Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-09-08


its usefulness
Since :he coniracaceL:cn: Of tbs T1-, Virginia
has teen called upon 10 mourn over the loss
Of many OF her gallant sons nut Of all her
jewels, i!s NEST brilliant was tie Luxurious
Lieutenant General Thomas J jacl;<ol-n grad
u.tc OF West Puint-h;ghiy distinguished in the
Mexican war, and at the opening Of the prcser'war
Il JGir: uuprcten!ing Professor incur State Miii-
iary Institute. He was called from the professors
chair TO the field: aud his sagscIty. his energy
and the unparalleled success wh!ct crowned his
efforts. for him reputation tina. made him
tie pride of his own S'ata-cndeared him 10 the
people of the Observation-Disclosures 70 him the
attention of the nations of the earth. ana compel
al the respect and admiration even OF those
heArt!ess enemies who have drenchcd our lard
IN blood, and bronnht waiting AMI lamer,aior.
10 the iire5idcS OF thousands Of their own Tiis>
guided people. For decision OF character
inr stern aud rnbcuding resolu;ion-h.r
pure and elevated patriotlsn-for sound and iii.
flexible integrity, and for prompt and energetic
action, he Was surpassed by no man Of his times.
The record Of his achievements will constitute
some OF the brightest pages in the history Of the
war. when that history shall have been written.
His reputation as military leader of the highest
ability aud merit has been fairly and firmly cs-
tablishel in the Judgment Of The army ana the
country. and his name will. he honorcd aud his
fame will be cherished
while the earth hcars plant tle .aa DIS r wave"
! General Jackson Was not only great man,
but lie was emphaticav n good man lie was
pure and upright, earnest and honest, corscian-
tous and true in his intercourse with the world.
In all the relations " liie. u son, Il husband,
father and citizen, ne was faithful and reliable.
! As Il member of the Presbyterian Church, his
| walk and conversation attested the sincerity
of his profession. TIE death of such a man. and
at sach time, could not fail to produce the most
profound sensation throughout The Confederacy
| He had won the confidence OF the people of all
classes. Their affections were entw;ued around
him-their hopes centcrcl in him--anl they
looked to him Of the great Instruments
provided by an n!i.wiSc Providence for their
deliverellce, AMI for the establishment: OF their
! Independence upon Il rev basis. His death was
| regarded rs n national calamity, and it suc-
ceeded by manifestations OF the most heartfelt
! grief and tho most sincere sorrow.
lie mas passed from Life. bu. his example is still
left to encourage and stimuntc US to greater cx-
er,ons in the noble cause i'll which We are en-.
gagged. That example caunot fail 20 exert q most
powerful inference III aw.king our dorman; en-
rrgrs-iI rousing lis up To greater efforts in
] inspiring US with greater zeal, and in anImatiEg
us wisia n"blcr spirit ana & iaU-c determined
courage. His Whole sou. was in the cause and
he performed his duty checrtuily and with tho
most scrupuous fidelity. The redemption az
the people from the yoks OF Yankee tyranny WAS
the object nearest his heart. and 10 its accom-
pishn,cnt ho directed his efforts. TIT, checks Of
the d.serters and slragGers and acsar,ls should
burn with shame when contemplating his devo-
ton and his sclt,sacrilicng spirit. They shouId
appreciate such an example, and should
solve at once 10 rmulate it. :nd should return
to the path OF duty with fixed purpose TO re-
eve their lalrl from the tread Of tn. invader, or.
as IL. lid, sacrifice their lives in the effort. II
such shall be tho result ne will no: nave died in
vain. The sacrifice, great it WAS. will impress
] upon the country M Invaluable csSOn for The
instruction of The present and lu:H:o genera
| tons.
| the ex:ortioner is still pursuing his hcarlioss
traffic and alnassins his gains. The war to him
il God.senl. aad hs would not haze il termi.
mated for any earthly consideration. lie shares
| none OF its hardshps-he snicrs none Of its dan.
gers. He has, perhaps, hired substitute, who.
| Cor Il pecunIry consideration. agreed to be shot
| mt in his plsce. Such men are found every where
throughout the Confederasy and il is time some.
! thing were done to put an end to their money.
making business.
have been Investigating this subject. in the
| hope that would lee able TO make some nrac'i-
cal recommendation thu; would check, if it dii
not eradicate this evil. IN the first volume Of
| the Revised Code of 1919. page SOL. find al
III act which WAS passed in III, entitled
IAN act to prevent .orestalling, regrating, ems
crossing and public vcn!nss - which. with
very slight amendments. would. il re enacted,
check in n great measure this growing evil. I
| inyi'e your attention TO it, aud recommend that
some similar act be p.sSe 1T this session.
The finances of the Safe are 10 highly pros
| Ia inHn
than could have been anticipated, under the cir
cumstances which surround ns. The numerous
demands made upon the Treasury have been
promptly met and satisfied. Our revenue is in
: creasng, and the l'eup.e. with that noble spirit
which has ever characterized VirginianS. cheer.
| fully pay their taxes. and thus maintain the
credit and uphold .hc character ot the Common,
wealth.
! 1suggcst whether i. would not be wise TO dis a
pose vi tho interest which the State holds in our
various internal improvement companies, under
| such restrictions lis may be deemed proper, and
apply the proceeds arising tlereirom to tho pay.
rncnt of the State debt. We could at this limo
dispose of these stocks 10 great advantage
ard such IN application OF the proceeds would
| reduce the debt tn comparatively small sum -
| Il is the parr o! wisdom 10 e1tingush our debt
~ rapidly rs possible, and any measure which
will produce this result; VIII! greatly increase
public Confidence
The total permanent debt Of
the State is re-
ported to be Sfi.3g1. ESQ 80
| This SUM includes
interest on the
| public debt ur-
called for, the
greater portion
| of which. is due