Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-24

TO say to the people of Virginia, I'VE have
defeated our late delegates because they voted
against the tax-bill" Their defeat will be a
virtual declaration to this effect.
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LIEUTENANT JOHN PEGRAM.
In the breaking mp Of what kossuth calls the
solidarity Of the peoples Of the old world,
whatever be the prcjulces and sympathics of
particular parties and citizens in this country,
in regard to the issue Of the terrible drama
the General Government must remain calm and
diSpasSonatc in her relations to the -N"liomt1i-
Ties and the Dym"sits. Free from cntanglc-
mcnts with either party, Il disnterested spec
tator of the struggle, except so far rs it bears
upon the interests of civilization and the lies.
tiny of our race, our people, Of all others on
the globe, when the curtain falls, will bc better
able to point the moral. and profit by the eX.
pcrichcc of those who played ont the awful
scenes.
To 90 no farther in the great problems to be
tried and solved, discriminating and careful
observation Of the principles and practice Of the
art Of war; 10 be taught and learned in this
European struggle, may he Of incaculabc be-
ncfit to our military and naval service. The
profit already derived from the experience and
commentaries of commission Of American
officers in the Crimcan campaign, is attcsted
By the many convcncnccs, Improvements and
reforms suggested by them, and successfully
applied to our military establishment, i'll the
late expedition to Utah. Our distinguished
fclow-townslnan, Major Mordecai, and his ac-
cOmpliShcl associates in that service, Won new
and frcShcr laurels to adorn the wreaths which
already graccd their browS, and the country
owes thcma lasting debt Of gratitude.
We rejoice, then, to know that the War De
partmcnt, in properly acknowledging the ser
vices Of these officers i'll the last European war,
is determined to gather more lessons from the
present struggle, by sending directly 10 the
scene Of action men whose education, acquire
mcnts and spirit lit them undcrStandingy TO
watch the awful drama aS scene after scene
shall be shifted before them.
Three YirgnianS, Col. Steptoc Capt q. W.
Carr and Lieut.. John Pcgra,n. have already
been ordered to the plains Of Sardinia. They
are all men of the right stamp, and we shall
watch their movements with no little interest.
Col. Stcptoc's name is known throughout the
army and tie country, and is but synonym
for integrity, chivalry and energy Of character.
Lieutenant Carr has won Il high stand in his
profession as an officer and gentleman rt cul.
tivaton Belonging to race Of men of the
highest order and rank, he has already carved
out for himself an honorable position in the
roll of heroes belonging to his name. Both OF
these gentlemen will add much to their know
! ledge and experience, and render service to the
country by their visit to the battle fields, for
trcsscs and trenches in the impending struggle
In the whole circle of our acquaintance,
however. we do not know a man better quail
fled for so important and honorable position
than Lieutenant Pcgram. Fresh from West
Point, having practically employed his >cicnti-
tic requirements as military engineer ana
ordnance officer in California; after labor'ouS
service on the Northwestern frontier, i'll com
mand Of his company. as instructor of cavalry
tactics at West Point and Adjutant Of the I'd
Dragons in the Utah expedition; with no fixed
prcudiccs or old fogy biaSes, too common in
some departments OF our service with cool
head, an upright, frank and honest heart, trccr
from the vices of life than any man of his age
we have ever known with Il cultivated and
liberal intellect, close and accurate ol>crva-
ton, keen and quick perception, his we'll
balanced mind. his high-toncl and elevated
spirit, together with an energy of purpose, I'M
tiring devotion to duty and hiS profession. will
rive force and dignity to his deductions and
cypcricncc. which must rebound to his own
interest and the welfare of the service at home.
This honest and aifcctionatc tribute To so gal-
liant and cstmabe soldier, will find an echo
IN the hearts Of all his comrades wherever he
is known in the army. and in the social circle.
wherever his gcniality and worth have been
known and felt We wish him prosperous brcczes
and happy hours in his voyage to the old
world and will follow his steps with an anxious
heart through the roar of battle and the din OF
arms, while he gallanty lends his services to
his country and his race on the fields and
plains beneath Itala's sunny skies.