The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-08-04
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST L. 1864

A Tribute OfRespcct to the for,ne,
Commanders of the 73d
Reg. Ind. Vols.
To the Editor cfMe LaPortc Union:
Ata meeting Of the non-commissionct
officers and privates Of the 73d Ind Vols
held at Triana, Ala. July 18th, 1864, tn,
following Preamble and Resolutions wer,
read and adopted:
| WHEREAS, More than . year ago i
pleased an all wise Providence to take from
US our worthy Commander, the father O
our regiment Col. Gilbert Hathaway; and
whereas, circumstances have been such
that no manifestation Of our feelings rela
tive to the sad event, has yet been made
We, the non-commissioned officers and
privates of the I'D Ind, even at this late
date, desire to express our deep SORROW al
his sudden removal from among us; to
condolc with his bereaved family and
friends at home, and pay meritcd Of
respect to his memory; therefore,
Resolved, That in his death We mourn
the loss of one of Gods noblest works; an
honest man; warm hearted friend; no.
bic, sel-fsacri6cing patriot; and an unswerv-
ing commander in time Of battle. He
became endeared to us by tho hard fought
battle of Wednesday at Stone River, and
the engagement at Days Gap, Crooked
Greek, and Blount's Farm in Ala.
Resolrcd, That while We greatly lament
his loss, We shall ever deeply sympathize
with his disconsolate wife, children, and
friends at home, and ever cherish the
memory of his name and good deeds in
warm and appreciatiye hearts. His last
words were fitting evidence of his noble
principles and undying devotion to his
country. 81 am dying" said he, ''but 1
trust in good cause"
Calm be his slumter; his labors are done;
sword;
His life-battles ended. his victories won,
A martyr, he sleeps for the flag he adored.
Resolvcd, That copy of these ResoIu-
tions be sent to Mrs Hathaway, and also
to the Laporte Lnioa and H.roid, for
publication.
Also, at the same meeting, the following
Preamble and Resolutions, relative to the
Resignation of Lit. Col. /. n. Walker, were
read and adopted:
WHEREAS, The health of our command
ing officer, Lieutenant Col l. n. Walker,
having been such as to compel him to
ebandon the service of his country for a
less exposed life, We, the non commissioned
officers and privates Of the 73d Ind. Vols.
desire to manifest our esteem and high
appreciation of his service as a commander;
therefore,
Rcsolped, That we deeply regret that
circumstances were such as to cause his
departure, and that in his resignation the
army has lost true and efficient officer,
and the worla at home, gained good and
worthy citizen; for in him We recognize
the perfect gentleman; the brave soldier;
and the kind hearted friend and comman-
der.
Resolved, That while he, now no longer
our commanding officer goes from us as q
free citizen again of the United States, the
good acW and best wishes of the "Boys" of
the 73d 60 with him. May happiness at
tend him through all succeeding years,
and may his battles ofi!!fe all prove glorious
and honorable rictories.
Resolced, That copy Of these Resolu-
tions be sent to Col. Walker, and also to
the county papers generally through all
the 9th Congressional District of Ind. for
publication.
C. F. KIMBAtL, Pres.
JACOB BARNARD, Sec'y.