Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-02-01
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Proceedings Of sAe Tessssssse Eeafs5aiiS

Proceedings 81 sac AessSSssee Aessss4ssFS'
MONDAY, January 27-Senate-At halfpast
ten o'clock, a. NJ. the Speaker being absent, on
motion of Mr.. Cardwell, Air. Anderson was
called to the chair.
Mr.. Barrow rose and presented the following
preamble and resolutions, relative 10 the death Of
Brig Gen. Felix X. Zolicofer, and hs brave
! compatriots who fought and fell at the battle Of
! Fishiuc Creek. in Eastern Kentucky, on the 18Th
inst. Ar. Barrow prefaced the Introduction OF
the resolutions by very appropriate, torcible and
! eloquent remarks, paying s just tribute 70 the
mauy virtues and excellencies, both private
and public, of the gallant, gifted and patriotic,
but now lsmented dead. We regret that we
were unable to get q report of his speech, as it
was but the overlooking of his true, patriotic
heart in admiration of the noble dead, and sym
patty for the surviving friends. His thrilling
heartfelt and heaTt-touching remarks were the
one feeling and only sentiment Of the Senate
An hearts seemed bathed in tears as he alluded
to the character of the heroic martyrs who sacri-
feed their lives for cur glorious cause and our
rights. His brief speech we regard as the
hsppiest effort Of his life. rs gave way for
@, hers who spoke after the reading Of the fol-
lowing
RESOLUTIONS.
Our arms have met with an unWented but sad
reverse, and Tennessee mourns the loss OF many
Of her most gallant SONS. Ii Is fitting that heJ
legislature should acknowledge their worth and
services, and that we should mingle our tears
and regrets with those-of our beTeaved and sor-
rowing constituents.
De 4 rssolUod. therefore, By the Gsasrsi Assem-
BIZ Of n. State Of Tennessee, That in the death
OF Felix K. Zolicofer, our young nation has
been deprived Of enc Of It's wisest statesmen and
most efficient and faithful military leaders.
Strong in intellect, clear in Judgment, calm N
! conduct, patient and thorough in investigation
and firm and unyielding in actOn-quaLtles
which had attracted public attention and conf
dence 10 his political career, and which must be
possessed BY the accomplished and successful
soldier-there was no misgiving felt by bis
countryIneu, when with but lIltle previous mill
tary experience, he was made a bTigadieT general
Of our army, and was at once placed in s most
important snd responsible command. How he
discharged all the duties Of his high position
3 position which involved grave and delicate
sussdens Of public policy-Is fully attested IN
the increased respect and confidence OF bis
countrymen while he lived, and their universal
and heartfelt sorrow at the tidings Of his IN
timely death.
In private lie Gen. Zolicoter was also emf
nent. His integrity and honor were unques-
toned, his Z" walk and conversation" pure and
upright while few men ever possessed, in
greater degree, the affection Of his friends and
the respect and confidence Of all who knew aim.
In his family circle be was almost an idol. In
view, then, of such & life and such . death, il
may be truly said:
" The Clements were so mixed In him.
That nature might stand mp and say to all the world,
This c8s q man"
Res0lgsd, That to the survivors Of Gen. ZOlli-
Golfers staff, and Of our regiments, officers and
men, who were engaged in the deadly conflict
Of January 18th, 1867, we tender the approbE-
ion and thanks Of the people of Tennessee, for
their nebls and successful efforts to uphold her
ancient TeHown in arms while for the gallant
dsad, whose ears are forever closed TO the sound
Of the praise which they so justly msrited, wa
can only express our sorrow and admiration,
and offer to their relatives and friends our deep
Get sympathy in this their bereavement.
ReSOlscI, That while we mourn for the dead,
our hearts sink not, but swell with increased
indignation snd ne again resolve never to
abandon the just snG glorious struggle in which
they fell, until the last wicked and ruthless in
vRder Is driven from cur soil, and until cur rights
and independence are secured and established.
Resolved, That IS an additional mark Of ra-
spect the General Assembly now stand adjourned
until tomorrow morning.
After appropriate and eloquent remarks from
MessTs. CardweIl, Maxwell, and hcNeely, the
Senate adjourned.
HOuss-Seuste resolutions tou ching the death
Of Gen Zoiicofer, ard those whe fell with him
were taken up. NessTs. Jones, Demoss, Ed
wards and MARTIN, of Shelby, psid eloquent
tribute 10 the memory Of the gallant dead, when
she resolutions were concurred in unanimously,
and the House adjourned to nine o'clock to-
morrow morning.