Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-07-19
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For the Richmond Palladium.
To Friends, Generally.

1havs teen induced, from the regard enter
tain Of the christian principles you make prof~s-
sion Of. they being high and holy. nothing shor,
Of being the followers Of the Prince OF Peace
and that these principles may be preserved un-
snllied by any improper association with the pc
Iitieal parties ayf.atig fh- pcbf;c mind, has
sed me 10 offer few remarks for your con-,de-
ration. l am aware tina, Friends, in the earl
settlement Of Pcnnsy ivanis, used their elective
franchise;-ihe government nj being in their own
hands. il required neither oath sword for H.
support or defence; it was q government upon
christian principles, and nothing required by lis
administration incompatible with christianity
but mis- is not the conCiiion Of the government
of the q nF.ed States. The constitution rnbra-
cos principles irreconciIabIe will, christianity
its reliance for protection and de fcnce upon the
sword, and it MISC rec gnis-s tho right Of prop
eriy in man. These traits. il would seem TO q
Ye1cctng mind, would be sufficient, that Chris
tian could not be participant in il; especially
when il is taken into view, that by Attending the
bui'ot- box We identify ourselves with H. ana be
come responsible for all the horrors Of war and
slavery carried on by its influence. You have
NO doubt beheid will, sorrow, that withstand
Jug tuc OOdstOO jDtctISebCo anu CNIiZtticu o.
This government, that it still falls short Of being
christian in its conduct. How then eau you Join
IN with il. and .; the same lime supper, your
principles and testimonies. 1t has recently been
engaged in a dsgraccful aud sancuiuary war
and all VIII" have used their elective franchise
have been participants in il; you may, however.
excuse yourselves upon tho plea that had the
candidate Of your choice been elected, the war
would not have occurred; but do you not also
know, that the ma ority rules-,hat notwi,h-
stand'n: your motives were interested for good
You have joined Issue will, party to go with them
their length, would be to rcnOunce your princi-
pies ut once. The person recently nominated to
the presidency has served, no doubt, TO open
your eyes TO the situation you have in tire Of
peace and indulgence placed yourselves in, and
know Of no opportunity more favorable than
tho present. to wiihd raw from these party influ-
enccs. To the rational mind they must appear
as Of doubtful and minor conside rations in pro-
ducing any perm tent COOL We have seen with
regret how little tho professions of either party
Is to 30 relied on. Tho press snd pron,inc n,
speakers led ~ to believe that change for the
better would be effected by the wings having a
majority in the house; but what have they done
Sedi by Mexico submitting to be robbed by ,hi,
government Of large portion Of her territory.
and even this has not specially been effected by
the wings, but to show their hearty concurrence
IN what has been acconpl ished, and rs n reward
70 a prominent actor in a disgraceful tragedy,
they have nominated him to fill the pre- side ntial
chair. In conclusion l would remark, that ]
have NO party ends in view. but merely to call
your attention to your situation. For it appears
to mo that you will lose your identity as Friends
BY thus joining hands with the political parties
whose object appears to be more for popularity
and to obtain lucrative Offices. than either to
plead the cause Of the oppresscd--the honor Of
the nation. or the good of the people. 1t ough,
10 be more generally known than il is, that by
conse"ding for an earthly kingdom there is great
danger Of losing one that i. heavenly and eter-
nal. L. HOOVER