Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-08
TEsTIMoNY TO GEN sMYTn OF Dbl
AWARE.


Our readers have already been made aware of
the fact that through the disnlerested efforts OF
Col. II. s. McComb and one or two other gentle
men OF this city, Col. Thomas A. Smyth Of the
First Delaware Regiment has been commission
ed Brigadler General of volunteers by secreta- |
ny Stanton Immediately upon his assuming
command in his new capacity, his fellow officers
and soldiers desrOus of evinoiug in hccoming
manusr their appreciation of the gallantry aud
| soderly qualities Of their brave and gentleman
ly cOmrade in arms, presented him with noble
charger fully caparsoned and ready for the field
We give the following particulars respecting tho
ceremonies Of presentation from the army cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia Inquirer Of ulto-
ber 22d:
1 few days ago an interesting ceremony took
plnce at the head quarters of the Third Brigade
Of the Second Division of tie Second Corps, con
sisting in the presentation OF a splendid charger
to the commanding officer Of the brigade, Gen
, eial 4. A. Smylh, by tho enlisted men of the
Sixty third New York Regiment.
General Smyth, late Colonel of the Fist Dsla-
ware Volunteers, M will be remembered, ha1
commanded the Irish Brigade, 10 which the Six
ty-third New York was attached, for several
months past, and until short time ago, and
this compliment was intended "a a congratulate
ry testimonial 10 consideration Of hia recent pro-
motion to a Brigadier-u ueucrNlshp.
The presentation was made on behalf of thu
. regiment by the regmenlal Surgeon, DE-. L. Rey
= nolds, in the following appropriate address -
= FERMENTATION ADDRE,s.
"0Oneral We come this day, TO express on
y delight at your we'll earned promotion, aud beal
= with us our offering of affection. We have Pur
. chased for you powerful war horse, and witt
= earnest wishes for your welfare, give him to hi
a new master. Ours is, indeed, the Widows gift
~ The non commissioned officers aud privates o
=, the Sixty-third Regiment, Irish Brigade, Inv
" not rank nor wealth. aud you, knowing thai
- = will prize our Offering as much as the most eost
~ ly.
"a eve have no longer any connection with you
a aH our brigade in not now under your command
but the ties of affection between us d1 still an,
will forever remain We found in you a atriC
diaoiplinarian, but you had the singular ieicil
OF combining mildness Of manner with frmnes
Of purpose, and we endured with pleasure ever
labor you commanded, for we knew your loft
motives and your love for us.
\ "Braye, courteous and humane, you bring h,
fere our eyes living portrait of the Irish hei
p Of yors, aRd may the day come when, after prt
Ist serving the glOri GUS Union of this land, you wi
yo lead us across the ocean to achieve the indopen
. ence and establish the happiness of our ON
'r- dear and unforgotten Ireland"
Of REPLY OF GENERAL sMTTH.
,es To this the General replied =
"Soldiers of the Sixty-third New York Sta
in- Volunteers-l sincerely thank you for this fiji
lal testimony of your respect, and the warm expire
NJ. siOus Of friendship contained in your commun
:, cation. This occasion hrngs before me maj
~ pleasing "reminiscences of tho time had the hO
OF or TO command the brigade to which you bcon
a and while memory lasts l shall ever reicr TO II
connection with the noble men of this rCgmt
- as among the proudest hours of my life
"During the late campaign, which is almc
unparalleled in the whole worlds history, y
have most nObly sustained the reputation
gallantry and bravery which has been so uniy,
ec- sally accorded to our couDtrymen. Your her
ant ic deeds will occupy a bright page in hstoi
isb and your memory will ever be treasured by
'"- grateful people.
"The mention of Ireland brings history h
fore our minds with which we are all familit
and when the time comes, and firmly belle
our II is not far distant, when blow can he stru
~, for her disenthralment and independence. /
"'' strong arms and brave hearts OF all true Iris
men Will come gallantly 10 the rescue. Ii b
been the orowning ambition of my whole life
he in some way an humble instrument to he
ga throw Oifihe yoke which ia now CALLING the nee
OF the sons and daughters Of the down lrod1
TED land Of our nativity.
nts 81 again assure you of my gratitude for II
lia- handsome present and the llniteling manner Y
have chosen to pay your respecta to me. NJ
every blessing attend your footatcpa throu
n life; may you all live to sec this unholy Ret
and, lion numbered among the things OF the past a
and 10 nen1ia oar own 9gar native country oeenl
the nations of the earth"
To-day General Smyth was presented with
other tue horse by the First Delaware Regime
- and full set of trappiaGs and housings by
'pS, officers Of the brigade.