Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-01-21
Remarks Of w. LEIVIS Of Wesf,norsiaHd, on Ae noui
nation Of Col. Carter for Brigadier General

HHtiDHV Iot tuTfcT JOT DTigndicT General.
Ma SPEAEER-I rise put in nomination for the vacant
office OF Bngadcr General Of the 18th Brigade, Col Ro.
BERT w. CARTER, Of Richmond county.
might be justified by precedent, in Selling this occasion
toinduge IN one OF those nomnatory onconiums, which
have almost mmemoruly distinguished the House Of De.
egatcs Of Virginia, when engaged in the elections porod
cay deyolyng upon it. know well that the enthusiasm
with which wont 10 speak the praise and press
claims of particular friends upon this floor and the
pardonabe purtaty with which the Old Dominion herself
sometimes ondly chcshes the reputation of her merto-
rous sons has provoked the bera Of those who
either insensble 10 such feelings cold
appreciate their influence. And II still IN the practice of
this custom commit fault, it finds its yindcaton and
apology IN the noblo impulses OF nature We disdan
the restraints Of tose rules Of mswksh and fasdi.
dcicacy, with which the irgd philosophy Of the cyuc
and the censor would guard sentiments and crcuscrbo
conduct
But happily, SIR relieved from the necessity II |
thought proper 10 avail myself Of the opportunity Of
tempting TO eXat by any Of elaborate ouoly the
character and qualifications Of Col Carter His long pub.
Tic services ~ both branches Of tic Legislature, have
brought hiu prominently and favouraby into notice in the
STATE; .Id from personal acquaintance Of years
standing, confdenaly and chccrfuly add my test.
mony that Of others who knew him better, that he
gentleman Of enlarged intelligence, sound judgment,
ugcul capacity for business and Of embcmshcd pr.
vate character He possesses, moreover in eminent de
gree those other high qualities Of mind aud person. which
constitute essential qualifications for the station Of Military
command.
But sir, he presented the consideration of this
House. with yet stronger recommendations its support.
Col Garter has the merit this day, with officers
actual military service lie Of that domestic class
Of soldiers,
Who squadron the field
'Northe division Of army knew,
More tinn spinster"
and who "bravoy their uniform in piping times Of
peace" But hos been h- good fortune render
service TO his country, period of H. imminent crisis
With the spirit Of patriotism which animated much Of the
youthful chivay Of State during the last war, he
sought and obtained the command Of cOrps Of cavalry
and performed Of duty in the field with on ardo
energy and devotion, Tint gained the applause Of his COM
paniOns in arms and elected the appreciation Of his
handing general Ho afterwards appointed Colonel
commandan Of hs regiment aud held the commission for
many years. until the election Of tc late incumbent Cen
era Ayieu when, with the pride and sensitveness which
peculiarly characterize the SOLDIER he resigned because
he thought, injustice had been done him, by the elevation
Of junior himself and other senior officer Of the B
gade. Among those who resigned Of the time, for
the same cause may be permitted 20 mention the namoa
Of Coils John W. Hungerford and Corbin Braxon gentle.
men, am ~ liberty cay, u high md deserved oharac
Ter, and standing officers the heads Of their respective
regiments An opportunity is offered, sir 10 repair
the injustice done in this instance, which trust gentlemen
on oil side, will feel themselves prompted do by restoring
an injured and meiorous officer his appropriate rank
IN the militia and csim IL in behalf Of Col Carter NJ
think this House and the Sate aud especially
tho rank and Clio Of the Brigade, without nendingn the
least " dfpauRe he title of any other that upon none
more worthy could the honor be- conferred, who would
eherish II with manly and military pride Tie will
wearH well, for II Il Justly earned, And think can ven
tufe - add this further whenever an efnef-
Rency may arise 70 call him into acve services wheher ~
pcaoo war; he will be found 10 bear hmse with the real
u aPaldoii and the courage 'nd hdehY Of '0ld'sT'