The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-09-03

For THE RFconp.
A desire to see in print the 'speech of " Cor
poral schnapps," has prompted me to take ii
down from memory, as near as possible. II
it is not reported correctly, the Corporal will
have the privilege of making correction,
next week. aSKEETER.o
Capt. Kitchin and Officers of Co. c. (no
forgetting the cook IL have been detailed OF
behalf of the Company, by the members o.
this band, to reciprocate our utmost delight
in the unbounded success which has crowned
our mutual endeavours. They have forced
upon me the unmitigated pleasure in resusti-
eating to you and your fellow cohorts, the ex-
tremc felicity, which has characterized the
harmonious blending Of congenal spirits
which have been constantly following pro-ra-
tn. ad-in-f-ni-tum, throughout the whole en-
tire campaign. Indeed, Captain, your whole
soul has been stirred from within you and per-
meated the ETHEREAL regions Of atmospheric
pressure, securing for you the sobriquet of the
immortal Washington. These honest yeoman-
ry, who have accompanied you hther, begged
me to express their utmost confidence in your
ability to bring them safe from the deadly
conflict which has been raging with SO much
so much--raging-- did you not soldiers?
yes. They wished me to toll you to Hang
your banner on the outer wall, the cry is still
they come" They remember with pride the
morning when You led them from their homes
and firesides, among the vine clad hills and
citron groves of their native home, where at
eve we sit beneath the archng vine and won
der what star will be ours, when love be-
comes immortal-they realize that they have
parted with all that is dear to them-their
wives, swecthearts and orphan children.
see them now with the molasses trickling
down their faces, or sliding on some favorite
cellar door. | know Captain, these are
thoughts which cause the 1Itna of our emo
tions to overflow with the lava Of SORROW
When we remember the lallucinations of our
once happy homes all the impracticable WIS.,
ionaries are carried to more than triumph
ant conclusion and create momentary rip
pie Of establishment and admiration, speedily
lost sight Of among the many triumplls of
human skill, which we have been called upon
to gaze with unbounded applause, and which
are the glory and the distinguishing feature
of the nineteenth centennial. Capt, VIC feel
for you as likewise do the mosquitoes, maxi
ing you feel no doubt, little. bilious. | can
only recommend you to pur beloved surgeon,
who is ever ready to pour out Ills balm, =
anti-bil-ous pills and kerosene oil. Captain,
time admonishes MS that the lateness of the
hour will prevent us from saying all we had
anticipated at the outset. The ever ripping
stream flows not more constantly than the
tender emotions which well up from our in
most souls tonight, as you may rightly i'm
agine from the parched condition of our drv
lips.
Tomorrow we shall leave the scene of ac-
ton and return to the outstretched arms of
the girls we left behind u.s. How pleasant "a
will be in after years to relate our experiences
OF the bloody scenes through which we have
passed The enemy has been crafty and pow
erful, sharper than two-edged sword, and
many OF their bones lie bleaching ON tile
sands, struck down in the flower of their
youth, while we can congratulate ourselves
that we have not lost q single man Tor mar
ried one either, yet several have been woun-
ded--mostly in the neck. Captain, once
more allow me on behalf of these war-worn
veterans to extend to you our hearty congratu-
laticns for the efficient manner in which you
have SO sarrcptieously manifested the COM
plcte representations wherein all the funda-
mental principles of war have been so hero