The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-27
Our ConRressmen.

1t appears that the anxiety concernlng
the whereabouts of our Congressman is be-
coming quite general. We infer that this
is the case, because the Legislature has felt
called upon to inquire after them officially.
We are sure this would not have been done
had not their constituents logged their mem
cries. One of the first things learned by
our legislators is that the surest means of
securing promotion or retaining position is
to not move in any matter until they hear
from home"
On Thursday last, in the House of Repre-
sentatives Mr.. Bingham, from the Commit
tee to whom was referred some resolutions
introduced by Mr.. Jones, of Tippecanoe, re
ported the following as a substitute;
WHEREAS, An armed rebellion now dis
tracts and disturbs the peace and quiet of
the Government of the United States, and
in a portion of the States composing said
Union the execution of the laws thereof
have been resisted;
AND WHEREAS, Such disturbance is trea-
sonable in its nature, and should at once be
quelled by the exercise of the military power
of the Government;
AND WHEREAS, 1t is desirable to know
the views of the Senators and Congressman
representing this State, and to advise them
of the wishes of their constituents There
fore, be it
ResoIued By the General Assembly Of the
State Of Indiana That our Senators be in
structed, and they are hereby directed, and
our members of Congress requested, to vote
all needful aid in men and money that the
General Government may require to sup
Draps qaid Rebellion DrOu1Dtlv effactuallv
and completely.
Be it further res0IUed That should any of
said Senators or Representatives sympathize
with those engaged in said rebellion, and
be disinclined to vote men and money to
aid in the suppression thereof, they are
hereby requested to resign their seats and
return to the people the opportunity of FILL
ing their places with representative men
who have the will and courage of patriots,
to stand by the Government as it came
from the hands of those who bequeathed it
to US.
Be at further resoIued That the Governor
of this State send to each of our Senators
and members in Congress a copy of these
resolutions and that they each severally
are hereby requested to respond to the same
in some public manner.
These resolutions were adopted. We ap-
next Congress from this State who will
have the temerity, even should they lack
in patriotism, to vote against the most liber-
al appropriations to enable the Administra-
ton to push the war with the whole power
of the Government. In our complaints, the
other day, of their zeal, we expressed our
chagrin that they did not manifest that
pride in their State that they ought. They
were not at work aiding in giving our vol
unteers the proper outfit, and seeking for
them positions where they might have the
opportunity of "gaining unto themselves q
name" We remember that during the
Mexican War one of the finest regiments
sent into the field was that placed under
the command of Col Drake of Indianapolis,
and composed of companies from the
central counties of the State. We remem-
Der that Colonel Brakes Regiment was
among the first to arrive in Mexico.
Instead OF having the privilege of march
ing into the interior and participating in
the celebrated victories that crowned the
American arms in that country, they
were stationed on the Rio Grande to
"watch baggage" whilst regiment after
regiment who arrived after them were
marched into the interior. 1t is hardly
necessary to state that large number of
the poor fellows fell by the diseases of the
climate, and very many who returned,
never enjoyed an hours good health after
l.
to be warning to those having influence
with the Administration, and they should
see to it that Indiana regiments are not
solely employed during the present contest
in watching baggage. This is not all.
On account of causes unnecessary now to
enumerate, an imputation has been cast
upon the courage of Indiana volunteers,
which those now in service are burning
with desire to wipe out Our Congress
men can have much influence in securing
the boys the long wished for opportunity of
demonstrating to the world that they are as
true soldiers as breathe. Our gallant Elev-
enth asks no higher boon than to be per-
mtted to face on the battlefield, one of
JEFF. Davis's boosted Mississippi regiments.
A great deal can be done by those connect
ed with the Administration in forwarding
their wishes in this particular. We trust
our congressman will not consider their
whole duty done when they simply vote
the supplies. They are paid yearly sal
airy, suppose they do a years work for the
Government this year,
RAJ We have received from the publish
ers, Harthill & Co., No. 20 North William
Street, No. 2. Vol IL. Of the Household