Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-19
PUBLIC MEETING IN RICHMOND.
ElLEN1'EERS EOR I,ENAS.

ssrs OF twenty three members, representing five
I departments
PUBLIC MEETING IN RICHMOND.
TOLUNYEERS FOR TEXAS.
In answer 10 the call through the morning pa
pers, large number of citizens assembled at
the City Hall on Thursday evening, li,h May,
a. half past seven, the hour appointed.
MIR. G. A. PorlcrGeld was called 10 the Chair, and
in few appropriate remarks explained that The
object of the meeting was 10 inquire into the pro-
priety of raising Company Of Volunteers from
the city Of Richmond who should tender lis SER
vices Tor the prosecution of the existing war with
Mexico.
The Chairman then introduced 10 the meeting
Mr.. Edward c. Darlington, who offered series
OF resolutions, which he supported in most
spirited and eloquent manner. He addressed
himself principally 10 The young men of the city.
He said that the call OF the country was address
ed 10 them; that The present welfare, The past sio-
~, and The future destiny Of The country, were in
their keeping, and that it would be dishonorable
10 refuse the responsibility or prove recreant 10
the trust. He said that the call was addressed TO
them as VirgniaDs, and asked if Old Virginia
should sleep while her sister States were aroused,
and their sons on the march TO the aid of our
brethren in Texas He then asked in what por-
ton OF the Commonwealth this spirit could so
well display itself as in this city, the heart and
capital of the Sale.
This is bu, an imperfect sketch Of MIR. Car
rns,on's remaGks-in fact, not full synopsis OF
what he said.
The following are the resolutions which were
| read 10 the meeting:
Rssolre4 That il is now known through The
length and breadth Of our land, that war is actu-
ally raging on our borders, and we are in daily
expectation Of intelligence OF The most momen-
tous import.
Resolved, That,lunder such circumstances eve-
nv generous American youth naturally asks him.
sell, what am TO do, and what do The honor and
interests OF the country demand OF met
Resolred, That we, The young men Of Virginia
are determined 10 associate ourselves together for
the formation of one or more volunteer compa-
MES, and offer our services forthwith TO the &C.
neral Government, 10 do battle for our country
when and where they may think proper 10 order
US.
When Mr.. Darlington had concluded, Gen.
E. C. Darlington was called upon 10 address the
meeting He spoke about twenty minutes in The
most patriotic spiril-decla Jared that there were
none present too young or 10 old 10 do battle Tor
the country. He made feeling vindicaton Of
The country against the impn'ation OF degenera-
cy He did not doubt that the spirit OF The Re-
Robt G. Scott, Esq, was called, and addressed
the meeting with his usual ability. He did not
consider this proceeding as rendered necessary
by the situation of Gen. Taylors army-its tale
was already sealed. Our object was to carry
the war into Mexico, in order to chastise ms
ma, ion Of semi-barbarians into better manners.
MIR. S. urged The adoption OF The resolutions
He said they embodied his sentiments and their
object met with his entire concurrence.
The resolutions were adopted by reclamation.
Col John d. Muniurd was called upon, and
made stirring speech. He invoked Inc and and
countenance Of the community; and concluded
BY offering this resolution which was adopted
unanimously:
Resolued That committee consisting Oi iiVe
persons, be forthwith appointed for the purpose OF
taking immediate measures TO raise by volun-
tary contribution of the citizens OF Richmond the
necessary funds 10 uniform and equip The corps
ofvouuteers proposed TO be organized 10 this city,
destined for the service oil the United States, IN
| the existing war with Mexico.
| The following gentlemen are requested to act
on that committee: Col. John D. Munford, Col. G.
NJ. Darlington James Winston, Esq, Col. Thos.
B. Bigger and Robt. G. Scolr, Esq
Dr.;Wm. A. Patterson offered the following re-
solutions, which were unanimously voted:
Resolued, That, Whereas hos,iiiiies exist be-
tween Mexico and the Republic Of The United
States OF America, we will support our Govern
menl in all proper measures OF resistance and as
sault, in successfully prosecuting the same.
Rewirca, That We highly approve the late act
of Congress in voting supplies Of men and mo
ney, and we cordially appreciate the vote Of The
delegates from Virginia for The same.
The crowd was SO great, that the meeting was ad-
iourned 10 The front steps Of the Hall, where il was
addressed in a most iorcible and impressive
manner by Captain Dimmock, who profiered his
services odriIl and instruct The new corps. The
greatest enthusiasm was manifested throughout
the whole meeting.
G. A. PORTERFIELD Chairman.
HERMoN CARLTON Secretary.
VOLUNTEER MEETING.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held This
morning (Friday, The l5lhD at the Military Hall,
for the purpose Of organizing volunteer corps
10 aid in defence OF Texas. The meeting was
addressed by Mr.. E. c. Darlington in spirited
manner. The meeting then adjourned TO the
room OF one Of its members, and Mr. John D..
Warren having been called to the Chair, he ex-
planned The intention OF the meeting, that It's OBJ
lect was to gel sufficient number of volunteers,
and proceed as early as possible to its organiza-
lion.
The requisite number being soon enrolled, the
uSCiiuS PiUCecUcu u tHc cleCllUu VI
Edward G. Darlington was unanimously elected
Captain OF The Company; Mr.. G. A. Porterhed,
Isl Lieutenant; Mr.. Carlton Muntord, ID Lieu
tenant; Mr. John D. Warren Sd Lieutenant; and
Mr.. Thomas G. Mckenzie 4th Lieutenant; Her
mon Carlton, LIST Orderly Sergeant and J. Rich
ard Lewellen, Colour Sergeant.
The meeting then adjourned, TO meet again al
the Exchange Concert Room at eight o'clock.
The meeting met at the appointed hour A
motion was made, that the Captain and some
Of The officers should 60 on to Washington AZ
soon as practicable, and offer their services to
the General Government The motion was una
nimously adopted.
The meeting then proceeded to the appointment
OF a committee 10 draft a constitution, and 10
perform such other duties as may be requisite 10
complete the organization OF the corps.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
E. C.. CARRINGTON Prest.
HERMoN CARLTON Sec'y.
In compliance with resolution, in the above
proceedings, Capt Darlington and Lieutenant
Warren left this city for Washington on Satur-
day morning last with The view Of rendering to
the General Government the services Of this new
and spirited corps Of vo!unteersI