Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-24
Presentation OF q Sword.

"he Gyt OF the City Of Philadelphia
to Gen. Acknowledgment on ths
Occasion
The magnificent sword, the gift Of the
city of Philadelphia to General Ander-
son, was presented to him in a private
parIor at Willards. The Committee, ex-
Governor Johnston, John B. Austin,
President of the Southwark Bank, and
several other gentlemen, we're the only
ones present, except Gen. Anderson's
wife, who was also there, and expressed
herself highly pleased. Mr.. Cuylsr,
President of tho Select Council, made
the presentation speech to General An
dcrson. He said 1.-The city of Phil.
adelphia honors me, and those who &C.
company me, with q mission to you.
We are charged, in her name, to pre-
sent this sword of honor, which is 6tly
inscribed as the gift Of loyal city to
loyal soldier and, in consonance with
your own request, wo have chosen to
meet you in this informal way for the
discharge of this most agreeable duty.
1.-THE city of Philadelphia desires, in
presenting this sword. to attest her own
love of patriotism and loyalty, from
whatever soil it springs. The city Of
Philadelphia honors the soldier Of Ken
lucky for deeds Of valor upon the soil Of
South Carolina. She desires also to ex-
press her recollection Of that memorable
event which Ellis 30 large page in our
country's history, and with which your
name is inaeparably connected, where
valor, loyalty, patriotism and true honor
were so nobly illustrated by your course.
ave trust that these clouds of thick
darkness which now overspread the ho-
rizon Of our country may be soon dis
PEELED, and then, and not till then, may
this sword DO sheathed aud then may
the evening Of your days be calm and
peaceful, as becomes the CLOSE Of we'll.
spent life, whose meridian has been so
full of honor and Of glory
GENERAL ANDERsoN's REILLY.
General Anderson was evidently much
overcome by emotion, but replied as fol-
lows:
Gentlemen In returning from q mis-
sien Of duty under the imperative COM
mands Of my physician. and, / assure
you, with feelings Of the deepest melan-
choly and regret at being obliged to
leave field of usefulness, | am chcsred
and revived at the distinguished honor
which the city of Philadolphia has con-
ferred upon mo The city Of Philadel-
phia, the queen city Of mighty section.
was tho first to pass resolutions applaud
ing my course.
In tho dark hour when I WAS cut off
from CommunicatiQn with NY sriends.
hra 20 meaas Of knowing whether NY
course v2s approved Of Or nos. In the
strange N novel situation in wh,oh /
was placed, had noDe to advise wish.
and I was left to seek counssl from that
source to which, as a Christian, have
always looked. 1t is With feelings of
that l receive your msgni-
6cent gift, and pray God that it shall
ever be used on the side Of Justice,
Truth and Loyalty.
The war we are engaged in is holy
and just war, and, although the clouds
are dark, have no fear for the result.
believe that we, a nation, as we'll as
individuals, have sinned for in our
greatness in the last few years, wo have
forgotten God. We have been blessed
by the Almighty beyond any Of the ma
tons OF the earth, but We have taken
credit to ourselves. instead Of giving
thanks to that Gracious Being who is
now. in his inscrutablo wisdom, loading
us back to Himself. thank you. per-
sonally, for the kind manner in which
you have addressed me, and / heartily
and sincerely express my thanks to tho
city Of Philadelphia for their besutiful
gift.