, 1861-10-31

you 20 from amorg Us to discharge the grave
duties and responsibilities which are before
you In the hour Of our peril and calamity.
Our country has called upon her sons to rally
in her defence Traitors hare as:ailed her
life and are even now eudeavoring, with armed
kAnde, to blot her name from the List Of the
natiGrs of the earth, and overthrow those be.
nefcent institutions which have secured to us
were laid in the blood and tears Of our fathers
Hundreds of thousands Of loyal hearts have
heard the call and obeyed it as the call Of
Gud. From the shores Of the Atlantic, and
from the CREST prairies Of the West, from
ta1ns and shops ard offices, fsom al aVoca-
gathering; and the universal feeling Of every
Eeart finding utterance upon every lip, Is,
Come what may to us, our country must
rot perish" The call is imperative aud
must be obeyed; and yet obedlence to
la&pension nsSes Of many msDy pleasant dea
IS ne all feel to-day. Ton, sir, are going rom
us, from scenes and associations where so
large part Of your active life has been passed;
from friends long known, proved and loved;
go, cur warmest sympathies attend you, our
deepest solicitude for your welfare and pros
perlty; and We would have you bear with
5ou EGme gift which shall be q testimonial of
onr respect aud esteem fog you4 and our cen
fidence in you, and token Of the sacred du-
k1E6 HAkEE tOA Lave 1aoGAA44Cl4l aAA q AAIA4CAto
Of friends who Will not cease to follow yo1
With their earnest eympathies and good
wishes j; and as such token and memento, We
ask your acceptance Of this sword. May it
remi1 you, first and most impressiVely, Of
the Eacrednees Of the cause in which it be-
ment is In peril Of destruction Gov
errment which has never been felt By its citl-
zens but az source Of safety and
chated 1t such costs and around
which cluster so many sacred memories. In
1his sad strife loyal men are not the assail-
ants, but the asEsiled. You, and the brave
men who stand by you, stand only in defesce
OF CUT country; Ct those institutions which
ted to transmit to our children Not toyou
ard your companions in arms, but to those
who hare profanely entered the temple Of
liberty to overthrow its nltars and destroy Its
worship, is the warning given, "Ihey
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thus constantly reminded Of the dignity
! and eacrcdness Of the cause In which thia
sword is to be drawn; that 1t is the clu6e Of
loyalty, patriotism and truth, because from
this consideration may alone be drawn tbs
strength to endure with cheeTfn}ness the hard
can best be derived the strength with which
| necessary peril can be brayely encountered
! The unconquerable power which fills free.
man battling on his Ellis the power whereof
the Patriot girds himselfto die lor his country
demands the sacrifice. We would have this
! watch with earnest desire for your safety anG
SUCCESS, Hko will rejoice in every triumph yor
nay win, rs in come sort their OWL
who will sorroW for any misfortune
that nay befal you as for personal calamity
and who while they pray to Him who holds th'
nations in His bandit He would deliver OIL
country in this her hour Of peril, viii not for
get to beseech Him that he will cover you Witl
lis protection in the day of battle, and bE3ni
you to your home again in honor and safety
nDimportont part in aiding the triumph Of
holy capae and In securing the countless bless
irgs which that triumph will ensure.
RBspoHsR B1 COL D1oKE1.
With gratitnde, sir, I accept this beautift
, gift: The service in which embark is to N
new. It is, therefore with difhdence, Wis
, painful Iaiegivirgs; lest may not be a5!e t
: meet yonr too 1attering expectations. that
| accept this token Of kindness and contidenc
a TIE corEciousness Of the lore and respect I
! | friends Is Gearer than life. When vieT n
e own want Of skill, aud see the power of tt
+ Prees, and that every officer Is at its mere
d and Is standing daily liable to ruin by sing
e dsth Of an irresponsible i'.r, and the thoug
u That may not be able T.. rs ain the faVorxo
i regard Of old friends e. Eeighbcrs, presen
u to my mind 5 picture mere terrible than II
/. battlefield. Trusting, however, that they
,e ieaet viii not 1erd to caluml
II = willing ear, I. venture to acce
n tEis gitt, ald grid this sword upon me The
It the speaker fnt on the sword] with the ho
g. to war it wosthily, and tha1 sr se1ae day.
far distant-the tIue authority Of CUR beni
Government being everywhere establish
srd recognized, the homer Of our flag vindi
ted, and our land at peace, may be allow
10 return to their midst With the same degl
Of their affection and confidence nov h
ge manifest. thank you aud them for t
O. sword. en- exceedingly proud Of this &
sq and my highest hope Is TO 10 wear 1T t
= when l am gone ny children may be pre-
l.s of it.