The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09
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FRIDAY, DEcEMBER 9. lse4
Presentation.

Presentation.
For the Nashville Unon.
On the evening of the 9th ult, in
the Reading Room of Hospital IA, oc.
CURED an interesting occasion of "Pre-
sentation," the fortunate recipients
being Dr. s 7 Williams, Executive Off.
Ger, and E G. Cooper, Acting Steward,
the former receiving a very handsome
case of Surgical Instruments, and the
latter, an American lever watch. The
articles were presented by chaplain Al
lington 10 Dr.. Williams, and to steward
Cooper by DR.. Williams.
The Chaplain spoke as follows:
DR.. WILIIAMs The patients and at
tendants of this Hospital, highly val
uing you, both as gentleman and a
Surgeon, have resolved on expressing
their confidence in, and esteem for you,
by presenting you with this case of In
struments. Doubly fortunate is the
man considered who is found both
meritorious and successful. Many q
hero has deserved life, though found
among the slain and many comman-
der has merited victory, though meet
ing disastrous defeat You, sir, as q
man, as companion, and as an officer,
have merited our confidence and af-
fection, and have succeeded in winning
them. We c9nnot but consider that,
in the use of this expression of our ap-
probation of you, many a sufferer will
derive relief; many a precious life will
be saved, and many woman and child
who otherwise would be widowed and
orphaned, viii have occasion to rejoice.
Receive then, Doctor, at my hands, in
behalf Of your many friends, this token
of their good viii, with their warmest
gratitude for your past kindness, and
their earnest wishes for your future
we'll being.
The Doctor replied as follows:
CHAPLAIN ARLINGTON, LADIES AND GEN.
rLENEE This unexpected testimonial
of appreciation, coming from the source
it does, consider as the warmest eulo-
GUM that could be pronounced. That
have endsavorsd to do my whole duty
since my connection with this Hospi-
raj, ali will testify, but that have al
ways succeeded, or that I merit this
most beautiful and appropriate present,
dare not claim. l accept it, however,
thankfully, assuring you that it is duly
appreciated, and hope by prompt at
tention TO duty to continue to enjoy the
esteem and confidence Of you all
Again., tender you my sincere thanks
In presenting the Watch to Steward
Cooper, DR.. Williams spoke as follows
STEWARD CooPRR: In behalf os the
patients and attendants of Hospital No
IA, and as testimonial Of regard for
efficient discharge of duty, and the uni>
form cheerfulness with which that du
ty has been performed, present you
this Watch, and with it the congratu-
lations of the donors. Labor properly
directed always ehcits the applause
which it merits, and the knowledge
that your labors have proved sccepta-
bic is an addition to al other pleasures.
Take then, this Watch, and with it
the good wishes of the boys who gave
il.
Steward Cooper responded thus:
DR. WILLIAMS: Sir, accept this
beautiful present at your hands in be-
half of the generous donors, not be-
cause of the intrinsic value of the ar
ticle itself, but because it comes unso-
hcited and unexpected. During my
connection with the army, for period
Of over three, aud one half years, /
have frequently been the recipient OF
similar tokens of respect. During my
connection with this hospital, have en-
deavored to discharge my duties faith
fully to the best of my judgment, with
out fear, favor, or pArtiality. How far l
have succeeded leave for those to de-
termine who have been associated with
me.
Sometimes it happens th at when fa-
vors of this kind are bestowed, there |
are other favors expected in return; for |
instance, Well, Doctor, ! gave dollar,
or two dollars, as the case may be, to.
wards purchasing your Watch, now |
would like to go out in town, can't you
give me pass. don't know that this
will be the case here, bat have known
it in other cases.
In regard TO this, l have only to say |
that l have always endeavored TO be |
impartial, and 20 treat every one kind |
ly, and hope that in our future inter
course, 1 will be able to merit the good |
will of ali. In conclusion, return my |
heartfelt thanks TO the donors, and as
sure them through you, that shall al
ways esteem shis present a. one Of iIs
estimable value