Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-27
CHARLOTTE CoURrHoUsE, Va.
February IL, AZ.

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To the Editors Of the Wing:
Gsntemcn-It gave me great pleasure in looking over
your last paper find that the Legislature had passed re-
solutions expressing their thanks u Od Rough and Rsa-
dy and hs gallant army for having thus Tar 20 skuIly
and successfully prosecuted the with Mexico. Such
feelings are indeed truly characteristic OF the citizens of the
Old Dominion; aud by these csoutonstokens OF espect
and admiration for that distinguished Genrra-they have
given evidence Of that noble disposition for which they have
always been distinguished namely Of rendering "honor 10
whom honor due" II be highly gratifying to him
such testimonials Of confidence end appreciation
from Ibis venerable old Common wealth. of which he IL 20
distinguished and worthy Notwithstanding the De-
mOcracy have ndcuod and censurcd
ho has been magnanty pursued and inye;ofaiely az
sIed by the friends and advocates Of the present Admin
auoa-yet the people Of these United States and par
cuary the people Of this proud old Commonwealth have
IN his brow wreath OF auro. which tho fsse and
sandeTous impuatiOus Of Democracy cannot stain spoil
pouto. Such honors have been conferred upon him
from oil quarters Of the Union and he hos everywhere been
hailed with the most cheering and gratifying Of oil sauta-
ions, that Of well done good and sthiul servant" And
such marked manifestations Of respect and confidence could
be conferred up worthy Of them than Gen
Zachary Taylor His brilliant achievements on the 9Th
aud 9h Of May IN the memorable battles oPao Alto and
Resoca de Ia Palma, destined form gluorinz pares
300 that book which records ihe history county aud
emb1ms the ir1psshabo deeds Of her gallant sons Future
generations will read with Ices wonder and admiration Of
the glorious Achievements VI 49, than read Of
Of 10 and when, n he lapse Of time oil party prelude es
sua have boon io,gouen, yosteuy will award Taylor
That credit which BE- due, In placing him eide by eide with
and patriotism exhibited By volunteers, in % rcsdly
exchanging the comforts and Injuries Of home Tor the pf
7aon and hafdshps II the camp has proyed that when
ever on emergency requires IT, county will always fad
surc and steady defence n the va0f and patriotism ~ her
cons. md although he Wings have been uuusiIy re-
cu'ed Of giving ad and comfort" 10 the enomyyet they
were The fret 10 respond t1oIr cOuntrys call, when their
afsauco needed When the cry was heard % arms
o. arm'! they did enquire whether YVES Whlg war
~ Dtmocfauc war-Iust or UNJUST constitutional or IN
conshiuuJ1a-ihry were not acuncd by party spirit or
nHnr1ccd by parry preudcc when the good Of their coun-
ny was o. stake; but thoy forward like brave and
patriotic citizens, aptug the TO Of Commodore De-
cliuf-'Olf County, right wrong II b. source
Of great pride 20 us also that tho Old Dominion respond
cd 10 ptedy 10 the call made 20 hoTand there but one
source 81 regret, hat De-, thar amongst the patriotic solder
OF nat regiment there will not DO found represent
iho Tenth L~g on" the plains Of Mexico Bot we
hope ha' bhough that portion b. unrepre ontcd, those
VIII have volunteered will gaanly vindicae the honor and
noby sustain the reputation Of their proud and venerable
mother May the cleaning swords Of her Indicate
where hc battle warncs and may thlt position which
ihey may occupy tho line Of battle always, BE- Bro
Tho days Of Che Revolution, be sgnazod BY Tho shouts
Of Victory Victory! J.R.C.