The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28

devotion In the cause of his country in
the sangubnary action of El Molina del
Rey, CALAMITY falling at the head of his
command; be it. therefore,
Resolved, That we, the representa-
tives of the people of his native slate,
will ever cherish the memory of this gal
liant officer, who, on the field of carnage
and death and in the battles foremost
front fell whilst leading on 20 the assault
his victorious columns.
Resolved, That the body of Col.
Mcintosh be removed at the public expense
from its present place OF interment In
Mexico, to his native state, and reinterred
with suitable and appropriate honors. and
that an act be passed furnishing the means
for carrying this object into full effect"
Two other resolutions tender sympathy
to the bereaved family. and order copy
sent them, all of which was duly APP
proved, or "assented to- on Dec. IS, 1877,
by Gov. George w. Towns.
On Nov. %, 1S47. the legislature passed
resolution eulogistic of the gallant con-
duct and patriotic services of Gen. D. e.
TwIggs, and voted him Sword of hon
or" but l have mislaid the resolutions,
and cannot therefore include them in this
article. But on the same day the legisla-
ture adopted the following preamble and
resolution, introduced by Hon. A. c.
Walker of Richmond county:
whereas, the Legislature OF Georgia,
while comforting well-earned honors on
those whose heads have grown gray in
the service of their country, they never
theless deem 1t right and proper to notice,
with marks of appreciation. the past serv-
ices of the young and gallant of our army;
not only as an acknowledgment OF just
claims upon their admiration, but as an
incentive to future gallantry and good
conduct; and,
"Whereas. Capt.. william Henry Talbot
Walker. of the Sixth Regiment, United
States Infantry achieved for himself, I'M
der the command of Gen. Zachary Taylor,
during the Florida war, a reputation
creditable to himself and his native state;
and more recently under Gen. WORTH at
the battles around the City of Mexico,
sustained with signal gallantry his for
mer high position; be It, therefore,
"Resolved. by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the state of Geor-
Ella. in general assembly met, That His
Excellency the Governor, be, ana
he Is hereby requested to nave pur-
chased and presented an elegant SWORD
suited TO an officer of his rank, as tes-
timony by the general assembly that the
said Capt. w. H. 4 Walker has deserved
well of his country
on Dec. p, 1s47, the legislature adopted
which like those in the case of Capt.
Walker. were duly approved by the Gov
ernor:
"Whereas. Capt VIM. ]. Hardee, of the
United states Dragons, native of Geor-
gia, has distinguished himself IN Mexico
by a succession of brilliant achievements,
which do honor TO his country; be 1t
Resolved. by the Senate and House OF
Representatives OF the state of Georgia,
In general assembly met, and 1t Is here
by resolved by the authority OF the same,
That his excellency. the Governor, be re-
uuested to cause a suitable sword to be
made. with appropriate devices, and pre-
sent the same to Capt. Hardee, as tes-
timouial of the high sense his native state
entertains Of the unfiinching courage and
meritorious services Of her SON."
1t was not until the winter session OF
the legislature of 1850 that an effort was
made to reward other heroes of the Mexi-
can war with swords of honor" gold
medals or votes OF thanks, but the move
ment failed and the omnibus resolution