Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07
SENATOR BARROW.

United States when the death of this model Sena-
tor was announced, is full of instruction to our pub
lie men. The warm aud afltconate tribute paid
TO his worth by those most opposed to him in poti-
cal opinion, while it is in the highest degree credi-
table to them, establishes beyond controversy, that
decided and manly advocacy of political opinions,
and a frank and gallant bearing in all the relations
OF public life, is the true and only way to secure
the esteem and confidence Of all. Who would
have dared upon such an occasion to have imputed
to the party Of which he was SO distinguished an
ornament, the traitorous design of giving said and
comfort to the enemy?"
o. The last Rockingham Register announces
the fact that two companies of Volunteers for the
Mexican war, are now in process of formation
in that county, aud, with little exertion will
soon be ready to take the field
We are rejoced to see our Democratic neiuhbors
show desire to share in the dangers of n war,
which they have been so far instrumental in bring
ing upon the Country, and regret exceedingly that
1t is now too late for them to crafty it. We hope,
however, they will hold themselves in readiness,
and If another requisiton should be made upon our
State, that they will be allowed to have a finger
in the pie"
01- We had the pleasure of a visit and hearty
shake of the hand from our warm-hearted, generous
young friend, Mr.. john A. HARTMAN, vino has been
In service for about one year. the company of Tex
as Rangers commanded by Capt. Gillespie, and
who saw that gallant officer fall in the midst of vic
tory at Monterey. We could gather from himself
but little as regards the share he had personally i'm
the stormng of that second Gibraltar, but found
him, in the generosity of his nature willing to award
praise to every one else. Mr.. III. belongs to that
political party which has been charged with giving
''aid and comfort to the enemy
! W- The following appointments of Field Officers
for the Virginia Regiment of Volunteers, were
made by the Governor and Council on the 22nd
ultmo:
! Coonel-JoHN F. HAMrRAMcK, of Jefferson
County.
rem County.
Nlajor-JUBAL A. EARLY, of Franklin County.
These (says the Richmond Republican, are ex-
celent appointments, and reflect credit on the ap
pointing power. Major Hamlramck, to whom the
command has been entrusted is the son of an old
Indian fighter, was born in an Indian hut in the
North Western territory, then belonging to Virgin
Ia, served &c sergeant in the last war under Gen
(then Maior) Taylor, and afterwards graduated at
West Point with the highest honors He was a
while Assistant Instructor of Tactics and received
an appointment as lieutenant in the Army, from
which lie was transferred to an Indian Agency
COL III. has all the requisites, and some of the
experience of soldier-and being vigorous in
mind and body, will do honor to Virginia and the
Union. This much we feel authorized in SAVING
from personal knowledge on the part of the writer
Of this paragraph.
Gen. Randolph of Warren to whom the second
place in the regiment has been assigned, is of a
gallant stock, and has proved himself true man
IN all that characterizes a soldier He, also. is a
graduate OF West Point-was a lieutenant at the
s,orming of Queenstown Heights, and with his own
hand spiked the first gun captured from the enemy
At the close OF the war, 1t. Randolph, with many
other noble spirits, was disbanded or the reduc
ton of the army, but is ready for the new and
honorable service assigned him. Gems Scott and
Worth Were witnesses Of his gallantry, and will
doubtless hail his appointment with satisfaction.
Major Early, of Franklin, is graduate of West
FONT, and has seen active service in the Florida
campaign under Gen. Taylor. Maj. E. will there
fore, rejoln his old commander under favorable
auspices, and will prove himself in all respects
worthy the high character assigned him by his
friends.
1hese appointments were made from host Of
worthy candidates; and although the task of seec-
ton was responsible one, we doubt not the public
Will have reason eventually TO accord its entire an
probation.
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