Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-19


ton. show the deep interest taken in The result.
To crafty the unmistakable curiosity OF The
public, we devote our paper to-day to full and
correc, report OF the debate, votes, &c. Ihe
merits of The question can be seen presented in
one view. We have just space enough 10 refer
10 Mr.. Leake's successful exposure OF the lima
,ured remarks of the member from Lynchburg,
who, in assailing the Democratic party, aspired
TO be the exclusive representative Of the "alllhe-
deccncy, law and order and talents" party.
THE MONTGOMERY VOLUNTEERS.
This fine company from the county Of Mont
gomery, 50 strong, reached the town Of Lynch
burg some days since. On their arrival, they
were received with military honors by the volun-
teer companies of the town. The inequalities Of
the place were then rendered on behalf of the ciii-
zens by W. NJ. Blacklord, and by Capt. Fair on
behalf Of the military Capt. Preston responded
in ha ndsome and eloquent terms. The company
is remarkably fine one. Capt Preston is the
son OF gallant soldier, former Governor OF
this Commonwealth, and was educated at Yves,
Point. He is a gentleman Of high character, and
abandons large and lucrative practice at The
bar 70 respond 10 the call Of his country.
On Tuesday last the company left Lynchburg
for this place, and were escorted from their lodg-
ings 10 the canal boat under military escort Of
the volunteer companies OF the town. They were
addressed by James Garland, Esq, (e1-member
of Congress- in an eloquent manner; to which
Capt. Preston replied in handsome terms. The
boat left the landing under salute from the artil.
lery, and amid the cheers OF an immense con-
course Of cilizens.
This gallant and soldier-ike company reached
,hs city ON Saturday last, in The packet boat En-
II. aud proceeded to The Governors mansion. The
scene there was most impressive and will con.
s,i,u,e green spot in The memory Of all that were
there. Il caused The humblest citizen present 10
feel as sensibly as the monarch on his throne that
he is identified with his country, ard that ne is
bound by sacred obligations, to live or 10 die IN
its service. We regret lha, We have been unable
to procure a, length The eloquent and glowing re-
marks that were delivered on This occasion. We
must con,en, ourselves with briet synopsis n-
perfect as it il.
Col. Benz. Rush Floyd, of the Virginia Lee
gislature from The county OF Wythe, presented
the Montgomery company before the door OF The
Government mansion, and in substance said
This, Sir, i. The contribution of the county Iof
Montgomery to the public service under your Pro-
camaton of November last-its contribution
from county that bears the name OF gallant
soldier who died upon The plains OF Abraham, in
fighting the battles of Libertyl The eloquent gen.
tleman further said, esteem i. high privilege
10 preseEt TO you those noble, gallant men, for
many of them are the acquaintance of my early
youth, and | will say my friends. Under the
call Of their country they have come forward 10
engage in distant, perilous and glorious enter
Prise, and will nobly maintain the honor OF The
service in which they have embarked. The gen.
tleman then proceeded for shorl time in strain
OF rich and eloquent remarks, mos, happy and
appropriate, which we sincerely regret canno. be
given in the words and style of the orator. He
was applauded frequently as he proceeded.
The Governor responded in handsome and elo.
quent'terms:
receive this contribution 10 the regiment called
for from Virginia with more than ordinary plea
sure, for perceive that it is not only eqaal in
physical appearance 10 its predecessors, but that
irs ranks are full TO overlooking. Nor is this
all. No company has yet been presented as rich
In associations.
The gentleman who has been selected to pre-
sent the Company is one through whose veins, il
is said courses The blood OF former princess Of
the land and the saviour OF our infant settlements
at Jamestown. As he has eloqnently remarked,
this company comes from county that bears
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cannot be repeated on such occasions as tins
without a thrill Of pleasure. This county is
also distinguished as the residence II not the
death bed. of a former Governor OF Virginia,
MANY of whose traits of character have loved,
respected and admired. The commander OF this
gallant company too, is the .hlvaric son OF an.
other gallant Governor of Virginia, who in the
war Of 1912, won for himself soldiers name
and country's gratitude. These various recol-
lec,ious must touch the proudest sensbiiies OF
our nature and excite some of our finest and
noblesl feelings It is known, too, that many OF
them are the sons OF gallant fathers, who, in the
war of 1912, testified their devotion 10 their coun
try by sacrificing their lives, not upon the battle
field but under The influence OF the climate OF
lower Virginia, so fatal to the health Of those
raised in our mountain country. advert TO these
various interesting subjects for the purpose Of
maniles,ing my high appreciation Of the gallant
satisfied that these "reminiscences can but
have a happy effec, in nerving their hearts and
strengthening their arms in those glorious fields
10 which they are destined. In few brief days,
soldiers you will be on the "trackless oceans
wave!" You will carry with you the hopes, the
affections, and The pride Of Virginia. As you
approach The coast of Mexico, The first sight
which strikes your eye will be the lofty peaks
oil her own blue hills and mountains The sight
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for they will appear like those glorious summs
you have left behind you. Home, sweet home,
with all her thousand endearing associations.
will cluster about The heart with an almost sufo
eating effect, and The tear, unbidden, but not un-
manly, will course down many hero's cheek
Soldiers! check not that tear, it is tribute 10
wife, children and friends; il marks memory
10 our own, our dear native land, that may melt,
bu will not unman you. Nor is il weakness
heart is the repository OF the gentlest affec-
ton. In this soft and melting mood, how.
ever, hope will gid the future with tri-
umph, and you will contemplate with pride,
pleasure and determination, your return 10 your
native hills covered with wreath that will en-
tw;ne the gallant soldiers brow, and followed
with The shouts and exuliaiions of a grateful and
admiring county. This is a reward that you
must look forward 10 with eagerness, and which
will reward you for thousand toils-this is the
hope that will cheer, animate and sustain you in
many weary toll and many stricken field.
Auspicious hope, In this sweet garden grow
Wreaths for each toll, a charm for every woe"
And now, soldiers, have for the presen, TO bid
you a cordial farewell. We may meet again be.
fore You leave our shores; but if not you carry
with you my best wishes-my anxious hopes for
your safe and glorious return after having esta-
bished your own claim to the gratitude Of your
country, elevated The fame and name of our own
beloved mother, and proudly vindicaed The tights
and honor OF our common country. Friends,
brothers, virginians, may God prosper and bless