The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-08-25
GEN. GAINES AND THE LOUISIANA
LEGISLATURE


We have not, yet. given place to the following
complimentary resolutions passed by the Louis-
ana Legislature, at the very time that the hiphes,
excitement was prevalent throughout the country.
in relation to our gallant little army on the Rio
Grande; when the result of the battles of the Sth
and 9th of May had reached New Orleans. but
before the joyful tiding had arrived at the seat OF
Government. We look upon them as the very
best testimony Of the correct action of Gen.
Gaines in the premises, and they show conclu :
s'vely to US. that as the representative of the
President, and commander in chief of the Yves
tern Division, he could not, without violation of
his oath of office, and sacrifice of his feelinus as
an American patriot have withheld his sanction
to the movement of the volunteers at the crisis in
which they offered themselves
We know not, while penning this article.
what may be the Opinion - of The Court Of
Inquiry, or the action Of the Administration. bu,
of this we feel assured. that Gen. Gaines stands
fully acquitted in the hearts of the American PEG
pie, of all wrong. and justified by them for the
course he has pursued That the troops he sen,
on, were not wanted in the Providence of God
does not alter the position of Gen. Gaines duty
sincerely believe. that if the Head of the War
Department had not been operated upon by an
evil counsellor, the old Hero of Fort Erie wouId
not have been called upon to vindicate himself for
this glorious act Of patriotism and as friend of
the Administration, who looks only to the success
Of her arms, and the glory of our country. we
would advise the Secretary of War to get rid
at once, of the ambitious inefficient military chief
tain at the Head of the Bureau at Washington.
The Resolutions which are given below. we
look upon as the highest compliment brave man
receive, and know they are cherished
with the most grateful feelings by the individuals
to whom they refer.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolued by the Senate and House of Ren,e
sentatires Of The State of Louisiana in General
assembly eonuened That the thanks of this
Legislature are hereby rendered Brevet Major
General Edmund Pendleon Gaines, for the mn
daunted courage, lofty heroisn and wisdom. that
he has displayed in his past military career in
conflicts with the enemies Of his country. and
particularly for the deep foresight, pure patriot
ism, unwearled activity, and frmness, that he
has constantly manifested as Major General of the
United States Army, Western Division
Be IL further Rcsolyed, &c. That General
Gaines richly merits, not only the high respec,
and ardent admiration of this Legislature, but
also of every American heart, for the wise suo
gestlons he has made, The comprehensive and
statesmanlike policy he has developed. for his
unialtering devotion to the interests of his coun-
try, and the honor and glory of the National
Flag, throughout the whole course of the Difficult
ties of the Federal Government with Mexico.
BE ii further RESOLVED, &C., That the I'M
wearied efforts of General Gaines to relieve the
wants, and render comfortable our brave voun
'eers, deserves not only the love of themselves,
and their friends, but also of every patriot
Be IL further Resolved &c. That the Gov
ernor be and is hereby requested to deliver
copy of these Resolutions to General Gaines. and
also forward copy thereof to the President of
the United States. and the Secretary of War.
DAVID A. RANDALL,
Speaker of The House Of Representatives.
TRASlMOND LANDRY,
Lieut.. Governor and President of the Senate
APPROVED LIST June, 1916.
ISAAC JOHNSON,
Governor Of The State of Louisiana.