The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-13


a little before 10 o'clock, after giving three hearty
cheers for the perpeaaton Of democratic principles and
the safety of the American Union.
From the Charleston Courier.
Presentation Of q silver Pitcher, &C.
The friends of the late officers and OF the revenue
cutter Hamilton, DESTROYS OF esfying their respect and
esteem TO the abOvc-named gentlemen for their meTo-
rous services the occasion of the loss OF that vessel
empowered the following named committee to procure
some suitable testimonials TO be presented 10 them
Messrs. N. Levin. Hugh E. Vincent. w. H. Easterby.
The committee selected massive silver pitcher richly
and deliberately Ornamental which bears the following
inscription
PRESENTED TO
~ A, s9 csg s. MN ~ us d REASE and crew Of
the Revenue Cutter Hamilton,
WRECKED DEC. Q, 1863,
in appreciation OF his services and an officer,
80 CHARLESTON, JANUARY, 1854"
Three beautiful goblets OF antique shape and chaste
workmanship, were procured for the other officers on
which are engraven similar inscriptions.
The committee discharged their agreeable duty on
Tuesday afternoon, the 81 instant by repairing board
the cutter Jefferson Davis, accompanied by several other
gentlemen. They were met and welcomed on board by
Capt Pease and his officers 10 whom the object Of their
visit was made known Proceeding the cabin OF the
vessel Mr. ~ Levin, the chairman Of the committee ad.
dressed Capt. Pease as follows:
CAPT PEAsE: have been deputed by your friends
present you with this token OF their high appreciation
OF your generous sympathy as man. and your humane
efforts officer, in behalf OF the officers and crew OF
the i-fated Hamilton As soon yoH heard the sad
tdngs of the loss of that weasel you promptly manned
your boats and rendered every assistance in your power
ceasng your efforts 10 save until every hope
lost, and it was too surely proved that 0u with
cepion, numbered with the dead. You, however,
did more, Turning from the lost you approached the
living, and with tender sympathy endeavored 10 minis
Ter such consolation give to bleeding hearts
well knowing that heal but Him who dealt the
blow.
Whilst your efforts save were Ruthless has been
your melancholy privilege 10 rescue the remains OF some
and consign them 10 decent sepulture The faithful
and hearted Rudolph has had the desire OF his life
gra6ed, and now sleeps beside his mothers grave. in
the bosom OF his native Slate, whilst many OF his true
and tried men lie buried the oceans shore with no
requiem save "the wild winds and the rsmorseess dash
of pillows"
The widow and relatives Of our lamened friend tender
you their sincere and heartfelt thanks, and unite with
US in the presentation now have the homer to make
We deeply regret that, after third search no tidngs
have been received OF Lieuis Saunders and Hines who
though bat short time with u.s. had commended them
selves BY their gen,emanly department. to highest
all feel the sincerest sympathy.
Let not be said that in all this you have only done
your duty This would be the suggestion Of cold and
unieeling heart No, sir He who does bis duty 10 the
full extent OF all his obligations. and does II zealousy
cheeuIy manfnlly deserves, and will receive, the
need OF praise from all those whose appreciation is in
Preserve yourself by kind Providence from the dan
OF the deep You have been driven In distress into
port, and having rented, you about 10 de.
part your voyagc 10 the distant shores OF California
In selecting the youngest captain in the service for this
arduous and responsible station the government OF the
United States have shown the high estimate in which
shores wish you safe and speedy voyage. pleasant
and successful service and happy return 10 your family
and friends
Captain Pease, exhibiting much emotion, thus re-
sponded
Ma LEVIN: II is with no ordinary feelings of emotion
that receive this testimonial OF regard and esteem al
your hands, and have to request that you will present
TO the friends OF Capt Rudolph, well the friends OF
the officers and crew OF the cutter Hamilton my sincere
thanks for this oken and my wamest sympahies in their
bereavement
You have alluded, sir to my having made an early ef-
fort TO the bodies OF the officers and of that
weasel la doinghs, was not only prompted by feel
ings of friendship for them when alive, but by the
common feelings OF humanity inherent in the breast OF all
oil us.
Capt Rudolph was one OF the oldest officers in the
revenue service, high minded and honorable man, and
universally respected by his associates. He was one we
all wont to look up for counsel and guidance,
and one whose loss will be deeply felt in the service Of
which he was member.
For performing what | considered an act OF duty on
my part the friends OF the deceased officers and
have thought proper 10 present to through you this
beautiful pitcher In accepting it, sir, do 80 with min
ged feelings Of pleasure and gref-peasure, at having
contributed in some in causing the remains oil
our deceased friend 10 Rnd resting place beneath the
wavings OF the Palmetto in his native town--peas.
ure in having performed an act which calculated TO
soohe the feelings OF the widows bleeding heartand
grief in remembering, this token will cause me TO do,
The melancholy circumstances which prompted the pre-
sentaton THIS will be what alleviated, however,
when call TO mind the happy manner in which you
have performed the duty imposed upon you.
You have alluded, sir, to the circumstances OF my be-
ing the youngest captain in the revenue servce and OF
my being inrusted with very responsible command.
Such is the fact, and while my promotion was unsought
for, as well the command IN question, can only say
my principal object will be 10 conduct myself that the
government shall have TO repent the selection
has made tor the command OF the revenue cutter JEFF
ferson Davis.
again beg tina, you, sir and those you represent, will
accept my sincere thanks for the honor you have con-
ferred upon me.
Mr. Levin next addressed Lieuis Murden, kellogg, and
Harrison
Gentlemen, the pleasing duty has been assigned me,
by the friends oil the late officers and OF the
cutter Hamilton, OF presenting you with these ies,i
monias OF their esteem tor The ZEAL energy and acliv
i,y with which you have seconded the efforts OF your
gallant commander.
You have braved danger, and undergone privaion in
spred with the hope that might succeed in rescuins
from watery grave the bodies of your brother officers
and men. H#
Impelled by a stern sense OF duly and animated by
the sill stronger impulse OF symPathy you spared no ex-
erona your esdeavors TO accomplish noble purpose
purpose copmendIng itself 10 the heasp 81 all who
can feel anoher's woe" and sanctioned by the APP
proving smiles oil Heaven
! Bravery and humanity the leading tra4 OF true
saor's character. They have both been trutkully ex
empllfed by you in the sad duties in which You have
been recently engaged. A An evidence that you have