Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-24
l:cOrXc Eva as.

The Senator from Henry county acted
as one Of the Vice Presidents Of the late
loco State Convention, held al Indianap-
oils. Oh the 9th inst. In the resolutions
adopted by that convention the follow ing
is 10 be found:
"Resolred, That we (the democrats)
hereby cordially tender the respect and
gratitude Of the Republican party Of In
diana, to the brave officers and soldiers of
this State. who SO CALAMITY obeyed the
call of their country, in bearing the STAN
dard to victory and HONOR upon the
batile-fields Of Mexico. &C., &C."
1t was matter Of much surprise TO his
friends that he should participate in a
meeting which would promulgatc such
sentiments, and remain silent In late
number Of the State Sentinel, however, he
published a card, which we give below,
deeming it but right that our friend Evans
should have all the benefits he can derive
from the explanations he is able to give
"MEssRs. Commissioning my name
published in connection with the proceed
ings of the late Democratic State Conven-
ton, ! trust you will be kind enough to al
low me TO enter my protest against the
resolution ofthanks, &c to the officers
and soldiers Of the late war However
meritorious their deeds Of gallantry and
devotion may appear in :he eyes Of those
who believe in that mode Of asserting a
nations rights, and indicating her honor,
10 me il is totally irrcconcilable with the
In Of ~,
opposed to the best interests ofthe country
Every act of nation tending to exalt
military fame or glory, Tin my opinion
falsely so called,) has tendency to keep
alive martial spirit SO directly opposed
to the spirit Of Him who taught his follow
ers to love their enemies. that cannot
consent to let the publication referred to.
pass, without requesting the publication
OF this note. Our country has done too
much, by far, to exall military fame. in
the election Of General Taylor to the
Presidency. and should be very sorry
indeed. TO be found in the slightest de-
gree adding thereto. but on the contrary.
hope on all suitable occasions 10 be found
humbly advocating the cause Of peace,
and the establishment amongst all Chris.
tan professors Of the kingdom Of him
who is SO emPhatically styled the "Prince
Of Peace"
have my civil political opinions, which
have been formed without the slightest de-
sire for political favors. and which hope.
for the good OF our beloved country, will
be established and maintained. so that
opposition thereto will entirely cease
through our Republic. Respectfully.
GEO. EVANS"
1t is blu, right that We should give him
the advantages Of further explanations in
relation to resolution offered by him in
the Senate relative to the institution oil
marriage. We find the following card in
the Indiana Journal Of Jan. 18th
"EDIroR OF STATE MISUNDERSTANDING
Resolution which introduced on the
/ 18th inst, published in the Journal and
not in connection with any case of Di.
vorce. think it but just that the facts con.
nectcd with the case be published !,
was introduced Immediately after the pas
sage Of two bills granting divorces. on nc
better grounds that l could see than sim.
ply because one or both parties desired it
| GEORGE EVANS"
/ We regret that this card is not more ex.
plicit-that it does rot discover the mo.
tives which induced him to offer the reso
luton. If offered in good faith, ii is un
worthy his religious associations; and i
in jest it was beneath the dignity Of hi.
character and station. We are not dis
/ posed however. to arraign him particu
larly before our readers, but leave him t.
his immediate constituents
! The Legislature Of this State adjourn
ed on Wednesday morning last, after
session Of six weeks and three days Al
immense amount of local business wa
transacted, though little business Of gen
eral nature came before that body. TIL,
most important measure which passes
was the school law. 1t. however, is left t,
a vote Of the qualified voters ofeach coun
ty TO determine whether they will accep
its provisions or not. and we fear but few
. counties will take upon themselves tn,
burthens Of the law. The vote is to b,
taken at the annual election in Angus
next.
The bill consolidating all the statute.
relative to roads and highways also pass
ed.
/ The bill providing for a more equitabl,
mode Of assessing the taxes Of this Stale
failed on the third reading in the Senate
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