Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-21

vho go-any or all who have been part or par eel of the nation, may go from it. Sir, Mis c5aim cannot be alIo,oed. If it be, there is no stability for us as people-there are no days of hope in our future-there is no safety even to our national life. And, Sir-against it-alas that the sad necessity has come AGAINST IT WE MUST FIGHT!
 The appeal to arms is taken, that Civil Gov srnment nay be upheld. No matter then that you and suffer in this appeal. No matter that our earthly interests are damaged; they will be worse damaged, if this of which I have spoken, is to be the dominant doctrine. No matter that eur brothers, sisters, children, are bathed in blood-nay, that we ourselves die in the con test. Oh! Sir if we can settle this question, settle it rightfuly, and settle it forever, in the Providence of God, we leave to those who come after us, 8 legacy of priceless value--the clear understanding and recognition of princi pies underlying the very existence of the Gov ernment. We settle sure foundations, the stones of which shall be laid in abiding cement--and on them our Temple of Constitutional Liberty and of Civil Rule shall rise in such surety of continuance, and in such grandeur as never be- fore. Then, the Empire shall grow on, strong in it's wholeness-from Maine to California and from ocean to ocean, the supremacy of the Flag shall be unquestioned.
 Sir, there can be no real doubt of the issue of this strife. We may be tried, and tried indeed to that length and pitch of endurance which we do not now even contemplate but accord en- tirely with what has been said here tonight, and hold that in the end, and in the strength of God, we must win the victory for Law and Order.
 So, then, give you this sword. You will, as A Soldier, use it as obedient to others--having, as trust, already learned the first great duty of A Soldier-that of obedience. But l may be permitted to express the hope that it will be yielded in an intelligent defence of the great truths to which reference has been made. We give it to you freely holding back nothing of hearts from you. We give it to you gladly, re- joicing that it is bestowed upon one so fit to re- ceive it-and in view of the truths of which l have spoken to you, am glad to give it to you, as minister of Christ's Gospel. We give it to you, earnestly, indulging ourselves in no holiday parade as we make the gift-trusting and believing that you will earnestly use it. You will often think of us, as you see it's inscription. Be assured, Sir, we shall not forget you. More eyes than have done so heretofore, will watch your course as you go out from us. If you come back, bring with you this sword-I know you will-unstained by dishonor, unsullied by dis grace. If you fall in using it, we will not fail to cherish, to honor your memory.
 Take it-God be with you--God protect you above all, God protect the right ! Farewell.
 Tothis, Lieutenant Pierpont responded in these words:
 l thank you, Sir and these my friends and fellow citizens, for this beautiful gift winch you and they have so kindly presented to me. re- gard it not 50 much a compliment to myself, as . tribute to the cause in which purpose to use 1.-the cause of our country, the Constitution, the Union and the Laws -41d i feel ali the .."Gss pleasure in receiving this testimonial from my friends and townsmen, as I learn that it comes not from party or partisans but is the united gift of those with whom have hitherto agreed and disagreed in political action. I am glad that it is so-it is s'iglt that it is so. How ever we may differ in matters of ordinary polit- ical interest, when our Country, and our Gov ernment which is all that endears us to our Country, are threatened with destruction, all true patriots will rally for it's protection, and if need be, lay down life in it's defence. And, Sir, it makes one feel strong in the cause which we are sworn to defend to know that we go forth sustained by the prayers and best wishes of friends at home.
 It is with these feelings, Sir, that accept this most timely gift, and l pledge myself to you to each and all who here unite with you in it's presentation, that it shall never be used in an unholy cause, nor be disgraced or surrendered except with life.
 The President then called for the singing of the Ode, My Country, 'tis of thee." An op- portunity was now given to any in the assembly who had words of patriotism to express, to do so; and F. A. MARSH was loudly called for, and spoke in manner highly pleasing to the audi ence, making frequent and witty allusions to his friend Ray, who had solicited aid of him for this object-and closing with timely address to the recipient of the gift. R. PIERroNr was now called for and addressed few words to the a1- dience as citizens of MORRIS, reminding them of the patriotism of him whose name they had chosen expressing sorrow that reproaches were cast upon us by people abroad and trusting that the spirit which had now, and would hereafter manifest itself, would place us on the record as being as true patriots as could be found in Litch- field County.
 HoRArIo BENTON, Esq. was now called for, and spoke with much eloquence, combating to some extent those who had preceded him, particular ly, the Rev. gentleman and Mir. R. PIERPoNr, and closed with an impressive address to the Lieutenant. Dr. G. MINER and others were now called for, all of whom excused themselves, with tho exception of WM. D. BURGESS, who made a brief, but highly commendable speech.
 After singing THe Star-Spangled Banner, the meeting adjourned with three cheers for the Un. ion, and three for Lieutenant Perpont
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