Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-24
TO ARMS !!


TO ARMS
In order TO help along the good cause, we re-
publish The following spirited appeal OF The TWO
gallan, young captains Of this city We cannot
doubt that recruits will flock 10 The standard OF
their country. We learn that Capt. Scott will
Today visit The county OF Hanover and that
himself or representative will be al Goochland
Courthouse on Thursday. Will not the people
of Eastern Virginia turn out 10 do their duty2-
Already companies have offered their services
from Lynchburg, Alexandria, Jefferson and
Berkeley countess and TWO from this city. The
moment icr action has arrived. Let the sons Of
Vireina see that she win the honor oi having The
first Regiment in the field Though the term OF
enlistment be during the war" we cannot be-
lieye that il can continue more Than year. The
finest spirit prevails in this city Lei the country
catch the inspiration, and bring forward her sons,
nroud of The distinction OF serving their native
land:
VOLUNTEERS OF VIRGINIA.!
Your country calls for your services. Virgil
MIA. who never yet aered in the hour OF peril, is
required 10 furnish Regiment of Infantry. We
nave engaged 10 enrol Two Companies as part
ot The Old Dominien's quota. Come, then,
Young and gallant men, OF this ume-honored
Commonwealth, and CALAMITY sustain her hish
reputation for patriotism and devotion 10 Inc
Union. ~
civ where enromenls can be made and iuli
ordinations furnished. The service will afford
onnor,upy for all OF winning the highest dis
tnction.
Quarters will be furnished TO all al once who
come from The country, and every comfort pro-
yided. Apply 10 either OF the subscribers.
''e~N R. G. SCOTT, Js,
&c DARLINGTON.
Richmond, Nov. 81, 1916.
Alta meeting OF the Committee appointed BY
The Chairman of the meeting Of citizens on Sa-
turday, November 2lsl, 1886, 10 obtain subscrip.
ZION, from our citizens for furnishing uniforms
and supp,ies for the volunteers now being enroll
% for he Mexican war, held at The office OF Ro-
berl G.. Scott, on the morning OF Monday the 23d
nj November, 1886 the following resolutions
we're proposed and adopted
R,solped That each member Of the committee
nd pledged 10 use his best efforts TO promote The
enrolment OF volunteers
RESOLVED. That a committee Of eight from each
ward be appointed TO take around SUBSCRIPTION
lists and procure contributions from our citizens
Tor furnishing clothing and supplies Tor Inc VOL
Rcwlped, That all contributions when received
be paid over 10 John II. Cook, Esq, al the Farm
ers' Bank OF Virginia, who is hereby appointed
the Treasurer of the committee, and that he dis
bufse The same on the orders Of The chairman oil
the ward committees.
Resoired, That The Ward Committees be, and
they are hereby, earnestly requested, diligently 10
lad ~ har ND mo Ia
report 10 the Committee, on Saturday next, al 10
o'clock, A. Nj.
Res,i,.d. That the Committee now adjourn, TO
meet al The Office OF Robert G. Scott on Saturday
"eN'' . - ROBERT G. SCOTT, Chairman.
Committee appointed under The second resoiu-
ton:
For LFsrson H'ard-Simon Cullen. Richard
o. Haskins, George E. Sader, James b. Grant
Titus c. Rice, John Freeman, Poitiaux Robin
son.
For Madison Hard-Wiiam A. Paleson,
Jane. Evans, Thomas B. Bigger, A. Morris,
Thomas ]. Deape, E. B. Ward, Peter w. Grubbs,
John Nj. Sheppard, James Gardner, G. w. Nc
Murdo, George Il. Tompkins, James Allen, Jno.
q. James.
For Monroe ard.-Chares Dimmock, Ro-
bert G. Scott, Walter D. Blair, Henry L. Brooke,
William P. Palmer, John Goddn, Jacob Shook,
Mosby w ood.on.
VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO.-Capiain
Robert G. Scott, or some member Of The Corps OF
Volunteers, will attend a, Goochland Court house
on Thursday nexl; also, al Taylorsvlle, Hanover
Courthouse, Cold Harbor, and Louisa Court
house, 10 receive Tie names Of volunteers. The
list is rapidly filling up, and no doubt can now be
entertained that the two hundred will be obtained
from this Congressional District.
Had we the ROOM we should adopt as our own
and publish the appropriate appeal in last Fri
davis Wing To our delinquent subscribers. We
ca n now only say, thai they will have an opPoT-
tunity of emitting to US through the members OF
the Lceie AZURE their just dues. They must ieel
The inn nee Of furnishing US with The means
10 meet oul leayy expenses, and oil complying
with their part OF the contract. We ask nothing
b., Justice. and cannot doubt that al this interesl
ing period of our political history, they will fur
nish US with what is SO necessary 10 give Lille and
energy 10 our cxerlions.
We uus, lha, this brief dun will be appreciated
and bring us in some "reurns"
We to-day complete the official publication OF
the public acts Of The last Congress, Treaties,
&c. II furnishes proud and interesting record
Of session So brilliant in many respects. Time
will show the wisdom and The patriotism OF the
important measures conceived and executed by a
Democratic Administration and Congress, in
compliance with solemn obligations and The pop.
uar will.
Mr.. Samuel S. Miles, who was, with other
gentlemen sent by the patriotic citizens OF Balti-
more 10 bring back The remains OF the heroic Wat
son, has determined 10 carry home also the ic-
mains. OF the brave and lamenled Randolph Ridge
ly. The Baltimore Committee have left New
Orleans for the Brazos, carrying with them cof-
I'm 10 contain all that was mortal OF Ii. Ridgely.
We have examined The high testimonials 10 the
scientific skill of Mr. Hertz Leja, who is repre-
sened 10 US as an accomplished and successful
Oeulist. He has furnished 'glass-eyes" TO the
President, Vice President and many OF The most
distinguished members flhe Senate and House.
They declare that, with his optical contIivances,
they can see better than they ever saw before
| Mr.. L. is in Richmond, and those who desire 10
improve their vision and save their eyes would do
we'll TO see him.
n Al half past 8 last night, the Northern
Cars had moi arrived. We fear some accident
has happened 10 them.
The returns from the Congressional election IN
The seventh district, Alabama, make il certain thai
Bowdoin, (Dem is elected 10 Congress 10 succeed
Gen. Felix Mcconnell by large majority over
Gen. Walker (Dem.) and Mr.. Goodman, (Whig.)
Capt. Eaton arrived al New Orleans on Inc IAN q
with dispatches from Washington, and proceeded
| on with Them 10 Gen. Taylor The came evening IN
| he steamship McKim.