The Washington union., 1858-02-05
From the San Fsaacisco frsmen'- Joarsal,
PRESENTATION.

PRESENTATION
We were present on Tuesday evening iast by invita-
ton at the post Office after business had closed for tbs
night Ia witness the presentation to g. L. Weller post
master Of this city OF Testimonial from the attaches OF
the ONCE which consisted Of magnificent gold chro'
noneter and elegant chain OF wrought gold tho whole
being valued at four hundred and nifty dollars The
former Of the most exquisite workmanship throughout
and the latter manufactured Of Caitorna gold ~ the far
famed establishment OF J. W. Tucker in this city The
works are entirely OF planum and thc splendid cass
elegantly embcishcd with artistic dcsigs On the IN
side Of the case is the following inscription
Presented to Charles l.. Weller by his friends DE
ccmber 25th, 1857" sa
Atsoclock precisely oil the clerks in the Office were
assembled together in the centre Of the Office whsn this
beautiful gift was presented by Deputy Postmaster Fer
gson, accompanied with the following appropriate re-
marks s.
DEAR Sla The officers and clerks in the post once OF
Francisco tender to you the ACCOMMODATING Yod wAtvh
and chain the latter manufactured 10 this 0tatc from IN"
pure golden ore Of mounains We ask it, acceptance
as our gift for Christmas day
Associated with YOU for a number OF years past, and
now near the close Of your official career VIC have been
enabled to witness devotion and fidelity in perform
ing the alJuous duties appcrtaing 70 diccut ana per.
picking trust and your untiring devotion TO the general
interests of the public and with you, have had more
than ordinary qualification at the fact that the public have
accorded YOU its cordial approval.
But apart from the intrinsic value u the 9it ws dc
siro to have higher signhction and consideration In
your estimate We present 1t simply to note yonr uniiofm
kindness and urbanity towards u.s. and to mark our aP
probation Of your manly qualities Of mind and heart
Trusting that whatever may hetide YOU in the Journey
of life you may often rec TO this hour We herewlsn pre-
sent yo with this testimonial of esteem. The fol
lowing named gentlemen compose the list OF donors John
Ferguson, w W. Armstrong D Casas, Y y, Robin
SON. D. W. Martndell d. D. McCleliand, Saini N hel
fer Henry Clay smith, William Washams, lr. John
hcrf Mc(ta I Shade DUNCAN. ,JnO. w. bro
ems Ferdinand Creighton J. 7. Chamberltn
In reply to the above Mr. Weller the recipient Of this
present replied az follows
GESrrKNES CLERKS You have taken quite by sur
prise I was not prepared for such manifestation OF
your kindly feelings ut this tnc and the emotions u pro
duoes within scarcely allows uttcrance to the thanks
would give volt Your present is indeed unexpected
as fear it Is undeserved The intrinsic value o. H.
though very consderabe esteem less than tho friendly
feelings prompting ycu as expressed anu ~ peheve SIN
cerly expressed IN your short address accompanying the
gift Nearly all of you have been associated with me In
this Office for several years and your continuation for
that length Of time is to be attributed to your merit.
Your fidelity and prompncss, your gentenany conaact'
and your qualifications for the various duties imposed up
on YOU have commended you to my esteem and favor
To me association has been full OF grathcations
Engaged in perhaps the most ardous as certainly the
delicate branch OF our national service nave 'ct
the necessity of strong support from my assistants
You have encountered the peoples anxious anttcpAtOns
destined to disappointment You have met tho whims,
the preiudces the cbuon OF momentary dissatisfaction
and all the peculiar characteristics OF mankind and
against all YOU have emened yourselves as TO effect
your complete triumph Whatever Of favorable rcputa-
ton has attached head of the office am In
lively rticiate in the abors of tho oce have done
10 more from mere choice than from fT OF your not
properly and timely doing the work or service IS not
only ariuous but is also of thankless nature. The
community do comprehend the Thousand difficulties
and perpexitics Of work. and therefore cannot fully
appreciate efforts to satisfy II, then, az believe
general satisfaction prevails in this community we have
great reason for disqualification. 4M
The contemplation of separation is far from be-
ing pleasant that would banish it from my mind entire
w. In less thnn twevcmonth more shall have filed
out the term for which appointed and whether AZ
that period shall be called upon BY pesident'ai az"
thority to separate is question yet with the future
Whether my official conduct shall then suficienty com
mend me for rcappointment whether, indeed shall
then even desire such contamination, or whether the
powers that be may prefer some more distinguished or
ADLER citizen now, at least to my mind, untmely
ocstjuns and left to the decision Of the next SIX
months. When we do separate sincerely hope the
same good feeling, of which you give such lasting
manifestation tonight shall continue TO How between
For the kindly and fatering sentiments IN which you
give expression to your esteem and friendship for me
give you my sincere thinks Your very worthy present
shall esteem it pleasure to wear, oany latest day,
near nv heart where shall hold you all in re-
membranes
TO you dr. Mr.. Ferguson, must return my sincere
thanks cxfCSSiOnb upon HHisutuS
highy-prixcd testimonial As my assistant, you have
ever given me that efficient support much needed III
an Office like this Your fatlauInc@ and activity, your
promptess and energy entire devotion 70 the once
service has been Of ncalcuIale service to me- well az
to the public Again allow to render you my heart
felt thanks and to wish you all many repcttons ~ this
happy Christmas,
ATLANTIC TxrMRApH An exchange, speaking this
gigantic enterprise says
"The bill of this company, to be laid before Parlis
ment proposes increase OF capital by the creation Of
new shares and the borrowing, on mortgage or bond the
Original cartal Of 1858 O00 all paid up, being found
lin consequence Of circumstances beyond the control Of
the company Inadequate for the purposes Of the under
taking The shares of the company Odered at f5e0
discount These are III 900 shares fully paid up The
price quoted must probably be considered exceptional for
the majority Of the shareholders sufficiently wealthy
to retain their interest in the undertaking.
letter from George Seward esq, secretary Of tho At
lantic Telegraph Company dated London, january 10.
says:
Our arrangements here for the completion Of the work
we have IN hand progressing satisfactorily and trust
and believe that next attempt will be crowned with
success The machinery being overhanled ,rdcr me
direction Of English and American engineers and exPen
ments will be carefully tried before sailing next umc
with view to meet every known OF anticipated dl6
ty The English government has again granted ". the
use Of ships and the manufacture Of new cable to supply
the place of that which lost is going on satisiacto
ry II is intended present to take out 800 miles of
cable being three hundred miles more than was Thought
sufficient last time. ~
TuE EssIAvExKsr OF FREE NEoRors. The bill now bc
Ly