Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-11-04
Arlsg CprreGi)0tldeatss..i
sword Fresedtati5n, speeches. sc.

Sword Presentation, speeches, &c.
ssgg5 aFg 9G-L- Ge9d 9Eaa a5 saai9s
C1lF55TB REGr. P. ", CHApaAE' s Pass Va4
5ea3sh a sisaasige7q 0ctober52fs d664aoJ6
A4HI, A4HI, EDITOR; ;vTa iadi sasaa 81 szamis!aa 81
You vail please insert in your columns the fol
loving remarks which were made on the occasion
OF presenting a. sword, sash and beltto ID Lieut..
Hezekiah Hammer, of Co, *, 18th r. Y 3 The Ian
guage breathed forth in these addresses needsano
comment They are pleinsand foreibleso far as pa
triotism and deyotionto country are eoncerned7--
heut. Hammer, i viii be remembered, has fully
shared the dangers aad trials Of his comrades
throughout this ardpops campaign, and hence they
were well prepared to form opinion as regards his
worth, patriotism and courage. The sword, sash
and belt were purchased from a fund raised by vol
untary subscription among the members Of Co K,
55th p. ", The preservation was made BY Corp.
Thomas Leach in the following address 's.@
LIEUT.. HAMMER: In behalf of my fellow comrades
and myself, members Of Co K, we unite in present
ing you this sword, sash, &C., IN token of our es-
teen for you and oar appreciation ofthe sffofsy you
have put forth TO sustain the glorious cause which
We have in common an equal interest at stake, In
transferring sword, Lieutenant, to your custodywe
feel assured that you win never employ it but in the
feel that we can always rely upon the fidelity, cour-
age and answering patriotism that ,you have been
wont to exhibit during the past II was the lot of
many Of us to be associated with you in the trials
aad conflicts of the past, and We take this occasion
to bear testimony to your entire willingness to do
your duty faithfully, IN the most trying situations.
We have shared the dangers and .hardships, the
priyations and suerings Of this campaign together
and we feel in comforting this tribute of our respect
that we are bestowing upon one who is we'll worthy
of it and has merited the reward And it is our SIN
eere wish that God may bless you with health and
that yon may return 10 your home, with e return
of peace to our country, to cheer and gladden. the
hearts of all your relations and friends around you
Lieut.. Hammers reply: g 7e a7 ag5aW
FELLOW GoMRAnEs: You have my thanks for tile
respect you entertain towards me, in presenting me
with this sword. thank you for the confidence you
repose in me in thus entrustingto my care and keep
ing this beautiful gift 4 only say that have
done no more than my duty through the campaign
which is now tending to close. came out with
you as private determined to do my duty as far as
possible and now, as it seems to be theidesire of
you all that I should assume the rank now hold,
shall to the best of my ability discharge my duties
toward you and to my country. shall try 80 use
this sword in the defence of my country, to vindi
cate her honor and sustain her in this her hour Of
trial, and never will so long as have remaining
ygor to WELD it, surrender it basely to the foe. 1t
shall be my earnest endeagor to employ IT, as did
my musket, IN the maintenance ofthe best and most
bene6cent government eyer instituted by man, or
the sun ever shone upon. shall never ask yout TO
go where would not go, or face any danger which
am not willing to brave myself Comrades, IN ac
cepting this gift I feel that have assumed a new
responsibiIit, and promise you that shall always
prize it as the most valuable ofa my treasures 1t
shall serve to remind me- ehouldI be 50 fortunate
as to survive this sruggleof your kindness and gem
erous confidence in me IN future years and assure
you shall feel happy at all times to reeiprocate
| vour friendship. ~ ai8Y ia, D.. W. r..
list Of Casualties
| In Co. "E,f 10th Regt. P. ", since the opening
Of the campaign of 1856, in Virginia. Il.
Ar CHEsrER HEIGnrs, May 7.---7Wounded.- Corp.
Levi Agnew, fore arm, severe; Chas. CALDWELL foot,
severe; David Johnson arm, severe, since dead; John
Leader, shoulder, severe Preston Miller, leg, flesh;
Jacob Peterman, Leg John E, Lemon, missing.
Ar DRuRy's BLuFFs, May 14-Killed .-Wm. Dem
mings; Chas. Mccoy Gabriel Yastbinder. Wounded
Alex. BoInger, hand; John Charleston, foot; Jas
Leary, breast, severe; JOS Long, hand Uriah Mills,
hand NJ. B. Smith, breast, severe; Samuel Stott,
hand; Andrew Miller, May 16, hand.
Ar Com HARBon, june 1W Wounded. Corp. j. T.
Cypher, leg, severe; Corp. W. 2. Fahnestock, FOOT
Color Corp. Theodore Klahre, face, severe; John
Fetter, hand; Wiber Lyon leg, severe
NEAR PErrssB6RG, July 5--SV Voanded.- NJ.
Lynn, hip, severei John Eckles, July %, face; S.
Warner July q, face, severe; 1st Segt r. p Piking
ton, July 80, arm; sergt. A. C. Bennett July so,
hand Chas B. Lindsey, July 80, chin.
An Deer BORON Wounded. list Segt. r. P.
Pkington, Aug.14, arm, severe ID Segt. H.. Smith,
Aug. l6, contusion severe; III. FL Mutton, Aug. l6,
shoulder; John I. Eckle, Aug I6, missing; Benz, F.
Main, Aug. 16, missing.
WIPE.