Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-12-08

TO my fellow citizens my readiness receive n tender
OF tho services OF thirty companies Of volunteers. Thu.
announcement responded to in highly gratifying
mfnnor. More than the required promptly onr.
ed aud rendered their twelve months cam
psgn These troops were no, called luio the field; but
under date Of tho 18th November last b. virtue OF the au
thOy OF the OF the 18Th May rcqui-ition wa. made
upon for regiment OF Vountcera OF ten comnan,,
for immediate service, aud for the war pront
issued my proclamation announcing the new call upon
our S'aedecared the enrolment my former procls
nation null aud void and mado a cal for the rrpineat r.
qlrcd In conformity with the conditions Of the war
Department IL u source 10 mo Of pde end satisfaction
10 DO abo TO inform you shat tins new cali IN, been res.
ponded TO, as far N havo definite inf Im,on from the
STATE, with spirit aud Hlactiy ard that contest among
US not who is TO be excused but who is TO be
TO rally under the banner ol ,heir State aud County
In the performance oil the duties which these call imposed
upon mo, have felt great difficulty tho want OF eear
ard espieiic legislation providing for such
But decminR wholly inconsistent with the pride eh,rae
Ter anu patriotism OF the State to omit respond the
calls which have been made upon me- from any doubt OF
my powers took the measures have stated and also su
.orzed the volunteers 10 elect their company officers
have not made Tho appointment OF field officers although il
IS important that II should be done without delay not
doeming IL absolutely Indispensable and REGARDING IL as
more respectful TO leave the whole your eonsde
ration Indeed, have strong doubts IL this easc IL nj nil
provided for by law; and have consequently not felt N.Y.
sell at liberty TO do than what seemed urgently ne
or TO far has been done by the Governors
OF other States. For the purpose therefore, of puttny
what has been done beyond all doubt 4 recommend ,bc
passage OF law or joint resolution confirming tho trc
tons that have been held, and the commissions that have
tho appointment OF field officers, leaving the sppon,ment
o. the stan as now provided in the case Of militia officers
considerable portion OF the volunteer companies OF this
city Consists OF gallant young rt the country COM
Ing 10 this city with the patriotic purpose OF ,inng The =
pediuon IN which they have engaged some of tbon
whou the means OF supporting themselves until mustered
into the service OF the United States felt myself bound
TO make soldiers provision for them. accordingly d
eeed the Captain OF the Public Guard furnish such rs
might need 1t the best Accommodations in his power nm
gtahhtd TO believe that this arrangement afforded much
relief and helped spread the fine feeling that has been
manifested have also felt myself bound to IKE some re-
sponsby in providing uniforms and other clothing for our
regiment IL Is the only plan 10y which 1t could be mado
To present uniform appearance. be furnished with good
ana substantial clothing for any thing like the allowed
by the Federal Government would also surge st that
sum OF money not exceeding $1,000 be appropriated for
Ne purpose If supplying any t=@iency IA the full and
eomf>. e9llnuent .--5InOrt OF our regiment think
that this burden should be borne by the State none Ohio.
states have promptly assumed and YOU gentlemen will
am sure, checriuly do likewise
some OF thohncst spirits in State arc labourinr I'M
der the disabilities OF our antidueing Law. Already |
believe some Of them have been elected officers our VOL
nnecT force and Others painting service OF
ihcir country. Although fully convinced thai; this
law has been productive OF the finest results most
fully recommend the passage of law exemptng all hos,
who may be engaged volunteers in our regiment from
the disabilities which they may have heretofore incurred
am opposed To an aggressive war Our growth will
be more sieeiuay promoted by the peace than by
the force OF arms. But compelled NJ we have been INN
our existing war, "by the OF the Republic of Mexico
ana necessarily involved in heavy expenditure IN its
prosecution should be made EXCEPT upon concc-
sions OF territory by the offending power This modo of
ending the war unnecessarily brought upon by Mex
CO. IS 80 obviously Just, that satisfied will receive the
decided approval Of free and enlightened peopc am not
not OF those VINO entertain ns utnns from &C
neosions OF territory. Happiness and prosperity not mis-
cry and caamy,-strength not weakness followed the
noble acquisition OF the territory of Louisiana Texas has
naturally and happily taken her position our political
motherhood And so far, the elevation and enlargement
OF the arch OF our Union, has been found to weaken
tho noble cdhcc. So far then from regarding our proba
BILE accessions OF territory dangerous our republic
consider Its extension as Indispensable the
ana maintenance Of the pure principles Of Federal
UhiOn.
The last Legislature, by &C, passed February 3d. 1886
having agreed TO accept the recession OF the town aud
county q! AeSsndna, soon the Congress the Un-
ted States shalt by law give their ssssnt hecto and il
pearng that the Congress Of the United States has given
such assent and that every preliminary condition and for
noty has been strictly observed nothing remains 20
Ell, ctlaic the Teocesson Of the county but for YOU 10
provide by law Tor tho extension OF our usd elton over H.
herewith comm incaie the Official papers connected with
IN important acquisition consisting of the letter of the
commissioners me, under date OF 81 September SIG
c"rmuuicaun: certain cumen'- relation tnect. also
upon the same subject letter from the President OF the
Ined Snies, uHdor cuie OF the 1Ih SEPTEMBER I5I6 with
list OF accompanying papers, numbered To inclusive
since your session. tie imports OF the Federal Govern
menl have bsen moo fed and reduced This reduction OF
our icNes will dtut very sensible relief our fellow
CT ze and taken IN connections with the demand abroad
for our hrendsu;s Gnd especially for Indian conn
demand which may be regarded permanent, gives Us
strong assurance o s,d and permanent prosperity deem
o. the gisGtet consequence to our iutcrcss that we
should cultivate LIBERAL policy with foreign nations Such
policy Is the true road to wealth, and is especially mpor
tant 10 the grain growing aud planting States
have now performed my duty in the best manner in
my power under the crcuns which surround me
Bot cannot conclude houtn hope and profound
thlt you will commence that great system OF improvements
wi hut delay, which s essential the wealth and gre.
ness VI our Stntc and which would give TO yOu gentle
men, a noble immortality. And now. may God, 10 whose
love wo owe our manifold tessngs cnlghten your coua
c ami teach you the tue way advance the happiness
aud glory Of our beloved Comm onwcalti.
WILLIAM SMITH.
EXECUTIVE DFrAETNENT December 18th, 1876.