Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1837-01-07

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FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
General D.AFID CAMPBELL.
Among many others, the individual whose name
stands the head of this article, has been brought 10
The notice Of the public through the columns of the pub.
lie prints, gentleman in every way qualified 10 fill
the Executive Chair OF The State for the term for which
incumbent is 20 lie elected. 1t of gra
LITIGATION her citizens that many of the of the
Old Dominion worthy to be the repositories Of her
confidence and interests; and TO the friends Of General
Campbell il matter Of prde that his claims to this
high distinction, will bear impartial comparison with
those OF any other gentleman. Gen. Campbell is ma
tive of Washington county: in which he lives. Ills
father emigraed TO this part Of the State when it was
but Wilderness and in the Revolutionary struggle
decided and prominent WING. With view 10
the legal profession, General Campbell received q
classical education;-nor was it until he had begun
course Of professional studies, that he divert
ed from what had long been the settled purpose Of him
self and his friends by early matrimonial alliance.
From an early period in the life of Gen. Campbell 10
the present tme he has been with few if any intervals
The servant Of the public, in more cupuc
ties and The vaIons responsible duties that have derov
ed upon him, he has uniformly discharged with ability
and prcmpness With the brief military career Of Gen
Campbell, portion of the public already familiar
Early in the summer of 1912, he appointed Major
Of the 18th Regiment of the Army of the United States
under The command Of Col Parker of this Stale; and
with lis regiment he Immediately united, at near
Winchester Here troops to be recruited; and the
complete organization Of the 18th Regiment yet remain
ed 10 be effected In The prosecution Of these objects,
the services Of Major Campbell were unremited and i'm
por.an From this point he marched in the latter part of
August for the frontiers OF Canada; and after having
remained there for some time with his regiment it
deemed expedient that he should return to Virginia to
assist in raising and fastening 10 the theatre of adj
ditional recruits Upon this service, Maj Campbell im
medutey entered and in March 1913, he promoted
TO the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Of the 10Th Re.
giment under Col. Thomas M. Randolph. This reg
nent like the l2,h incomplete, when joined by
Col Campbell but by the latter part Of the summer lis
ranks filled and, without farther delay it took
the line of march for the Northern division of the army
and united on the river St Lawrence, with the forces
under Cen WiIkinson-and in few days after reaching
Gen. Wilkinson, this regiment made part of the
elite corps Of the army under his command. After hav
ing passed tic British post, Fort Prescott, Gen. Wkin
determined 10 lie river, and 10 occupy with his
troops The Canada shore To effect this object the 10Th
Regiment first in motion, and as the elite Of the
my passed down the river the fire Of the enemy was
opened upon them 1t now happened that the American
troops again ha!ed without having crossed the ST.
Iawrence-and at this uncture animated By true mar
tia zeal, Col Randolph and L. Col Cam pbell desired
leave. land through Col Campbell procured from their
superior in command forthwith to pass the river,
practicable TO encounter the forces Of the enemy Ac
cordiDgly the river crossed by the 10Th Rcgi
ment, aud under the fire Of the enemy but the Ame
ricaps approached in their boats the Canada shore, the
enemy retreaed that nothing more occurred at the
time Of their landing, than some little skirmishing
few hours after The goth Regiment had landed on the
Canada Shore joined by The gallant Scott and the
men under his command; and thus strengthened, the
Americans preceded with little resistance to tie
British post, Fort Matilda, and after setting fire 10 this
stronghold Of the enemy, halted for the light. On tie
next day. the ST. Lawrence crossed by the remain
ing part Of the army under Gen. Wilkinson, with whom
Col Campbell continued SO long he remained in Ca
NADIA, and throughout this arduous campaign his official
duties discharged in mos. crediiable
to himself and beneficial to the service.
The great exposure 10 which Col. Campbell was una
voidably subjected in Northern climate, brought
him the most rheumatic affection: still he did not
reinqush his command single hour, nor was he ever
reported unfit for duty during the campaigns he
served though at times he was for days III succession
scarcely able to walk Owing 10 dissatisfaction
the part Of Col. Campbell with the Secretary of War;
after the events tanspired that have been noticed
he resigned his command in the regular army, and at
ached hmselfto the militia Of the State.
Gen. Scott who Win Col. Campbell in the
my, has heretofore spoken in ter Of high commenda-
ton of his military career; and additional lcstimo
NAL in his behalf it may here be stated that during the
winter Of lslil5, when his services fresh in the
recollection Of the country, the Legislature having de-
ernned to raise and organize 200 men 70! permanent
service in the war; elected him. without his knowledge
to the command of Brigadier General. Peace ensu-
ing, however, it became unnecessary for The patriotic
intentions Of the Legislature upon the subject of add
tona troops, TO be carried into execution; and conse.
quently Gen. Campbell was not then commissioned in
pursuance Of his election. He is Major General
of the militia of the State having been elected and COM
missoned as SUCH two or three years since
In 1920, Gen. Campbell elected 10 represent the
Washington district in the Senate Of the State. Ofthis
body he continued efficient and useful member I'm
til his term expired in 1924 when he declined re cleo
ton. Since the first establishment of school fund in
Virginia, Gen Campbell has been one of the school COM
nissoners Of Washington county, and by him first
suggested the most important and valuable amendments
that have been made to the laws Of the State this SUBJ
iect. 1t is also believed, that mainly in consequence Of
his ins!rumentaty, the school fund Of Washington
county is now judicously expended, than that OF
any other county in The State Gen Campbell is the
steast and heightened friend ofinternal Improvements
tia, he has devoted much attention; mure perhaps, than
any other gentleman that could be named: and this
Time, when it is SO important that system should
ee adopted, that will place militia respectable
ioo,'ng is confidently believed that his information
ana experience, If called into requison, would greatly
Coni'icne 10 the efficient organization Of availa
ole military iosce Having, for many years, acted
elher Us assistant or principal clerk in the Office of
lhe county court OF Washington, Gen. Campbell is "a.
miiaF WIN Inc laws and the judiciary system of the
State and upon these important subiecis his v;ews
known be enlightened and practical He has been
the supporter of the successive administrations of Jeer
son. Madison, Monroe and Jackson; and in the contest
for the Presidency that has just terminated in fvor of
Martin Van Buren,, he was the influential supporter and
friend, he is of the successful candidate In his
intercourse with tine world General Campbell is cour
eous and aabe;as Politician decisive; but tolerant