The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-04-17
An AEreeable surprIse.

inmates OF the INSTITUTION had prepared
an agreeable surprise for the Surgeon in
charge, DR.. ALEX. EwHG,-the presenta-
tion of q splendid gold watch as a token
Of their regard for him rs a gentle
man and an officer. They selected Dr..
G. RICHMOND TO make the present on their
behalf; who, such of the inmates as
were able TO leave their touches, having
been assembled, and DIR. EWING called in,
addressed him succinctly as follows:
DR.. EwIEG-The inmates of this hos
pital have learned with much regret that,
in a short time, you will be called to
leave US to engage in the more active du-
ties of the field, where we doubtnot your
services and labors will be directed to
the relief Of the sick aud wounded SOL
diers with the same zeal and energy that
they have been here. 1t has been made
my duty, by those surrounding me, TO
perform the pleasing office to present 10
you a small testimonial of our esteem
and regard for you as a man, and our APP
probation of your services in this hos
pital as Surgeon in Charge.
To your labors and care do we owe
much of the comfort and ~wellbeing Of
the inmates, and to your skill and judy
ment as a Surgeon the safety of life and
limb Of those placed under your care,
That we appreciate these, we beg you to
accept our assurances.
In view of the obligation they feel
themselves under to you, they have with
eagerness embraced this opportunity and
this manner of manifesting their regard
for you. By their united effort have
procured this Watch, which, in their
name, | now present to you, and ask you
to accept it as \ testimonial of their
gratitude for kindness shown in the hour
of need.
DR.. EWING responded in q feeling and
impressive manner, returning thanks for
the beautiful gift, which he would pre-
serve, not alone for its intrinsic value,
which was great, but 40 a memento of
his agreeable connection with the gene
rous donors. Passing from the elegant
present, he expressed his confidence in
the patriotism and soldierly qualities OF
his patients, whom he regarded as
amongst his warmest friends, and urged
them when they again took the field to
strike earnest and effective blows for the
Union and for free Government, which
were assailed by the traitors whose con-
spiracy against our free institutions had
called them from their peaceful homes
and pursuits TO engage in war.
When DIR. EWING concluded, they re-
paired to the spacious dining room, and
partook Of a sumptuous repast which had
been prepared for the occasion. After
supper the guests retired to what
we may be permitted to term The
inner sanctuary, and RECALLED them.
selves with refreshments of another
character. We had to leave early
which we regret. We are glad TO say
however, that we left the party in the ful
tide of enjoyment, and we doubt not wi
and humor abOunded to the last.
The following is the inscription Of
the watch:
Testimonial Of Respect 10
SURGEON ALIEN. EWING,
18Th Michigan Vol. Infantry
By INMATES OF HosPITAL No, 8,
Nashville, Tenn, april 16, 1868.
This hospital ia one Of the %neatest an,
most comfortable in the city. The pa
tients, many of whom are now conva
l~escent, are cheerful and cOmparativel,
happy, and appear to be deeply attached
to DR.. EWING. The Doctor is assisted il
his duties by DR.. @. RICHMOND, and Dl
g. 0. BOND, and our townsman, DR.. KER
CHEVAL. We bope To extend our a~cnuain
lance with these gentlemen hereafter
They have been doing their duty faith
fully and efficiently, and deserve tn
thanks of the country.
CRIMINAL CoURT--HoN. NJ. M. BRIE>
raEsIDINo.-Yesterday R. F. SLATER,
q appeared, took the oath of naturalization
and became a citizen Of the Unite.
States.