RECOGNITION OF SOLDIERLY SERVICE.
Mr. THOMPSON offered a preamble and resolution reciting that
Whereas, Colonel Elijah H. Penny, of Kokomo, was the only officer from this State who remained at his post of duly until the close of the War, notwithstanding having been twice severely wounded, and suffering the lose of his right arm, besides a painful wound in the side; therefore
Resolved, That the House of Representatives testifies its appreciation or his services by spreading this resolution on the records thereof.
On motion by Mr HEFFREN the resolution amended by adding the words "and we also extend the same feelings of respect to all soldiers and officers who performed their duties "
The resolution as amended was adopted.
The House took a recess till 3 o'clock.
