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dant, olthe foreconcert tion withat gi3)B7etyeeeitI.lJRE*KNTAI 1lt;»N fO Sl’RGEON OCTKRLOM Y j this tralt;— A Gala Day on the Hospital Boat ! end, anlt; | Ohio.—A most pleasing and at the same j matter time feeling scene was witnessed yesterday afternoon on the Floating Hospital Ohio, now lying at the foot of Lower Sixth street.The occasion will not soon bo forgotten by,, , . . . . , 1 OONtthose who were present—with h varied feelings of sadness, joy, and iV.«-iing.Dr. John A. Octerlony, who has for sever* war(j j al mouths been the Surgeon in ebargo of the gej?ea Floating Hospital, had been, at his own re* treat jn I quest, relieved from duty there and traus* oujy g-! furred to one of the Hospitals at Louisville, membe I This request was made by Dr. O. that he t*luD ar, | might be with bin family, residing in Louis- q16 varj ville. Whoa Dr. Octcrlony was placed in t0 j|i0 jj charge of the Hospital Ohio, ho found that Alban i i it had not been managed in such a manner house.1 as it should have been. Loud and bitter♦i complaint had been made in regard ^l0 j[fl I to its coudition under his prodoces- (jor i0 j aijr. The first work of Dr. Octcrlony, there- hecn p (fore, on taking charge, was to correct keptic . every abuse which had been practiced, Doo | and in its sanitary and other arrangements meuce ! place it on a level of equal popularity and sale ai \ acceptability with the other hospitals of this hall ol i city. He combined the warm heart and Mesart | tender sympathies of tbe Christian gentle- j p j j man with the skill and science of the ac- g*10n ^complished surgeon, to aid him in this work, and it was not long before his success was complete, and he was firmly established in by the the affections of his patients. No surgeon the ce who has had charge of a hospital in New Fur dlt; Albany, has discharged hia duties more go-ahi faithfully or more acceptably. And it was gentle tbi* fact which created the shade of sadness eaerg manifest in the proceedings of yesterday, to by a t which we have alluded above. Every pa- under tient upon the boat felt that in parting with ness, itheir much-loved Surgeon they were losing to con a sympathetic, noble hearted frienefc No that g class of men appreciate more highly suoh a to the friend, than the sick soldiers in our hospit* barga als, and none are better able to set an esti- that lt;mate upon his worth. of a (It was determined by the patients, with yfr £ an enthusiastic unanimity which spoke Comn ot the high esteem in which they held awak Dr. 0., to present him with a fine gold watch, as a testimonial of their regard for him The suggestion was scarcely made I ^ead before it was acted upon and the watch pur- 27th, chased, at a cost of two hundred and sixty- ^0 ce Q , five dollars Yesterday afternoon it was ^ c^0( , 1 presented to Dr. Octerlony. and the occasion ' * 0 (IV 1 Will 1was one of affecting interest. I wm 1The watch was presented on behalf uf the I patients by Mr. J. Emmett Enlow, in an elo- j 8*ze cquent and warm-hearted 6peeeh He re-|on^ viewed the many generous acts of Dr. 0. ini N. a most touching manner—offering to him the] Nasfc soldiers’ sympathies—the soldiers’ prayers, Oene for hi9 future welfare and prosperity. Then I coun 0 handing him the watch, he said “ No gift]same ,e was ever more cheerfully bestowed Words turec ( are not adequate to express the deep feeling of clt; of regard wo have for you : and when wejtheC are separated, soma at home, some in the I prfvi field, others on the march, wo will still cul-| Lyoi tivato a green spot in our memory for one gean who has been to U9 so warm a friend, sojGeoi generous an officer, so able and sympathetic hia e a surgeon And when you may hear that I been we have fallen, one by one, in various sec- ^lions of the country, upon the glorious fields I ^which to drink the blood of those who will seal our secoud revolution of indepen 3g J dence with victory, you will then think of us kindly, and ever, we doubt not, remember this parting day '* Mr. Enlow’s speech was worthy of the occasion, and we regret that we cauuot publish it in full.Dr. Octerlony, in accepting the valuable testimonial, spoke most feelingly. He was much affected by the unexpected manifestation of regard of which he was the recipient. Many,pleasant hours had ha passed with the bravo men from whom ho was so soon to be parted, the memory of which be wouldcherish to the end of life. Dr. 0. was deep-fg | *3 ’j ly moved by the spontaneous outpouring of confidence which had greeted him, and expressed, in terras of earnestness, his thanks for the generous confidence reposed in him by the gallant men with whom he had solong been associated. We doubt not thatwherever he may go, he will draw around ^ him hosts of friends HE§ heart is right—bis head is right—and his hands do what both dictate should be done.After the presentation ceremonies hail ended, the invited guests and patients in the hospital sat down to a most sumptuous dinner prepared especially for the occasion, ib- (The tables were filled with the luxuries of the season, gotten up in ihe very best style of the oulinary art, and that man whose appetite could not be satisfied with its abundance, variety and excellence should be banished to the Fejee islands, and compelled to pass his days with the nymphs of that delectable retreat.ra»trys77v.30erree3-a-esh8IXtber7Qatid3d,vemTConConthisR Sagu-iii-sr-iOtrsasIsVspetHotwoiheofy’sier' in •ies ion on. ivef a ho the ive its, ac-iontoferHospital Stewards E. (J. ii. Beach and William E Sinks, deserve special mention for their labors io preparing this feast. They are ever active in matters which will contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of the patients in their hospitals, and the service has not two more faithful officers. The presentation and dinner will long be remembered with pleasurable emotions by all thosewho were present. Each one interested inABosthepatialiiNutof v diffi vice said aroifilmexatheiconfiehvahas ionssist1Neiget*tly oeremonie8 performed his part well.ief.ief.extMay Ahe brave men io that hospital live to enjoy many seasons of similar festivity and.i°y*Jed C9»The coal nil dRibthrlt;scrirep:him\so f forhuuas 1undsinji
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New Albany Daily Ledger
New Albany, Indiana, US
Thu, Jan 26, 1865
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