Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-09

ly, by the tribunal before which he may be ar.
raigned, we hope the precedent set in his case
may not fail TO reach more conspicuous delin-
quent
IL is due to the General, too, to say that. how.
ever HIS conduct may be disapproved of at Wash
iugton, 1t is warmly commended by the people Of
New Orleans, by whom it has been Witnessed as
the following resolutions, unanimously adopted by
the Legislature of that State, will show;
Resolved, by the Senate and House OF Representa-
tves Of the State Of Louisiana in General Assembly
vened That the thanks Of this Legislature hereby
dercd Brcvet Major General EpNvNp PENDLxroN GAiNEs.
for the undauned courage lofty hetos, and wisdom that
he has displayed in his past military career in conflicts
with the enemies oi his country, and particularly for the
deep foresight patriotism, unwearied activity aud
6rmness that he has constantly manifested Major Ge-
neral Of the United States Army, Western Division.
Resolved, That General Games richly merits. not on
the high respect and ardent admiration OF this Legislature
but also OF every American heart for the wise suggestions
he ha. made the and satesuanke policy
he has developed for his unfaterng devotion
Of his country, and the honor and glory OF the
al hsg throughout the whole OF the difficulties Of
federal government with Mexico.
Resolved, That the unweared efforts OF Gen. Gaines
relieve the and render comfortable brave
unecrs deserves only the love OF them, and then
friends, but also Of every patriot.
Resolved, That the Governor be and is hereby request
ed deliver copy OF these resolutions Gen Gaines
aud also forward copy thereof the President OF the L.
States and the Secretary Of Wat"
In introducing thus resolution, Mr.. Cole took
occasion to eulogise Gen. Games in the highest
terms. He said
General Gaines deserves particularly the appreciation
OF the people Of the Soluble has used his best abilities
for the Of Texas which borders Louisiana and he
has thus really fought for the honor and safety Of
loved State The enemies of General Gaines can only
that he has much ZEAL but this, If fault
y proves his exalted patriotism. la ancient Sparta there
soldier who fined for having rashy exposed
his person. by rushing the midst OF the enemy but
people applauded him for the deed General Jackson
fined after the battle OF New Orleans but the people
carried him their shoulders In like manner the gov
eminent censure neglect Cen Gaines but the peo-
pie will salute him with their shouts OF sppause. There
member OF this House who does IN his heart
venerate this chvarous soldier. The whole press
and state. and all citizens speak forth the praises
Let US then pass by acesmaucn, these resou
and thus manifest ardent admiration the
now, the interest OF his county and
ling 20 lift his sword IN Its defence"
We repeat, that IRE do not mean now TO express
defnitive opinion in regard to the conduct of
Gen. Gaines farther than TO say, that while we
do not doubt he has exceeded the powers with
which he was clothed we have Just as little doubt
that he was actuated by patriotic impulses, and
we feel confident il will eventually turn out that
his unauthorized action was to great extent rem
dered necessary by the ineff :ient and inadequate
measures adopted 10y the authorities at Washing.
ton TO meet the emergency which they had crea.
ted.
uTThe Savannah Republican mentions -umor there
that Mr. John Y Mason the present Attorney General
arfaNz k. and. k..