The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-26

stoned officers and soldiers Of the regiment, IN
compliment to their late Colonel, whom they
al love 50 much to honor, presented him with
q beautiful military suit of clothes splendid
sword, saddle, bride, spurs, ard sll the equip
age belonging to brigadier generals outfit
Sergeant JACKSON made neat and beautiful
presentation speech, as follows;
Presentation Speech by Qusrtermaster
" Jackson.
GENERAL: The enlisted men of the Third
Regiment, No. Infantry, have deputed me 70
present you, in their name, some slight tokens
of their regard and esteem; but permit me-
sir, before passing their gift to yonr hands, to
refer to the reasons that have prompted them
to this action.
A little more than year since, the tocsin
was sounded, and our country called upon its
people to arm in the defence of the Constitu-
ton and the laws. 1t is unnecessary Cor me to
say ought of the reasors-they are patent to
all. and have become facts for history In re-
spouse to that call, the people nobly came
forth, and from hill side and valley, from
wooded dell and plain and praiIie, from the
city and the hamlet, rushed the serried columns
to meet and beat back the trsitorous hand,
that sought to overthrow the noblest fabric of
human governments ever established
Among the hundreds of regiments that
sprang into life and being, was this. You, Sir,
were chosen its commander: and coming as
we did from different States, with the preju-
dices incident thereto-representing many am
various avocations and professions in hfe-the
counting house-the ofice-the Workshop
the farm-it required more particularly in our
primary organization, one to command us and
fit US for the strife, to mould rs into good sol
diers, and 10 make us efficient in the Geld, pos
sessed Of qualities, not only showing the we'll
drilled soldier, not merely the tactician, se-
quainted with the manual of arms and the ev-
olutions OF battalions, but thorough knowl-
edge of human nature, quick and ready
Judgment, and a high and daring courage. All
these qualities we have found in you sir.
You found US new levies-you made US
drilled soldiers. You took US as raw recrGiGs
YOU made US equal to veterans To you,
sir, we are indebted FOR reputation and a
name of being one of the best and most eff
Gent corps in the service.
To do this was no light and easy task, and
required the most unremitting toll, patience
and perseverance; but You were equal to the
task. Whether in the barracks or the camp,
the bivouac or on the march, you have always
shown an anxious solicitude for our welfare
and comfort, and when the long line came
cleaning and the iron hail was rafting round
Us at Shiloh and Dolelson, and the bitter fight
of Rnsselrs House, we could evsr see 5our
! form in the front-could ever hear your
voice cheering us on and inspiring US
with that confidence that has insured
victory to our arms in every conflict, in which
| we have been engaged. Endeared to US, sir,
by these things and learning that you were to
leave US to fill position of great usefulness
we desired that you should take with you
some testimonials from your old regiment
| some token of the esteem in which you are
held By the men you have SO often led upon
ensanguined fields. Permit me then, sir, in the
name of the men of the Eighth, and as these
gift to present to you this uniform and theil
equipments, and sir, we are assured that where
ever the bright CLEAN of this sword that nov
hand you, is seen, that there victory will PEREZ
upon our banners, and that we can with pride
tell the history of It's deeds in your hands, t,
our children, and can hereafter point to thos
pages in the history, we are now making tina
record its work
Gen. SMITH in his free and easy otf-har
style, thus responded:
Speech OF Brighten. ID. L. Smith.
Sergeant, aud Men Of the Old Eighth: Ha
l been apprised of your intention to buy thes
expensive and luxurious articles for me,
should have prevented it by telling you tina
the will would be accepted for the deed an
that such presents are of doubtful militar
propriety But now as 1 have become con
WINGED that my acceptance will afford yo
satisfaction, / accept them, and assure 70
that the present is more highly priced tina
a fortune. would be, coming from an
other source. The manner in which you spea
of me in connexion with the description of yor
regiment is entirely too Aattering. You wei
all willing 70 submit to the restraints o. yoG
new position, as soon as the necessity for
was explained to you. Hence your eficienc.
thank you for your more than munifcel
present.
The General now mounted his high-mettle
charger, arrayed in his new dress, and roo
around the hollow square in the presence
his men, Then dismounting, the signal W
: given for dinner.
E The repast had been furnished ythe Sc
! diers in the most tasteful and most bountif
style, and was hugely enjoyed by the regime
and invited guests. Dinner disposed of |
!. gathered round platform, and, after sor
: stirring music from q brass band in attendan,
2 ! frrb n