deeply to properly thank
you, and can only hope that you will
give me credit for just, a thorough ap-
prccialion of the general impulse which
prompts :his presentation. 1t needed
no outward testimonials TO ass sure me
Of your esteem. The uniform kindness
that has marked your conduct towards
mc-the alacrity and fidelity which
you have always manifested in The dis
barge ofyour duties, and the cheerful
ness With with which you have sub.
mitted to the privatons incident to
your occupations furnish me, sufficient
guarantee that my efforts totfix andre
tain your respect and has not been un-
successiul.--A here let me add that
much of the credit attributed to my
own management isdne to Your own
prompt and ready discharge Of your
duties. That and bearing has enlisted
your admiration and called forth this
gratifying expression OF tits, "a matter
OF which am truly proud and itwillev-
cr be source Of graduation to me
to know that mid the varied and of
ten trying scenes the al.xieties and
Perpcxities insepcrable from our haz
ardous life, / find clustered around
me your sincere wishes tor my future
welfare and prosperity.
except your token with mingled
feelings ofpride and pleasure, regard
ing it as trophy more honorable than
fame or wealth could bestow rs m ilu-:
minated page in my history. 1t will
serve to remind me that the apparent
coldness of this world is but q mask
hiding from view the flowers By which.
our path through life is hedged..
2 Toyon, sir, Imust return my thanks
for the handsome manncrin which YOU
have performed tho duty assigned you.
You have indeed AIDED to tho obligation.
In conclusion, gentlemen, allow me
to assure you that the regrets you ex-
press are reciprocatcd and th,st IN what
ever position may hereafter be placed
] shall never forget my friends on the
Wilminton and Manch ster Railroads
what do the Physicians Say?
,GSY Listen to the testimony Of an eminent