Whereas, The official announcement of the fall of Charleston, the "cradle of secession," has been received, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the state of Louisiana in general assembly convened, that we tender our most hearty thanks to the gallant officers and men of the army of the illustrious Sherman, who under God have been the instruments of the accomplishment of so glorious an achievement. Be it further
Resolved, That in the late glorious victory of Gen. Sherman, we recognize the hand of God, as directing the affairs of our country, and as an evidence of the speedy return of peace.
[SIGNED.] SIMON BELDON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
[SIGNED.] J. MADISON WELLS,
Lt. Gov. and Prest. of the Senate.
Approved March 3rd, 1865.
By order of Major General W. T. Sherman.
[SIGNED.] L. M. DAYTON, A. A. G.