Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
DEMOCRAT & NEWS.
GEN. MCCLELLAN IN BOSTON.
From the Boston Post. Feb. 6 /

From the Boston Pest, Feb. 81
Not toe least interesting event OF yes.
terday = and We are not sure that it was
not the most so-was the presentation
at 7 o'clock, at the fremont House, Of
sword, belt, and sash to Gen. MeClel-
Ian. This ceremony took place in the
ladies' parlor, and in the presence OF
some fifty citizens. The testimonial
was the offering of citizens from dollar
subscriptions, and, as its cost was about
5000, the number OF donors, it is easy
to see, was very great, and the honor
OF the gilt all the more emphatic. 1t
was presented through the hands OF .
committee of liberal minded and appre-
ciative citizens. Hon. Geo. Lunt was
delegated to transmit the testimonial.
In doing 60 he said the occasion was not
intended to be formal, and that, there
fore, he should proceed at once to read
letter which had been prepared. The
following is the letter rs read:
BosroN, Feb. 5, 1868.
"Major General George Il. Mcclellan
"DEAa SIR The undersigned, in be-
halt Of many hundred OF the people Of
Boston, beg leave respectfully to ask
your acceptance OF the sword which We
now proiicr, in testimony Of their sense
Of your eminent military services, and OF
hose qualities which best become sol.
der, citizen, ard man.
"With the highest esteem and respect
your friends and obedient servants,
"(Signcd)- Eben ID Jordan, John Il
Blake John w Frost, Albert Fearing,
Isaac + RedfelJ, Geo 5 Hilhard, George
Lunt, Isaac Thatcher, Joseph Burnett,
f Skinner, II Haughton, Henry A
Greene, Charles L Randall John Cod
man, X II Eddy, JAS Fisk, Jr, Jas w
Sever, Jos S Fay Wriel Croker, Causten
Browne, Nath'l Walker, i Il LOOMS, }
3 Sib'ey, ID d Kelley, John Wyman,
VIM Ii O'Brien."
In accepting the SPLENDID gilt Gen.
Mcclellan, with much feeling spoke as
| follows:
81 accept this, Mr.. Chairman and
gentlemen, with something beyond the
| ordinary feelings OF pride and pleasure
| natural in such case; it adds one more
to the many obligations for which |
have become indebted to you since !
came among you, and it is an additional
proof of that regard and friendship
which | believe is entertained towards
me here. Accept my sincere thanks,
| and believe it shall never be used except
IN the eause OF Justice and right
The Generals brief bnt pointed and
patriotic speech excited genuine APP
| plause.
MIR. fiske, of the firm of Jordan, Marsh
& Co., then presented him with caske:
OF shell inlaid with motbcr-ot-pcarl, and
finished with gold, containing list OF
| the subscribers to the sword, and also
the names Of Il 6 firms who closed their
stores on the day OF the public reception
to Gen. Mcclellan. Upon the top OF
the ca.ket, inscribed in pearl, were the
words: ITO Major General Mcclellan,
from his Boston friends, Feb. 1868"
| The sword is probably the finest that
has ever before been mado in the coun.
llry. The handle represents mass OF
laurel leaves, girt round with three rows
of tue pearls. The guard is IN the
shape Of shell, rich y chased and rails
ed. From tho guard bunch OF laure
starts, which is set with pearls and unite'
it to the top. The latter is surmountec
ny a large diamond OF first water,w eigh
my three carats and valued 1T S4OO
The scabbard is very massive, aud ha
three richly chased tips. The uppe
one represents two recording angels viii
the scroll OF fame. The centre has cher
ubs with wreath OF flowers, America
shield. munitions OF war, etc. The lowe
tip represents the Goddess Of Liberty
All these mountings are in high rellc'
richly chased, and are very artistic. Ih'
blade is very fine, and is etched will
gold. 1t is Of so NICE a temper that
:. can be sprnng from point to hit. Ac-
complaining the sword is an elegan
Major Generals sash and rich en-
!, broidered belt. 1t was made by Messr'
Pslmers d Bachelders, 1862 Washingto
street, from design submitted by ,her
to the committee, and does them grea
credit. The General has consented
. have it exhibited for few days, and
NAV now be seen at their store. Th
sword bears the following inscription
ITO MAJOR GENERAL GEO. b. McCLELLA!
"rRoM MANY CITIZENS OF BOSTON,
February 9TH, 1868.
II "Pro rrge saepe, pro pctrid 'emp.r"
: The sword vas placed in handson
= black walnut case, lined with blue sat
Z and velvet.
At the conclusion Of the presentatit
r. ceremonies the gift was inspected vii
great satisfaction by all present MI
= Mcclellan was accompanied to u
e. apartment By the General, and NANTES
ed unut,erable delight. The diamond
the hilt of the sword in an eapeci