Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-01-05
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SAAF oAE1bh1 " 4sT.f A.tI Light ARTY
-5 -.i December "a, 1868.
Editors LnteliiSeheGr: zt.s tN--
A very pheasant occurrence has jus st tax.
en place here, which We think will interesI
our numerous friends and patrons of yOur
valuable paper. - e-i'5 :. -,
DR.. VIM. G. Bryant, Assistant Surgeon OF
the l22ud Regiment .lYI l., formerly be-
longing to our Brigade at Winchester Va,
but, now attached to the Army Of ihe Poto.
mac on his way to visit family and friends
in Ohio, was met at the cars here and de.
tainea two days with us, He was most
cordially received, particularly by those to
whom he had ministered during their hours
Of sickness, previous to the occurrence
which separated us at Winchester, during
which time be was as attentive to the
wants of our men. as to those of the Regi
ment TO which be belonged, Surgeon b.
was left at Winchester at the time of, the
evacuation of that place by Gen. Milroy and
his troops. in charge ofOur sick and wound
ed aud remained with them duriug the
whole time of the rebel invasion OF Penn
sylyania and Maryland, and up to the time
when our troops again entered that place.
when he broughtaway with him those who
were able TO travel, including several mem
bers of the Battery.
His stay with us offered an excellent op-
portunity for the presentation of a splendid
Saddle and Equipments, purchased by the
members OF the Battery for the Doctor as a
token of their respect and esteem. The
Saddle was magnificent one, got upsin
the best style by our friend ]. Is. Sheppard,
with a large silver plate on the pom mel,
which bore the following Inscription .s,'
sL~ l- Presented to 30
DR.. VIZ. g. ,BRY&NT, Assist. Surgeon.
Ea- rs l22ud Regiment o. VaI.y3I
.a : By the Officers and Members of
Battery . issS Iss y Virginia isz Light Artillery,
The presentation took place yesterday
morning, at A. NJ, when the Captain in
behalf of the officers and men in substance
made the following remarks; sa - 3f
SURGEON BRYANT, ri. g.-
Sra: In behalf of the officers and men of
Battery D, I have the honor to present to
you this Saddle aud Equipments, which
they hope youwill accept of, not for its in
trinsic value but as token of respect and
esteem, both as gentleman aud a sur.
geou. r. '-s.'1i o. - -, @ =, % ., -
We beg leave to tender you our grateful
thanks for the kind treatment at your
hands, of our fellow comrades in arms
while sick aud wounded at Winchester. Ya.
A1d, we hope sir, that the time is not far
distant, when, through the means now en-
.ployed, this Government will maintain its
Integrity, the Union be restored in all it's
parts, and wheusWe. shall all be permitted
to reInrn to our homes, to follow again the
peaceful pursuits of life. And that you
are now on your way to visit home and
friends, We wish you health aud prospect
tyIns also Merry Christmas and Happy
Naw Yaar -"
To which the Doctor responded as fol-
CAPTAIN:
cheerfnlly accept the gift you have pre-
sented me. The style and proportion of
the whole outfit are fanltless, and Rould
readily excite the envy and admiration OF
the equestrian soldier. Will you please
bear back to those who designated you tor
the duty you have performed, my sincere
thanks and the unfeigned gratitude of my
heart. aaaa eaa r.l .91a-s-@ sv is' ~ -
Oue who for many years, has as part
of professional duty, taxed his energies and
ability iu overcoming morbid appreben-
siuus, relieving, the mind OF gloom and de-
spair, awakening in their stead confidence,
cheerfuthess, hope and animation. would
feel possibly some embarrassment in occu-
pying the position =" do: :'''-ss's.lli li4 --
: am not accustomed TO hear. the words
of communication aud expressions of en-.
couragement you have just addressed me
They are but seldom conferred upon the
abIest and most worthy of my profession,
and with all respect aud difference to YOU.
sir, am left in honest doubt as to my
right to the high need of praise you have
awarded me. .-----.-.,,.,-. .---.--- e .ii iii. ga
'Tis true the life we cad is enc of un!
ceasing toll, of corrodiug and almost uu /.
intercepted care and anxiety, aud fraught
with responsibilities, our Intelligent real
izatious of which causes the most heroic
to stop, shrink aud shudder. But the
science aud success of our profession is
progressing, everyday she is enriching her
self from the various resources the calam-
tiles of war afford. Prom life scenes now
euacting in every psrtio our nation, most
important and valuable facts are being
gathered and garnered into one vast store
house In a short time they will go forth
like food of light, adding ipGreasgd brill
fancy to the lumiuGries OF science already
besPreading the civilized world.
They are 70 be carefully reviewed; nay,
carefully Stadi eH By4eyery man true to his
calling, and upon them judgement issto be
formed and future acts predicated. A..
With the counsels of the Great Physi-
clan, and reliance upon the favor, power
and wisdom Of Almighty God, by 40 Intel
ligent use of the means be has placed in
our hands Rehop etos be the hum ble agents
of affnrding great relief to the afflicted and
saffering of our unfortunate race. reluc-
family Isave these reflections, probably not
interesting TO others. : g '.tl g. 'i
Assto the fighting men of our country,
tbefng myseifa non-combataut, may be re-
Farded s,entitled to no opinion, aud for
Il long time thoughtJmy, own ethics allowed
line none, bat circumstances have forced