The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-12
THE UNION.
SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE.

SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE,
1t is glorious spectacle, which the patriotic people
| Of our free country are now exhibiting. With what
Joy and confidence does it inspire every American
With what respect must it strike every country OF
Europe! Thousands are now stepping-say, rather,
rushing-forward, to support the rights OF their
country on the tented field There is not State in
the Union which does not supply more than its quo
ia Of in ardent and patriotic volunteers Look al
Ohio: some Of the most distinguished men IN the State
arc rushing to the field. We point to Hamer and
| Weller, and their noble eompeers' Distinguished
as they have proved themselves in our political
councils, they are about to weave new wreath OF
military fame around their brows. An ansedote
was related TO US today, Of the high-spirted VIII
liam Elmore, Of New Orleans. His company were
not so prompt in listening to his appeal as his own
feelings prompted him to expect. He took the
epauletes from his shoulders, and his second APP
peal became more effective. Eighty volunteers at
once crowded around him, and he has joined Baihe
Peytons elite legion, and they have marched to the
wars.
Among the volunteers in the war against Mex
leo, we are happy TO see the name OF Richard Han
son Weightman, esq, enrolled. He was formerly
resident ofthis city, and has received the appoint
meut Of captain Of company of horse artillery in
regiment Of Missouri volunteers, under the com
mand Of Colonel Campbell, brave and efficient Of
hcer, thoroughly and practically acquainted with
the country through which he has taken up his line
of march. Captain Weightman is the eldest son Of
General r. C. Weghtman, and son-in-aw of r. S.
Coke, esq His enterprise and industry led him
some time since to the State Of Missouri and in the
onward march Of his countrymen westward no."
he is again found in the front ranks.
The Chicago Democrat says that Chicago has
the honor Of raising promptly more than the com
pement of men called foe from Cook county. T.rO
fall eOmpunis, have been raised, and now ready,
awaiting the orders OF the government. Captain
Mowers rife guard marched through the streets
this morning, each man wearing a sash, having on
in large letters General Taylors cognomen Rough
and Ready Captain Weiss company was also out
designated by a blue ribbon, and preceded by
good band of music. Our city has quite military
appearance
GOD BLESS OLD BROWN COUNTY,
The general muster Of the second regiment which
was held in Georgetown Monday last, was
glorious one. II is said TO have been the largest
crowd ever seen in this town. Thousands were
here.
Hon. T Hamer addressed the immense mass
on the parade ground. This speech added new
honors to his fame. Tears molstened the cheeks Of
many an aged veteran, and the fire Of patriotism
burned brightly the hearts Of the good and true,
this eloquent champion Of his counry's cause pro-
ceeded in his overwhelming appeals TO the freemen
of0d Brown.
He said, in the language Of General Taylor, that
he asked no man to go where danger was, but ne
would say, Come onl come ona He volunteered,
and Sc also did over 400 others
In Russelville, on Tuesday, understand that
about $50 volunteered, inclusive Of the Ripley Light
Infantry.
Yesterday we suppose that there more than
enough to make, in all, 1000 volunteers from this
county.
Again we say, God bless old patriotic Brown, the
Banner county!
P.S.-We have Just heard, by General Sellers,
from the Sd regiment. $50 enrolled themselves, and
several have not yet returned their rolls Hurrah!
Democratic (Ohio) Standard.
VoLUsrEERs-In this State the Montgomery
guards, the cadets, and the German company of
Columbus, have rendered their services to the gov
crnor Gen Hamilton, of Portsmouth, has rendered
the services of his brigade if required; and Lieut..
Col Moor Of Cincinnati the Ohio Press says, ten
dered to the governor the services of 4l6 Germans
ready to proceed to the Rio Grande whenever the
necessary orders should be given.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.
| DEAR SIR observe in your paper Of this morn
ing short statement of the number Of volunteers in
| Ohio as far as you have been advised In addition
| to the information in your possession, permit me to
| inform you that by papers and letters received
through the last western mail from my region,
| learn that the counties in the district | have the
honor to represent, have furnished as far heard
| from near | 500 vounteers-the county of Brown
alone, with the Hon. T. L. Hamer at their head,
about 300 some of whom now in camp at Gin
cinnati and all Of them accepted by this time Brown
county, you will perceive, is the banner county of the
State The enthusiasm manifested in my district
does honor to it, and take this mode ofattestng my
qualification on the result and the undying regard
| have for the honor of a constituency who thus
| promptly honor themselves and their country. Ohio
will furnish from four to six thousand volunteers
more than has been required by the President, if
my source of information be correct. She will not
suffer her country to be insulted with impunity.
With great respect, yours, &c,
| J. J. MCDOWELL.
| WARRINGTON, June IL, 1886
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