Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-10-26
oANx FERMENTATION

In our account yesterday, of the
prize distribution and social party Of
the National Guard, Virginia, even
ing before last, we briefly mentioned
that Captain Batterman was presented
with a gold-headed cane on the occa-
sion by the members of his company.
The stick is of rosewood, tipped with
a silver and steel tcrule, and the head
Is Of solid gold, surmounted with. a
beautiful specimen Of gold quartz aud
appropriately engraved and inscribed.
1t Is a very elegant and tasteful pres
ent, worthily bestowed. Col. Kerns,
on behalf Of the company, made the
following presentation speech, which
was appropriately responded to BY the
agreeably surprised recipient:
CArrAIN: There are moments In the
lives Of men when they feel inadequate
to discharge the duties assigned them ;
such all event has occurred this even
ing, It was with feelings Of gratiflca-
tlon and pleasure that I learned l was
selected on the part Of our company to
testify to the high esteem we possess
for you. and the deep appreciation we
entertain for tue generous munificence
that has always characterized your ac-
tions in our behalf. We all realize we
owe our present efficiency, in fact, our
very existence, to your untiring zeal
and generosity. Under your manage
ment and discipline we have constantly
progressed. until 1--WE tlatter %ourselveS)
we have reached n standard of excel
lence In military history, equalled by
few, all l may safely say without ego
t;sm, eXcelled by none. You have
constantly met with us, end spared no
pains nor money to make the record Of
this company "rGr excellent" But
few men in this state, or any other.
would have sacrificed their time and
purse for tho elevation Of any public
body, as you have done. You Indoubt-
edly have yoar reward In the con-
s~c;ousness OF having fulfilled a noble
duty to the State, OF which you
have been q generous b%enefactor, and
In knowing you have gained the love
and esteem OF every manly heart in the
company. Your devotion to the Union
In those dark hours when blSoted men
aimed at the dissolution Of our beloved
country, and when the black and
bloody hands or traitors dared to at
tempt the defacing Of the Upright anu
starry emblem :" of the on'y country
on earth "where Freedom loves to
DWELL" is only equaled BY your pa
triotism and loyalty in time Of peace.
We earnestly pray that your devotion
to the public good and your munif-
cence to this organization, will some
day mot far Off be rewarded rs such
merit deserves. Already you have been
exalted to a higher position, and al
though wearing the stars and sash OF a
General, We trust that you will not
forget nor neglect us, for no matter
what position In life you occupy, be 1t
civil or military, this company will
ever look upon you rs its beloved COM
mander.
In testimony of the deep and heart
felt devotion entertained by us toward
you as q gentleman and an officer.
allow me to present, on behalf Of my
comrades and myself, this slight token
of esteem. That you may live to a
ripe old age, eve winning the love and
respect Of your fellow-men In the
future, as YOU have done In the past,
that this staff may be the prop OF your
declining years, and when the final
summons of the Destroying Angel
comes, your bright and glowing record
be enshrined in tho memory Of your
fellow-citizens, Is a warn and heartfelt
prayer, re-echoed in the bosom o fevery
member of the National Guard.