Daily national Republican., 1863-09-02
LOCAL NEWS.
Incident ef the Drsft.

Bnot0emS d tno Dfehss
PRESENTATION TO CAPT. sonInfz.
A very pleasant afFair came on last night In
the Council Chamber as the city Hall. II was 90
easioned by the assembling together Of all the late
enrolling ofneers and the clerks OF the Board Of
Enroilnens, for the purposs Of prs.s.tins lthoush
the appointed partiss) TO Capt. H. A. seheetz, Pro-
yost Marshal for the dram In this District very
handsome gold watch and chain, and to the chief
clerk Of the Captains once, j. J. stillman, OF New
York, and Mr. p. L. Elliot, OF Washington, (the
clerk Of longest standing In the ofiee,) beautiful
cluster diamond breastpin each. A very large
number were present, among whom we noticed ~
invited guests, Mr.. Chss. II. utermehie and Col.
C. Meyer Zulick. Al about o'clock, Capt. scheetz
entered the room accompanied by Messrs. still
man, Elliot and Biackford, (Commissioner OF Enroll
ment.) Mr.. o. W. Boyden, Of New Jersey, who had
been appointed, then came forward and addressed
Capt scheetz 10 follows,
In presenting YOU on behalf Of the clerks and en-.
rolling ofncsrs connected with yorr once, with
this watch and chain, would state that while the
forth any especial feslns on the psi o. either the
donors or the recipient, still, ~ mark Of esteem
..s token Of Il a sms ::,s s0s
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tory OF this nation, that IN after years may be
yettsd 10 with advantage. In the yet distant
Ns:1 q ouE s %ss"
othsf 10 deadly warfare, shail again V united n
memsnto Of q period OF strife and injustice may
serve TO remind you Of time when We were en-. on.
gsssd 70 Se foa mortss 10 snss4s
WORK Of defending our invsluabIs birshfisht; the
liberty that was bequeathed to BY our ancestors,
:ns fsis harmony i q telling which 4 The duty q
arc . sioss as 10 BE- able 70 csi ths the land Of
their birth, whether they are from the North or
% Take, M then, this watch It is the gift of friends
who appreciate your kindness, who respect your
trihe that will perish but the memories which Il
must sometimes necessarily conjure up are eternal.
To which the Captain responded as follows:
". scyP.. AsD ;,n ,hs 5hrssy M aS
It Enrains NO otiesrs Il i unexpected 10 me, but,
assure you, none the less acceptable. Ishall a.
ways wear Il In grateful rememb,ance of its lib:
lie lie symbol symbol of your Eindnsss and fibcrsiitY.
isy s,s. ssss .ssa I'll 2p HgpSS
prsestsd % the able and striot performances Of your
dutiesi and, further, owe much, indeed, 81 ths
~ snroling oiiieeIs your trust has been fs1lled-
duties are still unnnlshed. Our Omcihi cOnnec-
70 issossi.e You al .: my iiisnd: and nv sincere
wish shall Be that prospsrity and happiness shall
attend you and youis through all time.
AgaiR, gentlemen, thank you.
Immediately on the conclusion Of the Captain'i
speech, (which was loudly applauded,) Mr.. 8. v
sasorn, Of New York, the Secretary Of the Board
came forward, having In his hand two small boxei
containing the pins. He addressed Messrs. stillmar
and Elliot twho were seated one on each side o.
the Csptsin) - follows;
GENTLEhEHi The clerks and enrolling offceri
under your supervision wishing TO manifest theil
respect TO you, have honored me to represent then
In presenting TO you these pins.
10 e. SS & you
them.
Receive them to look upon in future years Al
ated the necessity for this department.
Deceive them In the future they will lemint
y6l Of pleaysnt assoeiations connected with thil
tered over unitsd and prosperous country.
mn. srIILMAN's AEpLy.
Mr. stillman rose and saidi
Mr.. BAcorn and fellow ow-olerks; must confess thA
am the victim Of poi"ted Joke, and In this case
men, that this gilt, unexpected as It has been /,
me, will ever 6e looked at and remembered will
teeLnge Of gratitude and pleasure; u gives M
oSna 70 ssE snas
you that had heard nothing Of this affair until Al
hour ago, Consequently, am unable TO thank yo'
as would wish to, but rest assured friends, that
none the less grateful to you for your Kindness
lIr. Elliott, the other recipient now came for
ward and addressed the asssmblase as follows:
GENTLEMEN came here this eveningiwith th'
expectation Of only being one o. the prosecutors
Just been offered me would have resulted.
an, 90 completely taken absck that nv rudde
%y Resrt would dictate. Believe me, however, Il
accepting 10, my greatest regret 10, that my intel
lect not as brilliant ss this gage damifs you hay
rendered me.
Lloyd calls were made for Col C. Meyer Zulick
who came forward and made quite a pleassn
speech, adverting 10 a handsome manner to tn
difficulties with which the Enrolling Ofiicers an
the Board had TO contend and the able manner 4
which they surmounted all. He closed by render
ing . Just tribute to the Captain A. an officer,
,aan, and friend.
The crowd, numbering about 90, then proceede
to DubAnts, where the Captain hal invited n
hands to take a " smile" After having "induiged,
the clerks OF the Board, together with invite
guests, took carriages and proeeededto Wormley'
Club House, On the corner Of I and Fiftssnt
streets. At 10 O'Clock the guests seated then
selves At A. elegant an entertainment ~ It wa
possible Tor that Prince Of Caterers to furnish.
Among those present were Alderman Utermehl,
Of the Fourth ward; Col. Whitley, correspondent
Of the New York Herald, and Mr.. Frank Henry, {
the New York Times number OF toasts wer
drank, some complimentary to Capt. scheetz wer
very good The Press" was toasted and respon,
ci 10 by Col. Whitley. Alderman Utermehle,
response to = sentiment, made quite . handsom
acknowledgment. After an hour or two spent l
interchange Of friendly sentiment the party roi
from the table, every one agreeing that the evel
Ing had been paAssd as pleasantly as It could
IaAde TO-
The watch and diamonds are from the store
Mr.. Benz. DeWolf, No. aSs Pennsylvania avenu
who very kindly gave the committee the benefit
his experience In the selection of the gifts.
The watch IL heavy gold hunting case, wit
an American movement. The pima are clust,
Of small diamonds and are very beautiful. The e
tire cost of the gifts was above 5000 Great cred
Is due to the managers Of the affair ior the exec
lsat styie In which everything waa conducted.
The affair, Throughout, was 4 perfect success
and was proper tribute TO u worthy man. Cap
seheetzls a Philadelphian, and accepted the oti,
OF Provost Marshal while an almost entire strang
amongst US, by his gentlemaRly manner, imparti
dealings and strict integrity, he has succeeded
farming a host Of friends among the =" oonscripts
,.smgelves, and the proceedings Of last night sho
the feeling Of his employees to him. Mr.. stiilms
and Mr. Elliott, the two clerks, who have bee
employed for the longest period OF time by the ca
tain, have also succeeded by their afiable name
. in making many friends. Long may the clerks
cha u,a ri ha them snlyes liyo IN m I,