Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-09-18

IN the presence OF sefei'i Me" - ~
Dress. and a few friends, who were there b
isvfstion. Yesterday, CaL Leon Trousdale, on
Of the editors o. this paper, was made the re
ciui,nt Of a handsome present, 10 the form q
beautiful gald-headed cane. The meeting ar.
exercises, (Which were not informal-for th'
compliment had been meditated for some time.
were held in the real estate Office OF Messrs
Monsarrst, Dupree & Co, yesterday after
noon. The present was intended By Mr.
Frame NJ. Paul, Of the SfGlaashs, and By oil.
yer Lucas, Of the AFFEAL, as & Testimonial
of thslE appreciation Of Col. TrUusdale's mer
its as an editor and friend. b special invita-
ton from the donors, the cane was presented
to Col Trousdals by Nsi Jers. Clemens. q
the Enqufrr
NAyoa cLEnENs
CO.. TR,usDAIEi Tan requested BY two
gentlemen. Messrs. Paul and Lucas, members
Of the Memphis Press, 10 present you this
beautiful cane, and thef desire be 10 cay that
It is SO presented not merely on account Of
their appreciation Of your course a. an editor,
but also as a token Of heir appreciation Of The
many manlF virtues that sdorn your character.
Coming, Sir, a. Il does, from gentlemen Of
high intelligence and ureploachstie ehsrae-
ter, as citizens, Won ought to value 10 more
highly than any laurel you may hsve woE
in Mexico, iuasmuch as Tie civic Wrealn
SURPRISES the soldiers crown. 10 requires
but little maniiness to face death hrmly De-
meath our countrv,s flag O. requires. on
the other hand. much Of fortitude and the
exercise 5f many virtues, 10 bear up under
ths trials q everyday life in sucn
manner as 70 Command the respect
80 -H-e-mFem- aH nu aumrr-nHHfunna In
/ both respects you nave played your part
well; and his evidence that others so regard
I il, ought 20 BE- IS ] know q viii b, proudly
4 cherished. Accert &C.. -ir II could not have
been more worthily bestowed, nof cCulait baTe
GONE from more worthy donors.
And bow ] must be permitted to add the ex-
preston # my own grathcation az being
selected 90 place this present In yer bands.
Il affords ne an opportunity Of saying how en-
tireiv I concur in The sentiments and feelings
Of the gentlemen 7 represest, and is en- indie
| cation 10 other cities. Of the warm and cordl3l
n~ersonal relations existing between gu The
le-bers Of the editorial Fraternity - Mem-
phis, however Sidsfg our polti-1i opinions
may differ.
Receiving the cane, CO. Trousdals madsths
following response:
COL. T~RoUspALEis EEFLT.
BIZ regard LalH NAFeEaA.H ~ AN Fl
highest sbs most grateful compliment OF NY
life. he terms, sir, in Which Won have been
pleased to cio-hs 50 g~enerous ard So undsserT-
Cd a testimonial Of nv bret1eren Of the press,
deeply and ssnsibly affect my heart. Your
eloaurnce. vour sentiment, v1ur high oned
generosity when aoded to the character Of the
testimonial itself. inspire in my bosom feelings
which canro. find language 20 express. Inc
s1sisrrichsl assoc aies q a man know more OF
- A. ..-HN Laaal-"umA she naf#n~HaN
n-ofession are ct= suished, above sl cHers,
for their ssgaeftv in learning 4" the poirts" o.
men. and espsciaIlV o. those who belong 70
their ranks. For this reason, gentiemeaB
prize this gift above any other slft llal enull
BE- tendsred me, were q even q regat sceplre OF
an imperial badge Of honor.
Toe eo1pli~sa g. rendered yet more Valaa-
BE from the fact that tt comes rem 7 portion
OF the editorial %corusof Memphis trateth,
tv that have ever been distinguished TOT uhe"
birb-tonsd courtesy. their CspTl d. corps
their love Of fairness and even-hsnted justice
and their devotion 20 the best interests or OF
common country and Of or beloved STATE eLa
CITY, wha-eFer NAV have been their fA1
ences upon details and upon questions OF
politics. Such a compliment, from such a
source, NAV well be cherished az an heirloom,
and I promise you. gentlemen, II should ever
be so fortunate as 70 have a boy, ] viii hand
lk Gown 70 Nm IS ? E|erlea anu lA-Att WE ]
den-e Of familv distinction than a sword drip
ping with the blood Of ny enemies, or a TIT
unphal banner wrested in open combat from
a fallen foe.
This cane, gentlemen, I promise you, shall
be used h0norsbly and well. I viii never use
it save 10 defense Of honor or person, or 20
sustain nv faItering steps b. that decline Of
life 10 which We are al tending. And when
used at all. I shall ever remember that e ives
"A weapon furnished BY my dearly cherished
bre'hem Of the Memphis press. End, mas
much as belong 10 a profession which, In the
language Of an eminent and learned man,
"Wields an engine Of the mos tremendous,
potent and terrible cbsracter'-au engine
"lightisr then the sword"-l shall always
endeavor d" sdmonish, not 10 sting; % c0uec'
the errors OF men, not 70 obStruct them in heir
career, and 10 reason with sl sdversaHes,
rather than resort 20 personal OF tiscolrteous
expressions" In this, ! know, ] shall meet
your discriminating and ~erlightened anp-oba-
ton; and this is worth an that J an smbiiCus
to win in the profession which have chosen.
There were other exercises, the fun meaning
and intent Of which were lost 10 the reporter
amid the explosion Of Champagne bottles and
and din o. glasses.
sA1E To-MoHAow.-Thoss wishing to pur-
chase country farms would DO wei 10 attend
The sale at Raleigh on Monday co-norrow)
morning. The sale is absolute and r.les per-
'act. Great bargains vii be offered