The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-23

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The crisis now has arrived, when our country has
deemed il necessary call into the field her patr
otto sons.-The spnit which has been manifested on
this occasion, is highly honorable the officers and
soldiers, who compose this army, and to the section
of the Union To Which you bciong You have ex- !
hibitcd example the cider part OF the couutr,
worthy of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. distinguished for tai
ents and wealth, have made voluntary tender OF
their services, defend the violated rights OF the
nation. Such men are entitled TO the iair inherit
nance, which purchased by the yalor s. Lioud OF
their fathers. y country with such dctrnce las
nothing fear In ANY possible exi.encc it is en-
yironed with buwark of safety. To officers aad
soldiers who have engaged ia the public service with
such honorable and patriotic motives, IT is unneccs-
sary to urge the importance OF regularity and disci
pine, or the necessity OF subo!rlinatou and obed-
ence to orders. The spirit which inducei
voluntarily to engage in the service of your coun
try, will animate you il the discharge of your Ga-
ties With patience you Will submit to the piiva-
tons and fatgues incident to a military life, and ii
YOU should be called 10 meet danger in the field,
you viii manifest the sincerity OF your engagements
by the hrmness anu bravery OF your conduct. In
marching through wilderness, memorable for
wage barbarity, yet, will remember the causes By
which that bsrbarity has been heretofore excited.
In viewing the ground stained with the blood OF
feowcitzens, it win be impossible to suppress thu
feelings OF indignation Passing by the rufus of tor
tress, erected an our Territory by foreign nation,
inNtimes of profound peace, and for the express
purpose of exciting the savages to hostility * sup
plying them with the OF conducting barbar-
war, must remind YOU OF that system of oppres-
sion and injustice, which that nation has continual
ly practised which the spirit OF an indignant pco-
pie can no longer endure. If it is impossible that
time should obliterate the remembrance of past
transactions, what will be the impressions the
present occasion The wrongs of the nation
have been continually accommodating, aud have at
length compelled our country to put on the armor
OF safety q be prepared to avcnge the injuries which
have been inflicted. s.
In a few DAYS You will he joined by a BODY of
troops of the U. States army. Among them, YOU
win have have the pleasure of seeing the A regt.
of infautry, the gallant heroes Of Tppaeanoc. They
will act by your sides, in your approaching ca m
paigu, while they will be anxious to maintain, and
If possible increase the glory they have already ac
quired, conduct viii be stimulated by tue sp:en
dor Of their example, aud you will be inspired with
ambition 90 acquire aureis, least brilliant as
those they dcseryedy wear. That har nomy and
friendship may pervade this army and tliat glory &
fame may attead it in all its movements, are wish
es, in which am conideat all viii heartily join.
ICol. Cass, after few moments OF previ-
Gus consultation with Col. Findley, adj
dressed the troops in the following STYLE
of appropriate and we'll deserved enco-
mium {: -
Feiiozv-S oidiers,
Let us all uncover and give three
cheers, as testimonial OF the respect which
we feel tor the talents, zeal and patriotism
OF our worthy Governor, emnenty dis
played IN the organization of this army.-
We who best know, can best appreciate the
difficulties he has had to encounter but
all can see the success which has ultimate
iy attended his exertions. We leave him
with sentiments OF unfeigned respect. and
may the over ruling hand of providence pro
tect him and Us, our beloved families & our
injured country.
Three united acclamations, give with
zeal and alacrlty, testified the accordance
of the whole corps in the sentiment advan-
ced, and the opinion. which thew enter
tanned OF the merits of their Chief AIaeis-
trate.
Col. Cass then proceeded
Ana let us also my friends, again uncover
and give three cheers, a tribute of re.
spect due to the revolutionary veteran, who
mas now taken the command; of those who
fought and bled in atchieving our Indepen-
pence, but few are left. The cold hand Of
death has laid them in the grave. Thew
have gone to rejoin their beloved counman-
der. and their ilustrious compatriots, in the
realms of bliss. Let US be grateful that
some are left to conduct us through the pc
riious crisis which is approaching, and still
more grateful that we have one to conduct
as through this expedition, whose talents
character and services, entitled him to !
distinguished place in the affections & con-
hdenCe of his contryInen
The regiment unanimously gave their tri-
butte OF respect, and proved, by 8 cheering
shouts, the united confidence which they fell
IN their Commander in Chief
The Column was then displayed. s. the
parade dismissed
Col M'Arthur's Regiment, encamped
IN the rear of Dayton, had previously recei,
we'd the same addresses from Gov. Meips 2,
Gen. HUI.
Col. M'Arthur returned last evening r.
ms camp, and will join the grand camp with
his regiment Immediately.
On Tuesday Gen. Hull pitched his tents
IN Camp Meigs, the Western bank OF
Mad River, and On the same day the u. S
nag was hoisted At the raising of the fac
che troops formed hoIow square around
the standard, expressive of their determine
zion never to surrender it, but with the;r
lives IF they should have occasion n tr,,
their prowess in the field, we trust. thev will
not forget the solemn pledge. After the
standard was erected, Col. Cass delivered
the following short, bat pertinent and inn.
pressive address:
Fefioq1- Citizens,
The standard of your country is dis
played. You have rallied round Il to de
tend her rights and avenge her injuries
May IT wave protection TO our friends and
oehance to our encnies.~And shonld we
ever meet in the hostile field, doubt nor
but the Eagle Of Liberty, which If hears
viii be fOun1 more than match fo, tb y
Lion Of England. VIC
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