Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-04
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Lieut.. Johnson said that although not IN Inc
habit Of public speaking, yet he could nol refrain
from making few remarks. Ii was easier lof
a soldier 10 fight an imptomptu battle tnan 10
make an impromptu speech. Though oorh
in a neighborins county, his time haa no,
been much spent in Virginia, and he was giau
to have The appreciation Of his StaIe il ne had done
aueht 10 merit it. -,
He could corroborale all that had been said by
the gentlemen who preceded him, and, moleo'el'
he could say thai the volunteer as well as Inc 'e'
gular, was equato any TASK that might be assign
ed him. They had to carry works thrown up 10
oppose them by the mos scientific engineers, ana
Storm positions and Qualifications deemed impIes-
nable Yet, as Gel G. remarked, they had Inc
qualification of seeing larger armies Than 'heif
own Law down their arms. Many OF US haG never
seen such ugly places as We had to encounter De-
fore. Cerro GoIdo was one OF The strongest passes
in Mexico; yet the plan OF lis assault was 50 wei
laid and The duty ofevery one so completely liiain
ed out, that it fell into our possession eSac',y ~
the manner which had been previously ordered
by Inc ommander-in-chief The army lien went
to Peroie where they found only an old C".
with The keys. They took The castle, and went We,
on to Puebla town of 70 900 inhabitants. NC
very women might have driven our forces OUT
with their broom sticks; but we took II. men
we went to Jalapa. We arrived al IL o'clock, Inc
Mexican army having elI The place al b. tlelc
there was halt, and General Scott was cen
sured for being TOO slow. But he was rish'.-
The army was about 10 cut ltsell OH 'oln
lis rear and il would not have been SAFE ~
have endangered its communication WIN
the rear posts. We then had to march over ioi-
lifted causeways, and under every disadvantage
of ground With infantry we often had TO 90 Inc
work of artillery. We encountered the enemy
at Conrreras and Churubusco. We might have
entered he city on the night OF the battle oil Gnu
ruhusco. bu, it was deemed advisable 10 treat
with the enemy.
Lieutenant Johnson next spoke Of The battle OF
Moline del Rey, which he described as splendid
achievement, attended with severe loss on 'he
American side He paid tribute 10 the memo
nv OF the venerable Colonel Mcintosh and The
tar.famed Colonel Martin Scott He then men.
toned The battle of Chapullepec, and described
the entry Of The American army into Inc castle,
the address of General Scott TO his soldiers and
the hosting of the flag Of our country. After
speaking Of The qualification which the whole
army lelt upon entering the city OF Mexico, alter
having fought and won so many hard oal'les,
Lieut. J. concluded by giving sentiment, which
he said he felt from The bolton OF his heart.
VIRGINIA:
| Where'er 7 90, whatever realms | see,
! NV heart untrammelled still returns 10 thee.
Lieutenant Worcester being next called upon,
addressed the company in highly humorous
vein. He said il seemed 10 be very we'll known
that he was with Colonel Doniphans regiment,
We, many did not know whether he came from
| New York or Massachusetts. Alter detailing
some of The events al and after the battle OF Sa'
cramenio, Lieutenant w. expressed his gratitude
al the attention which had been paid him by The
legislature of Virginia and The citizens OF Rich
mond He concluded by Offering the following:
The Legislatures OF Virginia-As much dis'in
gushed for wisdom, as her warriors Tor sallantry
in the field.
7. The Governor and members OF the Execu-
tive Council.
8. The Legislature of Virginia. May wisdom
from above ever direct their councils, FOR The
good of our beloved Commonwealth.
James F. Slrolher Esq, Speaker of The House
OF Delegates, responded 10 this sentiment. There
never was an occasion on which he more regret
ted that he had no!
"Thouehts that breathe and words that burn "
In expressing his thanks for the honor done lh'
body over which he presided, he felt proud oil Tn
position he occupied. He would not bc savin:
100 much he though, when he declared that il wa
composed OF True Virginians, determined 10 d.
every Thing that patriotism required 10 place TIT
old Common where she once stood, and Il
increase her fame still more. When looking Il
the past, they had Tie thoughts and memories o
The Washln2tons, Henrys and Lees, 10 light then
10 glory; and now they sd that the military Sun
ol the Old Dominion had shown themselves wor
thy OF all her past history Alter some turIhc
remarks, Mr.. S. proposed
Virginia Mother OF us all-the land oil th'
free, The gallant and the brave. CHEERS and mu
sic.)
9. The Judges of Virginia: May they ever b'
as they have been, remarkable Tor learning, I'M
partially and integrity.
10. Our University, Colleges and other Pubic
Schools: A knowledge loving people will be
~ G,s,pr Ih"..-.
II. West Point and The Virginia Military In
sliiuic: Nurseries OF Heroes.
Captain Z. C. Darlington, of the Virginia Re
eiment of Volunteers, responded on behalf OF IN,
Virginia Military Institute. In dongso he sait
he almost fell guilty OF presumption, when there
was present one who bore upon his breast evlden
ces of valor. For what had he done? VIVA
else had he done but guard trains and go through
The routine OF camp duly4 1t had mol been TIT
fortune OF his regiment to be present in any q
those stirring actions that had shed renown oil
our arms. Sill he was proud OF The Virginii
Military Institute lis usefulness had been ant
would be yet further vndicated. lis graduate
would be found ready and able TO face The enemy
Capt. e.. paid tribute TO Captain fAnhur Cum
, mngs, who was wounded whilst fighting bravel,
with his COMPANY.
+ CAPTAIN C. said it should be the ambition o
, every soldier to see a speedy and honorable
peace. lie therefore proposed May our officer
and soldiers soon return 10 the bosom OF their Ia
miles.
70. The memory of our brave Officers and Sol
diers who sleep the sleep oil death in Mexico
. Drunk standing ard in silencc.)
: N,roinia and the Union. We them
mol divided, but double allegiance-like lht
duty of child TO both father and mother; To-
Virginia is welded TO The Union "or better 10
worse for richer, Tor poorer-tili death us dc
part"
Ia. Woman II the days of chivalry are no
gone, her smile is the soldiers sweetest reward
The President then said-Genlemen the re
eulars having performed their service call fol
volunteers.
TheTeupon, Col. Garland said he was prompt
ed 10 propose sentiment which arose from Z
sympathetic feeling. II had once been his lot, a
Monterey, TO be military civil chief mag is
trate-he now saw before him one who was a CT
vii military magislTate.-(Laughler) lie pro
posed The health of General Lambert, Mayor o
Richmond.
General Lambert responded, and gave-Ou
Army, our gallant Army and its distinguished
representatives here: Ever green be the laurel:
which adorn their brows.-(Cheers and music.
Major Johnson gave--May the Gar!ands evel
b, green that adorn this liable.
Captain J. w. spalding proposed The health Of
Lieut.. Hawkins, of The Army, an invited guest
Lieut.. H. responded, and save-"The memo
nv Of Lieut. Burwell
Col. Garland inquired if WIN. T. Burwell was
meant, and the answer being affirmative, he said
"as noble spirit as ever brealhed." DfuDb
ndin3 and in Silence,O
Capt J. c. Spalding gave-The health Of Capt
Dimmock, Of the Stale Guard.
Capt. D. said he would lake this occasion &c
say something in behalf oflhe common soldier
He eulogsed The services which had been rem
dered by the prvaes OF our army in Mexico
Let US, said Capt. d. whilst we bestow honoTs
upon The officers who command, never forget the
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