Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-09
Address OF Judge Baldwin, and Reply
of CaDt. Hnrner

Every spectator struck with the beauty Of the Flag
both the design aud Of which aes, the genius
and skill OF the artist One side is our national en-
ben. the Eagle, with the words, "E Pisribas UHun" -
on the other the Virginia coat OF with appropriate
and glorious motto: 'Sie sempcr Tyrsnnis!"
Notwithstanding the nclcmeney OF the weather quite
crowd assembled TO witness the interesting ceremony.
We have the pleasure OF laying before our readers THU
morning the admirable address OF Judge BALDWIN and III,
not less icieitous reply OF Capt. HAGrEk.
Judge Baidt5ia's Address.
NoLuSTEERs OF AueUsrA AT the call OF your county
you have LETT the comforts Of civ life and the
OF domestic TIES devote your whole energies 70 her ser
vice. and peril your lives in her cause You have witness
cd the deep feeling occasioned by this in the
community from which you come. You have observed
the sympathy in your behalf which pervaded the
county OF Augusta, during your brief preparations for an
enterprise OF such thrilling interest. You could not mis-
take the manifestations of kind regard which attended your
departure. You cannot forget the affecting evidences OF
anxiety tor welfare. exhibited by the associates and
fellow citizens from whom you have separated.
speak Of no casual and uansicn; excement-uo sud-
den and momentay burst OF emotion. The best wishes
the snxious care Of Augusta, follow you still. Since you
lett u, the public sentiment has been by the
constituted authorities who have resolved that YOU shall
bear with mark OF her attachment best suited 10 the
OCCASION aud most grateful to the hearts of cizen.sol-
dieis.
Behold then, the gift Of Augusta to her sons who 70
forth sustain her ancient honor aud meet tho
enemies Of county, aud do battle in her II is
intended memorial OF adj ctonae rcgard-of intense
n
OF what she expects, and OF what you have resolved 1t
inendeG to stimulate you in times OF difficulty and cheer
you in moments OF gloom II is intended a bond OF
iuseparabc union between your hearts and home.
intended remind you, every step your advance
Of duty yourselves, your country and your friends.
have no comm ssion To urge you 10 courage in the
Ecld-o deeds Of daring in the assaut-ip unyelding
frmness in defence. No. Soldiers Of Augusta no We
leave such topics TO your houghts-we hold them
needless and Improbable in sFeech the descendants OF
the sturdy end duuness settlers OF land the pioneers
% he
foeto the grandsons OF the who fought Guford
at Kings Mountain at the Cowpens, York-to the sons
OF the who drew back from duty our last conflict
with mighty oeto the men who lately represented
a, Pao Alto Rcsaca DC Ia Palma, heights and
sleeps of bloody Monterey. We address excitement OF
words To the spirit which swcs in the buSoms and burns
IN the veins, OF our bold and hardy nountaneers,
Lei me ;uTn from what we know, TO what hope and
bceyc-that this banner will be degraded by those
over whom Is 10 by stain ot cruelty. disor
der Of rapinc. o. dcyastatontha you will its
donor however stained with blood however in bat
e unsued By crimcto be received with joyful ae-
Carnations and placed amongst the archives OF our coun-
", proud monument Of your worth, precious e-
gacy inure generations. And here YOU will not deem
prtsumpiuous early friend Of your fathers ono who
has known them long and ell, vino has honoured by
beir confidence who retains grateful recollection ot their
kindness and encouragement that he should suggest to YOU
Few hints tor your guidance, amidst the difficulties ana
dangers the career upon which Won are about 10
enter.
Learn, then, what YOU cannot fully know without cxps
renee, that the first duty OF soldier IS perfect suboFdna.
ton cheerful obedience 10 tic command. his supe
fors faithful observance OF the martial law Without
tins subsection, there be saciy honor no glory
let your pride be hnri hy ihs Inevitable necessity
deem no gradaton-consjder il hardship 1t the
common lot 90 all who cave the mild and gentle pursuits
OF civic lite tor the aud rigid profession Of arms A
military authority Essentially dosppuc, whatever may be
the form Of government from which springs. Its iron
sway is indispensable Tor the citizens ,public as for
the subjects oil a FRINGE. Nay more the armies OF the
nations that existed have been mos, distin-
gushcd for rigid sopne and the very Subsection
oi proud and Independent spirit the uncpmpomisnp
authority Of military command which has covered them
with glory and immOrJaizcd their fame.
