Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-28
two suocessivcstruggicsf for independence with
signal success.
1dd'rss to AJor-General Mooers, of tbs
New- York Militia.


penetrated with high sense of your sery;ro,
through the course OF the late war. have re-
questeu me 10 present To you a Sword AL
though your revolutionary sacrifices and me-
rits are preserved III the recollections OF your
countrymen, yet the more imme,liate induce
ment to this distinguishing mark of public an
probation, was your eminentlv brave conduct
al Plattshurgh, IN the campaign of 1911. One
prominent object of the enemy i'm that CAM
paign, was to penetrate with his northern ar
my the waters ut Lake Champlain. and by a
simultaneous attack on the city Of New-York.
forma junction through the Hudson, and thus
sever tile communication between the states
,situated as we then were, no event would have
been so fatal to the union and Independence
OF the country as success in his enterprise
hen we reflect with what confidence his
rcrthernarm advanced, and on the vast supe-
riority of his land and naval forces, we are as
tonished that he was not crowned with an
immediate and easy victory. A severe but
triumphant contest terminate3;n the conquest
OF his whole heet. His land troops also were
driven by - small corps ut regulars and an in
considerable body OF New-York militia aud
Vermont volunteers, 10 4 precipitate retreat
Tile deeds of Commodore Macdouough and
his gallant comrades, have crowned them with
imperishable renown; ana the conduct of our
tanu force both IN resisting the assaults of the
enemy and IN unnoying him in his fight, re-
btcted the highest honor on the officers and
s"liiers. The ipeStimabIc advantages TO this
state and to the notion at that glorious victory
are duly estimated, and the names of those
commanders who co-operatcd in achieving il.
will live long III the recollcct ton of n,a~nani-
nous ana grateful people.
Accept, sir, this trophy, awarded bv your fell
loN-citIzens as an ucspu9 leugoment OF the
meritorious and distinguished part YOU took on
that occasion, and, with the sword receive an
assurance OF my mos respectful regard.
Insurer If Biqjor- General Mcoory.
SIR.
am deeply impressed on this occasion
ana wish Ito disguise my sensations of graft
tude TO The constituted authorities of this state
tor the honor they have conferred on me- and
sensiidy feel my inability toexpress to your eN-
ceiiency suitable acknowledgements
In early youth | entered into the revolutions
AIRY war, AT the close "t which, I retired To the
banks OF the Champlain, where the achieve
mcnts TO which your cxccllency refers. took
place. L have passed through different grades
OF oihce IN the militia, to the rank now hold.
no duties cnloined onme by law, and the or
dcrs fyour excellency, the rights andliberties
of my country, censrred together to rouse me
into more than common energy on the occasion
to which your exceiiency has particularly re,
ferred. called my division into service. and
cooperatcd with the regular troops TO repel
tho invading foe That my conduct. and that
OF my companions in arms. should be so favor
aniy noticed by Your eXcellency and the honor
able the senate and assembly, with m unani-
NIFTY peculiarly gratifying, cxcitcs seusitiIitv
that have no words to express.
accept this token OF respect, sir, and the
Gratityins expressions of appreciation with
winch your eNcellcncy has accompanied the
same, with unfeigned thanks as well to the no.
norable the legislature for TIE partial notice of
my iiuhhie endeavors, as 10 Nour eXcellencv
TOR the manner Of communicating il, and for
the continued confidence, you, sir, repesed in
me. Aud may the homer be ascribed 10 that
ihViSiDie Being, that governs the ways of men
and Of nations
Your exceilcncy's constant parental atten-
ZION 10 the means OF securing our exposed
frontier, and your public and distinguished SER
ly st.>lx
put TO the applause and gratitude of the whole
country.
Address to Major & eneral Bs.onn.
SIR.
The representatives. of the people of the
state OF NewioTk, have mode me the organ to
communicate their appreciation of the conduct
and services of the Niagara army and 10 pre-
sent 10 yen, its distinguished chief, tribute
oi Pubhc gratitude TOR the meritorious services
rendered by you i'll the late war
The important incidents, sir, of vour mill
tary lite, have crowded on each other in rapi,l
succession, but they have been numerous and
brilliant.
1T the commencement of the war. Won en-.
tered the field an officer of the militia of this
state, and in that capacity led the fearless corps
which SO galantly repnlSed tile combined at
tack on Sackett's Harbor. Although New
oTk mourDS the loss Of inany Of her bravest
SONS, who in that conflict Hobly fell, yet the
victory obtained was invaluable to the country
aud crowned all those who earned it with un-
fading wrcaths
The skill, bravery and conduct which Won
there displayed, evinced such exalted qualities
as TO induce your immediate elevation to a high
rank in the arnv
Your public career, from the acceptance of
thSt iiattering homage, TO the period of Your
investment with the chief u responsible com
mand OF the celebrated army Of Niagara, is
marked by zeal, military genius, and patriotic
devotion. The Mnequalied exploits of 1914.
viii be subjects of admiration 10 the remotest
generations and your name wili forever re-
tam au eiiulsent lustre in the galaxy of brave
men, who shared with you the tolls and tie no.
nois OF that campaign.
Inc first great victory which immortazed
the banks OF Niagara, was gained at Chippewa
when Europcs Disappointed troops were van
pushed IN open combat by inferior nHmbers Of
inexperienced, but unconquerable frecmen.-
lrlnmphy OF equal lustre succeeded each other
uHtll tile hnal discontinue of the adverse army
by the sOrtie from Erie
For this last action, which for profound skill
and mastery execution, has never been smr-
passed, "A grateful country has awarded to YOU
and homogeneous companions in the achieve
Inent tue palm of glory.
bat III CHANGING at the fcats that have emilia
zoGed the reputation of that gallant army, the
memorable battle of Niagara. by its peculiar
radancy, torciby attracts the eve and de-
maids the mort particular attention. Amidst
most OF teTrois. heightened by the gl0omneSs
OF night and the cascades roar, the American
soidiery, animated by you, nndauntcdy rushed
on tie roe, and bore down the columns OF the
fIr NEST veterans.
W ell may we I've proud Of such cOuutrVmen !
80 Vcnerated and enIbalmed are the memories
OF those who fell so esteemed a. behaved The
characters Ofthe survivors so impressive aud
inspiring the uniting and moral effects of their
heroic devotion, that should "A hostile force a .
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