Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-02
RESOLUTIONS in honor of GENERAL Taylor.

RESOLUTIONS in honor of GENERAL TAYLOR
and the officers and men under his command.
The following are the Resolutions, adopted
unanimously by lhc General Assembly OF this
STATE at their late Session, rs re .draughted and
recommended by the select committee to whom
Er. Tourtellot's resolutions were committed in
the House
Resoiued, that the thanks of the people of The
United States are due to General Zachary Tay.
lor, Commander OF the American forces on the
Rio Grande, for the skill and valor displayed by
hlm IN The battles of the Sth and OH of Nav,
1910, which, directed as they were by gener-
oenS devotion to his country's cause, give him a
high place IN her affections and in her military
history.
Resoired, that while, in common with our fel-
low countrymen, we render a cordial tribute of
gratitude and honor TO Gen. Taylor, we are not
insensible TO The signal services of the officers
and men who so gallantly sustained him, TO
whose brilliant courage, steady discipline. and
promp; obedience TO orders, we are indebted
under The guidance oftheir intrepid commander,
lor The trophies of Palo Alto and Resaca de la
Palma which, won under circumstances the
most trying, have added new lustre to the
American name.
Resofred. that we deeply sympathise with the
families of those who fell in these conflicts and
WIN The gallant officers and men. who are suf.
iering from the wounds and casualties incident
to a performance of their dangerous but patri-
Otto duties: and that we hold that the Govern
ment OF the United States is tound by every
principle of honor and gratitude TO make pro-
vision for their relief and future adequate sup.
port
Resotred. that his Excellency the Governor be
requested to transmit n copy of these resolutions
10 each OF our Senators and Representatives i'm
Congress, to be laid before the Senate and
House OF Representatives, and also copies to the
prpSi iHppt A A. T,.,
Zachary Taylor, with the request to The last
named officer that they be communicated to the
Ioihcers and men under his command in such
manner As he shall deem most expedient.
In nthe House of Representatives June 2G, 1916.
Voted DC. by order, unanimously
F. E. HorPN, elk.
In The Senate, read June 27th and concurred.
by oider, Henry BowEN, Sec'ry.
A substitute for Mr.. Tourtellot's fourth reso-
lution which had been objected to as apparently
rejecting on the members of Congress who re.
corded their votes against The Mexican War bill
n The shape III which ii passed, was proposed in
'he select Commlllee--but that, and Mr.. rs
resolution, were finally agreed to be Withdrawn
Tor The sake OF unanimily As Mr.. rs resolu.
llon, however, has been published in several of
'he newspapers IN this Stale unfriendly TO those
members, we SubIoln the substitute proposed
by member of The select committee
Resotred that the high public spirit display
ed by both branches of Congress in promptly
voting The supplies necessary to the relief of
General Taylor. and in providing means for the
further prosecution of hosilities with Mexi-
CO. which circumstances beyond their control
had rendered imminent and for which neither
CongreSS,nor the people of the US were respon.
Soe, reflects The utmost credit on their discern.
menl and patriotism, and maniiests their dispo-
SAion to merge on this occasion all private and
party considerations in devotion to the public
good: And this tribute is justly due to every
member oithose branches, since all declared their
readiness to vote such supplies, if accompanied
Dy correct and explicit statement of the facts
which called for them