The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-27
India annapolis correspondence
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18, 1868.
NJ. NJ. LACY, A. D. c.,
LIST Brigade.


EDITORS PALLADIUM: Notwithstanding
the vast quantities OF mud that cover the
streets of the city. large numbers of people
of both sexes are constantly moving to and
fro on them. Neither rain. mud, or cold
weather seem to diminish the number taat
20 to and fro on the streets from early in the
.oorning till late in the evening. Ladies in
,heir nantes of fur glide along with as
much briskness as though impelled Onward
by the fear Of some impending danger
Gentlemen in their great coats push forward
with scarcely less speed than locomotives,
illustrating in an eminent degree the energy
and industry Of our western character.
The temperature Of the political stmos
phere around here has cooled down several
degrees in the last week or ten days The
large Union meetings. held in different parts
of The State, the letter of Major General
Rosecrans TO the General Assembly of the
State of Ohio. together with the numerous
resolutions adopted by the Indiana soldiers
in the army, has caused those in our midst
who favor an armistive and a settlement Of
our troubles by compromise with rebels
in arms, to at least pause and consider the
abject degradation and ruin that must result
to loyal people, if such schemes are attempt
cd to be consummated.
The General Assembly has become quite
industrious, not only sitting during the en-
tire day, but the House has adopted rule
providing for two night sessions during
each week.
In the House large number of bills
have been introduced, numbering near ESQ,
which will probably reach over 800, before
the close of the session. A bill for the re-
organization of the militia of the State was
introduced into the House on yesterday,
which is in effect the Military Board bill in
untried by the men who temporarily control
the Legislature of the State to strip the
Governor Of any power he may have to
provide for the defense Of the State. secure
the welfare of the soldier and aid the Fed
eral Government in the prosecution of this
war. His services and patriotism in these
matters, stands out too bold, his popularity
with the loyal people and brave soldiers is
too great, to please men whose sympathy is
against their country. The re solutions for
a N4ional Convention come up to day
what the result will be remains vet to be
seen. The indications are that they will
pass il the vote ID taken, but this is not Ger
tain.
The Committee of Ways and Means are
going to recommend that the money accu-
INFLATED in the Sinking Fund shall be in
vested in "a per cent. State Stock bonds,
the interest of which will be distributed
with other school funds for the beneG, OF
common schools. The recommendation l
think will be adopted by the Legislature,
which will tioally add very large amount
to the school fund.
The United States Grand Jury sitting in
this city is investigating the existence and
extent of secret political organizations, and
there is but little doubt if this Investigation
is made public, that it will expose such
astounding schemes of treason as will arouse
the loyal sentiment Of the State to the most
active and vigorous operations. 1t is right
that the people should be aroused, for there
never has been time when they should
act with more diligence on the maxim -
That the price of liberty is eternal vigi-
lance than now
AMFRICIIS