Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-14


der drought has been revived and re-
invisorated 10y IA refreshing rain Of several
DAYS continuance.
IL Is understood 10 be the intention of
she government 10 offer as an induceiuent
"a e'nig ration, liberal grants of lands 10
actual settlers, prOporiionaie TO The NUM-
DcTs in their families. OF The value Of
these lands, l need say nothing Ia YOU
who have seen them-but | will say, that
ai'er having traversed the continent from
tanada Ia the Sabine river, | have seen
40 part OF America comparable to This for
tie fertility of its soil, the purity
and saiubrity of lis waters, and The anne.
My offs climate. There was only want
lag the light of libcriyio gild lis horizon,
iorcnder GeSas the most IeIigliiiul country
IN The world-And already has the rising
STAR oil the repubiic announced The
0dwning OF q magnificent day. The Flag
oil inexperienced NEW waving at this
post. and al s0vera! other places, and eve
~ citizen aud soldier has mounted the
republican cockade. There is far from a
disproporiion oi officers, az may be ina
gined by many 4: there are some desirable
situations Vet existing for young men of
tdieuis and enferprise--i sincerely hope
they may be Improved.
Army Of Itras.-Generat Order.
Camp Freeman, June -, 1910.
Un taking The command OF the army of
liie Republic. which has been vested in
HIN Ivy the voice of the representatives of
i'e people, the commander in chief can
mt refrain from expressing his senshi!iiy
so distinguished "a token Of public con-
iiiien.c. Aware of the responsibility
winch ihis Important station imposes, II is
VIVA iitdeuce of ms own abilities, but
with no disirust Of The goodness OF the
I...y.., "a
nor with any doubt OF lis ultimate success,
that he enters upOn its duties.
lie pledges himself to fulfil them to the
utmost of his power. From his comrades
IN arms, he expects ready cooperation
ih those measures which he may deem il
expedient to adopt To bring Ike approach.
ing contest Ia happy issue. It's unneces-
Sary tor him 10 appeal to patriotism which
lias already evinced iiselfin railying round
The standard OF independence, or 10 add
stiinniants tn IA zeal which shrinks from
no sacrifice, and which no danger can
appal. He trusts that no individual under
MS command, will tarnish tue character
oi 4 soldier by The commission of any act
wiich may call for his animadversion-
bat lie owes II 10 himself, TO his country,
and TO The reputation of,hc army, 10 declare
has determination rigidly 10 punish every
Violation al The rules and articles of war.
lie very existence OF an army, no, less
The well-bemg OF the country whose ban
ner 1t upholds, and hose rights il profess
es 10 indicate, Imperiously requires the
s'rcfest preservation of discipline. .
Under This conviction, The Commander
in Chfef will feel himself compelled to
inilic' the full measure of justice on every
oiten r.: The rewards which await those
who Ia thtHiiy persevere TO the end, con-
yOlfPd with that of tnnar ;nh
should be cherished in every soldiers bos-
GA, Will operate as u sufficient incentive
10 all who are capable of appreciating
their own interests, or who have at heart
their couuIry's welfare, 10 pursue with
undertaking step the path of duty.
JAMES LONG,
Commander ia Chief
IL r--I..~v~--, l. 70
appears to me that noIhinq Gan nm,
SOP 10 the expeuuIDn, .ne county,
through whlci, passed on my way to
this place, IS all ia ao uproar preparing
10 move. There are great many troops
over The Sabine, and many more going
daily.
letter has been received here TO. day,
IRON Df. Robinson, Philadelphia, inform
ins, that he had sent on 500 from that
ciiy,-and The calculation ia, that great
many will leave Baltimore. Several reei-
nienis are raising in Kentucky, and seve-
raj boats are ascending The Red river, with
troops Large appropriations are made
Ill New Orleans. The tide of emigration
IsbearIng 10 The South West, like tor
rent. Gen. Long has sent OH Two com
laissioners 10 Galveztown, where Gen.
La Fitte, is stationed, to bring him into
measures. His cooperation is expected.
We are'abont 10 depart for head quarters
III an hour." Miss. Cor.
MATCHES, AUGUST 10.
Extract # a letter from respectable gen
tfemaH h0iMg an NacAitOcheS, 10 his friend
IN this city (receiUed By to- days nlaii,) d.
ted July ~, 1919.
" a number OF Patriots are daily arriv-
ing aud departing for the Texas expedi.
ton. They are all in good spirits and
look like robust country fellows. Gen.
Long is now encamped a few miles below
the Sabine river, and has upwards Of 500
men with him well equipped. Yesterday
news reached here that 500 men had ar