The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-03

Sincerely wishing for health and happiness We are
h'n''sa w. very 's 5RsEs PIS9SSSSHiksrosr
H laSS nG EskEEssssE7EY,. Committee.
CHARLES REESE.
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leengly and forcby the deep and grateful sense
OF the obligation which these feel towards than
to do but hand you the sword and ask acceptance
Of it in the OF the privaes OF the late Port Royal
battalion Of Marines "a testimonial Of their lasting
gratitude to you for kindness and services through
Providence in rescuing them from watery graveo-a
testimonial alike honorable TO the recipient and the
givers, and which l may characterize q grattude's
Offering to humanitytwo OF the most exalted attributes
Of nature which have been noby illustrated in
you and them and which ii is truly gratifying to
still animate the minds and hearts Of men during these
caous times OF civil strife Receive IT, sir as CRATE
full tribute ard eminently meritorious reward
gallant and noble deed such as wins the adj
mraon and praise Of mankind, and such as trust may
eventually bring you 70 the attainment Of that higher
reward which enlightened Christianity teaches US to
hope is in store for the good and tho brave.
Captain RIScGoLD. in the following brief but very ap
propriste terms, said
Major GARrASp-It is always pleasant duty to relieve
the distressed especially those who exposed 10 the
dangers OF the II the most agreeable piece Of
good fortune that has ever beallen me officer to
be within hail u the i'll faeo Governor on the night Of
the I'd or November, that might succor and save the
battalion Of MAJOR Reynolds. Here Is letter acknow
lodging this beautiful and valuable gilt Of the prvatos Of
that battalion viii h would thank you to forward to
them ard for the highly acceptable manner in which
YOU have been pleased to present to me this sword on
their behalf beg you TO accept my most grateful &C
acknowledgements
Annexed is copy Of the letter.
UsIgp Sz!TEs F i s ssg;sSs,
NAVY YARD, NEW ORA 10y /, loo-.
GESIIRsrS--In behalf OF the privates of the marine
battalion under the command Of Colonel g. Reynolds,
Major A. Garland has rendered for my acceptance this
sword as testimonial OF your gratitude for services
rendered at sea on the night OF November 2, 1861.
Peeyc me, when assure you, that in accepting
With pleasure this Offering or hearts, such va-
needed
AMI Affection Soldiers who could face the dangers Of
that fearful night with the GOODNESS ana courage which
YOU manifested could be unmindful Of beaelts
bestowed. Furthermore, receive II as tribute 0.
respect from you, not moro to myself than -
the officers and Of my noble ship. Regard
OF personal danger they rushed TO the rescue and
through the goodness Of Providence, were made tho
happy instruments OF preserving your livea. Without
hs support and assistance would have been powerles
indeed.
IN The discharge Of professional duty should have
occasion 10 this rusty weapon you may depend that
il will be drawn with grateful remembrance Of those
by whom ii Il presented
Though you may be scattered 10 different parts OF the
world the ties OF friendship? formed between ~, and
consecrated under such trying circumstance will prove
sacred to and enduring n Il tms
this occasion would prove source Or tho greatest
pleasure and graihcaton but faithful . duty
whom in your distress found you that i moro than
| could expect. As union this Interesting
il impossible, et join hearts in feryeut thanks
70 God for his signal services extended 70 Us on thai
fully reciprocating your kind wishes for my health
and happiness, am, with sentiments Of the highest re-
street, ylost truly your friend,
.cApYALIApER RlNGGoID
EcEefsey John Dogherty and Charles Reese Committee
of the marine ealtslion, Gosport Navy Yard Norfolk
After the presentation the guests and ocers retired
prepared FOR them. The sword IL of the most
beautiful and appropriate have ssen, and was
manufactured by Messrs Tiffany. II is composed OF
solid silver. The top OF tho grip,n place for the
hand, is ornamonied with figure Of the head Of Nep
tame and the guard Of the grin Is adorned with cak
leaves, artistlcsly entwined to make them ap
pcsr as natural possible tho grip Is composed Of
solid silver on the top OF the grip, connecting with the
head Is fall anchor, adorned b. laurel vi cath A
the end Of the guard is the gure 81 spread eagle The
bands heavily chased, with fall anchor on each
side The tai piece bears representations Of anchor
q trident and dolphin, and boh bands aud guard
heavily gilt Between the grst and second bands of the
scabbard Il very wei executed representation Of the
Of the of the Governor and underneath the
following inscrpt.on:" To Captain Csdwaliader Ring
gold, United states Navy, frigate sabine by the batt
Ion Of United states marines rescued by hs galantry
from the laundering transport Governor, the night Il
the "a VI NOV smber, 1851 The blade is gilt edged AMI
bss side statue q Captain Rnrgod. The sword
case Of rosewood ard the whole thing cost $3.50 On
the guard Of the grips the following inscription
Af.ction's sons arc brothers in distress;
A bro, her TO relieve, how exquisite the bliss
THg REsouE rEIdArF sAmNE--Mr. Brown. clerk
OF the United states rigate sabine has presented us
with an excellent thoersph in colors representing the
Of battalion OF marines by tho Sabine from the
laundering Governor the nigh Of the % " Noyem
ber 1851 on the coast Of South Carolina The print
which 10 executed in artistic and elaborate manner
is dedicated 10 Captain tadwslader Ringgold and the
officers and Of the Sabine by Mr. Brown for their
heroic conduct tho referred TO- The picture
10 for sale at the establishment Of Endcoti Co. In this
city.
CoSUcncrr--sir guns, steam trsnsport--haa been
hauled up 10 the dock opposite shiphouss No. At the
Navy Yard, Brooklyn TO receive repairs she will
probably sail on Saturday. Her officers are
Lieutenant Commanding - Barnet.
Eyectstsrs Ofcer-Lieut. b. u. Taylor.
Acting Aasters-C 7. Msrshrnan, + =. Hill, ]. Lsnns-
kin, I'd. u. March.
Asssom !Surgeon--Saml. y. Flagg,Jr.
acting Ass,stani Paynadstey-P. W. Amss
Engneers--Senor, Alex McCauselsnd; Third Assist
ants Messrs Pope Arnes, Milstssd, Whitaker, Near
thur.
Acting Masters Mates--sie.srs Roberts. DAILY Mssd
Faya1sey's CtsrL--Geo. W. Mead.
Acting Gunnsy-- -- Parkhurst
Acting Coypsnt>r- - Carter
The following officers have already reported for pas
sage In her
Third Assistant Engineers Matthew Price, John a.
Brosnahan, W. J. Cark-the latter two win 70 TO Port
ROYAL for duty board the Pawnse; ActinG Masters
Mate Edwin L. Hubbsll, who will 60 10 Mobile on board
the United States gunboat Kanavba
The following officers will also 60 gu, 10 the Connect
cut for duty in Commodore Farrsgut's squadron
Acting Masters Thomas w. williams, WIN. Hedsar w.
w Hammond, Edward A. Terrell, George f. Nelson, Ne.
letah Jordan, Edward Herrick, James scsnnel; also
Charles Gainsford, Benjamin Q. Roland Hsbsrt u. Jud,