Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23

Of march was taken up through the prin-
cipal streets Of the city 10 the Park ex-
tension.
The companies composing the regiment
made fine display:
The Republican Blues, Capt. George A.
Mercer commanding.
The German Volunteers, Capt. Jonn
Derst commanding.
Branch commanding.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry, capt
Robert Falligant commanding.
The Irish Jasper Greens, Lieut.. James
AcGrath commanding.
The Park extension vas filed with
gay crowd OF people large numoer q
whom were ladies. The regiment rested
on the north side, next 10 the enclosed
park. for a few minutes. after which the
various regimental eyolutons were per-
formed IN creditable manner.
After an hours drill the command was
marched TO the east side Of the field,
where a dress parade took place, and
"a as witnessed with much interest by the
large crowd OF spectators. The regiment
then reformed and counternarched 10 the
residence Of General LawtOn, where the
cOl0rs were deposited. after which the
companies were turned over 10 their COM
handing officers and the parade was dis
missed.
PRESENTATIONS By THE OGLETHORPES.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry, COM
manded bv Capt. Robt. Falligant, assem-
bled in their hall al > O'Clock, and when
the Captain had taken command and was
about 10 review the company II the manual
Of arms Hon. F. G.. DuBignon advanced
and addressing Capt. Falligant, said
the company had delegated him 10 eX-
press their recognition OF his services in
their behalf. and to testify their affection
for him as their commander. Many Of
them. he said. had shared with Capt.
Falligant the fatigues Of the
march. the chances Of battle and the
vigils Of the advanced line, when the
biyOuac fire illumined the horizon be-
meath which the OutpOsts Of the enemy
are stationed. They there fore knew Of
no more appropriate testimonial Of which
a true soldier could be proud
than the sword. which be hoped
Capt. Falligant would receive
as an evidence Of the apprecia-
ton Of the Oglethorpes for their CON-
mander as a true soldier and gentleman.
capt. Falligant was taken completely by
surprise, but soon recovered his self-pOs-
session. and in an eloquent address 10 the
company thanked the OglethOrpes for the
unexpected testimonial Of their esteem
ana aHecJlOn.
The weapon has a straight blade. The
case is Of silver with gold trimmings,
while the handle is eXquisitely chased in
ornaments of gold. Upon the conclusion
Of the presentation the company was
marched from their armOry to the parade
ground on South Broad street.
Some weeks since a committee was
appointed by the OglethOrpes to procure
a suitable testimonial for presentation to
Mrs. c. ). Branch a handsome easy
chair. with black walnut frame and up
hOlstered in gray, with the letters 80. L.
l. worked in bold relief on the back, was
prepared, and a committee, consisting Of
Mai. Jordan +. Brooks and Private +. ;.
Abrams. yesterday delivered the present
TO the lady referred TO, in the name Of the
command. Mrs. Branch has been deyOt-
ed friend Of the OglethOrpes. The names
Of three Of her sons have been
on the rolls Of that company, viz: Lieu-
tenant and Adjutant John II. Branch Of
the Georgia Volunteers. who was killed
at Manassas. Sanford W. Branch, now
First Lieutenant of the company, and
Captain II. NJ. Branch Of the Savannah
Cadets.