The New York herald., 1862-08-12
Presentation OF Sword to Gen.


Brgadier General Thomas W. Sweeney, the hero of the
Mexican well the present war, was the recipient
yesterday of splendid sword, bestowed him by the
Common Council Of Brooklyn in appreciation Of his merit
soldier. The presentation took place in the Cover
nors Room where large concourse of military and civic
gentlemen assembled to do honor to the gallant
General General Sweeney seemed to be special object
Of interest and numbers of enthusiastic citizens focked
to the Governors Room for the purpose OF shaking him
by the hand
: AT two o'clock the Mayor ef Brooklyn proceeded to
present the sword General Sweeney, in the following
terms
GENERAL swEExEY-It affords small degree o.
pleasure TO have been made the happy medium to pre-
you the gift by which the citizens OF Brooklyn de-
sire TO Symbolic the admiration they entertain for your
character and the appreciation Of your noble deeds.
They cannot fail to he proud of your gallant achieve
mens, portion Of the usre Of which Is reflected on the
community to which you belong Your sacrifices in de-
fence Of glorious country, both during the Mexican
war and the present rehson have endeared you 70 our
people, and enrolled your the OF history
Of Brookyns nobies and bravest sops As an eyi-
dencs of their gratitude and esteem Tor you as soldier
now tender you In their name and on their behalf this
sword be kept token Of their appreciation Of your
past services and confidence in your patriotism feeling
assured that il called upon you viii 60 forth again with
aacrty TO protect your country and battle with
diminished ardor under Its iag, and that the weapon
which now place in your hands If drawn the public
SERVICE will contribute to tho safety and Of the
republic, and return to its sheath without the slightest
stain Of dshonor to suly the brightness Of its blade.
follows
Mr. MAYoR--In accepting this beautiful gift at your
hands those OF the citizens Of Brooklyn regret
ceedngy that cannot ind words to express the feelings
that sgate my heart at this moment am proud sir TO
receive this gift nowedgment Of services that
have rendered to my country. shall endeayor here
after add possible evidences, necessary, to
prove my loyalty and devotion to the that dear
a-tho Of our country in her greatest peril
have served that country in the sd for sixteen years
havo endcayored during that time TO perform my duty
and am happy to think that my fellow citizens acknow-
lodged that have in measure done So As soldier,
shall the most suitable response to the
reception Of this gift by deeds net words have
made speech In my lre and will not endeavor to do so
now; but by deeds shall endsavor TO that your
confidence In my patriotism has not been misplaced
them to the people Of Brooklyn for the attering
manner nwhich you have beon kind enough to mention
my services, and for this beautiful present.
On concluding tho General was enthusiastically ap'
pauded and three hearty cheers given for him at
Alderman SclIoLEs read letter Of apology from Col.
rcdgs who unable TO be present in consequence
sickness Incidental TO wounds received in the held
doutre In Its way. II was manufactured by Tiffany Il
Co. The scabbard which Is composed OF gold lined with
Steel Is claborately ornamsnted The handle Is solid
silver surmounted by the head OF Minerva hemeted In
gold. The shield is Of silver and bears the following In
ecripon: Presented TO Brgadier General Thomas W..
sweeney by the citzens OF brooklyn, August 1892
Inscribed in scroll work the scabbard the names
Of the following battle fields where General sweeney dis
tinguished himself Vera Cruz, Csrro Gordo, Pueba,
Contrsras Cherubusco in the Mexican war; and For
syth Wilson'S Creek Fort Doneson, Ptsburg and Co.
rinth, during the present rebellion.