, 1861-05-27

the Briggs House On Saturday afternoon, 8.
Sexton, Esq, was called to the chair, aud A.
B. Hatch appointed Secretary,
On motion, committee Of five, consisting
Of the following members: 4. B. Hatch, J.. Z.
Robinson, D. ". Norton, s. 7. Hosmer and G.
c. Phillips, were appointed to drift resolu.
tions expressive Of the feelings Of the compa-
nj in reference to the loss of their late com.
nandant. On motion the Chairman WAS add
ed to the committee
It was unanimously resolved that the Rev.
z. II. Humphrey be requested to deliver ser.
mon upon the death Of our late commandant,
and that an invitation 10 attend be extended
to all military organizations, and the citizens
generauy. Whcrcupon Messrs. Sexton, Phil
lii and Hammond were appointed to wait
upon The Rev. Mr. Humphrey and announce
in the daily papers the time and place at which
the sermon will be delivered.
Tie Committee on Resolutions submitted
the following, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, To onr deep sorrow and regret,
the painful tiding6 have reached us Of the as.
kassfnation ofouT lelloW-soldier and late COM
mander, the gallant Colonel E. E. Ellsworth,
at the hands Of those now engaged In armed
WHEREAS, By his death the country has
lost cne Of her most efficient and promising
officers, one Whe-#as tue first to draw the
sword for the preservation Of our national
greatness; therefore, be it
Resolved, That regarding love OF country as
ofman, We admire the spirit of devotion which
prompted our murdered brother to tear
down the standard Of treason and rebellion,
and Iaiee In its stead the glorious Stars and
Stripes and that, while deploring his fate,
we cherish bis memory as that Of 3 martyr IN
the cause Of his country.
Reso9exd, That in this dastard1y act Of the
traitors VIC see the Enme spirit manifested
that has for months marked their course in
Taging var against the lives and fortunes Of
these urof1ending citizens in their midst,
Who have dared TO assert their loyalty to that
time honorcd emblem which their fathers and
OUTS reared, at the cost Of much blood and
treasure.
Resoltrd, That we tender to the relatives
aud friends Of the deceased our sincere SYM
patby for the loss Of one whom we all loved
Is q brother, 8 patriot and q gallant soldier.
To the father and mother Of our deceased
Colonel, words full to express our eincere and
heartfelt co1dolarce for their sudden berslve-
mcnt.
Rt*o2ued, That the foregoing resolutions bo
published in the daily papers Of this city, aad
copy sent to the parents Of the deceased, and
TINT ihc members Of the company wear the
usual badge Of mourning for 50 days.
8. SEXTON, Chairman,
Ar. HATCH. secretarv.
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Last evening at a meeting OF Company 'sD''
Of the 6O:h Regiment, the following appropri'
ate resolutions were passed, Gnd ordered to
he snresd unon the minutes Of the cornpany,
.Rxxo1pkd, That we have received the intelligence
OF the death Of Gel; q. T. ELLSWORTH. with deer
eost9R Me regard tnls m9afn1at LIZ ssenI y one
rIrSona H. iireS ond az an eIamnir which chaf
ieness rmulation. ne fell willie honorably en-
gagged in defending his country IN the time Of he
great atnational peril: he fell while his youth wa
tet ming VAN me bright pfamases o. glqfaons ane
saeetsela1 nlA1ars estcef III sae pau u paetlo1
ouI!', --
H@e9ffd, Ihat ING cneigy ena pelsese!an9se g
n1n ~ III ac3cnce nn;tad Wiz ares
ne,ennn1 braycrr4 NJ Tould. II his lie had 1eel
nrnioneed. have rendered him cmfpcpt]y useful +
his cpuntry in tie profession for which ncture ha
given him qualiaca 60 distinguished.
Rftolrsd, That hts desth In this crisis, The
sneh talents ~ a5e IN demand e. nay Men pe aGpid3Is
| 81 io.s IIis M immciiaio @ comnansons IN arms i
he losg Of Col. Ellsworth hsYe met with bcrca,
mcnt that clRims our profound sympathy; al
while the tears Of his Intimate friends ard q
Guaintaness testilg ihe'1 regatd and M i9ss 1Gr IN
mah. ana ~ country ament the a. o. P PtAs
o4 ri EilsxoItH ~ citi,sn .o1diers rnils,nS
| thr eanse 1rhich' Received hts deyotiona AID I
| which be wae an early and conspicuous sacridc