Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-06
Testimonial 10 Col. Grimshax

licences and expressions Of csteom from those
who have shared with him the tolls and priya
tions and dangers Of the bloody field come with
most refreshing gadnoss 10 BWseten the retro
spect Of bis labor. and strengthen his patriotism.
An occasion Of this character, upon which was
made manifest tangible expression Of the feel
ngs snler. aimed by number vi Ctheers in the
Federal service towards "A brave and valued SUI
perior fellow officer, took place in this city Oh
.st Monday evening. Col. Grmshaw, the Gu
rgetic commander uf the Fourth Delaware Reg
iment, having retired with honor from the COM
mand Of the gallant Fourth, which ho led to
battle and TO victory so often during the past
three years, the officers Of the regiment, anxious
that he should carry with him in his retirement
some token OF their esteem for their late Colonel
both as an officer and gentleman, selected three
OF their number to act as committee to have
prepared some suitable present to be forwarded
to Col. Grimshaw as slight t, stimonial Of their
Atsctlonnte regard, and also TO serve as 3 me-
menlo Of the joint lubors sacrifices uud hardships
endured by them in this terrible war against tile
Wickedness and cruelties Of the slaveholder4
rebellion, and 10 defence Of the dear o. i flag OF
American Liberty and the Union OF our fathers
This committee, consisting Of Breset Major
Kent, Drevet Major Cause, and Lieut. Toner.
Kegimental Quartermaster, entered with nacriy
upon the pleasant task assigned them aud re.
ported to their comrades that they had procured
a coslly aud splendid gold watch and chain with
suitable devices and inscriptions, which would
be duly presented TO the Colonel, as uew year's
gift. The geserous donors, however, being
with the army, in front Of Richmond, and unable
personally to attend to the matter, requested
three prominent oitiEsns OF Wilmington, DR..
+, Vaughan, J. Taylor Cause and Mortimer
Bye TO conduct the presentation ceremonies -
These gentlemen accepted that duty with great
eheeriulness, and lost no time iu completing such
arrangements as were deemed necessary and
consistent with the occasion
Accordingly, on Monday evening last the gal
liant Colonel md a number OF his personal friends
were summoned to meet at Fosters Hotel, where,
in brief and appropriate address he beautiful
gilt was presented 10 him by the Hon. Judge
Wales. The following is the
RENAEKs OF IupOE WALES
" Colsnel:
" am charged with the very agreeable
duty OF presenting TO you, 10 the name Of the
officers Of the Fourth Regiment OF Delaware
Volunteers, New Years Git Us Il testimonial
Of the regard and affection for you aud OF their
regret at your separation from them
Apart from its intrinsic value, this gift will
always be associated with proud aud grateful
memories more precious than gold II will re
mind you that your services as AN officer aud
your qualities as friend aul companion were
appreciated by those vino had the best opportu
mites Of Witnessing your gallauiry on the hell
Of battle, and your attention, care and eviction
to the wants and comforts Of all who were unler
your command
''lt Gomez, also, uumixed with any alloy TO dim
its brightness. 1t is not desigued to propitiate
favor or bias judgment. II is a generous, free
will offering from baud Of tried AMI noble SOL
diers to a brother soldier and to their late com
mandibg othcer--from those with whom, for
more than two years, you have been associated
in all the stirring scenes of war-in tue long and
weary march, in the bivousc, in the dead y con.
hlot. in victory and in defea:, in suiferngs and
10 rejoicings, and in the dull routine of camp -
After such an ordeal, well fitted to develop the
characters and dispositions Of men, anu to test
most severely their relations with each other
to retain, as you do, the warm esteem and re-
spect OF your late oOmpanions-in u arms is one Of
the highest rewards that eau be given or recev.
ed, and the best proof that you have faithfully
performed your duties as sn tfieer, a soldier
and friend
/" Tie brave non-eommssionei cficers aHd
privates OF the Fourth have already presented TO
YOU an evidence Of their respect sud attachment
in thO form Of soldiers weapon. The donation
now offered for your acceptance, completes the
record q the estimation in which you are held
W the regiment you lately commanded
q" In hsnding you this beautiful watch and
chain, allow me to repeat the expression or nv
pleasure 10 thus acting as the representative of
our gallant friends in the field, and TO tender my
sincersst wishes for your health and happiness
Col Grimshaw, in subdued sentences, evil
IDENTIFY expressed under feelings Of deep emotion,
responded nearly as follows:
COL. uRMsHAws REsrJN.E.
"JuJge;
tDurng period ofnearly eighteen
years have received repeated marks Of the ca
TEEN Of my neighbors and fellow citizens. aul
have been honored by important trusts This
handsome present will be dearly priE by me.
coming As il does from those with whom i have
lately been associated On the battle field
My relations with the officers Of the Fourth
Regiment Delaware Volunteers was always Of the
most pleasant character. OI them, allow me to
say, none has dirgraced himsef--al have striyen
faithfully and earnestly to maintain tho honor of
the flag aud the fair fame Of the regiment. lu
all the commands to which we have been ttAchtd
the suIerior officers always srtke 10 the Highest
terms OF the good conduct md excellent disc;-
plue Of both officers and men
al am happy to state that Col. La Motto, who
is now present. by bis skill aud industry contrl
buted much towards the tieiency Of the rczi.
ment also my fiiend Capt. La Note, although
not now attached to the command, has always
performed his duties faithfully aud VIZ /, blth
in the regiment and in tue position which he now
>HGupies.
esisedstl highly hOnored by this token Of the
served with 1dectiOn of the officers who have
wishes aud sinetSlease convey q them my bslt
After few moments
and the beautiful gift had beeR conversation
eumlred by those present. the com1ined aud
invited into the dining room where fine slfere
AWAlisd them. AT the table social pleasantly
WltAnd humor we're called into play, aud seemed
10 contribute largely 10 q the digestive powera
81 The several gentlemen who were ding annie
justice 10 the good things set before them iLc
company separated at Al cary hour much plea
SEQ with the evenings entertainment, and i'm
pressed with lively appreciation Of the obec,
which had called them together.
Among the gentlemen present were Hon .JnJge
wales, Col. Bowman, Military Commander ot
Delaware; Col. Wilmer, Provost Marshal; L.
Col. La Motto, Of the Fourth Delaware Keg,,
ment Capt La Motte, Thomas M Rodnev
Collector Of the Port; John 7. McLear. II Z
Assessori Hon. Joshua Maris, Mayor Of tb,,
CITY Dr. J. f. Vaughan, DR.. Henry Garrett. Dr
WIN. Nolen, MesSrs. Elijah lIollingswortb
Lew u Clark, j. ]. Head, Vim Pyle, II. n
DringhuIst, Hanson Robinson, H. g. Banning.
Thomas ID. Webb, Eli uarfett, Peter brennan
j. Mortimer Bye, Allen Gawthrop, and a number
OF others whose names we do not now reco.lect.
numbering ip all about thirty-six
Inc watch is a beautiful specimen Of work
manshlp 1t was furnished by Mr.. q. +. Ru. |
aOlph, No. 2l7 Market street, ia this city Mr.. |
kudolph's taste in such matte has hereiofo q
frequently ieitedlthe encomiums of ,ood Judges |
VI sLnStc skin The watch IS a Dl1ou, Iu |
Jeseiiea, double cssed, heavily carved aud cha
SEQ seu' lis Of oo'sgon shape, with double springs.
y ynS 'SSs engraved representation Of the
tonRl Eagle with shield A. - -. 80 ~ 20