Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-07-13


Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, in
this city, called upon Mr. A. J. CROMWELL,
Ma ter Mo ,hanic. and presented him with a
splendid gold watch and chain, as a token OF
their great regard and affection for him, and
their earnest approval and appreciation of
the course he has pursued during the long
time they have been under his charge. Mr..
CROMWELL is about to leave this city, having
bcech transferred to Piedmont b. The compa-
ny, and his departure will be deeply regretted,
both by the employees and his friends in this
community. Tue watch is solid IS karat
gold hunting case, ougiuc-turned, and beau
tifully engraved with movement of the
Appleton, Tracy & Co.. stamp, full jew
elcd, thermometer balla"c,, and 10 acc'mIa-
MED by gents massive. solid gold. vest
chain, of the Neapolitan pattern
These articles were procured from the splen-
lid establishment of our enterpris'ng friend,
'lr. S. L. LITTLE, upon whose taste they re-
lect great deal of credit.
The presentation ives made in the following
remarks, by Mr. FRANK w. WEAVING:
Gentlemen and Ftilow Mechanics:
You are aware that, by your will, devolves upon
me the important duty Of delivering the rrcscnta-
lion address upon this occasion Of unusual interest
20 MS all. need not say that feel myself among
he most incompetent Of you for this delicate ser
vice | will make but few remarks knowing that
you will not expect Of me either great display o!
intellect nor of sou-slirrimg eloqucncc yet trust
.l,atI Il l,tn riatn tn tl,a
1t has been design, as Mechanics and employ
:cs under worthy Hns,cr-Mechanic, Mr.. a. j
CROMWELL, 10 mnnil"S, our regard and esteem by
he presentation 10 Kim of II suitable testimonial
But in making til. Presentation we feel that We
far short of his merits for by his noble acts
he has won our great RESPECT our high esteem and
,ur profound regard, in the relations existing be-
wccn during the last scvciGl years; and, gentle
men, these emotions will follow hiIh wherever lis
ol in life may lie cast and memory Brings back
Jt 70; d rcco.lccons pas', they will make
o Of the green spots in our She lives. First we
steem him for Mis- Straight forwarducSs Of manner
'econily, regard him for his ability mt
hanic, and believe his competency fully sufficient
'or the arduous dGt'cs to vll'c he has recently
ncen assigned and, Tlirfly ~ respect him for his
,cntlcnfny department. at all tircs, all places and
Inder ali circumstances. We all know his worth
md alike appreciate his merits. When the pressure
II the Times led It's to see that n forward movement
n in Their words, nm advance of the Dimes et-
Ind believing it was through his appreciation OF his
emf loyees hat lie al~:rs TO Time, now
", nun with this memorial at once signiican
If T.N,e, and with it, our highest regards and best
wishes for his future prosperity.
Mr.. CROMWELL then replied rs follows:
Kind Friensi did Fellop Mopmates : | almost feel
Is though you are bcstowing upon Inc greater honors
nan | am worthy Of rs | have done nothing more
han every honest man should do, and that is It
10 justice to his vllow men,
Words INADEQUATE to fully express my graft
:ude n this warm evidence of your friendship III
making lire the recipient Of this beautiful gin
I'll reby evincing your appreciation Vi my conduct
iii services during Ass lciation which has lcci
fJr mai Vars; AMI in reeectin on our past relu
ions, "ili always give me pleasure.
You place me under obligation which the mcr
IMPRESSION of thanks cannot sufficiently reward
Ny friends accept and shall dearly Cherish th.
BEAUTIFUL token, not on account Of .5 Intrinsic val
e, but for the high Recommendation that such i
gift f!om the hands Of those with whom have so
long and pleasantly been associated, must Of neccs-
'ity bs to ne.
You have my thatcs FER tire prompt and efficient
manner in which you have always executed the du-
entrusted vou aud for the interest you hay,
manifested in the Company's welfare while undcl
ny charge, and now that We have 10 part ] hore
glm you will render my successor the same able
assistance that you have rendered me, and in return
. hope lie may be kind to you ny post Hrycnt
rarer is, that you all may he entirely successful
III life and may be spared TO enjoy man. years Of
aea!th and happntss.
A splendid table vas spread before the as
semblage, and mir,h and joy aboundcd. The
ioblc lady Of NJ. Cromwell was presented at
the supper with beautiful silver Ice Pitcher,
Is taken Of tie high regard il which S! .
WIS held by her husband $ comrades