The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-09

not traitors, but all traitors Tere Demo.
Gratis. Let the Constitution" touch
lightly on the name. Republicans the
cause of the war; According to Clagett's
logic our Savior is responsible for the
erusades aud all other Christian wars.
HIS.
The TAird Iowa Cavalry vete Gel.
Bussey . Avysr
| WHEREAS, We have received from the
Adjutant General Of the State of Iowa a
communication rendering to Colonel Bus
scy and the officers and soldiers Of his
regiment under his command in the re-
cent memorable engagement At Pea Ridge,
the thanks OF his department, and his as.
surance OF the depreciation by the peo-
pie Of the State of Iowa of our conduct
during the bloody encounter which van
pushed the superior numbers of the reb-
els, and paused not until their retreat had
become an utter rout,' and also assur-
ing us "that we have fully maintained
the lofty position which other Iowa regi
ments have achieved for the honor of the
| State until the name Of Iowa soldiers has
become distinctive mark, synonymous
| with discipline, bravery aud endurance. =
This approval Of grateful people inspires
In us determination to maintain the
honor of the State while battling for the
preservation of our glorious country.
AND, WHEREAS. We have, during the
two months just past, endured many hard
ships, making long and tedious forced
march in the midst of winter, over bad
roads, and in cold, inclement weather,
without wagons or camp equipage, hav-
ing to face fierce storms, and with scauty
fare pass the night in the woods without
tents, Travelling distance of one hun
dred and eight miles in four days to over
take the army under Gen. Curtis, expect
ing that great battle was to be ough. !;
ana while this march was conducted BY
Col. Bussey in manner that won for him
the confidence of the officers and soldiers
under his command, giving us unmistak-
able evidence Of his earnest desire to par
t.cipate in the impending battle, and
proving by his gentlemanly and unassum-
ing manner that he was Il soldier among
soldiers, sparing no pains to provide for
our comfort and sharing with US around
our camp-fres a soldiers fare, all of which
has endeared him to us As a competent
commander and kind hearted gentle
man.
AND, WHEREAS, We feel that Colonel
Cyrus Bussey by his gallantry, daring.
and military skill, and the energy and un-
fiinching personal courage displayed dur
ing the recent great battle at Pea Ridge.
being in command Of battalions Of sew
eral regiments on the 7tb, near Leetown:
and also the unusual care and interest
manifested by him In the decent burial
of our fellow soldiers who SO nobly and
heroically fell on the field in defense Of
our common cause, merits and receives
our confidence and approval; aud as an
evidence of our appreciation of him as an
officer and gentleman, be it
Resofeed, That we, the officers and
soldiers of the First Battalion, and Go. M
of the Third Battalion, OF the Third Iowa
Cavalry, who were engaged in the late
battle, will present to our Colonel, Cyrus
Bussey, sword. to be purchased by
committee appointed for that purpose,
on which shall be engraved the following
inscription -
Presented to Colonel Cyrus Bussey,
by the officers and soldiers Of the Third
Iowa Cavalry, as \ token of their conf
dence and esteem for his gallant conduct
at the battle Of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on
March the 7th and 9Th, 1862"
Resolued, That we sincerely regret
that tho Second Battalion, and companies
|, X aud L of the Third Battalion of our
regiment, were not with us to share the
glory of the decisive victory, and to sup
port us while engaging the enemy, but
rejoice to learn that their labors on dis
tant fields have been crowned with sue
cess, and their arduous duties in defence
of the flag of their country has secured
for them tie esteem and confidence of
grateful people; and be it further
Resolued, That We earnestly and re-
specially invite the officers and soldiers
of the Second and Third Battalious of our
regiment, to cooperate with us in the
purchase Of sword for our regimcntal
commanding otficer.
Resolved. That the name of each per
son contributing to the above be written
in blank book, under copy Of these res ),
olutions, and presented to Colonel Bussey,
with the sword.
ResosOed, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be sent to the Governor of Iowa,
and that he be requested to publish the
same in the State papers. -
Resotvea, That committee be ap-
pointed to correspond with the companies
Of the regiment who are absent from this
command, for the purpose of securing
the hearty cooperation Of the whole regi-
ment in this testimonial to our worthy
Colonel
Resolved. That said COMMITTEES are