Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-20

Sssss.es Of fAs rssrks sstssfed 10 fls Hs.ss Of De
isr.fss " M. COOKE. on fAs sisefssa Of Nspo.
Gsasrsi-TAusfs, l4fk iHsf
Me- srras solicit the hind indulgence VI this Houss
that present 70 their consideration. the IT gen
susa ~ gu the station of MAJOR General In the first diNi-
-oa II the Militia Of this State, Whose high claims. anl
will win or h the favourable notice OF tribunal
before which they may be only fairly presented.
Aud do trust, SIR. that however awkward the manner
ot this nomination be, the manner may he pardOned
Hnd forgotten IA jus, admiration oi the nominee.
The RenteInen, Sir whom all0de a. Dngader Gener-
sl WA. Lyon a the Cosnty which have the honour 10
represent this floor.
pusruf favon an unob,rusivc modest citizen soldier
gcnusnis oil the relations of hie, whose social aud
mspy virtues high toned sentiments OF honour strong dis
cins,inE. aud well informed mind, kindness and ubani
" annrr enrrry prompneSs and decision Of eharac
and practical patriotism and chIvalry have won Tor him
the high rcspcc, and cordial friendship OF those who know
ham well and give him strong claim toihe gratitude ofhis
-evuntry.
= When ne was just the hrcshhod Of manhood, the
clouds OF war shade Ger our snd-the flag oi Bri
tain wa. seen fron eoasand her planted
ON our froniicr-he first wnying OF that insulting flag,
the first nuerng u that bullying cannon was sufficient
summons the bosom OF the youthful Lyon, and make
hcedcs. Of the endeaments and comforts OF the
taihomehe staid for call OF has COunty-he anti
cipated her waushe entered tho Armynotio specified
Iano-bui fo period limited only by the ct has
Counry-when her honour should he redeemed and her
peace secured
siecuon, have make has prevented my obtaining
other interesting details connected with the services OF
Northern boruerr,
during last than such those can now give
The histories OF that mPcrieei-and the medesty
Of General Lgon has made it difficult for his friends 10
gather him such details would do justice 10 hint
sel will only aude TO one affair, ct the facts
n.cted with which, learned by from gallant
rode Lyon. Our enemy strongly fortified
IN stone wall mill, called "La Coll, annoyed from that
point with cannon and musketry forces.
detachment OF army, with only one STA FOUNDER
and small howtzcF, made the desperate effort dsodgo
them. General Lyon then held the Commission ct
Lcutcnan-ho whole fire Of the enemy directed against
six FOUNDER made 1t the place OF .deal-pattoon
after platoon downand the officer commanding
only cannon, being wounded and carried from the
field to have his wound dressed at that critical moment,
Logon rushed the spot and IN person supplied the place
OF the wounded engineer till that officer rcapPearcd aud
demanded night his dangerbGt for the return,
Of that officer the Of Lyon would not now, in all
probability, be here presented he would have been lelt
with the dead, the dying hcky crowded around the land
OF his ehivay. The engineer soon again severely
wonderland the desperate a,acl, renQuishcd. but
not until 100 OF had fallen in the effort,
among them six from Lyons command.
know, sr, there another gentleman IN nomination.
whose commission as Byadier General is prior General
gon's-but the date of commission sir, Is safe
rrng index Of superior Quaihcaon-It often happens for
tunatrlyuSt vacancy occur ia particular por
OF u lewiston With these remarks conclude and
request that the Clerk will read At hs table letter from
General Peyton OF this city, who worthy associate OF
ten Lgon in the army the United States during the
late with this 10 the House. that 1t DC
their pleasure give General Lyon the Sword which
the venerable Leitwch resigns, that Sword Will be
honoured in the hands OF Gen. Lyon
RcHNcSp, lIth December, ls43
CAGsfn Coeke, Esq. House, Of Delegates
Dsar Sri ed last evening youis OF that date, ask
ing information from regard the services Of Gene
Tn Lyon during the late such o. possess give
with Very great pleasure
am not certain whether General Lyons in the
regular army commenced with the war, but 1t did Il
certainly dad very shortly thereafter and continued the
close OF it, when the high compliment paid him OF be-
ing selected by has brother officers, OF the
tive few TO be retained Ia service the establish
la.. FsHl
the country. Active operations having ceased, and
held for enterprise Distinction presenting itself, "
long before he decided retire private Ssiion.
Being associated with General Lyon in the sam, Reg
ment gave opportunity Of observing and admirnE
his lofty bearing genteman-hIs fidelity, skill and
chivary, soldier all times end under all
cesand hazard nothing saving this the uniyerso
appreciation OF him by every officer who formed his
qlantance. His gaantTy the affair OF "LGeoite Mil
Lower Canada, March lsl4 conspicuous b.
the theme OF general remark by MS associates there cngas
ed, giving OF what might be expected Of his Hire
Pdiy, strict discipline and perfect GOODNESS under
trial however perous. The confidential reports 10 H.,
War Department, hie Washington, afford abul.
Gant testimony, aud most haueTng testimony ell iAos.
points would any and al OF his brother officers, tey
had the opportunity.
Most respectfully sir. youl Obedient servant
I|.'. BERNARD PEYTON.
Mr. WlrcHrR aAd other gentlemen having .ssed Inc
claims Of General Cabe the notice OF the House and
insisted adherng the precedent Of promoting Offices
according TO seniority
Mr. CoOKE replied
Cabe having been taken from the Ilnks when be
BnRadier General stated by the gentleman from
Pittyvania) must have been earned the heads OF
Captains, Majors and Colonies h regiment and BuEatS
And sir II the principle commended for here sacred,
could be aside in General Cabc's behalf why may
not be in General Lyons when he and General Cab
brought in compeition-especially now-When Lyon
the only gentleman nomination who rendered
vice in the field Of battle, possessing hs does many
high qualifications
We are told, SIR, by ms worthy friend from Pyisan
Mr.. Wteher,) that should pas nv General Ca5e he
would no doubt be mortified but, though have the
pleasure OF personal Acquaintance With General Cale
have doubt he deserves the high here
bestowed upon him. and that he would let ms pairio
iments superior any selfish feeling, and be pleased
at tho election Of Genera Lyon, aiiJding this Who'll
some lesson the youth country hat valiant and
distinguished services lose their reward" Genera.
Ligon SIR Is visitor and director OF the Military In
-titue at Lexington-lends oil Of it, meetings. manifest
ing lively interest in its welfare. lie lately the Ca
diets Of Lexington in this city snd presented them
OF colOrs which cost HIM $3.50
audc 10 these facts, sir, show that General Lyon
still eeling lively interest military affair i0r which be-
peculiarly fitted. lie in the prime hfe and
same spirit which made nm brave SHOWS OF Canada
and the blaze and Of British cannon s yet alive aui
ready - bear him onward where duty calls
MEMORIAL OF Mr.. GOGGIN
To the honorable TIE Speokc, anil ueaJ,,s Of me