Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-03
Matamoras, June 6. 1916.

Gale Iturbide, above the Plaza'
Matamoras June q, 1916.
Wehaye before us the July No. OF The Literary
Messenger. It is full Of good things. we nave
had no time 10 read many articles, but have dip'
ped into the spirited reviews OF PhiiiP james
Bailey,s Poem OF Festus; work aboundlns III
inconsistencies and OF most irregular execution
but sparkling with genius and stamped Win Stea'
poetcal power.
The present No contains very interesting and
elegant criticism of Munford's Homer, which, Tor
the honor of Virginia and The reputation oil lis au-
thor we rejoice 10 see, has called forth The admi-
ration of the press in all paris OF the Union. The
reviewer says, 1.-THE browning excellence OF this
translation is its fidelity; and we do moi hesitate
TO pronounce il SUPERIOR in this respect, 10 any
English version heretofore published. In con-
cluson, we unheslalingly recommend the work
TO all who desire 10 become acquainted with The
sublime simplicity OF Homer"
Although il is almost certain that the President
has sent in to the Senate the name Of Gen. Tay-
lor, the hero Of the Rio Grande, as Major Gene
raj, we publish the following as just tribute TO
the valor and military skill Of Gen. Jsssup. Such
men always merit praise:
For The Enquirer
The appointment of Major General by the
President is, in The present eIigency, one OF vast
importance. The qualifications requisite 10 fill
that appointment are various and rarely 10 be
found combined in any man. Experience, mill
tary experience, is certainly The first qnaliiica-
lion-dcliberaie, daring discreet courage the next
without these, no man can De successful al the
head OF large army As 10 the other qualifica-
tons there are thousands of our citizens possess
ing them. There can be no difficulty in selecting
from among them man possessing them Yer
to find the man combining in himself all, the Pre-
sident will be compelled TO limit his researches to
the army alone. This, from the force of circum-
stances. is The alternative left him.
10 casting around among our conspicuous
military men, the name Of Jessup is among the
brightest. Every one al all acquainted with the
incidents OF the war of 1912, is familiar with
that name. The first mention made of him in
that war was, that he protested against the dis
graceful surrender OF Hull, with whom he was
and so indignant was he al it, that he broke his
sword in twain, declaring it should not share in
the foul disgrace Of that day. Throughout that
every onc The name Of Jessup was identified
with the most brilliant incidents of the day
General Brown in one Of his dispatches, uses
the following language: General Jessup show
ed himself TO his friends in sheet OF fire." Can
language be more expressive?
Upon the conclusion of The war, he was ap-
pointed 10 the responsible post Of QuartermaseI
General. How he has filled that post all can
answer; not complaint has ever been made
against him. This is high compliment; bu! il
is not enouah-the opinion throughout The army
is, that he has no superior III our army. His
mind is OF the first order; he possesses energy
industry and caution, in an eminent degree; and
when II is necessary 10 act, his promplilnde and
decision are unsurpassed. As an evidence Of H.
Genl. Taylor, after the surrender of Ma,amoras,
made requisiiion upon The Quar;ermasIer Ge-
neral for four steamboats,, TO assist him in trans
| porting munitions OF war, and provisions Tor his
army, up the Rio Grande; 10 enable him 10 follow
up the glorious victories of the Sth and 9th Of
May, and bring the war 10 speedy end Jessup
instantly issued orders 10 procure ten steamboats,
of suitable drausht Of water, stating, the coast OF
Texas was dangerous one, and some might be
lost in getting 10 Matamoras; that Taylor must
have full supply OF every thing necessary TO
facilitate his operations that The expenditure Of
few dollars more or less, would not, could not:
compensate the country Tor the loss Of her brave
sons, which mus, inevitably accrue from pro-
| tracicd war.
| would respectfully request the President 10
give full and careful examination into the pre-
tensions OF all our military chiefs, as he NJ
doubt will, and then select him who can contri-
butte mos! 10 The glory and welfare Of his country.
CIYIS.