Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-01-07

SwonD PnEsExrzrsss.--A very plesssn
little affair occurred At woodward Hall
last Monday evening. jost before the com
mencsment of the Military Ball. in ths
shape of sword presentation to Captain
Frank Miller. who has been chiefly instru.
mental in the raising Of . cavalry company
in this county, sad in which undertaking
he has exercised commendable energy
The sword was very nice ono. and was
purchased ct Chicago by the Captains
loyal friends in this place. as token oil
their respect for him as citizen and sol.
der. The presentation speech, on behalf
Of the loyal citizens Of Plymouth. was
made by John d. Dsvor. Esq. and wa,
very appropriately responded to in few
remarks by d. T. Phillips. Esq. on be-
half Of the recipient We make room for
an abstract Of the remarks on the occasion,
which are as follows; -
PRESENTATION SPEECH OF Mr.. DEvoR.
Captain HAer:-It gives me pleasure to
Inform you that have been selected by
some of the COOL AMI loyal citizens oil
Plymouth to present You with a fitting
testimonial Of their esteem for you as ,
gentleman and . soldier. The peculisri'
ties of the present meeting. sir. are new to
me. and somewhat embarrassing in their
nature; therefore. it will not seem strange,
I trust, If my remarks are not entirely ap-
plicable to the occasion.
Much as your frienis deplorc the exist
ence Of the bloody and destructive war now
being waged between the North and the
South. ON one side for the psrpetuity OF
the Government. and on the other in
support of the false sni highly psrnicious
theory of State Rights.-yos it will not do
for rs to close our eyes to the fact tina.
there is . gigantic conflict in progress be-
tween the two sections, on the final results
Of which rest consequences Of the most mo-
mentions importance. not only to US OF the
present generation. but to our po'terity
for hun lre,ls Of years to come. Should
we be defeated, our national glory will
have passed. from rs forever. AMI the fact
that We are still American citizens which
fact in the past has been sufficient to guar
sntcc to Us the respect anil fear Of all for
eign nations. will but serve to secure us
in tbs fn.urc tn, sneers AMI insults Of the
most feeble governments on the face Of the
earth We woull bs baakruptel a. . ma
ton. degraded - psople. anil universally
damned ~ . race Of most incredible
bragxsrts. None would feel so insisnii-
can't o. to 10 rs honor. Such. sir. weulI
inevitably bs the result Of dossst on onr
part in this lif, anil death struggle for our
nstionsl existence. Tins picture is not q
pleasant one for loyal Americans to con-
template. BIT should our brave soldier
boys succeed in defeating. and finally de.
>troyins the or ,sniz II rebsl hor.lss now in
the fell. then. sir. the brilliancy of our fu
ture national glory. in comparison with
what it has been in tn, past. would be as
the gorgeous splenlor of summer sun to
the first faint glimmerings of dawning day
We have faith. sir. that the life of this
nation is ut to be strangled in the present
hoo iy conaict,-this fratricilal effort to
war,ls its dest-uction,-b that it will
merge from its present trials AMI Attic.
tions even more beautiful and prosperous
than it has been in the past. But to
achieve these glorious results, hard knocks
must be given .his aristocratic. man-selling
woman whipping conspiracy.-reLels mus
be killed. and If needs be the Who'll,
Sauth reduced to its original condition.
10 effect this. ssoat arms and brave heart.
ire in demand. AMI must be forthcoming
,nd. sir. it is to the energy AMI success
you have displayed in recruiting soldier,
for this purpose, which has most particu-
larry drawn toward you the respect and
friendship of tho loyal citizens of Ply
month.
Many hard battles must yet be fought,
aad many brave boys will moisten South
arm soil with their most precious blood
ere victory. final. and unquestioned. can
perch upon the banners of the Union. In
these fearful struggles you aud the brave
and noble hearted men forming your com
mand ase SCOUT to participate. Some Of
you may fall; but We feel assure il will
be while calamity fighting in defence OF
your homes and your iresides, your faces
to the foe. AMI your last gaze fixed upon
the good old flag Of your country. Bat,
sir. with the assistance of this good, stout
sword. which now present you in behalf
Of the loyal citizens of Plymouth. may you
be able to lead your men to victory. Il
glory. anil finally to their peaceful FIRE
sides where they may enjoy oil the bless
ings which can be secured to them under
the protection of q kind Providence and