Bat bear in mind tat though dates sold ers arc
s'eIn, and arGuOus, and rgj they dyest You OF
the virtues which adorn the civic life. Far from IT, On the
contrary, they often call forth the nobest feelings of the
heart and scope 10 the hIghest qualities II the SOUL
But e'a only glance at ths fruitful theme. single
example must suffice. The enemy 10 be subdued,
be torn To pieces, rampsd the dust So as
stance ceases iubtarancc and mercy should resume their
sway. At that the irrcene.s Of the christian
soldier disarmedhc binds up the wounds OF his pros
foe, extends HIM helping hand relieves his dis
iIess contributes 10 his wants. consoles him in his Rte
and shame.
To the non-combaiant e the hostile nation all unneces
sary violence y crime and D. goes unpublished amidst
llc DIN Of arms, appeal sui lies a high and mighty
Judge. AM what shall say, j. that violence offered
% Tue weaker sex Oh. deep d's2racr! Oh, burning
shame! oh, dlU.ning thought, 1. there a man amongst
you, who deserves toe NAME that could be tempted 10 such
Gtcdi None, not one! Ii he could cry Tor mercy
shrek o despair would send back his thoughts TO hs
bore and nused hmo the sister who loved and cheered
him.
But the topics OF admOn,on and counsel spring up
around me as progress. and warn advance too
iaF must compress what may yet 10 say into
few brief words.
Look again upon your flag! Does it STIR as it waves.
your nmns hearts-dOes It fan tie FIRE Of your veins
does u swell your souls with thoughts a gallant dees
tell you It is u0thirg-wOrsc than nothng-if It only
moves your passions, and subjects your reason 70 Their
kup, the FIRST victory YOU have 10 ran
-. frpl
must tempe! enthusiasm with dis reon-hat on must seek
the guidance oi calm and sober judgment. Learn that
you have much to casn. Bear mud that you have q
gain the ART Of warIe discipline Of the solder-the de1
ferrous use OF aTmsto wake.u vigilance Of the veteran
his care OF hs s.pplfs his capacity bear iagues his
saglcous orecas; OF his wants And remember never TO
forget tina; the Industry and prudence sobriety and
ugaiiiy patience and skill, that with success the
pursuits OF cyl. life, quito essenunl-nay sl more
esssna-tJ encounter aad overcome tue far greater diff
Cuues Of career iu arms.
y few more words have done. Non com mission
CT oiieers and soldiers o. tue company You yolur
tees not enlisted soldiers. You enter the Amy not as
matter Of necessity, but choice. You aspire 20 usefulness:
you histi ams' on cherish The thought Of returning
your friends and homes with established 9, pu.at5as
~ resume the pursuits Of cgc life, with energies increased
with knowledge enlarged, with hopes encouraged. Y1u
have associated band OF volunteers rust Won will
prove baud Of brOihers with mutual confidence and
esteem respect and good will; inspired with generous
emnlaron dlseaTdIg all petty Jcaousies and disrus,s
You have CHOSEN yluF own "i;erT yield them cheerful
ami respectful obedience; guard their regulations you
would your own, sustain t-em by your confidence aad
zeal.
Suaacrn officers Of the company You have been call
ed 10 duties Of much responsibility and trust; you have the
capacity and inclination 10 perform them: lot no tempta-
tons Iced you asray from path Of usefulness and honor;
scofn al vulgar arts and sofdd aims; aspire to high dir
nct0n; gain by the cultivation Of your talents aud the
application Of oil your energies the faithful and onthu
siasrc discharge Of oil your dIUer Let me be nearer
your hearts than parental the heah the safety
tho good Gopuie, the comforts your mcu Aid hem b,
your friendly counsel instrctihou By your good example
Kenton Harper, cOmmaudInt Of this corps To YOU
would not become 20 utter single word uyon the sub
Jet Of your No understands b better thar
yourself Augusta commits her you with confidence
| unbOundcd confidence.
Volunteers Of Augusta Receive this gift Of a mothe
| 10 her sons. FarewolI--iare-y ou-well
10 this address, Capt HAErEE responded as follows:
| SR-lt is with feelings which no language can sde
quuey express, that receive, your hands this prou
testimonial OF the confidence OF old Augusta that hor ron,
will do their duty, 90 tie poulpus upon which the,
ore about ca enter, IN for dsilntlnd Much know ",
shared Of her symp1thy-anvously believed We should 81
followed 10y her pfsyCrsycl pIoplfcd o. sse iu
honor Of the county thus formally committed g. our keep
ing. To you. sir, who know w. need not say. hoy
much am Ove'"hen 10y tbs act ~ generous confidence