Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-05

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menl now Ia pfosecule the war with energy and
viqor. and 10 bring il 10 triumphant close al the
earliest day possible He wished iosee formlda-
Bile and well-appointed army placed under imme,
date orders TO march 10 The city OF Mexico and
there to dictate, without delay, the terms OF an
honorable peace, and 10 require full indemnity
for The expenses of the war. |, could never be
tolerated, that neghboring nation like Mexico
should occupy towards us the hostile and mena-
cling altitude which she has exhibited for The last
twelve months; outstanding her resources ana
concenlrat ng her energies 10 strike blow upon
orr Southern frontier, whenever our difficulties
with European powers should be such as 10 justi-
~ her in The expectation that she could strike
such blow with impunity. Our naiiona safe
~ and national honor both require that We should
compel her 10 resume her friendly relations with
US, or 10 disarn her OF the means OF future aS-
erosion and annoyance.
@He spoke with approval of The law passed by
Congress on the 18th OF the present month-ex-
planned its provisions, and hoped the call for Vo-
lunleers would be properly responded 10 by The
country. He appealed 10 the young men OF The
county of Berkeley, who were Tree from emoar-
rassment OF family ties, and who were possessed
of Stout hearts and vigorous bodies, 10 seize lhis
occasion 10 carve out iur themselves glorious
destiny in life. How many, ne asked oil mat
now without profitable occupation or employ.
ment, who were al this moment ignorant OF The
elements of greatness ia them, and who would
continue 10 remain 50 until The stirring incidents
OF a soldiers life should de"elope Them: ne
pointed them 10 The examples oil Captains walk
er and Thornlon-young men, lew years ago
unknown who were every where at TINS tithe
the theme Of honor's tongue acquiring dislihc-
lion and renown, aud in a rapid career OIL aa-
vancement 10 The first honors OF their country;
He then spoke Q. The County oil Berkeley,
and said she had always been prompt m every
emergency 10 contribute her full quota TO me de-
fence OF The Country. ln almost every Impor-
lant engagement, during the war OF The ReVClu-
lion, the vaor OF her sons was conspicuous.
Their patriotism was exhibited on The plains OF
Boston; on The fields oil Brandywine; on The
banks Of Ohio, and al the decisive and GROWING
victory al Yorktown. II was equally displayed
in The late war on the Canada frontier, and on
The sands of Norfolk. He wished 10 hear her
fame now echoed from The savanDahs OF me
Rio Grande and The Halls OF the MoDezumas.
He felt so lively an interest in the success Of
the movement! now conte mplated-the organiZa
ton of Volunteer Corps from this Comfy for
The Mexican War-that he would take the liber-
~ of adding TO The provision made by law for
Volunteers under The late Act Of Congress, pro-
mise on his own part 10 give 10 each ana every
Volunteer from the County Of Berkeley, who
would continue in service for Period OF twelve
months and receive an honorable discharge, or 10
heir heirs, il killed, one hundred and fry acres
OF land in the STATE ct Texas; and II wa> ms
purpose so soon as The Company was organized,
70 deposit such obligation with their Commanding
officer
ale concluded with an earnest aud eloquent
appeal TO the patriotism OF The gallant yonfg
men Of Berkeley 10 come forward al once ana
enroll themselves for The war which appeal was
promptly responded 10 by The addition OF several
gallant and effcen; men 10 the list, among
whom was our contemporary, Mr.. Ephraim G.
Albuuis, Editor Of The Virginia Republican.
Col. Bale Peylon and staff have sailed from
New Orleans for The seat oil war, with his resi-
nenr of len companies, numbering about 900 men,
The following officers compose his staff:
Lieut.. Col. II. w. Dunlap; w. T. Fonson,
Adj; t. II. Hays Quarermaser A. {, Hunter,
sergeant Major; John Shannon, Quartermaser
sergeant j. l.. SalierGeld, SursconJ }. i. llendeT-
on, Assistant Su,seon C. b. BucGner, III AsSiS-
ant Surgeon; J. w. Wilson, Paymasler.
