New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-13
LONDON. February II, Evening.-Conso
81 Is; bonds fiat at 81.
Southern Express Recommendations
to Nj. j. O'BrieE.

| Mr.. II. J. O'Brien, general superintendent
| made the recipient last evening of hand
| some testimonial. The officers of the com
| pany, holding the superintendent in the
| highest esteem, presented him with one OF
| the finest watches ever seen. Colonel A. B.
Small, president, making the presentation
speech, which was handsomely replied to
by the gentleman whom his friends de-
lighted to honor-his clever qualities be
coming apparent in the style of his reply to
the sentiments which prompted the gift.
On one face of the watch. which is of the
Jurgens Ell magic case pattern, is the mono
gram rs. E. Co., on the other M j. OBJ. =
On the inside train of cars and telegraph
posts are beautifully chased. and also the
following inscription: To NJ. J. O'Brien,
General Superintendent, from the Officers
OF the Southern Express Company, Febru-
airy Il, 1872"
The chain is Of the anchor pattern, heavy,
with a tiller for a catch, and attached is a
locket made as a safe, bound with a rope,
all of the finest gold the whole being the
exquisite workmanship OF Tyler, the jew
eler, Canal street.
The great popularity Of this officer was
fully attested by the large gathering of
friends that thronged the office at No. l67
Gravier street, and looked upon the pre-
sentation with admiring eyes. The address
was in the following words:
n,r.. n.
RESPECTED SIR-From the long years we
have been associated in the express bust
ness, together with many of those around
us, it is well known TO you, as has been
well said by another. that in the hurry
and hustle of life, intent on it's ends and
aims, absorbed in its pleasures or per-
picked by its endorsements il is not often
that mankind finds time or opportunity to
recognize at length the bonds that unite
them. They meet with a kind word, part
with friendly grip and are gone"
Thee laws which govern the actions of
men engaged in the business of life are i'm
perative But stern and exacting as are
these demands, there are many green spots
made bright and happy by the pleasant
words nd kindly offices of those with whom
we come in constant contact.
Feeling, sir, that to your generous forbear-
ahce and kindly interest in ua, and all
others under you, much has been and will
DE due you for smoothing the rugged paths
over which our duties call us. we have been
inspired with desire which has caused us
TO select this beautiful watch, chain and
lOcket, and which we desire to present to
you as a pledge and constant memorial OF
our esteem Tor you as an officer and a gen
tleman.
Knowing your appreciation of time and
the Importance of punctuality in all things,
We have selected this as being most fitting,
feeling sure that as Its hands indicate the
swlitness OF fleeing time. you will in the
future, as IN the past, be ever prompt to the
call of duty.
The locket in the form of .'safe" is ap-
propriate to our business, and a beautiful
specimen of the jewelers. art. The chain
hope will be accepted by you as an emblem
of that sacred bond Of esteem and friend
ship which should ever unite those engaged
IN the same GAZING and desiring to attain
the same end.
We trust, sir, that you will appreciate
this, not for its intrinsic value, but as
tribute of affection from the many hearts
with W bonn you come in constant contact.
Accept, then, this token-not as a full
measure of our regard for you, but to mark
q point Of time in our official intercourse.
around which, in after years, pleasant
memories shall delight to gather. Accept
but for Use. Accept it from the supple
fingers that guide the pen through endless
pages of way-bills and statements, tracers
and correspondence. Accept it as a free
will offering from cheerful hearts and
willing hands. Take, guard and treasure it
as a Justly merited and well deserved
tribute of honor and respect, from true and
faithful friends: and when its unerring
hands shall point to the hour when you
shall be called upon to close your run of
life. may all your entries CHECK up" and
your report and ''balance' prove so. k;'
and may none OF US here present, as your
friends elsewhere, check short
at the grand roll call. when time shall be no
more.
Mr.. O'Brien received the present in few
words, which he spoke feeIingly, as from
his heart, and concluded his remarks as
follows:
Speech-making is not my forte. |
endeavor at all times to deal Justly ana
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