Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-12-03
VOLUNTEERS ron MEXICO.

citizens of this town and County assembled al
the Court House, on Friday evening last, the
9th uto., TO take into consideration the Pro-
clama,ion Of the Governor, calling upon the
State for Regiment Of Volunteers TO serve in
the existing war with Mexico. After the pre-
liminary proceedings of organization, CHAs.
Jas. FAuLxSER, Esq. rose and offered the an
nexed Preamble and Resolutions for the con
sideration Of the meeting, which he prefaced
with an interesting and eloquent speec hap
pealing in feryid terms, 10 the gallanuy and
patriotism of the young men Of Berkeley to
stand BY their country, and to respond prompt
| " to her calls now in her time Of need. Mr.. +.
did not enter into any detail Of argument, as ne
considered the time for argument gone by,
and the time for action come. He, however,
endorsed the views in relation, to the War, ex-
pressed by him at the meeting Of May last, and
gAich we reported fully at the time.
We are glad to see that Capt ALBuRTIs
and others are busily engaged in their efforts
TO raise a Company here, and that they enter
tain the most sanguine hopes Of success. We
have not yet heard how many have volunteer
ed, but we believe some 40 or more in this
County, and strong expectations o. reinforce
ment from Morgan are entertained. We most
devoutly trust that Virginia will respond
promptly to this call Of the county. Let her
enter into the matter in heart and soul. Let
no man so far forget his love Of country, as 10
/ place one straw in the way Of forming Reg
iment. Whatever may be the opinions Of
men as TO the necessity Of this War-their OBJ
iections TO its couduct-therfauts with It's ex-
pendltures their prejudices or disGkes against
the Adminsuation-let them take care not 10
use them now to the prejudice of a reinforce
mcnt of the army now in the field, and whose
brilliant successes have won such imperisha-
bic renown for our arms If faults are to be
found, if usurpations ofpower have seen fesor-
ted TO, by the Administration or any one IN
der their authority, it VIII be time enough
when the War is ended, to bring all such mat
tiers before the tribunal OF the people for dis
cussion. But no,c let the tongue Of conden-
nation be silent, and cur only watchword,
Our CouxraY-sHE CALLS TO ARMs-LET
HER BE oBEYED.
Annexed are the proceedings Of the meet
ing -
PUBLIC MEETING.
AT meeting of the people of Berkeley
County, convened at the Court House, in
MarinSburg, on Friday evening the 27th
ult., for the purpose of taking some action
on the call made by the President of the
United States, on the State of Virginia, for
one Infantry Regiment Of Volunteers, to
serve during the war with Mexico,
! On motion, THOMAS BROWN, Esq,
was called to the Chair, and john H..
LIKENs, Esq, appointed Secretary.
After reading the proclamation of the
Governor Of Virginia, our distinguished
fellow. citizen, c. J. FAULKNER, Esq.
rose, and offered the following resolutions,
(preiaced by very eloquent patriotic and
spirited address which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The United States are now
engaged in the prosecution Of an active
war against the Republic of Mexico and,
whereas, the Federal Government has
made a requisition upon the State Of Vir-
ginia, for one Regiment of Infantry, to aid
in sustaining our gallant Army now in the
heart of Mexico, an army which has al
ready encountered so much peril and suf-
fering, and covered itself and the nation
with such undying glory and, whereas,
the Chief Magistrate Of this Common
wealth has issued his proclamation, calling
upon the Volunteers of Virginia, to orga-
Mise themselves into companies, and to
make a tender Of their services, to meet
the requisition Of the War Department.
and, whereas, il is the duty Of every good
citizen to sustain the Government Of his
country, when engaged in war with for
eign power, and TO enable ii at the earliest
day practicable 10 bring the war to sue
ceSSful and honorable conclusion.
ResolUed, That the citizens of the coun-
ty Berkeley, here present, contemplate
with the highest satisfaction. the organlza-
ton Of volunteer company in the county,
for service in the existing Mexican War.
ReSoired, That iftrom the augmentation
of the rank and file, prescribed by the late
order of the Secretary Of War, foil COM
pany cannot be raised exclusively from
this county, an appeal should be made 10
such persons in the adjacent counties as
may be disposed TO enter the service, to
enroll themselves in the volunteer COM
pany Of this place.
Resoloed, That the citizens here present.
will use their best eXertlons TO procure the
enrolment Of a sufficient number of vol
unteers to form company under the re-
QUESTION of the Secretary of War; and
also to supply them with every necessary
comfort and accommodation until ordered
from here into the service Of the United
States,
= Resoiced That Peter Gardcer, Jacob
Vandoren, Jr,, Anthony S. Chambers,
Daniel B. Marker and Hiram Bowen, be
a committee, 10 ascertain and procure a
convenient house for the accommodation
and quarters of the volunteers from the
period Of the acceptance of their services
by the Governor ofthls State, until ordered
into service.
Resoiyed That Cha's. Jas. Faulkner,
Col Edmund ?. Hunter, John w. BOYD.
Meverel Locke George II. Mcclure, Nor
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