The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-01-19
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bling traits of hnnnn character.
Entrusted rs you have been with
the performance of most delicate du-
ty, yoV have discharged its requisi-
tions With a. zeal and fidelity rarely to
lie seen, and accomplished the desira-
bic object of securing to yourself the
love and esteem of those over whom
yoii6harc exercised business control:
This is result truly worthy Of the'
man and the gentleman.
You have been promoted, sir, TO an
office of still higher responsibility, and
as you are soon to leave us for the
purpose ofexcrcising your talents and
energy !, another sphere, the opera
tives on the Wilmington and Mar
chester Rail Road, who have been un-
der your immediate supervision have
unanimously determined to express to
you and to the public that high es-
TEEN in which they hold you not only
rs faithful public. officer; but as the
courteous gentleman and sincere
friend. Other praise needs no man.
need scarcely tell you, sir, hat
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.
am instructed sir, in their behalf,
to tender you this present, having in
scrihed upon it the motto "'.Er visione,"
sea memoria cara," as small but sub
stantial testimonial of their high ap-
probation of your many exalted pub
lie aud social virtues.
My position, sir, warrants me i'll
speaking not only for those who | have
the honor specially 70 represent, but
for the community atlarge. And it
must excite the proudest feelings in
your bosom to know that your univer-
sally courteous bearing and gentleman
ly conduct has won the esteem Of this
entire community and secured their
unlimited confidence. And believing,
sir, that whatever triumphs are the re-
wdrd'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 il impossible
for me to use language sufficiently ex-
prcssive of my g,atitude. feel the
honor too deeply to properly than k
you, and can only hope that you will
give me credit for just, thorough ap-
precinlio" of the general impulse which
prompts this 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 privations incident to
your occupations furnish me, sufficient
guarantee that my efforts tofix and re-
tain your respect and has not been un-
| s;iccoss.ui.-hu nero let me add tiiat
much of the credit attributed to my
own management isdue to your own
prompt and ready discharge of your
duties. That and bearing has enlisted
your admiration and called forth this
gratifying expression Of it is, a matter
of which am truly proud and twillev-
er be IL source of graduation to me
to know that II mid the varied and Of
ten trying scenes the anxieties and
perPlexities insenerable from our haz
ardcus life, i find clus'e cred around
me your sincere wishes for my futuiea
welfare and prosperity.
except your token with mingled
feelings ofpride and pleasure, regard
ing II as a trophy more honorable than
fame or wealth could bestow rs an illu-
minated pagei i'll my history. 1t will
serve to remind me that the apparent
coldness Of this world is but a mask
hiding from view the flQwcrs by which
our path through life is hedged,.
Toyon, sir, Imust return my thanks
for the handsome manner in which YOU
have performed tho duty assigned you.
You have indeed AIDED to tho obligation.
In conclusion, gentlemen, allow me
to assure yon that the regrets you ex-
press are reciprocated and thut III what
ever position may hereafter be placed
shall never forget my friends on the
Wilminton and Manch ster Railroads.
what 40 the Physicians Ss.ye
,es Listen to the testimony of an eminent
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