Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-02-14
Another Testimonial 10 Col. +. Luclus
Davis.

Tie following testimonial, offered by his iel-
lowsoders 10 j. Lucius Davis, cannot fail 10
aflorf pleasure to the many friends and adrni-
rers Of our gallant neishbor:
Al Il meeting Of the officers OF the "AlcXan-
dra Battalion vino served at Charlestown,
held in tho city Of Alexandria, on the lst day
Of February, 1860, the following preamble anu
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, this battalion, highly approaching
the services and character OF Col. J. Lucius
Davis, and believing that proper notice has not
been taken Of the admirable manner in which
nc discharged the important trust contided to
him by Governor Wise, rs al to Ills EXcc!lency,
at CharlcStown, and
Whereas, we had the honor to serve under
him upon our frs, arrival ut Charlcstown, and
had every opportunity If asccrtaining his high
qualities rs 4 soldier and to recognize his rir
tues MS man. and, therefore, desire 10 express
our feelings towards him.
Resolved, That in tho person Of j. Lucius
Davis, we recognize 4 soldier Of chvalrous
bearing, high Courage, and excited patriotism,
who devoted himself 1T all times to the public
service and the protection Of the interest and
honor Of the State.
Resolved, That having had the honor Of scrv-
ing under his command, and peculiar otportu-
mites Of knowing the labors and rcsponsihil-
ties belonging to his position, that We think it
due to him that the Legislature should take
some notice of his important services.
Resolved, That VIC will always cherish the
rccu!IcclionS Of our pleasant associations with
him, ard ever appreciate his many acts ut kind
ness to us, and Tie confidence he reposrd in the
Alexandria battalion.
Resolved, That Il copy Of the foregoing pre-
anlhlc and resolutions, signed by all The officers
of the Alexandria Battalion, be sent 10 COL
Davis, and copy to Gen. Wnl. II. Richardson,
and that the same be published in the Alcxan-
dra papers with the request that the Richmond
papers insert them.
CHARLES f. STUART,
Commandant l15th Rrgt V. NJ, Chairman.
GEORGE DurrEY, lst Major, I'd Artillery; F.
WEST AsnHy, Paylnastcr 10th Rcs't Y. ~,
Secretaries
Col. Davis reply IS contained in the follow
ing letter:
To Col. STUART Majors DrfrEY and AsnBr
and Officers of Alexandria Battalion:
CunIradcs--llaving been SO reccntly asso-
ciatrd with you in guarding our border against
invasion, allow me the honor Of using the above
address.
When YOU rerc first called 10 the field in
November last, fresh earth yet covered the re-
mains ol Virginians who had fallen IN defense
of their native soil wounds were unhealed,
flames were dcrouring the hOme>teads Of our
citizens; excitement. suspense prevailed. and
warnings, friendly or threatening, came by
every mail. Confidential agents were sent, re-
connoisances nj .dc, and proofs positive exhibit
ell, that further hOstilities were mcditatcd, and
you and your battalion Of AeXandrianS were
called out to rcpc this second demonstration Of
the disciples Of political school instituted By
Northern aggression aud lostcrcl by Southern
trcaChery.
Your strength added to that Of the border
county Snldicry was enough for the expulsion
or destruction Of all probable invaders, but not
enough tn prevent invasion. To effect this an
overwhelming forc. was properly and promptly
sent by lis Excelency Liur. Wise, who
mad resolved that no more blood should be
shed or orR soII. hy the hand OF tho fanatic
and that ,uIlity should reign at every cost
Had he been less pro,upt, we should have had
the pleasure Of seeing your battalion under
fire; and from the eagcrncss with which you
hunted the foe, from your excellent drill and
discipline, and your patient endurance OF
the rigors Of wiuter.camplile, none could
doubt that the honor Of our arms was well en-
trusted to the keeping Of your corps.
Our legislators have anticipated your gen.
ero.is but un,uertcd call for "notice' Of those
services which you have been pleased to con-
sdcr "important." To them for their unso-
lici,cd aclun in my behalf, but in greater
degree for putting our State in posture OF de-
fence and providing libcray for the payment
! of our soldiers; and to you, comrades. FOR your
confidence and the ilattcring evidence Of your
remembrance, shall be ever grateful; and IN
future emergencies will be proud to resume
that active companionship III arms which has
lately cnahled me 10 entltle myself
Your fellow soldier,
j. LUCIUS DAVIS.
Richmond, Feb. 10Th, 1860.