Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-11
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sSvoed Preseutafiou 10 Eiout. Col Thomas
CLARK, 99sh kOgiment, Q. Val
A very pleasant affair took place at the
Sons Of Temperance Hall last evening. At
half past eight o'clock, the doors we're
thrown open 10 the public, and large
number Of Invited citizens entered the
rem II n hel alrs6dy we'll fIled with men and WO-
-z ~, 81 nasa clothed with the emblems Of total alb
slinehce from all that can intoziCste, when
- Col Clark being invited forward, was met
By Hsssrs. George P. BurWell S, FOljambe
and D. W. Gage committee from the Div
isiOn for the purpose, and through D. W,
Gage, ESQ, presented with 3 most beauti-
fal sword, belt aud trapplngs.
Mr.. Gage in presenting it. spoke as
follows;
Brother: A short twelve month ago the
people Of this our glorious land were quiet
" engaged in the pursuit Of their peaceful
and accustomed aveoatons. Few thought
thai those who then around the family
hearlhstone, and in the presence Of their
household Rods shook the hand Of friend
shin ana hospitality, would now reek with
fralernal blood For since Satan and his
-aneels rebolled against the government Of
heaven till nov; there has been rebel
lion 50 foul 90 wicked, and so oauseless,
nor against 9 government so good IS ours.
The clarion Of war echoed and resounded
npon the mountains along the valleys, and
over the plains Of the free North, and from
the merchants counter, the mechanic 8
bench, and the titled field, sprsng forth an
army Of more than half million Of vol
unteers, With almost the alaerity that Min
erya Is fabled to have sprang from the
elaft head Of Jupiter or the thousands Of
Sons Of temperance in Ohio who, always
true 10 their country, left the quiet scenes
Of peaceful homes left dOting parents low
ing wives aud dependent children left all
the pleasures Of the social and domestic
circle, bidding hurried adieu, fastening
10 the rescue Of q nation in peril, you we're
among the first Il is no small thing for
one accustomed to the comforts and lux
uTios Of home and friends, to take his life
in bis hand and 60 forth upon tbs tented
feld, 10 endure its privations, and pRrtici-
pate In the strifes and sufTerings and car
Eago snd ell the horrors Of unrelenting
var. For the present var Cleveland Di-
vision has furnished her full quota in num-
be7s, and for their patriotism, temperance
and fidelity will venture 10 predict q
high Inscription on the roll Of honorable
For your ability diligence and fidelity
in The arduous labOrs and trusts committed
10 you, and unsolicited on your part. You
have been promoted to 9 high position Of
trust and responsibility in your regiment
This posit on viii trust enable you while
fighting the enemies Of our country, to strike
effective blows st that yet more terrible enc
my and ScouEgs of our race, LntempeTaHcs
~ This is an enemy that Turks by the way
side, steals into the camp, and atides in
the secret places Of the regiment. True il
ig that while war hath slain its thousands
intsnperance has slain its tens Of thou
sands. The use Of intoxicating drinks is
destructive Of discipline and loyalty in
camp, ss it is the prolific cause OF disaster
and defeat upon the field. It dethrones
FesBon and paFalyzes the nervous energies
Of man IL stupe6es his intellect and rem
deFs morbid al the moral sensibilities Of
his nature. There is no other vice which
is 50 inexCussble and at the same time SO
desOlating to the army and navy. In the
present war more deaths and disasters are
traceable TO intoxicating drinks &c q cause
than to all other causes. May we not hope
that the influence Of the officers of the 29th
regiment in behalf of temperance, will
have the sslutary effect Of saving the sol
dieTs under their command from the many
ealamiHes that befau other regiments, the
habits and practices Of whose officers give
oountenance and encouragement to drink
ing rioting and other immoralites
While we regret the present exigenoy of
cur country, which requires you to be ab-
sent from among us for a time we feel q
pride and satisfaction in knowing that in
her hour Of peril she recognizes the value
Of sober councils, as well as brave hesrts
and strong arms. And now, sir, in behalf
Of Cleveland Division No 275 Sons Of
Temperance, and as q slight testimonial
Of our esteem and confidence, present to
You this sword, trusting that as such you
viii receive it, and that while you WELD
Il in staying rebels and traitors, and de-
Tending the integrity Of our cherished I'm
ion and the gorgeous ensign Of our Repub-
lie, you will at the same time Weld the
sword Of the spirit and the power Of your
influence and position to Danish intoxicat-
ing drinks from the army and intemper-
ance from the land.
Col. Clark replied as follows:
BRoTKER:- accept this tribute Of vour
Kindness and if in the fortunes Of war
an permitted to return, trust to bring il
back unlarnished save by the hearts blood
Of traitor to our country. Be pleased 10
aooept for the donors my grateful thsnkE
/ an happy to accept it as coming from the
highest and most desirable source from
which such gift could emanate-from an
Order with which l have been long and
pleasantly connected, and which ought 10
bs better Represented in the army Of the
North. Such presentations are often made
as mere friendly compliments from the
abundance Of the donors to those whose
..a means do not REQUIRE II. In Roeepfino tbis