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Rh Mexico, for his able, efficient, and valuable service while in Arizona, in the exploration of the country, and successful expeditions against the hostile Apaches.

2. That the Secretary of the Territory be requested to forward to Lieutenant-Colonel Davis a copy of these resolutions.

Resolved by the Council, the House of Representatives concurring, That the thanks of this Legislative Assembly are due and are hereby tendered to His Excellency John N. Goodwin, Governor of the Territory, for the valuable service he has rendered the various committees of both Houses, in the preparation of the laws, for his uniform and generous courtesy to the members, and for his active interest in all that pertains to the prosperity of the Territory.

Resolved by the Council, the House of Representatives concurring, That the thanks of this Legislative Assembly are due and are hereby tendered to the Honorable Richard C. McCormick, Secretary of the Territory, for the thoughtful and liberal manner in which (with an inadequate appropriation from the General Government, and under other obstacles), he has provided for the accommodation of the members, and for the courtesy and kindness he has shown them on all occasions.

Whereas, Since the settlement of this country, the people have suffered in the loss of the lives of some of our most respected citizens; also in loss of stock and other property, and from constant apprehension of attacks, owing to the frequent raids made by the hostile Indians; and

Whereas, Lieutenant-Colonel King S. Woolsey has, with great perseverance and personal sacrifice, raised and led against the Apaches, during the present year, three several expeditions, composed of citizen volunteers, who, like their commander, have spent their time and means, and up to this time have been entirely unrecompensed therefor; and