Presentation To Surgeon Ewing

Ytotn the Nashv'lle Union, April 17, We had the pleasure last eyening of a visit to Hospital No. 3, cornet oí the Public Square and Front street. The inmates of the Institution had prepared an agreeable surprise for the Surgeon ín charge, Dr. Alkx. Ewino, - the presentation of a splendid gold watch as a token of their regard for him as a gentleman and an officer. Tliey selected Dr. O. Rjchmond to make the present on their behalf who, such of the inmates as wero able to leavo their couches, having been agsembled, and Dr, Ewjno called in, addressed hira succinctly as follows : Dr. Ewing - The inmates of tuis hospital have learned with much regret that, in a short time, you will be called to leavo us to engago in the more active duties of tho field, whero wo doubt uot your services and labors will be directcd to the relief of the sick and woundedsoldiers with the samo zeal and energy that they have been here. It has been made my duty, by those surrounding me, to perforai tho pleasing office to present to you a small testimonial of our esteem and regard for you as a man, and our appreciation of your serrices in this hospital as SurgeoQ in Charge. To your labors and care do we owo much of the comfort and well being of the iumates, and to your skill and judgmeut as a Surgeon the safety of life and limb of those placed under your care. That we appreciate these, we beg you to accept our assurances. In view of the obligation they foei then;selves under to you, they have with eageruess embraced this opportunity and this ïnanner of manifesting their regard for you. Dy their united effort have procured this Watch, which, in their name, I now present to you, and aak you to accept it as a testimonial of their gratitude for kindness showu in the hour of need. Dr. Ewing responded in a feelin and impressive mannor, returning thanks for tho beautiful gift, which he would preserve, uot alone for its inti insic value, which was great, but as a memento of his agreeablo connection with the generous donors. Passing from the elegant present, ho oxpressed his confidence in the patriotism and soldierly qualities of his patients, whom he regarded as amongst his warrnest friends, and urged them whon they again took the fiold to striko earnest and effective blows for the Union and for free Government, which were assailed by the traitors whoso conspiracy against our free institutions had called them from their peaeeful homes and pursuits to engage in war. When Dr. Ewino concludod, they repaired to the spaeious dining room, aid partook of a sumptuous repast which had been propared for the occasion. Aftcr supper the guests retired to what we tuay be permitted to term the inner sanetuary, and regaled themselves with refreshinents of auother character. We had to leave early, which we regret. We are glad to say, however, that we left the party in the full tide of enjoyment, and we doubt not wit and humor abounded to the last. The followiug is the mscription on the watch : Testimonial of Respect io SÜKGEON ALEX. EWING, 18 th Michigan Vol. Infantry, By Inmates of Hospital No. 3, JYashville, Term., April 16, 1863. This hospital is one of the neatest and most comfortable in the city. The patients, many of whom are now convaleacent, are oheerful comparativoly happy, and appcar to be deeply attached - to Dr. Ewing. The Doctor is assisted in his duties by Dr. C. Riciimond, and Dr. G. O. Bond, and our townsman, Dr. ICèkoheval. Wo hope to extend our acquaintance with these gentlemen hereafter. They have been doing their duty faithfully and cfficiently, and deserve the thánks of the country.