The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-10-25
80, from the 18th Regiment.
CAMP on ruE lsrn RIelsESr.l
r,o~rox. Mo. Oct. 2oth, l-62.

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col. II. u. washburn, is noble leader II
moderation OF his noble conduct a. fea
p;lye. Ito unilorra GOODNESS. courage ana
,e,seyerarce exhibited in long and harrass-
100 marches through the wilds Of Missouri
,na Arkansas, and the interest always man
Tested in behalf Of tho enlisted men OF h's
command. Eat as have been % fortunate
-. ~ aeeurc a copy Of the FfesentAiion
.oecch. which enclose, q wi. not 20 nee
-, e,- me 90 explain srAy the sword vas
presented. The speech ~as deh'e'e" o!
p,;xatc T. j. Brunson. Of co. A.
A. Col. Washburn's reply wa' entifeiy
..,.o,,or aneoas I vas no, able 10 obtain a !
,snv. bat IL l. enough 70 ssy that = vasFery
.opropsiAto and fell Of feeling.
The sword ia a beautifully altered Sol
,.gen blade. wlih a scabbard OF solid silver,
.,,o which pea Ridge" and other aprro
pirate engrayings are found
The psesentation speech il a- follows.
..ColoNu. have the honor in behalf OF
,.s moi. commissioned officers and privates
.,.les vour command. to present to you as
,ekea Of our esteem and high appreciation
~ xonr .cfviecs. and the uniform kindness
~hich vou have always shown on our long
and harras.iug marches. when weary huh-
cry ard Zoo, sore. and worn down With sick
ne.- and disease. and for che gallant. nanly
and noble eonduc, YOU displayed on the en-
.aneaincd field OF Tea Ridge where death
.io,s uese living thick and fast. and where
many o our noble boys laid their life sacrih.
ees unon the altar OF their common country
mhefe traitors covered before the steady
front al out spartan band. Who piled the
field With secesh slain" and won a glorious
victory aud tic energetic interest You have
ever manifested IN making Us familiar with
the combined movements o! drill and -iraic'
setie bayonet exercise. and for the moral
training which have incuica'cd thereby pre-
serving in great measure your regiment
from the stigma which 20 often attaches IL
self 10 tho army. that OF devastating an'
dcsolating the house holds Of the innocent
This beautiful swori the emblem Of powe
and authority feeling conscious that it wi
never be worn unworthily nor drawn but !
defence Of justice and humanity, nor do "
fear that one foul blot will ever dim the hiil
erto spotless character OF the wearer. Recciv
this sash in token OF our gratitude. may II
worn with soldiers pride. let no rude han
wrcst it from you, but keep II ever IN II
bcrance Of those who have SO nobly followe
you through every struggle. Here is
beautiful pair OF shoulder straps. the insign
of your ofiice-please wear them for o.
sakcs. We know your integrity aud ie
convinced that dishonor nor shame "
never tarnish their luster. also this splend
field glass you can fully appreciate this Il
strumcnt. IL will enable you to discover q
movements OF the enemy. And lastly the
spurs, wear them proudly a. a belted knigh
for they are tho gifts of greatlul hearts.
feel that am wholly incompetent 20 mai
4 proper presentation of tho noble gifts
my generous companions. but am only Z
happy TO bear an humble part ia fewar,lil
true merit
weasa regiment unite IN our best wish
ior your future prosperity. May no ii.
cloud obscure your lies pathway. but IN
your genius like the eagles Eight be onwa
and upward.
Hoping tina. peace may speedily be .
stored when thc trump of the warrior aud 1
.langor OF armes shall no longer be heard
our mountains or echoed in our valleys VII
,hc To- u of the house hold shall again
scmble around the old familiar hearth ston
When Nc can all drink deep ot the cup
hIissluI peace ~ dearly purchased. Yet
h.iserly denonnee any compromise With ir
tors sullying our arms or that rich legacy
oas fathers the Constellation. We still Piled
ourselves 10 maintain - honor, and will =
rally around the old flag and follow
valiant leader ~ the oh 18th India
Again "a behalf 81 the noble hoys around
Who have horne ,he 5urd en AMI heat ot
day. the piaching frost and drcnchins y
% many a weary march a. have oeco
veterans IN the service of their country,
Assure you that an experience Of six,
moaihs eampairn has proved 70 rs I
Col~H II washhurn j. the man ,
ILLS the "b,il az our leader
Va have AGAIN entered Missouri ~
treason. with stca,lthv caf-lke treat.
AGAIN dared 10 polluse the sacred pfcci
II our fair sister State. bus with Gods
We Will soon chase the Hyisea headed N
.t,r - Sc native hell never % bc rc-iru
unti shc asfal Judge u Quick AMI {
hall pronounce the traitors doom
May God tic-s ,on. Colonel. ard MAY
sswasaf pa 81 tie once proud islh
clasp the hands Of the .ove.l ons- al b
.ui The olisc braaeh 81 peace he eNtel
u the wotil--vheu the cypress wreath
longer worn bv she mourning mother
deadly night shade occupy he iavorise ,
III tho swectes ho~eF~ 81 sise weeping $
In, NAV ~ crown out nature war sua
rine-= r'gn >alrems
AIeysi Warning from a slave :,
In that ratsosic Journal the Balu
saerse<. &c sul the following just
sensible comments e2oa the condiiio
las,ies ia this AM ether free S:Ates.
clean exposure Of the intentions Of
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