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

We have heretofore devoted much space
10 an exposition OF The causes OF the war
with Mexico, and 10 defence Of The Ad-
ministralion against The unjust and ill-.med
charges of the Wing press in regard TO It's
origin. II was not our province 10 elorlfy
The President, but simply 10 shield him from par
~ assaults. We have urged, thai he has done
his whole dnly and nothing bul his du,y-and
thus far deserves The credit which every virluous
and patriotic citizen should receive for The dis
charge OF hi duty. We have attempted TO shows
that under all the circumstances affecting our
Mexican affairs, the President has exhibited
forbearance, prudence, foresight, and calm ener-
sy, which should protect him against The blows
OF his political opponents But our labor Of
defence will hereafter be rendered unnecessary by
the strong testimony OF an able, distinguished
and influential Wing in the valley OF Virginia
We refer 10 the remarks quoted below from The
Mar,nsburg Gazette, as delivered by Charles J.
Faulkner, Esq, q, an immense meeting oil The
people of Berkeley. Mr.. +. sustained the eleva
,ion Of Mr.. Clay-but lie is not the less willing
10 render simp.e justice to the motives and con-
duct of Democtalic President. II will be seen
that in approving the action Of The Administra-
lion in removing the army 10 The Rio Grancc,
MIR. F. strikes away all foundation for the as
sauls Of the Wing press on this point. How
much nobler his conduct in maintaining the JUS
lice and necessity of the present war, than the
despicabe partnership Of Delano and his assc-
cia,es in Congress, who cry out against this "aro-
ciou. fraudulent and damnable war" Such
Wings as Mr.. F. We delight 10 present 10 the peo-
pie as worthy Of all honor and respect.
The county OF Berkeley has organized the
Berkeley Volunteers" OF gallant young men,
Tor the Mexican war. They now number abou,
fifty men, "good and true" and will, beyond
doubt, complete an efficient company in a few
days
On The 23i instant, The "Regimenal Parade
took place at MaIlinsburg. Afer the usual ex-
ercises, The following interesting proceedings &C.
Cured. for which we are indebted 10 the Gazette
The remarks OF Mr.. Faulkner are worthy OF all
praise We doubt not, they re-echo the senti-
men,s, moi only OF Berkeley, but OF every county
in the Stale. They are proud vindlcation oi
wha, The Administration has done IN regard 10
Mexico, and are toll plea in bar TO The charges
of the vi is press, That the President had himself
brought on the war, ana was responsible for IN
lives lost but 10 no way entitled 10 credit ior tit
glorious result OF The last battles;
"Tbe militia were drawn no into column b.
Mai Sincindiver in iron, OF the stand erected To-
the purpose where they and The cilizens OF th'
county we're addressed hy our able and patfioi'
fellow cl,izen, Charles James Faulkner Esq
(who had been invited to do 50 by The Volunteer
for Mexco,) ter upwards OF an hour IN an clio
ouent exposition oi The causes, &c. vi The wa
now existing between This country and the Re
public OF Mexico. The crowd present amount
ed 10 fully ono thousand persons and We have neve
seen more profound allenlion or more IN
tense interest excited in peope-an 'nieres
manilesling itself in grave and Thoughtful con
sideration becoming The solemn emergency Z
the coun,ry-and showing itself in deiermina
ton To unite in heart and SOUL IN mind an
strength" in defence otour common country, an
in an earnest support OF every measure Eecessa
~ 10 be adopted hy the Government 10 carry ur
successfully and efficiently The war IN Which
are now engaged.
ave can do no more from memory than CIV
a mere skeleton Of the able speech Of Mr. G. .
Faulkner-and shall confine ourselves 10 a sho
sketch OF his argument, which we think VIII ~
IL represent his views. We must here lake ot
casion 10 express our admiration at the liberal o
fer made BY Mr. Faulkner, 10 each and every ve
lunleer from Inc county OF Berkeley, who woui
continue in service Tor period VI Twelve monlh
and receive an honorable discharge, or 10 the
heirs il killed. Tin addition 10 their pay from Gt
vernmenO one hundred and fifty acres OF land !
the State Of Texas, and expressed his determine
tion SO soon as the Company was formed, 10 Ok
post his obligation Ia that effect with their CON
handing officer. This is a very liberal Offer an
speaks well Tor the patriotic spirit OF The donor
SPEECH OF c. J. FAULKNER, ESQ.
The Military and Citizens of Berkeley bein
drawn up inlo line, Mr.. Faulkner arose and oper
ed his speech with a briet and animated exord
um-ganciDg al the gratifying and inspirin
scene around him,-and thanking God that b
had the privilege as The Organ Of the Volunteer
ncy forming for The Mexican war, 10 meet wit
the Military and people OF Berkeley county, an
10 address them upon The grave and solemn cris
now existing in our National affairs.
ale then entered into review Of the caus
which produced the existing relations between III
country and Mexico, and rinaicafed tie policy on
netion offhe Government IN Transferring ste arm
Of occupation, afr The re,sctiom Of NJ SIDE
tomihs M, re oihs East Bank Of the ITO G'an4
He maintained he present 10 be just and nece
sary war, DEM aded BY The honor and interests
The nation, and forced upon US by the iai,hless al
insulting conduct Of The Mexican Government
Upon our part, it had been so far wholly aeie