The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-24
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND. DECEMBER "a. -7Sos
FOR THE ENQUIRER.

io'io"iii6 Is an AOOhESS from a res
pectaoie portion fthe citizens Of Albemarle
orange and Louisa counties who i'm conse-
quence OF the invitation of Hugh Nelson and
Nharies b Hunton. E.squires, of Albcmarle
associated tor the purpose OF improving them
serves IN military tactics, under the auspiccs
ana superintendent of those two pen,,er. en-.
hey nave, through the summer and au-
'nh,h months, assembled once a Fortnight
u"aer constitution and laws OF their own
formation, tor the purpose of exercising. and
nave arrived at great profcienc i'm all the
variety OF hring. evolution and manuuycrine.
!'uring the awful crisis to which our country
% :eauced' this Conduct is highly worthy of
At a meeting of the Albemarls Military
Association at William Coopcr's Tavern on
Saturday the 1O,h December, 1903. Ludlow
nran,nam was called to the Chair, and Tho
mas W. Maury appointed Secretary.
'""'h'ittee was appointed to draft an
HuorG G. 10 Hugh Nelson and Charles y. Hun
'o', Esquifea, expressive Of the gratitude
"itioh 'he members of this association feel
.o""fu, 'nose two gentleman for their patri-
QUO ana disln;ercsted services in its promo
tioh, VINO submitted the following, which was
'e@u ana adopted by an unanimous vote.
Oh "'"tioh OF the Chairman, it was unani-
l"!uSiy resolved, that theEditor of the En-
iTefne requested to insert the Address and
the proceedings of this meeting in his paper.
LUDLOW BRAMHAM, Chairman,
IHOS. w. MAURY, Secrefcry.
we nave f'r a series of years viewed with
.he Warmcst sohCitude, the storm which has
oeen towering over our country. Its progress
mas been slow, but it has been por,entuis
ne powers OF Europe have long viewed with
jealousy the INCREASING prosperity and inn
Portahce OF our Republic, and are continual
~ Throwing obstacles in the way of its ad
'ahCement. The genius of our country teach
% US 'hat the evils OF war ought never to be
encountered but FROM absolute necessity. and
,i'a' IL Is always better to procure an AMIGA
oie adjustment OF differences, and pacific re-
Paration for wrongs and injuries, (however
Migrant and atrocious), than to contend for
principles and for right at the point of the
s"ora. But the honor of our Country is as
"e"' 10 us as cur own, and we never will
consent that 1t shall be sold or barter
Gu PURSUANT TO these convictions, our 20
Verhment has essayed every pacific mean of
cohciiiation, has repeatedly made mild but
;nah!y appeals to the justice of France and
n.i'aih' without the most distant prospect
"a eIect. However painful the alternative,
we oelleve that our last resort must he an
81 - 81 ms Il " prepare us IOr THIS aW-
iui event mas been your favorite pursuit. To
accomplish this object, You have voluntarily
subjected yourselves to a variety of priyati
oh'' your industry, zeal and attention i'm this
pursuit are not to be surpassed. In support
oi .niS opinion, We urge cur own progress
anu Improvement. AT. the Commencement
vi inc operations of this Institution, most OF
Us were perfect noviCes in the art of war
ou. your Instructions and attention have en-
.ltlcd us to the appellation of soldiers. We
nave been reviewed by hoary veterans of our
glorious revolution, from whom our progress
ana Improvement have claimed and recciv-
Gu tne tribute OF praise and admiration. In
oeed we hesitate not to believe. that orr Ii
berries would be safe, if committed IN the
care OF an army as well disciplined as our
selves We regret the necessity of sounding
our own praise, but justice TO Yourselves re
quire 1t OF us For our Country and ourselves
we oiler you our warmest thanks, for YOUR
patriotic and disinterested services, and for
ourselves our most cordial wishes for YOUR
health, happiness and prosperity.
10 tie Members Of the H!bemarle NfiHfar,
dissertation.
GENTLEMEN,
four fiattcring testimonial has
Deeh received with feelings of great scnsibi-
uoi Souil)elS the declaration that
the Partially of neighbors and friends has
lea you toplace too high value on our ser
wees. The Improvement attained Inv the
corps, Is to be attributed much less to the
eHertions OF those, whom you honored with
inc suPerintendance; than to the patriotic
zeal and artor IN so laudable an institution
"iiich animated the members of this associ
a''oh an active zeal which led them to prc
pare TO aid efficiently in the defence other
country, whose rights had been so wantonIv
and SO iiagrantiy assailed by the desnots of
Europe. Such ardent zeal and patriotic en- .
thusiasm could not fail, promptly to render
you qualified to aid in defending the Rcpnh-
lie and should the destiny of our country
lead TO the last direful appeal to arms. / feel
the strongest conviction that the members Of
tais institution will demonstrate to the void
that the genuine sons of freedom. Injured ~
military discipline, and the use of arms in
their own voluntary associations, are not to
be vanquishedby the hireling vassals of En-
ropean tyrants.
Ii any services have been rendered thev
are more than amply requited by your gene
rous acknowledgements.
accept, Gentlemen, nv grateful acknov,
ledgements and sincere wishes for your wei.
farc and prosperity.
NJ, HUGH NELSON.
Richmond, December mn, 1908.
1ohe A6emarie Efffary Association.
GENTLEMEN,
The hicb con.;Je.s..