The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-01-23

ct these rascals and their schemes Of seoes-
sion. He let them know that the Union
men Of Indiana had made up their minds
no. to be trifled with, or allow the institu-
tons q the State to b similarly treated
nis speech was we'll received. and had .
gratifying effect.
Loud calls were made for Gov Morton.
and when he made his appearance upon the
stand the audience. - one man, rose 10
their feet and received him with three times
three. could not attempt even an outline
Of his speech without doing him great in
justice. would to God that every man il
Indiana could hare heard that patriot for
the two hours that he held. spell.bound.
that crowded audience, with one of his
ablest and best efforts. There WAS no mis-.
taking the attachment that existed between
the people and their distinguished Execu.
tive.
The meeting was also addressed by Col
Il. N. Hudson. Hon. b. f. Clay pool. u. c.
Newcomb, Esq. and others. Tue effect Of
the meeting was everywhere apparent. and
its moral was worth . great deal to the
Union cause.
Since then everything has worked harmo-
niously in both branches. and am of the
opinion, if these meetings are continued, -
they will be. that all will be well here. and
no attempt will be made to do any act that
will detract from the high and honorable
position Indiana has attained as State.
Meetings should be held in every county
in the State. and their representatives here
Endorsed and instructed to do everything in
their power TO defeat these schemes Of Sc
ccssion, sc. LOYAL.
IxpIANAPoLIs, Jan. 18th.
During the recent political canvass. it was
frequently charged that the leaders OF tho
democratic party had organized . secret po-
li,ical society. similar to that known ~ the
knights Of the Golden Circle" The At
tention Of the u. s. Dist. Attorney was cal
led to it. and over one hundred Witnesses
were summoned from various parts Of the
State to appear before the Grand Jury; all
of whom knew more or less about its exis.
tence and all agreed with reference to it,
aims, objects aud purposes, signs. grips, &c.
The Grand Jury. published to the world ito
finding and stated the objects of the organi-
sation to be ''the better Organization Of
the democratic party. to pyeren enlisfmesfs.
encourage desertioas DC, de-"
The organs and leaders of this puritani.
cal ~ organization. never denied its exis-
tence: but scoded at the idea and attempted
to ridicule the whole thing. After the pro-
sentiment Of the Grand jury, they changed
the signs, grips. pass words. &C.. and kept
on in their old ways. Its organization spread
with great rapidly. until it finally got into
the Camps near this city. where its exis-
tenoe was not discovered until they had suo-
ceeded 10 demovalizing and causing the de-
sertion OF the Gath Battery entire, with their
side arms-a number Of the 9Th Cavalry
we're also induced to desert. through the in
fuence Of this order. A number Of these
deserters we're arrested, brought to this city
and confessed the whole thing. The soldier
who was made the dupe or tool Of DEF perate
politicians, named John o. Brown. and who
introduced the order into the Camps, has
been found guilty by Court Martial. on his
own confession. The verdict of the Court
has not yet been made public, but the offence
is punishable by Military Law with death.
How much more richly do the cowsrdly
rascals no fnAncod thta so1Iior 70
commi. such crime, deserve to receive
this awful punishment than poor Brown.
whose life will pay the penalty?
These facts having come TO light. Mr.. Car
ron Of Boone, offered resolution in the
House on Friday. authorizing the appoint
ment Of special COMMITTEES, with powers to
send for persons and papers. to enquire into
the existence OF any such secret organize
tons and what Legislation, il any. Was neo.
cssary in the premises. This resolution
was voted down; eueyy democrat IN tie
House being opposed TO ihe investisation.--
Every one will rccollect the vehe mence with
which this same party denounced the Know
Nothing organization and appreciate tho
protect and foster secret organization hav-
ng for its purpose the decentralization Of the
'rmy. and the encouragement OF the rebels.
Some kind friend has sent me copy of
asst weeks Jefersonian, BY which see thaA
Is consistent and straightforward editor,
till continues to lie about and abuse Gov.
Norton. His last one is manufactured a
'sual out Of whole cloth. viz: That Gov.
Norton. having become scared and fearing
lis personal safety had placed guard around
lis residence. There il not now and never
las been guard around OF near the Gov.
rnor's House, and il the editor OF the ye6sy.