Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-24
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Joint Resolution accepting the Coors of the Third
Indiana Regiment Of Volunteers

Joint Resolution accepting the Colors of the Third
Indiana Regiment of Volunteers
be AZ Resolved unanimously by the General Assem-
bly, Of the State of Indiana, That with feelings of
Just pride receive the Colors borne by the Third
Regiment of Volunteers from this State in the battle
of Buena Vista. That appreciate in the highest
degree the distinguished services rendered by that
gallant Regiment, upon the occasion alluded to and
while remember that 1t for itself in that
bloody contest the proud appellaton of the Seadast
Third" we have no hesitation in declaring that it
contributed much to the and triumph of our
arms as any other Regiment there engaged. That
this flag will be cherished by the people of Indiana
for 'upon its fair and beautiful face is now de-
pcted the horrors of the strife it witnessed in the
vice of its country. Its soed and tattered appear
ance speaks for ITSELF and is its best history" and
that this glittering Banner. he gift Of Beauty
Honor, torne by the tempess, beached by the and
sleet, attered by The bullet shot and shell. but dis
honored, never shall be preserved a priceless
memento Of the heroic and glorious achievements Of
our patriotic and noble sons
BE Hfurther Resolved, unanimously, That in behalf
OF the people of the State of Indiana, we hereby
turn our heartfelt thanks to the Officers and Prvates
of the Third Regiment of Indiana Volunteers for the
inestimable gift which they have this day presented
to their State; and that these muiilated but honored
Coors be deposited in the State Library, there
be carefully preserved, that our chldren's children
Banner, fought our heroic fathers"
Be ii further ResOlued, That the State Librarian be,
and he is hereby empowered and requested to procure
plate of silver be attached the standard poll of
the Third Regiment, with these words engraven upon
| 1t: Third Regiment Indiana Volunteers Buena
| VISTA 22d and 23d february, 1S47
Be ii further RESOLVED, That the thanks of the peo-
pie Of this State are hereby rendered 10 Ensign
| WILLIAM F. STEWART, who bravely unfured this
Banner above the heads of his gallant brothers in
at Buena VISTA and bore it trumphantly through.
out that sangunary battle field.
| BE 1t further ReSotUed, That the Officers and Men
of the First, Second and Third Regiments eff this
State, upon every occasion, and throughout the time
they were in their countrys service, have been
unexceed in devotional patriotism and heroic action
and while especially return to them the thanks o
the people of this State we claim for them the graft
| tude and admiration of their countrymen.
Be 1t further Resolued That while we return ou
gratitude to the living, will not forget the honor
ed dead and that this General Assembly in common
with the people of Indiana, deeply mourn the loss o.
her brave and patriotic who have fallen beneath
the Flag OF their country upon the field of BATTLE o.
by the stroke of disease in foreign and pestlentia
climate; and that we hereby express our deepes
sympathy with their relations and friends.
Be ii further RESOLVED, That these Joint Resolu
tons be spread upon the Journals of both Houses O
this General Assembly.
| Which resolutions were unanimously adopted.
When the Senate retired to their chamber.