Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-11-04
Presentation of Side Arms.

The friends of W. G.. Messrve, 2nd Lieuten-
ant Of Waits River Company end a large audi
ence Of the citiz ms of West Topsbam, assem-
bled at temperance Hall, on Slturdag the 18th
inst. The meeting was Organized by electing
WIN Il George, President, and A. B C0rllss
Secretary. Prayer was thea offered by Rev. n.
Ii. Smith, after which, l.. Ii. Tabor, Esq. pre-
sented Sword and Revolver, in behalf OF the
donors, to Lieut.. Meserye, and made the follow
Ing speech:
Mr. MEsERyE,
Sla-You see around you this evening gath
ering OF true loyalty TO our bleeding country.
Hearts that beat lorsh in unison for the re.en-
statement OF our Government 1t is needless
to tell you that civil war is regnng, rampant
throughout the land We can tell YOU no new
thing Vt the sacrifice OF our true and loyal citi-
sens. Every hou ehod, every community, feels
and mOGrns Tor loved ones gone To sustain our
freedom aud liberties. Tns occasion is lrau bt
with emotion OF patriotism. Oar bosoms heave
for those who have strapped on the panopy Of
war, and gone forth, to keep sacred our hearth
stones from scathlng ha0ds Of traitors You
meet this evening true and kind friends, who
wish to acSrosedSe their appreciation oil your
patriotic sacrifice, IN taking up arms against the
enemies OF our Repablc. By request OF our
citizens, l nave the honor OF presenting you
these omblems OF war. They never have been
drawn vigorously; this scAbblrd contains tho
virgin steel unsulied with the touch of battle
but when you 80 forth to ii ht our enemies,
unsheath 10, and 10 the name OF the God of bat
ties, weld Il to the destruction of rebels Ac.
cept tins tribute OF your friends, and remember
that the God OF our fathers, viii be with YOU
Though life may flter when we part
W 18th brother, father, husband, friend,
That tod above who read, each heart,
shalt ind US wIth you 10 the end
BE brave, and In The battles din.
Amid the smoke Of muskes bright,
Keep IN each heart this cheering thought
Mepray for you both day aud night"
Receiving the Sword aud Revolver, Lieut..
Meserve responded as follows
Nix. TABOR, SIR:
My country has called me to arms. Our faith
ers, husbands, and brothers have been SUN.
mOned to the strife While shall have the
honor of leading them in battle, may never
ial,er, but set An example worthy their patri-
otism. You have given them, for your country
has called them. IL is no lgnominious cause
that calls them to the battle. W hen the din Of
arms, the clssbing steel and the flashing artll-
lery shall call US 10 the afray, may this right
arm be nervcd to duty, may this gi,terng blade
Hash IN tue sun6sim, and this weapon Of de-
sruction strike terror uni disnay To our enc.
nice. Kind friends, accept these gifts from
you, aud may the God Of right make me worthy
Of tho donors.
Patriotic speeches were then made by Messr
Dicky, Corlss, Aiken, Mills, Spinuey, and
| Smith.
The East 10, sham band were present, and,
al Intervals, delighted tue auiiencs with their
soui-stirf'ng music. Tae occasion was very In
'ercstlng aud loag to BE- remembered, ON account
OF the enthusiasm and deep lnteres, OF all class.
es and parties 10 the prosccu hon OF the war aud
III the events Connected with it.
N. b. The sword and sash wero purchased
by the company aud tho revolver by the clslzsns
ol West fopsham and vicinity.