Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-26
Bonor 20 lhe GaIlAns Germans.

Pursuant to notice the citizens of Aurors,
Ind, met at Schulz Hall, for the purpose Of
expressing their feelings for the gallant con-
duct of the Thirty second Germany Regi-
ment Indiana Volunteers, and for the deep
sorrow we feel for the loss sustained by
Captain Gieg0lat, of members of bis company
and valuable citizens Of our city.
The meeting organized by appointing Will
liam R. Campbell President Philip Held and
B. N. McHenry, Vice Presidents and ]. K
Wilcox and Christian Probst, Secretaries.
The object of the meeting being stated as
above, on motion, committee of FIVE was
appointed to draft resolutions, consisting Of
George W. Lane, ]. N. kilburn, John S.
Shattuok, Marcus Levi and Hon. Henry
Walker, who after retiring, reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, A generous people will ever re.
member, and freely acknowledge, gallant
services in their behalf and country's cause;
and, a.
WHEREAS The brave conduct Of tie Thirty
second Germany Regiment south of Green
River, near Mumfordsville, KY, claims our
highest Communications; and,
WHEREAs, AS lndianians we have often
bad reason to be proud of the noble bearing
of our brave soldiers; but, as citizens Of Au-
rors, we feel especial pride in having fur
nished company that held the post of honor
| in one Of the most dangerousyet highly sue
cessful contests that has been witnessed dur
| ing this war; therefore,
ReSolved, That, as Indisnians, we tender
our sincere thanks to Colonel Willich aud
Lieutenant Colonel Won Trebres, of the
| Thirty-second Indiana Regiment of German
volunteers. To the Colonel, for his ability
in preparing the soldiers Of his regiment for
such contest; to the Lieutenant. Colonel for
his skill in managing the battalion of four
companies, under circumstances that would
have made regulars quail.
Resolved, That, as citizens Of Aurora, we
present our heartfelt thanks to Captain John
l.. Giegolat and each member of his com.
pany for the honor they have reflected on
the city of their homes and the State of their
adoption by their brave, unyieldiDg courage
in receiving the charge and driving back q
much larger force, with q steadiness thai
would have done credit to veteran soldiers.
ResolUed, That while we rejoice that oul
citizen soldiers have gained signal victory
over the enemies of common cause, we
must not forget that this success was gained
by the fall Of some whose loss we deplore
and, as a community, express our deep sym
country has lost brave soldiers, we, valuable
neiRhbors. But there are those who mourn
the loss of husband, father or brother. TIT
war may end, peace may be restored, bu
they will never return to bring cheer to thei
once happy homes.
ReSolvtd, That we not only sympathiz
with the families of the killed and wounded
but will endeavor to sustain them under thi
affecting dispensation.
RtsolVsd, That copies of the proceeding
of this meeting be furnished the Dearbor
= County and Cincinnati papers for publica
|. tion.
ResolVed, That copies be sent to the Thirty
second,( Germany Regiment
Hon. Henry Walker addressed the meetin
in English, and Marcus Levi, in German.
WIN. R. CAMPBELL, President.
JOHN K. WILCOX,
CHRISTIAN PRoBsr, Secretaries.
AURORA, Dec. 81, 1861.