Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-09-12
guatcbmun Y STATE suutnal.
MONTPELIER. SEPTEMBER 70, 1862.
SWORn PREsENTATInN.
BY Is. p. WALTON.

at Village Hall, last night, was very pleas
liens and soldiers at o'clock, the advertis
ed hour, and the sword, sash and belt being
on a table on the stage, and the Captain and
Lieutenants seated near by, Hon. S. b. Colby
who was chosen by the donors for the pur-
pose, said -
carr. BRowS-Many Of our citizens. friends to you
and the gallant members NJ your Company have dele
gard TO the agreeable duty Of presenting YOU this
Sword token well Of personal regard Of theii
deep devotion to the sacred cause Ia which YOU are en-
listed You cannot mistake It's use Wear H. 10 de.
fence N the best founded against the
most dangerous rebellion ever conceived by man One
solemn injunction accompanies this modest gin, last
message from the Hermittge" the words N the old
Heso II New Orleans " TINS UNioN--iT MUST BE- rms
senvHnl"
Your career aud that Of ,our comrades will be- watch
sd by many anxious eve. Your success will bring
feelings Of Joy and Triumph To many patriotic be- art
May victory ~ with your banner wherever Il aoas IL
That s,ar-spanglei Banner,
Ger the land n The free and
The home of the brave"
whcn this sword drawn at the head u your corps ia
hue " battle remember il is mere question u f,
or dcath-these are v,Rss-but momeutous issue oil
freedom. government h1nor-despOtism. disorder dis
grace You CO. sir. In the darkest hour u our Rcpub
lie 60 in faith that Truth mighty. and will pre-
Nal ttact VIII come again. ana BRING you All BACK
we trust 20 grateful, joyous and prosperous homes.
Capt Brown receiving the sword, responded
as follows:
Mn Colby, FELLOW CITIZENS AND FRIENDS III ev
&c had occasion TO be grateful 20 my friends and asso
catcs IL is this evening words cannot express 20 you
the feelings u thankfuness that well zap in my ioi
this testimonial Of your kind remembrance NJ me --
This sword, with lis accomplishments. beautiful
aud finished 10 all ito parts. and generously be-
slowed upon me- shall ever be ms companion in hc field
Of afrtfr NH trsHT
you that, 90 iar my feeble abilities will allow, shall
be used 10 strike terror to the hearts Of triiors aud
pray That my arm may be made strong 10 WELD IN main
tcuanec VI the best government that the light OF the sun
ever shone upon. Its polished blade Is untanshed
and hope 20 Dee able 90 return 90 YOU stained with no
d'hinor aud unsulliei by the blood Of traitors
These the usual implements N lie but In tho
pre- cnt distracted state II country called up
20 buckle the sword and shoulder the musket Ia
rike At the rebcllous hands that seek the destruction
OF our Do loved and ffec institutions these nipple.
meus u warfare find none but strong arms and brave
hearts 10 WELD them in countrys defense would
not could disguise the fact that Am proud Of thu
position hod,-uut on account Of The Office itself but
because consider it an honor to any man 10 stand a. the
head u such company of brave Green Mountain Boy,
atc assembled in this place ready 40 forth
dl 'ahAnt service lof thelf country ana as lea'e you
ruppoded by such men, trust We shall ever De cnabec
To- duty aud our whole duty and that you will
near aughi but goodrepori from aus Again, thank
YOU kind friends. Tor these tokens of your regard
remembrance, aud whenever and under whatever circum
stances may look u0tu them be- called upon US,
thrm t s be- with the fond recollection that here ir
Montpelier have and dear friends and associates
whose cause N my cause, and who are abofisg with
f'r DE defense NJ our common country. May the da,
speedily come when this uuhoy rebellion shalbe crushed
go Garth and We be enabled once ore 90 return TO ou
peaceful cations when swords shall Dee beaten
o. puush shares and spears into pruning hooks and The
na lHus n tho earth shall learn war un more
Wucu placed u command Of THIS Company, VA
wholly inexperienced pa military tactics. and we were Al
a. we've ship At without arudder. W. needed som
onr of more experience than ms self properly guide u
en- uur vocation. Fortunately, ! found IN brothe
oHcef-iAeut ]. n. Thacher--a man whose knosicdg
fu fi nod
need and De kindly assumed the position Of instructor
and discharged the dut' faithfully and aoceptaby. A.
testimonial Of hts valuable services aud asu the esecn
aud regard 10 which believe he is held by every mem
Der ~ the Company. have procured this pistol iatiH
tios, fhe toE H'ce Pond 'hogtet which Popos
a. ihs umc io present TO MN. lI"i"W 70 Lie'eiaah
Jhlchr' capt. by0oH sad Lieut.. 1hschcr acccp
tIs token OF my appreciation Of your invaluable Aid .
thr hour ny ncApcrience and inability. n 10 shai
eter do you a. good service A. Won have sred 10 IN
and 10 he Company, shall feel that have but To- par
repaid the debt Of gratitude which owe 20 you
Lieut. Thacher, receiving the gift, arosl
aud said -
CArraIS-w We met for the first time hai shor, tim
since YET assure You, our quaiutaucc has been lon
enough 10 sin f1r YOU any highest respect and flcs
confidence The Presentation Of this unexpected and
A. t seems 20 me- uumcnwd gin, Is assurance tha
similar feelings are cherished hy you.
The circumstance which have brought us into ne
quaiuauce, are both interesting aud peculiar Duty la
brought "a together. Our country Is ia danger aud, a
We link, calls for rs We have not leit the editor
chair and pedag1g1c'a STOOL fom mere choice, but I
discharge sacred obligations government and ia
sututons under which we born which We have IN
J0yed thus far and which love with ardent pair
ollie devotion We know not what aRaits as in the per
ftauce of this 5uv bnt 81 ono thing iefl rrtau ,o
shall aced and friends NV relations with m
brother objects, and indeed Nith the entire Compan,
have been thus fAr of the most pleasant and fiendl
character trust hey viii 40 continue, aud that M
experience % our campaign viii he such that we shnl 70
meubcr 1t with pleasure and n the future relate u viii
pride to children and grand children
As your second officer. shill always endoaVor faith
fully 90 perform my Whole duty to YOU and 90 the Com
pauy, and, 10 hy such pcrf finance oi duty have Al
ready won your esteem accept with great pleasure hi
Captain proaer to You the hand Of rue FRIENDSHIP
Accept my heartfelt thanks Your gift j. suggestive
l. deadly retpou-wo go On deadly conflict. 10 fha
deadly strife f1gciher we will stand aud uphold the ol
Gag and dfA We must, we will fal like brothtrs-f,
gefher.
The scene at the last Of the Lieutenant
speech was Of the most solemn and impress
sive character The two noble officers stoo'
hand in hand, pedging faith ior trying times
Every spectator was bieathless with admira
lion, and there were few dry eyes in tn
house.
The sword, sash and belt presented to tn
Captain were Of very nice regulation pat
tern, and the pistol presented to The Lieuten
ant was nice and costly revolver
After the exercises Of the prosentatio
were through. Hon Bliss n. Davis, of Dan
Vile. was called to the stand, aud he made
few eloquent, patriotic and highly interesiin
remarks As soon as he had taken his sea-
amid loud applause cries Of Dillingham;,
"Dllingham," brought the Old man Eoqucr
to the stand, aud he made brief, but enter
tanning speech. when the audience dispersed
HOSPITAL STORES.
WAsHrEGToS, d. c.; Sept. L 1862.