Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-12-06
MR.. coTToM's REPLY.


MR. coTToM's REPLY.
Mr.. FERGUsoS
accept these beautiful presents, the handi-
work of the ingenious mechanics of Indianapo-
lis, from the Democracy of this city, with plea
sure which cannot express; and while can
not with my lips give Inference To those feelings,
beg you to accept for yourself and those gen
tlemen who have thus expressed their approval
Of my humble efforts to advance the prosperity
of our city, and TO promote the interests OF the
Democratic Party. the assurance that my heart.
at least, is eloquent in its gratitude for tins
mark of esteem. ] shall often refer, in memory,
to this evening-one of the happiest Of my life
as being the occasion Of an honor conferred up
on me- Of which | feel as proud as though it
placed upon my brow regal diadem or an i'm
perial coronet. And permit me to assure You
that shall ever SO guard my political as well
as moral integrity. as to give you no cause OF
regret for this bestowal of your appreciation and
this evidence of your good feeling. Again
would thank you, aud the kind friends you rep
resent for the very hattering compliment paid
so humble an individual as myself.
Mr.. Ferguson, then proceeded as follows
to present to Mr.. Cotton, through r. j. Ry-
an, ESD, silver cup from S. P. Baily, Esq.
Mr.. X. j. Ryan:-Permit me, on behalf of our
mutual friend, S. p. Bailly, 10 present through
you to Mr. Cotton. this silver cup, bright and
pure, like the friendship that exists between
them. Theirs is not that tickle friendship which
fades with the moment. Its purity is shown
by rising above political prejudices having
originated exclusively from an appreciation of
moral and social worth May their friendship
ever continue, and brighter grow; though differ
ing in political faith.
The mechanical execution of this treasured
gift exhibits the superior skill Of the donor and
those who are associated with him. In their
name, ask Of you, on behalf If Mr. Cotton. to
accept it as token Of their SINCERE friendship.
for
"A flower given by ono we love
Isprized far more than sparkling gems;
smile, look, gentle word,
Outweighs the costlicst diadems,
Then why should we those trifies call
Which make the sum OF life, the all
That doth live for here below,
And make him JOY or sorrow know"
Mr.. Ryan's speech, we regret to say, was
not furnished for publication 1t was an ex-
cellent one.
The inscription upon the pitcher is as fol-
lows: Presented to G. w. Cotton by the
Democracy of Indianapolis, in appreciation of
his services as an Editor of the State Scnti
mel, Dec. Ord, 1855" The engraving was
executed by Mr.. Reed, and is done in a
style of the most superior workmanship
The salver and goblet are beautifully and
deliberately carved.
The cup presented by s. p Bailey, Esq,
bears this inscription: "To G. w. Cotton,
Esq, from his friend, s. P. Baily." The
engraving on this cup was also done by Mr..
Reed, in his best style.
Its value was twenty dollars. The cup
was presented by Mr.. Ferguson; and accept
ed r. J. Ryan, Esq, in an eloquent and witty
speech the @is being q. the expense of Mr..
Baily. Who. although most estimabIe gen.
tlssiiliah Is a most inveterate Know Nothing.
After the ceremony of the presentation
many toasts were drank and responded to,
from which the following are selected:
Je6ersoaiaa DemOcrscy-the firnest and pu-
rest political organization history records. Its
principles are its soul-its advocates its body.
The maintenance Of its principles are a consid-
Grafton as infinitely above the ambitious claims
Of its best and ablest advocates as our eyer-liv-
ing intelligence is above our dying clog of clay.
May its principles live till they shall have ac-
tonpiiohtu tfic patioh w tht anu
uiay its advocates know NO watch. word but
Harmony" in the choice Of their leaders -
Gordon Tanner.
The Democracy Of Indiana--the nursing mo
ther Of numerous family of promising sons =
May she teach them to worship their parent
but not to idolize their brethren. BY avolun-
teer.
May the central organ Of the State, the Indi-
ana State Sentinel under whose editorial
spsiees and control it has fourished, with the
names OF the noble Walker and his associates
at its mast head. continue to flourish until ia
natieism and error shall be driven from the land.
BY Volunteer.
Charles g. Warno.-The oldest printer and
the best, in our city. May he ever have clean
proof, and when his forms are made up, may
his end be peace. Volunteer.
C. w. Cotton, Esq-The man of our hearts
and the unhinchiDg and unterrifed champion Of
our country's rights and our National honor.
Young in years, but old in the cause of Demo-
cracy.-Eugene Culley.
Messrs. Norman d Spann. the aeto Proprie-
tors of the Indiana State Senfinel.-Wc will up
hold their hands while they boldly and an
fiinchingly battle in the great apd glorious
cause of National Democracy; and will relo,ce
to see them ride triumphantly over every oppo-
sition, and stand, at last. upon the neck of the
last enemy--the conquering champions Of the
Democracy of Indiana.-W- X.
Cotton.