The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-10

| PRESENTATION OF CANE TO MAJOR &. l..
| BUrsr.-At meeting of the Young America Fire
Engine Company, held some time since, resolu-
ton was adopted for the appointment of q commit.
tee to procure suitable testimonial to be presented
to Mojor G. L. Buist, tangible proof of the esti-
nation in which he was held by the members. The
committee performed the duty entrusted TO them,
and on Thursday evening waited on Major Buist at
his residence, taking him somewhat by surprise.
After an explanation of the purpose of the visit the
chairman of the committee, John F. Britton, Esq,
addressed Major Buist as follows:
MAJOR Buist-In accordance with resolution
adopted at meeting of the Young America steam
Fire Engine Company, we have assembled this
evening tender You, behalf Of that organ1Za-
ton. this testimonial an expression OF the kindly
sentiments entert1ncd for you y that company. 1t
is unnecessary that We SHOULD review the cause
which has given rise to the present lneeting-one
OF inexpressiblc pleasure to ourselyes-and can
not but think that it is not devoid OF fcepg on Jour
part: TOR, matter what position in lite those from
whom We receive marks OF approval may move, it
fails to act as an incentive to the recipient Tor
further perseverance in that direction which ishcld
to be just. Those whom we have the honor
of representing in surveying the field Of le-
gal lore selected you as their exponent, and
through your exertions q favorable termination
was reached. Accept this gift, sir, not for its in
trnsic value-for 1t s but slight, when compared
to the benefit received-but as the honest express
sion Ct those who desire through this medium to
record their lasting Obligation, and also as mani
festation OF the appreciation OF portlon OF your
fellow.citizens and coworkers in the Fire Depart
ment. And we give expression to the hope that in
the future, which We trust will be crowned with
prosperity for you and those connected with you,
when memory transfers itself for brief season to
this occasion. the belief entertained that it will not
be without satHfactlon to you for through this me-
mento is accorded the well done OF those whom
you sought to, and succeeded IN aiding.
p,,;o1 rtad NV Y1pln0Ead
for evidence of kind feeling and, receiving the
cane, spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee Of
the Young America Fire Company-As has been re-
marked by your chairman, this occasion Is not de-
void Of feeling on my part Although In profes
sion in which it is presumed that we should at all
times be prepared to make responses, this une1pect-
ed presentation impresses me deeply. was not
conscious Of any thing having been done by me wor-
thy OF this gift. II is additional evidence Of the
previous occasion was the recipient Of your IA
vors by being accorded place on your. honorary
roll and chosen your legal adviser In my selec-
ton as your eIpouant, it has always been my priv
lege to defend Your Just and legal rights. Ibis
moment will ever be cherished by me. Be
pleased to convey to those whom you represent my
Acknowledgements of their kindness, and assurance
that 1t Will ever be my pleasure to devote my tune
and energy In the advancement OF their prosperity
The gift is also beautiful and useful and emanatmg
as 1t does from branch Of the Fire Deparlm
whose services to their fellow citizens 80 highly
appreciate. feel that an additional value is given TO
the gift. Accept, gentlemen. my thanks for the
manner In which your remarks have been conveyed;
and allow again to assure you that this occasion
win ever be cherished by M.
The cane was manufactured in this city. and is
made from the palmetto. 1t is surmountei bY a
gold head. bearing the following inscription: "To
G.. L. Buist, from the Young America Fire Com.
pany. April g. 1852"