The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-03-06
I make this statement

action OF the meeting. make this statement
TO the pubic not fer anv malicious purpose TO
Eiajure that branch Of the society OF Friends.
far from it, for there are many worthy mem.
beers attached 10 il. whom | dearly love, bat
Tor the express purpose Of having the public
mind disahused AS 10 the true cause Of nv ex,
communication; the charges hay a, been dis
semina.ed far and wide. and In their ext, as
sUmed shape much at variance with the
truth, which no doub! temporarily injured
the standing Of cur school abroad. where
those perverted statements were suffered to
go forth. without the qualifying facts, aceonl-
panylns them. rs many supposed from the
rumor that music was among the chief studies
pursued. and that We lad run wild upon that
subject, and no doubt associated with i some
OF those other practices cited IN their disci
pine. | am as much opposed 70 the ojase
II the pleasures Of sense as arr Of nv friends.
bu. If | have = sht understanding Of the
laws Of the Divine mind upon that subject.
all Of our senses Were sivea to US for wise
purposes. 10 be enioYcd within limited and
lawful extent. beyond which. he greatest
good becomes the greatest evil: and be who
shuts his ears 10 the music Of tbs fesihered
songsteF'sor natures inspiring melodies. closes
his eyes upon the beautlous shades Of the rich
colors spread before his vision every where
displayed and diffusei In natures floral lap,
perverts the very object the Boun;eous Giyer
had IN dispensing TO man those PLEASURES i'm
planted in almost every son and daughter Of
Adam, from the earliest creation down 70 the
present day. and foregoes those innocent and
lawful qualifications Of sense which the Al
mighty doubtless intended mankind TO enjoy
Ere the lapse Of another month, that fatal
warrant will be prepared and signed in due
FORM AMI handed over 70 the executioners.
and | now warn them 10 exercise great care,
lest they may fall into pit themselves and
suffer injury; TO remember that the meeting
was notified ths, in Difference to lis wishes.
and condescension 70 It's iud ,ment. the prac
tee was discontinued and the complaint
thereby removed. and that assurances were
given me by not only the committee. bat the
overseers. the only agents Of the meeting with
whom | could negotiate. that should this be
complied with. would be restored to nv
right and the action dismissed, but on the
final hearing this course did rot appeaSe the
wrath Of the cardinals whose iron bed stead
was already CONSTRUCTED 10 cut of all thai are
too long and stretch out az that are too short;
this mandate was sent forth, and aitho' JUS
tee shudiered. and mercy wept at the decree.
the law must be perverted to NEE. their de-
mands.
Oh. honorel conservatives OF this society.
wa:chful sentinels upon the walls of your once
beautiful city. TO You | appeal with all the
enthusiasm OF an honest and devoted heart.
to watch with sleepless care the steady and
eacroachmen.S OF the enemy, Whose
steps are soft and stealthy. and
whose gaTb may often assume the meekness
OF the lamb watch entreat you. your once
beautiful republican order. and let it not be
laid waste, by the hand of the usurper suffer
not the few. to govern the many, for altho'
thGt few may al first act discree;iy and eau
tiousiy, yet history. and all human observa
sion show that ultimately they will WELD ty-
rants power
have extended this to greater length
than l at first Intended but it seemed difficult
to stop short. wi. bout leaving the subject I'M
explained. You will therefore pardon me for
taking up SO much room. or asking the favor
Of its insertion in your paper.
Very respectfully
Your Friend,
JSo EarsEs