Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-06-24

HELD PURSUANi ~ FhOCbASiAllOHFO VI AnE MAI
OR OF THE CITY. 1l
Pursuant to the Proclamation Of his Honor
the Mayor, the citizens of Evansville assembled
at the court house this evening at six o'clock,
The Mayor was called to the chair, and James
Lockhart appointed Secretary. The object of
the meeting being stated by the Mayor, the
Committee heretofore appointed to take meas
ures to remove the remains of the late Captain
WALKER, to Evansville, and to erect monu-
ment with suitable inscriptions to his memory,
and to the memory Of the Privates belonging to
his company, who fell in the battle of BIena
Vista, through their Chairman the Hon. c. l..
Battell, reported that the Committee had taken
early measures to carry out the object of the
meeting, that they had opened a correspond
ence with Bcigadier General Lane, of the Army,
and that through him they had appointed the
Company which Captain Walker commanded,
in the battle of Buena Vista where he fell, a
guard Of honor to escort his mortal remains to
Evansville, and that the company faithful to
their charge, would arrive here in the course of
lew udtS, WIN tliC uOug VI tlelI ldtc Bdlidh
commandant.
When upon motion, 1t was Resolved that
James Lochhart, William III. Elliott, John
Mitchell r. w. Dunbar, Conrad Baker, NJ J.
Bray, c. NJ. Griffith. James G. Jones, and John
Henson, be added to the Committee heretofore
appointed, consisting of G. |. Battell, James
Iiaughlin Jr. William IL. Chandler, John In
gle IT., Willard Carpenter and Captain John L.
Bittrolff, TO make the necessary arrangements
for the reception of the remains of Captain
Walker tat
Upon motion of Conrad Baker Esq, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted
ResOlued, That the people OF Van erburgh
County have reason to be proud of the gallant
and brave conduct of their fellow citizen Gen.
Joseph Lane, in the memorable battle of Buena
VISTA and that the thanks of the people of the
whole State are due TO him for his unceasing eff
forts TO vindicate our volunteers from the I'M
just reproach sought to be cast upon them.
RcsOlucd, That the Mayor and Common
Council of this City, be and they are hereby APP
pointed Committee to wait upon Gen. Lane,
and welcome his return to our midst, and that
said committee tender to Gen. Lane the hospi-
talities of the city, and invite him to partake of
public dinner at such time as may best suit
his convenience. f.I
Rcsolped, That said committee be instructed
to receive and welcome such of the Indiana
volunteers as NAV land at this place, in such
manner as will i'm the opinion of said commit
tee best evince our high appreciation of their
gallant services.
Upon motion of Z. w. Dunbar, Esq, the
following preamble and resolution were adop-
ted
In consideration of the services rendered the
= country in the. hour of danger, the privations
and sulferings of our citizens who have gath
cred around The standard of their country, il is
due from MS as Americans TO show suitable
marks of respect and gratitude for their safe
return to their homes and friends: Therefore
Resoircd, That we cordially welcome home
TO lndiana our esteemed friend and fellow citi-
zen, Dir. ID. 5. LANE, and that we congratulate
his friends and family on his safe return.
After the above preamble and resolution
were adopted, DIR. Lane rose under the inhu-
cnce of deep emotion and returned thanks to
the meeting in very neat and appropriate adj
dress for this unexpected mark of respect.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be signed by the chairman and secretary and
published. JAS. G. JONES, Chrn.
JAS. LocKnART, Sec'y.
Alta special meeting of the Common Con-
Gil of the City of Evansville, held in pursu-
ance with the request of public meeting Of
the citizens on Wednesday, the 23d, inst, al
II o'clock a. NJ, it was
Ordered unanimously, That the Mayor be
authorized to invite such of the Indiana volun-
teers as may pass through this city on their re-
turn to their homes from Mexico, to public en-
tertainment 10 h, nrn,idcd AZ the Almanac oI