The national Republican., 1861-12-21
Grand prcssntatton In the Thirty.arl


New York.
4 most enthusiastic presentation affair took
place 1T the eucampment of the Thirty hftt
New York State Volunteers, on the 18th inst
Tne members of Company G Of that regime mt
dpprecisting the ability, honor, and upright
ness "f their captain, Sidney J. Mendel, pre-
sented hi with a most beautiful sword, a pail
"f splendid boots. u beautiful sash, a service
able revolver, shoulder.straps, gloves, &c.
. The preseat ton took place in front Of he
captains tent in the evening, in the beauti al
moonlight. We understand tn It the artic ia.
presented TO the gallant captain cost upwards
Of one hundred dollars.
The presentation speech was delivered by
Que of the members of the company. in the
following terms:
CAPTAIS MENDELL: | have Il pleasant and
"greeable task to perform. Tho members ~
company G, approaching your unwearied eff
forts in their behalf, your devotion to thei,
welfare, your bravery and fidelity unite with
me in the presentation TO you of this beautif fu
sword and other articles, rs q fitting token OF
our respect aud esteem.
We h"pe, in all tie duties awaiting us in
camp or field, we may acquit ourselves with
Crt dit and honor.
This scene will long be held in mutual EN-, m.
hraice. May II cement and strengthen our
"Jrhdence and attachment in and to each
"ther. May you wear this sword until this
wicked rebellion is put down and the glories of
tho Union restored. While engaged in this
noble cause, may our hearts be knit together,
so that like band of brethren, we may move
forward IL accomplish our work until the Anal
victory IS won. And when peace shall have
been restored to our beloved land, our country
victorious over enemies abroad and trailur rs
Il hcma-when together We lay down the mus
ket and the sword-I trust the time spent to
s5tHFI wi
pleasing RENE mbrance of the past.
Captain Mendell responded as follows:
FELLOW SOLDIERS AND COMRADES IN ARMS:
am at d loss to tud words and express ons II
which 10 cunvey to you my feelings on this, tC
me, unexpected occasion. Your many rict
gifts, and the language of your presentation
brins IL nina The memory Of past associations
ard If should obey the impulse of my feel
,nSs. 81 ence would be The most impressive Ian
gNa&e ccu'd use; for you know
Tie heart peak mcs st when the lips move not
let y"u expect some remarks from me, and
"niJ regret | cannot find words 10 convey tC
r"u th# emotion Of my heart. Your gifts O
reSIe"', esteem and confidence, are 80 rich
'tr. Cd, "nd appropriate, | hardly know in wna
"rdef t. enumerate them. Boots for nv feet
Knife for my pocket, gloves for my hands, pis
,"l f"r my defence, cap for my head, straps foI
my 'h' uiders sash and belt for my person, anc
last, but not least, this beautiful sword, with IL
ChA'tc inscription upon it.
shall carry this sword, if my life is spared
ii't the close of the war. and | promise you
VIII not ask yru to go where yeu do not see th
El!e n! blade flashing in the sunbeams or re
tecuus the fainter rays OF the moon and stars
N the biz, dy conflicts which 1t may be our tor
tune /" encounter; and as a greater and n0ble
captain has said: Stand by me, and | vii
stand by you" and We will come out of thi
conflict with laurels Of honor and courage ol
our brOws.
Fellow. soldiers, here under the canopy o
heaven, with starr for our witnesses, swea
eternal fidelity to the laws, the Constitution
and the Un"n, although it may cost us ou
lives. Let us have unwavering confidence il
each other.
Should some of us fall, as we probably shall
let us tall with our faces IT, the foe, SO tn,
when We shall return home, and the last roll
can shall be made, and some of us may not b,
iLere TO answer 10 our names, and when tn,
friends OF the absent shall inquire for them, tn,
sergeant can step forward and report then
hOnorably dead.
Further words are unnecessary to convey +
you my devotion, and my firm purpose to main
thh, ut AL hazards, your rights and you
hO'Ur