Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-22
Communications.
HEAD IQuARrERs, CARRoIL's BRIGADE, I'd Division, 3d Corps c. c. D. A. of P.
 Camp near Falmouth, Va, Jan. 5, 1863

| l HEAD lOUARTERs, CARRoIL's BRIGADE, l I'd Division, Sd Corps c. c. D. A. of P. l Camp near Falmouth, Va, Jan. 5, 1863. l War has its bright side as well as its shade
 as you will infer by reading the following a' count of the presentation to Gen. s. s. Carol ] U. s. A., of splendid charger and equiv | ments. on New Years day. The horse was l superb animal, purchased for the occasion 1 and presented by them as token of their es | teem, and a sense of their appreciation of th' 1 abilities of their co commanding officer. Gen Carroll, by his uniform kindness and superio
 endowments in the military line, has won. al he has merited, the universal esteem of the entire command, and in the recent engagement at this place, acquitted himself SO gallantly ss to add another link to the chain of affection which endears him to the Brigade. The re- suit of this growing affection between com mander and men, at length culmiuated in this manifestation of esteem, in the shape of g New Years Gift. The presentation was made by Col s. NJ. Bowman of the 84th Pennsylva nia Volunteers, in the presence of General Whipple and Staff, a large number of officers and hundreds of men assembled from the diff ferent Regiments of the Brigade.
 After the Band had discou.sed some excel lent music, General Carroll was invited from his tent, supported by General Whipple on his right, and surrounded by many of his old of
 icers and personal friends, was thus addressed by the Speaker:
 SIR There is something in the memories of New Years day." that prompts the cheer full wish-that suggests the generous thought !; and come this morning to tell you that all the officers of your command wish you A Happy New Year''-and not enly this, but bring from them to you handsome New Years Gift" (pointing to beautiful horse, splendidly equipped,) as slight token of the high estimation in which you are held by them as an officer and gentleman.
 Sir: am proud to be the medium of these friendly sentiments so pertinent to the season, and so creditable to all concerned. The off, cers and men of your Brigade are attached to you by no ordinary ties. You have command ed them so long, and so well you have been with them on so many marches and in so many battles; they have been usder your guidance and instruction so long, that your name aud fame has become identical with their own.
 The true Secret of success acquired by the military chieftain will be found ill that myste rious power with which some minds are en- dowed by Heaven to inspire confidence in our fellow men. enabling them to sway masses. That power you seem to possess, and "Car rolls little. spunky, fighting brigade" will get up at midnight to start for Richmond, or any other place-if Carroll shall so command. (1his sentiment was received by the crowd with vociterous applause.)
 an happy, Sir, to meet at your splendid country residence, (pointing to Carrolls Head ouarters1 on this New Years occasion, our distinguished Division Commander General Whippe J together with his accomplished Staff. and i wish from, tho bottom of my heart Had another charger at my disposal. for him-but the Paymaster, now delinquent for six months past, forbids the cultivation of any such gen erous sentiments nevertheless, l cannot re- frain from expressing 10 him my thanks, and the thanks of the Regiment have the honor to command, for the distinguished compliment paid us in common with the rest of Carrol.s Brigade, after the battle of Fredericksburg. Shouts of applause.)
 also see here some officers from that great and good old Regiment, the 7th Indiana our companions in marches, in suferings. in battle, by night and by day, our mutual sufferings made us friends and brothers forever-and !" whon God has joined together" what busi- ness has any body to put asunder?
 '" Come back, and I'll forgive your Highland
 Chief.
 My daughter o my daughter :"
 But whether present or absent, tell the 7th Indiana we love tlleia still ; and that notwith. standing the hard service We have had since our parting, we have plenty of backbone and muscle left, and that all we lack is cheek. Clhis sly allusion to the gallant Lieutenant Colonel commanding the 7th Indiana. was re- ceived with prolonged cheeriag.)
 We are further konored by the presence of officers from the 9th Ohio, your original com mand. The Speaker addressing Lieutenant Colonel Lawyer, Sth OhioD" What came ye out for to see? A Reid shaken by the wind ?'' (alluding to Assistant Adjutant General Reid or to persuade our gallant Brigade Comman- der to return to the command of his brave old Regiment? Tell the 9th Ohio that Mahomed will not go to the mountains, hut that the mountains must come to Mahomed!
 But all things earthly must come to an end, ana so must tnlS speech. New ear calls are always short, and conversations brief. Allow me to present you with this beautiful horse and equipments. May he carry you safely as Bucephalus carried Alexander, and may you have long life and many happy days.
 General Carroll then responded as follows
 Gentlemen tender you my hearty thanks for this handsome gift that you have seen prop CT to make me; still more grateful i'm l for the compliment conveyed with it. Since have had the honor of being as ociated with you as your commander, have always endeav ored to do my duty, but for this deserve no praise. believe that in every thing I have consulted alone the interest and welfare of the command. and whenev r have failed to do so, it has been from want of ability, and not design. One thing can honestly say, that no action of mine was ever dictated by spir- of favoritism or malice, and this occasion warrants me in the conclusion that have nev- CT elicited the latter feeling.
 To say that am proud of my little Brigade would be superfuous, for you and every one else know 1t. hope that hereafter as hereto fore, may meet with the same hearty co-ope tion at your hands, that has enabled us to bring the command to that state O. efficiency it has exhibited on the field of battle. r at may always deserve to ride this ami maj at your cad is my ardent wish and if he