Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-10-22

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| Correspondence of the state Journal.
VIcKsBoRe, Oct. /.
Eos. STATE JOURNAL yesterday witness.
ed pleasant scene at the camp Of the Sec
ond Wisconsin Cavalry. As you know, Mrs
Gov. Harvey has been unceasing in her efforts
to relieve the sick and wounded soldiers from
our State, and has frequently been so located
as to be of great service to the Second Wis.
ccnsin Cavalry The boys of the regiment,
officers and men, appreciated her efforts and
| felt that they must give her some token Of
their regard and esteem, which eliminated
yesterday in the presentation ola watch, chain,
and accompanying documents" in the shape
of charms, pin, &c.
| Mrs. Harvey was invited to visit the regi-
ment yesterday, about II miles from the city.
On her arrival the bugle sounded the "call,"
when the regiment formed in front of the of
ficers' quarters under the command of Major
Woods and as the carriage of Mrs. Harvey
arrived in front of the regiment they saluted
her by presenting sabres, when Cap. Ring,
of Co. G, stepped forward and presented Mrs.
Harvey with beautiful watch, accompanied
with the following remarks:
Mas. HARvEY:-To me has been assign ed the
pleasing duty of presenting to you in behalf of he
officers and men of the I'd Wisconsin Vol. Cavalry
this little token of their esteem. Since first
acquainta lance, We have known you a warm and
untIring friend. From the commencement of this
great rebellion your time has been devoted to the
soldier; his welfare, body and soul, has been your
constant study and to none more than the I'd
Wisconsin Vol Cavalry has your care been extend
( Gd is at hat We foalI I'd
you the deepest gratitude ana keen desire to ex-
press it, Accept, therefore, this watch an en-
remind you of the great good you have done, and
thus in a measure prove reward I or the sacrific-
es you have made for the soldier
On receiving which Mrs. Harvey replied
as follows:
CAPT. RING-sIy friends Of the I'd Wisconsin
Cavalry: NJ heart is full of grateful words to you
to-day, but cannot speak them here. NY posi-
ton seems very strange 20 me. L cannot talk
much In every face before me recognize brave
defender of my country, and as such am glad to
see you. knew that you had not forgotten me,
but / did not expect this beautiful token of your
rem emb ranee. Ii is very precious me, how
ever, as a recognition of the spirit which nave
tried you and Others of brave soldiers.
1t has been little that could do, but that little
have done gladly. have tried to be hopeful my
self, and to speak cheering words you, and this
has often been all that could do.
God bless you for the spirit which prompted this
thought for 1 know while receive this that
the humblest friend among you who has tried to
delights me to know that to every true soldier of
our country Heaven has granted prize worthier
and more imperishable, even than your gift to me
i'm his loyal heart OF This shall hence Iorth
preserve this beautiful memento.
Soldiers: may your every hearsthrob be as strong.
steady and true as tick your treasured gift;
20 every wish pure as its polished gold; every
loyal aspiration, full and free, as my gratitude to
you.
Mrs. Parsons, of New Orleans, then came
forward, and presented Mrs. Harvey with q
l.. ;F,,Io ,i,ifa of
ranged by herself; after which, a pleasant
social hour was spent by the guests in exam
lining the beautiful present, and in listening
to the Emusic by the band" BY the way,
the post band here is made up largely of the
old 10th Wisconsin band, and is led by Mr..
Slater. 1t is a splendid band, and played
finely on this occasion.
| must give you a description of the watch.
1t is of gold with blue enamel on each side,
set with diamonds, on one side in the form of
harp, on the other bOquet; the diamonds
are very fine attached is a heavy chain of
exquisite workmanship and design, accOmpa-
nying which was pin with cross and crescent,
set in pearls rich and beautiful. At the end
er .aA chain were also attached numerous
charms, as follows: hSe-t anchor saber car
bine, drum, compass, cannon, hogitzer cross.
pistol, key, and field glass. The field glass is
less than half an inch in length and eighth
of an inch in diameter; in one side you see
fine photograph of Gen. Grant with his name
underneath, and in the other the Lords Pray
er, which you can read as plainly as in the
prayer-bOOk. The whole forms one of the
most rich and be autiful membranes / ever
saw, and there is no one more worthy to re-
ceive such a present than Mrs Harvey
With the watch the boys add their heartfelt
prayers for health, prosperity and future hap
piness. The inscription on the inside Of the
watch case is as follows: Presented to Mrs.
Louis P. Harvey, of Wis, with the Love,
Gratitude and Admiration of the I'd Wis.
Veteran Vol. Cav. Regt." The boquet will
not attempt to describe, as l am not gifted in
that line, although it was some time in my
possession.
Altogether the affair was a very pleasant
one for all concerned. The speeches as you
will see were neat and appropriate. Capt.
Ring is a perfect pattern of a gentleman and
officer. There were several Wisconsin men
present on the occasion, among whom no
ticed d. K Tenney, VandercOok, Rasdail, DR..
Wilson, and numerous citizens and also Off
GERS from other regiments.
The battalion of the second cavalry which
has been detached for the past two years, ar
rived here on Wednesday last in good health
and well mounted. They left again the next
day on an expedition which went down to
Grand Gulf ana 1OfL dlDSOn, ana are now
there /" seeking whom they may devour."
This morning they sent back an installment
of cattle, household furniture, refugees, pris-
oners, &c. The whole expedition is expect
ed back in a day or two.
Speculation and militia orders are rife here
now. Since the Memphis scare, the militia
arm of the service is most relied upon. A
few days since an order was issued to enroll
and organize, but as soon as perfected it was
discovered that no arrangements had been
made for "pOcket money!" and yesterday a
new order was issued reUoking all exemptions,
and requiring new ones to be applied for;
but before any application could be made, a
fee of tOo dollars must be paid to the "mi-
ltia fund.-" lit should be called the cripples'
| fund.- for the benefit of the field officers, as
/ am informed. l will post you on the "gen-
eraI trainings" Of course, if a cripple can't
pay two dollars, he must train )" and if he
does pay, then the officers can train"
Two citizens of Dane county, noted there
for their opposition and Democratic proclivi-
ties, Ia Ia Copper arrived here the other
day and took the amnesty oath, very quietly
and demurely, including the emancipation
proclamation and other orders.
A vote at the Soldiers Home on Friday, of
soldiers, resulted for Lincoln 40 aud for Nc
Clellan IL.
Yours, &C., GEo. G. SMITH.
The COsT OF THE WAR.-An elaborate Sc