Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1815-02-23
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, FEB. Is.

ty) for some time
The following resolutions, reported the
day before yesterday, were unanimously
adopted
Resolutions expressive of the high sense en-
tertained by Congress of the patriotism
and good conduct of the people of Loulsl-
ana. and of New Orleans, during the late
military operations before that city.
ResolUed. by the Senate and House of
Representatives. Of the United States OF
america in congress assembled, That con
press entertain high sense OF the patrlo-
tism, fidelity, zeal and courage, with which
the people of the state Of Louisiana prompt
ly and unanimously STEPPED forth, under
circumstances Of imminent danger from
powerful invading army, in defence of all
the individual, social and political rights
held dear by man. Congress declare and
proclaim, that the brave Louisianians de-
serve well of the whole people of the u
States
Resolved. That congress entertain a
high sense of the generosity, benevolence,
and htmanity. displayed by the people of
New Orleans, in voluntarily affording the
best accommodations in their power, and
giving the kindest attention to the wound.
ed, not only of our own army, but also to
the wounded prisoners of a vanauished
foe.
Resolved, That the President of the u.
States be requested to cause the foregoing
resolutions to be communicated to his ex-
cellency the governor of Louisiana, accom-
paned with request that he cause the
greatest possible publicity to be given to
he T,Nrt ba infn Z nor of ha pbala no.
pie of Louisiana.
Resolutions expressive ofthe thanks of con-
gre5s to major general Jackson, and the
troops under his command, for their
gallantry and good conduct in the de-
fence of New Orleans
RESOLVED By tie Senate and House Of
Representatives, IF the u States Of IL
ner5cd IN congress assembled, That the
thanks Of congress be, and they are hereby
given to maj gen Jack son, and through
him to the officers and soldiers of the regu
lar army, of the militia, and of the volun-
teers under his immediate command, and
to the officers and soldiers charged with
the defence of Fort St. Philip, for their uni
form gallantry and good conduct, conspi-
cuously displayed against the enemy from
the time of his landing before N Orleans
until his final expulsion from the state of
Louisiana-and particularly for their valor,
skill and good conduct on the Sth of Jan
last, in repulsing, with great slaughter, a
numerous British army Of chozen veteran
troops, when attempting, by bold and
daring attack, 10 storm and carry the
works hastily thrown up for the defence of
II. Orleans, and thereby obtaining most
signal and complete victory over the enemy,
with disparity of loss on his part unex-
ampled in military annals.
ReSo5oed, That the President of the U.
States be requested to cause to be struck a
gold medal, with devices emblematical of
mis- splendid achievement, and presented
70 MAJ gen. Jackson, as a testimony of the
high sense entertained by Congress of his
judicicus and distinguished conduct or that
memorable occasion.
ReSotced, That the President of the 4.
States be requested to cause the foregoing
resolutions TO be communicated TO major
gen jackson in such terms as he NAV
deem best calculated to give effect to the
objects thereof
Rssolced By the Senate and House of
Representatives. Of the T. States of 4
merica IN Congress assembled. That Con.
gress entertain high sense of the valor
and good conduct of corr d T. Patterson.
of the officers, petty officers and seamen.
attached to his command, for sheir prompt
and efficient cooperation with gen Jackson.
in the late gallant and successful defence Of
the city of New Orleans, when assailed by
g powerful British force
Resoi0ed, That Congress entertain a
high sense of the vaor AND good conduct of
major Daniel Carmick, of the officers, non.
commissioned officers and marines, under
his command, in the defence of the said
city, on the late memorable occasion.