The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-27

Under these impressions, il is submitted 10 the Wis
dom oil the Legislature 10 consider whether the suOsu
ion OF permanent mildry Jores eomonsa wi,n iyln
caons around the places to be defended furnished
with adequate trains OF artillery, would not be preferable
10 calling out and continuing in service large masses oil
militia system as burdensome 10 our citizens expen
sive 10 the Commonwealth. Although il is readily ad.
med that difficulties present themselves ~ oppo-
sition TO such course. il cannot be doubted that by
proper representations on the subject TO the general gov
eminent, such arrangements might be made as would rem
der the satisfactory TO both governments"
The closing prayer, " that the legislature Of Virginia
may continue be the sleepess guardians of the liberty
and honor OF their country" is in keeping with the whole
tone and spirit OF this patriotic State paper
II may be inferred that the sentiments and recommen-
daiions OF an executive communication like this moi
likely be lost upon Virginia legislature. According
ly, resolution for permanent corps Of troops was
promptly offered in the house OF delegates True, 1t met
opposition which pened into discussion. and this again
into denuncaton But the Of the resolutions, ami
mated by love Of country and by just estimate OF the
high duty devolved by the times upon legislators and
statesmen, not TO be deferred from the performance
OF that duty His ready eloquence and active zeal in
creased the number OF the friends oil the measure and
be had the satisfaction TO il finally adopted by vote
of SO to So as follows:
.Resoiued, That il Is exp edent TO raise thousand
be placed under the orders and control of the
prosecution of this for the defence of this Common
wealth. 10 serve ----- years, or during The wari Pfo
clare The said troops shall be puid clothed, and sub
sisted by, and at the expense OF. the United Safes"
With proper reference 10 the just rights OF the brave
men to be enlisted distinctly avowed by the author
and the friends OF the proposition that not to
be procured until the acceptance Of the general govern
ment had been obtained. and that the troops TO be
under the complete jurisdiction Of the United States
II was proud achievement for the mover OF the
laiion, who thus, in the face OF powerful opposition,
sustained by influence as well as numbers. fought it
through, step by step, till ratified by the approving voices
of the handsome majority that passed it, He
the young, active member by whom the resou-
lions OF instruction to vote against the recharer of
the United States Bank had been offered and by whose
exertions, in great measure, they had been adopted;
the same by whom the resolutions affirming and reas-
sering the true doctrines of State rights had been sub
mtted and carried through the who had been &C.
tive and prominent in the preparation and adoption of
many other important measures, looking 10 the
honor ADD glory OF the country and his State, and
the solid advantage of both and who afterwards, with
youthful ardor, himself raised artillery company. and
volunteered in the service of the United States for
period of several months Entering the legislature org
nay as the successor OF The accomplished Writ, he
had been steadily advancing in The confidence OF his
stituents, and those by whom he surrounded and
in reputation. When Gov. James Barbour
passed from the speakers chair OF the house of delegates
the chief magsracy of the Sate be had been elected
10 succeed him by decided vote several formidable
competitors He was the youngest man ever elected to
that Office in Virginia. for which, in times like those and
with such men in the lists, nothing would have pointed
him but his acknowledged talents and fitness for the
post and capacity render service That he pecu
arly fitted for IT, and did render the State good service
his annual election Tor period of FIVE yearsnamely,
from lSl7to preside the deliberations OF
body composed Of such distinguished as then filed
her legislative halls is the highest and proudesl evil
dence.
period il was of intense interest the term is not too
strong) to this young republic 1t took in not only The
whole war; but the adjustment OF questions multiform
intricate, and delicate home and International growing
out of the war. OF the important share and influence Of
Virginia and Virginia statesmen in the conduct OF that
glorious war; and the adjustment Of those questions let
the records of the nation speak; and while il would
be to forget the truth OF history not acknowledge
the great and valuable services of others who aided at
that day TO shape the policy OF Virginia and direct the
energies OF her people, it will be conceded that he,
of all Others whose high Office and duty il was to
lead the deliberations Of The representatives of that
people in the popular branch. person OF no small
importance that day. and rendered small service to
the cause OF the country
But peace has its victories well as war. The period
referred to also took in that splendid session." as il is
well described by the journalists OF that era in which so
much done for Virginia-in which, according to an
authority that has become co.exensive with the land,
anu lnat ptHeudcs most poiuohs vi ianu-lue hcn-
mond Enquirer Of that perod-"the foundations of pub
lie Improvement deeply laid in which so large
fund consecraied TO roads and rivers, munif-
cent an appropriation 10 schools in which a board of
public works was created (of which Mr. Jefferson him
self member) 10 gather information devise plans
and overlook their direction in which a monument was
decreed 10 be erected the ashes OF Washington and
the thanks OF the country and memorials OF public graft
tude substantial voted 10 those gallant officers and
soldiers who had shed their blood and rsked their lives
for their country; in which new subjects of taxation
taken away the increase upon old taxes reduced
and check given TO a mammoth system OF banks; and
in which so much done towards the beauty and sub
stantial adornment Of the capital by the Improvement
OF it's public edifces, its galleries. s public walks and
squares, its beautiful river, its commanding heights and
inviting landscapes"
Mr. Stevenson then speaker represented the Richmond
dislrct and would be difficult trace the opera
tons OF his ndeatgabe mind and tongue and pen CO.
operating and able efforts towards the accomplishment OF
these invaluable and proud results upon The prosperity
OF the State large and his immediate constituents
In 1870 John Tyler resigned his seat in Congress- and
s,ion
But, Mr. Editor, feel that have already trespassed
upon your columns and yet you will agree with me that
those who proposed I'll to he nominated for the
highest Offices in the republic should be well weighed II
the chief magstracy OF this great nation be post of
fearful responsibility, demanding the very highest attri.
bues of wisdom, TO be learned only the difficult school
OF long and tried experience, OF patriotism beyond all
reproach, and hrmness that knows shrinking where
duty is plain the vice presidency is only second IT, II