The national Republican., 1862-08-08
swerd Pr....sasis,.

II has been Q frequent inquiry among many
Of the acquaintance Of the New York Eighty.
sixth, why the sword presentation on SATURDAY
last had not been noticed In the public prints
mlsAy Of The proossdinss. they did not reach
the office ofthe Rcptbltcdn.
The committee appointed to purchase the
sword and belt consists OF Lieut.. Col. Chaplin,
Surgeon J. g. Jamison, and Capt. william W.
Cali l. Brothers, were Of the finest quality,
costing $3.50; the sword bearing the inscrip.
ton:
and men Of the seth Reg. N. Y. 9. Vols"
nne ooncourse Of the officers, men, and friends
Of the regiment, Surgeon J. 8. Jamison having
been called upon TO present the sword, made
the following remarks:.
Col: Baily appear before you this evening
sixth regiment New York volunteers, to greet
you most kindly for your successful raising Of,
and bringing into the field, n regiment OF "a
noble and patriotic men as Is to be found In the
Union army-for your zeal and untiring indus.
try in training us for the successful accom-
pllshment Of military duty both in the held
and in this city a. provost guard-for your
patriotism, uniform Kindness and benevolence
towards us In our difficult and arduous labors,
s Sus sy%pasy ssva 0E Ena ss Ss
loughs, but TO yourself have never taken even
one day, but always to be found at your post,
ht example Of patriotism and truthfulness to
the urgent necessities Of our distracted ooun.
try and to the welfare ofour regiment. Colonel,
allow me to present this sword and belt as q
small token Of our appreciation Of your kind.
ness and able management Of the Eighty.sixth
with the fullest confidence that you will wear
It through the war oreditably to yourself and
To which Col. B. ?. Baily replied us follows
SURGEON JEMIsoN: Il is indeed difficult to
express by words the emotions awakened In
my breast by this unexpected manifestation Of
heartfelt thanks for this token Of esteem, and
for the kind words accompanying Its presenta.
tion. Almost one year has passed away since
the Eighty sixth regiment New York volunteers
left their homes and loved ones, and entered
the service Of our beloved country. Aotuated
this regiment, In entering the list Of our coun.
try's defenders, resolved TO make every sacri'
nee that should be required In this noble causei
and ] am sensible that you have all, like good
the camp and the lsbors in the field. Some Of
the noble men who left home with US, after
passing through the vioissitudes Of the camp,
have been called, by the Great Captain, to their
final rest. Peaoe be to their ashes. They are
npmbereo with the long roll who have fallen In
the defence Of our nations life. mourn their
loss, and shall ever cherish their memory with
paternal affection.
This beautiful sword and belt, the regiment
have the honor to command have presented
through you to me, accept with feelings
have not language to express. 1t gives me the
greatest pleasure to know that have the con.
adenoe OF the men and officers Of the Eighty.
sixth New York volunteers. always felt
proud of my command, but never more so than
do this day. Our intercourse, our labors, our
privations, and our mutual sacrifices have
blended our hearts together by no ordinary ties
Of friendship; and whatever may betide us In
the future, shall cherish the recolleotions OF
our mutual abors, and your kind regards, with
unmingled pride. shall ever feel that my
labors have been Hghtened by the willing and
prompt cooperation Of the officers and men
under my command.
The encomiums you have received, both In
the field and In this Metropolis, under the oom
mand of that noble and gallant oficer, Gen
WadswOrth, give me the greatest pleasure, AND
feel confident that you still retain and meri
the name of being one Of the best regiments
from the Empire State.
In conclusion, permit mo to say, that this
sword, presented to me this day, shall never b.
drawn except In the defence of our common
country. Its edge shall ever be turned agains
our enemies, and 1t shall never rest in its soab
bard until our nations rights are vindlcatet
and her wrongs redressed. 1t shall ever follow
The old fsg, the true flag,
The red, white and blue,
Our country, cur Union
Unbr0ken and true.