Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-14
GEN. JACKsoN's GOLD BOX.

1t has been announced that the committee ap-
pointed by the Board of Council of New York city
to award the gold box bequeathed by Gen Andrew
Jackson, have decided that it should be given to
Lieut.. Col Garrett Dyckman, of the 1st regiment,
MY V. The following is the clause in Gen. Jack
sons will, in which he speaks of the gold box:
1.-THE gold snuff box presented to me by the Cor
poration of the city of New York. the large silver
vase presented to me by the ladies of Charleston,
s. c.. my native State with the large picture repre-
senting the unfuring Of the American banner, pre-
scented to by the citizens of South Carolina, when
it was refused to be accepted by the u s. Senate |
leave in trust to nay son, A jackson, Jr with dirae
tons that should happy country yet blessed with
peace, event not always to be expected, he will at
the close of the war or end Of the conflict present
each of the said articles of inestimabe value that
patriot residing in the city State from which they
we're presented who shall be adjudged by his coun-
trymen or the ladies to have been the most valiant
in defence of his country and our cOuntrys rights"
The following are the claims upon which the award
to Maj. Dyckman is based:
First-For having from the landing at the Island
of Lobos the final surrender of the City of Mexico
the best disciplined company in the regiment, the
men being always under the most thorough command
and control.
Second---For leading his company on the first Sun
day after the landing at Vera Cruz as skrmishers
on the sand plains near its walls, and taking posi-
ton the 0rizaba Road, holding that position while
under fire from nearly all the batteries of the city,
within hearing of the enemy, until after dark, when
ordered to retire behind a sand hill.
ThiTd-FOr his having taken, on the succeeding
evening, possession of the 0rizaba Road, and judi
ciously posting pickets, thus preventing all COM
munication from that road to the city during that
night
Fourth-For having taken position with his COM
pany of seventy eight men in ambush, and within
half mile of six hundred of the enemy, TO prevent
their entrance the city, (the enemy, as before
cited, could be distinctly heard giving orders and
for performing constantly in his company scouting
duty around the walls and roads Of the city during
the same time
Fifth-For engaging and sustaining charge from
six hundred lancers holding the position until re-
lieved by Col. Ward B. Burnett, at Nues Rancho.
Six-FOr gallant service, equal to any other man
or officer, at Cerro Gordo.
Seventh-For leading his company in charge at
Cherubusco, and remaining in advance of his COM
mand during the sharpest fire of musketry expert
enced during the war, where he fell severely wound
ed, thus setting example of bravery for his men
to emulate.
Eighth-For devoting his time and attention to
the discipline, comfort and interest of his men.
Ninth-In never saying to his men "go," when
there was a chance for brush with the enemy, but
always saving COME" as he would never permit
either officer or private of his command to be in ad-
vance of him in action, or any other duty where
he was in command.
Teuth-For receiving the endorsement of his
brother officers, both senior and junior OF his con-
duct as a brave solder and officer and gentleman,
by electing him from the position of junior Captain
to that of Major.