The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-10
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-Ir...ntation to LIT. Pegram.

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7, ba. already been stated that Maj. VIM. Nun
s,,d az this city, recently presented to 1t. Bobt
n peursm, at Norfolk, the complimentary resoiu-
t;ons adopted by the late legislature voting him
svord for his gallant conduct In che engagement
m.nt with the Chinese pirates. The following Is
the letter Of Gov. Wise, accompanying the resolu'
tions: 81 - a.21
GO gsg0T. RICHMOND, Va, Aprille, 1858.
ia Rogr. b. PHeRAM, Lieutenant U. s. N.
Ess,rs-.By a special messenger. Col. VIM. Munford,
I send to you resolution OF the General Assem-
HE of yeur native State, which will ever be part
of her archives, TO show tnaI sne rs Prous OF you
procured. thrust you may long live, in health
And ylsor. to win more laurels for your own brow
and more honors to illustrate Virginia .l3gfy
117F with lust pride and commendatioD, III
gs4a@ am sir, most gratefully, yours, -,
tslis tf470@ go HENRY A.. WISE.
4 IN. presentation OF tho resolution took place at
Iientensnt spegram's private residence, near tue
9osport Navy Yard; Major Mnnford accompanied
than which IL would be difficult to frame more
beautiful piece Of dictation, or one more appropr
w Mlj. Munf1rds Remarks.
Asvou are already aware, Sir, am honorcd with
a commission from Governor Wise, to deliver to
YOU a Resolution unanimously passed by the Gen.
eraI Assembly OF Virginia, voting you a sword for
gallant conduct In the Chinese Seas.
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his country approval, by the faithful performance
Of prsscyibsd duty, has fonnd object wort Thy OF
bfe ambition, and finds in at no mean reward bnt
toiiur, who has stepped beyond these bounds and
,IfbIv dsres the extremist perils in the cause of
buuanity II IL the impulse Of every generous
heart to accord higher praise and stronger evil
doncas of approval IN -.-y b..
81 will not offend the modesty which has charac-
terixed Your bravery, by any special mention
OF the deeds If your honorable life. Not only do
the pages of our own historic annals bear the re-
cord but the .Mstress ~ the Seas" Ia a bulletin
-triniant with the recital OF Your gallant bearing
A-has borne her generous testimony TO your chir-
slrous and successful service.
=. To witness merit thus receiving its just reward,
Is at all times pleasant to manly heart: aud per-
NIT me to assure you, sir, that no one IN this cir
ole ef vour family and friends derives moro plea.
sure than myself, from this acknowledgement by
your Mother Commonwealth of yeur proud title to
her, gratitude and love, ''.
Accent Ii, theh, sir, as cheerful tribute to your
worth, and just acknowledgment OF your ser
yicas.o f&aA = III .t.l4. .EE. t.llE g.
The following letter contains Lieutenant Pc
grams modest ack nowledgment of the CONS liment
paid him by his native state:
.[.g Lieutenant Pyram to Governor Wise,
''' f''1' NAVY YARD GosPoRT, April Sd, 1858
His Excellency HENRY A. WISE, Governor of Vir-
srs: feel most highly honored by the very COM
plimen tary manner In which you have been gra-
ctously pleased 10 convey to me by your Aid, Maj
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cuished bonors that have been conferred upon
BY the General Assembly Of my dear native
State. 81 sii. - ne g..g ~ -rr
little thought that the simple performance of
q duty which devolved upon me, in my official ca
, pacity could ever have ELECTED the fatteriDg en-
comiums that have been passed upon my conduct.
only fear that, like an overfndulgent parent, my
dear native State has set too high an appreciation
on the services Of her son, and exalted him far be-
,yond his merits; for, like fond mother, she has
always been the first to encourage her children in
sustaining the honor of our glorious flag, in sun.
shine or in storm.
- y4' 40 long may il wave, % ~. F
- = g - Ger the land of the free, ..-.. -
NJ" - y And the home OF the brave" +,
What greater reward could have than the APP
proving smile Of my dear old mother! God bless
heri God bless her! ..t a.! .s. I'd. -.
It lie impossible to express In language the emo
tions Of my heart, In acknowledging with humble
Difference the distinguished honors that have been
awarded me by the unanimous voice Of Virginias
most henored sons. in General Assembly MAY |
beg OF your Excellency to accept for yourself and
each member individually, my grateful thanks,
and i trust that through the all sustaining
power Of my Heavenly Father, may never dsho-
nor the inestimable token of reliance they have
been graciously pleased to bestow upon me 1t
shall be handed down to my children, their most
valuable Inheritance: mothers best gift to her
devoted son. ... -s--s.5...
= With the highest esteem, have the honor to be
most gratefully and sincerely, So n
Your obedient servant, ~
'F''% " .lT~H .ae II. b. PBeRAM,
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