The New York herald., 1846-06-02

AT regimental muster in Berkeley county Va, few
days ago, the assembled multitude was addressed by
raise a company OF volunteer Riaemen for the Texan
service The Martinsburg Republican says, Mr. took
brief review Of the causes Of the war now existing be-
tween this country and Mexicomaking strong appeal
conclusion he remarked that he would obgate himself
to give to every Berkeley Volunteer, who would
twelve months, and receive honorable discharge $50
of Texas land. Between 40 and so have enrolled
their Names and it believed the company would be
fully organized in few days. Mr. Faulkner, who is
sterling Whig and gentleman of fine talents is large
landholder in Texas.-Richmond Whig May 80.
THE LATE MAJOR RIsoooLD-The deceased was
the eldest son Of the late General Samuel Ring
gold, of Washington county Maryland. His mother
was daughter Of Gen. John Cadwalader, of Philade
phia distinguished citizen in the days ofthe revou-
tion
He entered the army, Lisutensnt of Artillery in
honor being one Of tho Ave whose names were record
cd as the most distinguished Of the class He was at
once selected by General Scott a. one Of his aids and
served in that capacity several years. and enjoy
ed in very eminent degree the confidence and friend
ship Of that distinguished soldier Pending the disturb
there duty and he has frequently expressed his
heartfelt qualification at the peaceful termination of the
people Of that State and the general Government.
When the Indian war occurred in Florida the deceased
then captain Of artillery, was there on duty, actively
the climate had impaired his health that he pros
trated by disease. For meritorous services" in that
He afserward. selected by The major general
mandng in chief organize corps Of flying artillery
and he paid every possible attention to the Instruction
and discipline Of this of the service How faithfully
he performed his duty in this respect, the wonderful
performances Of his admirable corps at Fort McHenry
and other places, and the field of Pao Alto-fufy
attest
He never recovered from the effects of his exposure
during the Florida campaign; and when ordered from
Fort McHenry to Join the army in Texas, the experen
ced surgeon at this post strongly insisted upon his ply
sca inability to 90 through with the campaign But he
strengthened himself for duty and far known here
ne for an hour, unfit for service since he left
the fort He fell in the fierce battle Of the sh inst the
ball killing his horse under him. and wounding him
mortally.
The deceased was accomplished gentleman beloved
by his friends and truly respected by all who know him.
He devoted TO his profession and Justly appreciated
the high responsibilities Of an officer in command. He
rgdly enforced discipline at all times and in all things
and yet probably officer had entirely the
spec the confidence, and the aectonate regard Of all
his officers and than the gallant soldier of whom
this brief sketch is given
The deceased in letter his immediate friends, writ
(bu which letter received only since the sad inte
gence Of his fa spoke the extreme probability Of
ious rencontre with the enemy and expressed
dence in the triumph of our gallant little army But
with Characteristic GOODNESS he also adveed to the great
probability of his fall in battle; and in anticipation
Of that event he made brief will which enclosed in
that letter.
His patriotic words to the friendly officer who came to
his assistance, ought not to be forgotten: Don't stay
with me: you have work to do: go ahead"
Such was the late Major Rnggold: and many such
brave and gallant men make army, small il is an
invincibe host-Balfimo,e .american, May 49,