Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-08

in which it was stated that the president
did not wish airy one TO JOIN the company.
but his warm personal and political friends
such men as he could depend upon in
the hour Of danger. The individual to
whom the commission purported 10 be adj
dressed called upon this open mouthed
loco, and read to him the commission and
the letter, telling him that he was called
on first from the fact he was known to be
the most ardent and devoted friend of Mr.
Polk in the county, and had manifested his
zeal in behalf Of the administration in
peace and in war, though good and evil
report, and for his manly and unyield
ing frmness. he had been selected as most
worthy to head the list. and it was hoped
he would appreciate the compliment, put
down his name and assist in raising a
company. Our loco replied that he would
do almost any thing for Mr.. Polk. or the
T party, and if he could be Of any service
in raising company he would spend a
week willingly; but he did not see how he
could 90 10 Mexico hmself-he had no
military experience, and never could learn
military tactics-winter was coming on
he had made but slight provision for his
family-his wife's health was not good,
and his youngest baby was weakly, and he
could not leave them in that situation
He was assured that every attention would
be paid to his family, and they should not
want for any thing in his absence. lie
repeated that he had done all he could for
the party, but did not want any otFice-he
had only acted as he had for the good of
the country and to maintain the honor of
the nation, and was content to serve in the
same way-hc would not put his name
down Just now-hc would see his wife.
but he knew she would not consent to his
going any how. The fictitious officer in
formed him that he had just seen his wife
and she was perfectly willing to let him go
that all his friends thought he ought TO
enlist, tor if he declined those who were
less ardent in their support of Mr.. Polk,
would refuse because the leaders had not
put down their names. Our loco, still re-
fused, bringing forward every excuse he
could invent, and the by-standers answer
ed them, expressing great deal of sym
patty, but insisting that inasmuch as he
was such a warm friend Of Mr.. Polk, he
should by all means put down his name
Finding his excuses to be of but little
avail. and cornered at every step he took,
he almost cried through vexasion and fear
He took a seat, and musingly held down
his head for few minutes, then raising
his eyes which were sutfused with tears,
said, II can't leave my wife and baby. and
to tell the truth. | am not SO great
friend to Polk and his war, as YOU take
me to be. did vote for Polk at the last
election. but III see him in-before I'll
do it again.
Just so with brother Stevens-he is a
very brave and patriotic man on the corn
ers Of the streets in Vevay, and can talk
about the war,-denounce the Wings, and
cut up more pine boxes than any little
fellow out of doors. He would rather
villify better men, than face a Mexican
He would rather call an honest man a tory,
than hear the yell Of Mexican. Did we
entertain the same opinions in relation to
this war, which Bro. Stevens Prctends to,
we should have been found with the Army
in Mexico. But we will not ask another
to do an act which we are not willing to
perform ourself.
! The following is the joint resolution
ferred to by Bro. Stevens:
/ A Joint Resolution returning the thanks Of the
Legislature TO officers and soldiers who
have been, or are now in Mexico.
! Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the
State Of Indiana, That the thanks of this LIE gis-
lature, be rendered to Generals Scott, Butler,
Lane, Twiggs, Shields. Worth, Smith and the
brave officers and men who fought and bled
the batte-fields of Mexico, in offence Of their
/ country's rights.
/ Be it further resolved, That the people Of the
State of Indiana, and we their representatives,,
have great cause OF pride in the gallant copduct
and brilliant achievements of our army in Mex
leo. Applause is inadequate to do justice to the
one. and unequal to the glory Of the other
While the State of Indiana has endearing me
MORALS for the dead in the fond and cherished
enc mbrance Of its people, it has honors for the
living. in the cordial appreciation and lasting
gratitude SO h'Shiy prlzeo oe tne gaitant soiuier
,rho bears in his bosom the cheering consciousness
of haping defended the riyhas, and increased the
glory of the Republic.
Be it further Resolved, That his excelency.
the Governor, be directed to transmit copy of
the foregoing resolutions to each Of the officers
who mentioned by name in these resolutions,
ediateiy after their passage.
! 4yes--Messrs Barbour, Berry, Cdssdff, Cheno-
,rith, Coats. Conner, Cornett, Day, Darts, En-
gsh, Ellis, Goodeno,r, Green, Hamriek, Handy.
/ Hardin, Henry. Howell, Hougafoa, Hntfstetter
James, Miller. Miligan, Miilikin, Montgomery,
! Morrison, Murray, Osborn. Randall. Reid
Rousseau, Simpson. Stewart, Taber, Vertrtse.
Walpo!e, Waters ana Zenor.
! Nay-Mr. HOLLOWAY.
! tisperhaPs bu,justto say that the Wings
in the Senate, a, least most Of them, voted