Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-08

PRESENTATION TO Coz. FRAzEE.-Lieu-
tenant Colonel FraEee, of the 29th, was last
evening the recipient of a pleasant and ap-
pro2riate testimonial of esteem from
Company A, of that Regiment, In the shape
of 4 very elegant Fsddle and bride. The
company assembled in the Athsneum, ard
Colonel Frazse was summoned. On his en-
trance he was addressed by G. W. Noble,
ESQ in the following speech of prssenta-
ton
LrEuTEEAET-CoLoEEL FRAzEE; The CleTe-
land Gyays, so long your comrades in the
volunteer militia at home, and for period
In actual ERrfare-long enough to enable
them to ascertain your worth-kave request
ed me to present to you this saddle and
bride as an evidence Of their respect for you
az a gentleman and a soldier.
They feel just pride in the prsferment
which has placed you in the position you
now hold. They know thstno misconduct Of
yours will ever cause them to regret their
| preforence. That, under Whatever oircum-
/ stances you may be placed, whether In di-
recting the movements and encouraging the
military spirit Of the 29th Regiment at home,
/ or leading them where desth-shots are
/ -'t F6ltllg LQlck IAstg
you will do your duty. Like the brave men
whose bodies now lie in the Council Hall, you
! Will " do and die
Take, then, these gifts, and as the first oe-
casion upon which you will use them will be
the mouTnful one Of assisting to pay the last
| tribute Of respect to COlonels Creighton and
Crane, let the same spirit which prompted
their glorious deeds revive fresh vigor in
your heart. How brilliant their record
How enduring their fame How great is
our loss
Emulate their spirit. Daro their deeds,
and, if necessary, die their death.
No richer legacy can be left to your chill
dren than such q memory. You can find nc
surer path to glory and immortality than
by following the footprints they have left
Colonel Frazse responded as fOllows:
FELLOW soLn1ERs OF TIE CLEVELAND
GRAYsI-I am not going to make speech
but assure you that for this expression Of
your confidence and favor you have my
hearty thanks. This is not the first time
that this company has placed me undero obli'
cations to them. I commenced my military
career with them, have risen with them, and
have been Qualified for the position I now
hold, if am qualified in snywise, by my
education and experience with them. The
memory Of this night shall always be KEEP
green, and this company will always be re.
membsred, as composed Of those whom
have learned to respect and highly esteem
from association with them in the field anC
at home.
Again tender you my thanks for thiI
eEidsnes Of your regard.
The trspPipgs are gotten up in the be5
style and present handsome appearance
They cost $500.
Captain Paddock then gave the company
short drill and placed them in the hands Q
Colonel PrsIee. Ashley could not be in bet
ter hands We will leave them there.
Colonel FraEes has been connected Wit
the company since the opening of the war
In the first three months campaign he wen
out with it as a Corporal and returned as
} Lieutenant In the second three months
} campaign he was Its Captain. When it or
: esnizsd for service with the 2oth he becam
one of its officers, and was thence chosen t
; GIL his present position as Lieutenant Co
! lionel.