Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-05-23
THE STEAMER Z. B. LEE.
Presentation of COlOrS----Al
Interesting Occasion.

Yesterday The magnificent steamer
Robert +. Lee, which left for New
Orleans last evening, was the scene Of a
most pleasant incident to all concerned.
1t was the occasion Of the presentation
TO that steamer OF the elegant stand OF
colors voted at the late fair held by the
ladies Of the First Baptist church. Quite
a number of ladies and gentlemen were
present. The cOlors were presented, on
behalf of the ladies', by Miss Josie Feger,
an accomplished young lady Of this city,
IN the following address
/ have been deleL sted to-day to repre-
sent the ladies OF the First baptist church
OF this city, although | am aware there
are many present who would be more
competent. To say that it is not a source
Of pleasure, would be doing injustice to
nv feelings The occasion that has
brought 80 many Of Is together on this
beautiful steamer is one that will never
be forgotten by any OF us. Until
to-day many Of US were CON-
parative strangers, yet / see so
many happy, smiling faces around me, I
feel as if we had all been old friends to-
gether. am not personally acquainted
with the officers of the Lee, but Judging
from her beauty, strength, speed, name,
and the reputation Of her Wners, they
cannot be other than gentlemen and
here let me assure you, gentlemen, you
have many good, substantial friends in
this city, / see some Of them standing
among you. These gentlemen stood by
the r. i. Lee 10 her late contest with
the Belle st. Louis, like old veterans de-
termined, like her nsmesake, to fight il
out to the last. But am not here to
eulegize any Of you, but for 8 muoh more
pleasant ppgpo5e, thai OF presenting you
with q suite OF colOrs, the gift of your
friends and the admirers Of your boat
its intrinsic value is small com
pared with the many happy
associations i trust will ever cluster
around it. Then, captain, Ia behalf Of
the ladies of the First Baptist church Of
this city, Ipresent you with this suite Of
colors, the eEnblems Of our cOgntry, as
q testimOnial-O OF our esteem and regard,
not alone for yourselves or your noble
steamer, but fof the name,
lone ofthe few-the immortal lew,
That were not born todie."
There is no name so dear to the southern
heart-the name of a hero, a statesman
and christian. The full assurance is ex-
perieneed that this testimonial could not
hE MLDEt nlltdt4l IDAAAtAAEus An6 N. T.
Lee is honored in the name she bears,
and these eOlors could not wave
5yer a more magnificent coating
palace, or be protected b. more
careful, provideut aud m~eritorious
officers. Take th and may they wave
over & career Of uninterrupted prosper
ity.
To this, Capt. Jsbn w. Cannon, the
responded as follows I'm behalf
of the officers of the Robert Z. Lee and
/ accept this generous
gift, with unalloyed qualification.
Permit me to assure the geBeTCas donors
that these ecloLg shall be duly honored.
The object In constructing this boat was
to render her in every respect worthy the
great name she was to bear, and under
no circumstances shall the bright colors
here received ever wave over aught
aboard that would for q moment blur
that proud e~scuteheOE. We return our
acknowledgements, and shall
studiopsly endeaYOr to deserve the ele-
CANT present as well as the confidence Of
The public.