The little town OF Memphis, (Tenn,) has acted
18th uncommon spirit and patriotism. They |
ave organized a splendid battalion OF IRE hun
't4 men from that city alone. What will the
ondon Times think of that2
"A noble company oil volunteers says the
irsinan is about being formed i'll Winchester
offer their services 10 the United States. More
ian thirty young men are already enrolled
On the 23i inst, a. Mobile, the Mobile Rife
ompany, Lieut.. Robi. w. Smith commanding,
e State Artillery, Capt Todd, the Montgomery
illemeD, Cap. J. J. Sci lis, the Pinllala Van
yards, Captain Curtis, the Montgomery True
lueS. Cant Mumiorj, and Inc Matun Guards,
APT. Lyon, were all mustered into the service
the United States by Maj Ogden, and are rea-
10 proceed TO The Rio Grande.
Three companies from Alabama are now al the
at OF war, viz: The Mobile Volunteers, Capt.
esha, the Relief Guards, Capt. Elmore, and the
ensas Volunteers, Capt. Plat.
PRIZE OF Wharf.-The New Orleans Del
states ina, he United States Marshal has seized
e Mexican schooner Ventura, under process
sued against her as prize of war, she being
yned By citizens of Mexico.
The echr F. A. Brown has arrived al Charles
o from Havana in four and half days. She |
ports ,ha, the TWO Mexican steamers, Monezu- |
"a and Guadalupe, had escaped from Vera
rux, and arrived al Havana under English CO
RS on the Oath ult., in E days. One OF The COM
landers reported, that there had not been any
ews received at Vera Cruz OF The battle Of Ma
lmoras when he sailed. So says an Extra Of the
charleston Courier.
VIRGINIA INDUSTRY AND INGENUITY.
The Loom" gives the following sketch otspe-
linens Of Virginia industry, exhibited al The
'ar. Though the diaphragm filter" does not
lail from Virginia, no one will deny that it will
suit this climate al The present mo-
nenl, when our hydranis pour forth such muddy
rreams. We shall say nothing OF The Giving
animals" which cannot be seen by the naked
,ye-lhe red clay which discoors all The water
hat we drink is bad enough in all conscience =
This evil deserves reform. Could no, our City
Wafer Works procure diaphragm filter" on a
gigantic scale2
The Diaptrasn, E'Wcr-Ths beautiful con-
rivance CONNIE nds itself 10 all visitors lis great
utility has introduced ii into general use in Phil
adelph;a, Baltimore and New York In fact, no
river water should be used without passing through
pne They are mol larger than a pint measure,
can readily be attached 10 any pipe conveying wa
Ter, and will render il pure and clear as crystal,
nearly as fast as il a,ws from The hydrant. The
inventor OF this necessary article has received The
appreciation and awards Of gold and silver medals
from The American and Franklin Institutes, and
has made himself rich bv The sales in the eastern
cities No persons would ever drink river waller
if they witnessed the vas, quantity OF living ami
mails taken from The Scbuylki!I, without one OF
the Diaphragm Filters
Mr.. Caldwell deposited samples of cocoons,
reeled silk, and sewing silk, raised 10 Loudnun
county, Virginia from The willie mulberry, in
1915, manufactured BY Sally Ann Caldwell,
upon lie common reel and spinning wheel.
Also samples OF sewing silk, raised in Loudoun
county, Virginia, from the native mulberry in
1898. manufactured in New York ON Brooks
patent six spinner in 1889.
Tcntitaiing Andyons-Onc pair Of Reming-
tons patent. hot-blasl, smoke-prevenling, fuel
saving, and Venilaling Andirons, exhibited by
H. t. Hartman Of Scottsville, Albemarle coun-
", which can be made, land would have been,