THANKS TO OUR SOLDIERS.
The following Senate concurrent resolution of thanks to Major General Rosecrans and his army for services at Murfreesboro (introduced on page 60 of these Reports) was taken up and adopted:
Resolved, by the Senate, the House concurring. That the thanks of this General Assembly are hereby tendered to Major General Rosecrans and the officers and soldiers under his command for the well earned victory of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. That they, one and all, merit the lasting gratitude of the nation and the admiration of the world.
page: 83[View Page 83]Resolved, That the patriotic earnestness skill, sleepless vigilance and pertinacity displayed by the commanding General in his advance upon the enemy, his plan of battle, and especially in promptly meeting the exigencies of its varying fortunes, prove that he was the right man in the place; that the hearty and prompt co-operation, the gallantry and skill of his division and other commanders, the ready obedience unyielding and hardy courage or the soldiers are worthy of the highest commendation.
Resolved, That the Army of the Cumberland, Murfreesboro, and the name of each fallen and surviving patriot who took part in that perilous struggle, are forever linked together in historic renown; and Indiana will forever and gratefully cherish their memory to the latest generation, as among the brightest jewels of an undivided republic.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to forward a copy of these resolutions to Major General Rosecrans, with the request that they be read at the head of each regiment taking part in the battle, if consistent with the rules of military propriety and discipline,
