Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-05-06
JOHN O'BRIEN.
Rev. Patrick O'Corman.
THANKS To GEN. TAYLOR EY MAS
NAllillhEIIN.

THANKS To GEN. TAYLOR EY MAS
sACiiUsEIiS.
The Legislature of The State Of Massaehu-
sets brought lis annual session 10 close on
Monday last
Ga Tie Saturday preceding series OF reso-
lutions were passed drprecatIng the existing
war with Mexico, and condemnng the man
ner in which the country became involved IN
il.
Mr.. HAYDEN, Of Boston, then asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce the following resolu-
tons
Resoire. tendering the thanks Of the Legislature
If .Nassoch,setts to Gen. Taylor,
his Officers and .he-'.
Resolred. That the people Of Massachusetts
have behed with patriotic pride the bravery,
the skill, and sagaeity OF the commander oil the
American forces in Mexico. Gen. ZACHARY
TAYLOR, and the gallanry ana good disc,piine
display Ell by the Officers and Men ASSOCIATED
with hun IN the campaign, by which admira-
bic conduct OF the one and corulal cooperation
of the other the flag oil the Unon has BEEN
molly upborne, and our name III arms glorious
| ly maintained.
| Resoired. That the thanks of the Legisla-
ture are due, and they are hereby rendered TO
Mai. Gen. ZACHARY TAYLoR. his Officers and
Men, for the fidelity, skill, and courage whlch
have distinguished their successful operations
| in tie campaign OF Mexico.
Resoired, that. while the people and tie
Legislature OF Massachusetts feel proud OF the
brllllant achievements OF the Army employ ed
] IN the war against Mexico. they rnourl the
loss OF the officers and men who have gallant
" fallen upon the battle field, and sincerely
sympalhizr with their relatives and friends.
Resoiysd, That his Excellency the Cover
nor be requested 10 cause these resolves 10 be
communicated 10 Maj. Gen. ZACHARY TAY-
LoR, aud, through INN, 10 the officers and
men Under his command.
The resolutions having been read, and mo-
ton made TO 60 into COMMITTEE to consider
them. which met with opposition from Mr.
boutwell,, Locoioco member, on the
ground vi their introduction from the commit
Tee OF which Mr.. HAYDEN was chairman at so
late day in the session.
MIR. HAYDEN explained that, so far as the
committee was concerned, lie was but one OF
OF eleven members, and he was willing 10 as
sumo all the responsibility which could Justly
attach 10 him. But he was somewhat aston
lshed that the gentleman from Gro,on, who
bad so often, so earnestly, and so recently
sought the passage Of similar resolutions,
should now oppose the consideration OF these
He (Mr. II. J had before declared that he would
not consent TO any vote Of thanks to Gen. TAY-
: LoR while no opinion had been expressed up
on the war. Now we had a solemnly pro.
claimed opinion of the Legislature upon the
subject, by the yeas and nays OF the House
and he was ready to testify his admiration Of
the conduct OF our General and troops, what
ever he nigh, think of the justice or honor Of
the contest He would not now have propo
sed Thea resolves, nor advocated any like
, them, had lhere not been clear reprcbaton
on the part Of tne House, OF all favor to thu
wal with Mexico. Aud. 80 far as his owr
political reputation was concerned, though ht
might che.r,uliy submit to tie decision Of thu
House. he should neither ask the assistance o
the gentleman from Groton IN his support, no
much fear his assaults as an enemy.
The resolutions were eventually passed to q
third reading by yeas l2l, nays H. and after.
wards ordered 10 be engrossed and read third
time without count-.Nat Int.