The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-09
NO. 248
RWord Prerensnlinn.


Co. II" 18Th Regt. Wisconsin Tnft Vols,
at Camp Bignsy" near Nashville, Teen,
Feb. Sd 1864, Ssrgt. George b. Gamer n
was called to the chair, and SeFgt.
Charles E. LOvmer appointed Secretary.
The President then proceeded to state
the object Of The meeting viz: to solicit
contribution Of fund, Tor The purpose Of
purchasing = sword, to Be presented 70
Capt. Newton H. Kingman; tie motion
being made, il was received vita u1ani-
nous soclsmslion, Sergt. Henry A.
Knox, was appointed Treasurer, and the
necessary fund raised.
The sword having been procured, the
presentation took place ct the company
roll call on the evening Of the 7th inst.
The company having broken ranks, were
called to order By the President, after
having announced that the object Of the
former meeting had been accomplished,
all that remained 10 be done was 70 make
the presentation. A committee Of two,
COrporals John Garbuts and Ambrose
Elphick, were chosen to wait upon the
Captain, and inform him, his presence
was requested with the company . few
moments; having joined them As request
ed, Corporal Van De BOgert, srOss and
made the presentation, connected with 3
few appropriated remarks, 10 which
Capt. Kingman replied in few brief
and touching manner.
CORPORAL VAN DE BoeERT's PRESENTATION
REMARKS.
Capt. KIngsB,Gsl--I have been called
upon By the members of your Company,
ss the instrument through whose hands
= small mementO shall pAss from them,
TO you, IS . token Of regard they cherish
toward you, in appreciation Of the many
kindnesses you have done them. And
your generosity, your answering integ-
rity, and honesty Of purpose, that have
characterized your all acts since its oS-
gaaization. Ara lgith pleas1Ts I respond to
tie call To demonstrate their gratitude,
they have thought it beftting, to present
you with a sword and its trappings,
which, while you hold the position you
now ill, we trust viii prove to you ben
efieial, IS well IS ornamental. The yir-
tue Of its blade has never yet been test
ed. But we trust, that in your hands,
it will Prove an effective weapon. Take
il, and, should il ever fall to Jour lot 70
draw it in defence Of the Union, or your
own life, may you WELD 1t with such
skill and precision, that your antagonist
shall be brought PROSTATE at your foe';
acknowledging yours and It's supesiOrity-
CAPT KIsGxAS's REPLY.
Fellos0 Companion IN arms-This Is
'Gs" happy. day Of my life; in child
hood. I was innocent and necessarily
happy, but since the time, when fortune
placed me in 3 place OF responsibility,
never before have experienced . day
ike the present. Unsolicited aud unex-
pscted, you have through the band Of
one Of your number, Mr. Van De Bogsrt
presented me with this rich, this high
toned tribute, of your ddelitY-your con-
fidence and your esteem. Had this been
given two years or more sgOne, 1 should
have only crested il as . token Of
your hastily developed friendship and
good wishes, but now, after having led
YOU 0uitethrough one three years cam
paien, of hartship3 and pFivations. and
then, TO receive such q manifestation,
csnnOt but welcome It, IS . memonto
deeply considered and as heartily - y
is generously bestowed. Then again let
me say, that with sll the pride and
pleasure. that = human bosom can P08-
sess, do accept this, 70 me invaluable
Gift, and with its acceptance, pledge
nv honor. that I will proudly wear ",
until this rebellion shall be ended 81 the
head ofO5., "I" should thsi be your re-
Quest. that in the pesoeful camps. or in
the quiet garrison, will WELD lt over
You with al the judioious mildness'
which circumstances will ALLOW, es
It has been my endeayor 70 90
and lastly that on the bloody neia'
should we be called hither, 90 long as
Won my comrades shall follow me, VIII
never do hishonor 10 myself nor dis
grace-this bright this noble blade
No neverl nsysrll nsvsr!ll
AT the conclusion the President pro-
posed three cheers for Capt. KiDgman.
They were given with viii
Capt. Kingmsn proposed three cheers
ior 1st Lisut. VIM. A. Knilans, which VAS
lsartiIy responded to.
Corp. Van De BOgert proposed thFes
,hsers for co. s." and the 18th Regi-
nsnt, and three FOusing ones were given
At the close Of which It was
Resolged, That the Secretary be reqae8i-
ID TO furnish copy Of this and the form
n meeting for publication in the Nash
lille UEION.
The President then arose and anDoune-
d that the object Of tho meeting had
,een consummated.
The meeting, on motion, then adjoaEn-
d. GEO. Il. CAMERON, President.
CHAs. z. LooxER, Secretary.