The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-06-26

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According to previous appointment, the
loyal citizens of Franklin township Assem-
bled at the District School House on Satur
day evening. the 1 2,h inst, to again ex-
press their willingness TO continue in stav-
ing up the hands of our noble Governor. q.
p. Morton, and of our determination to as
sist the Administrator in every possible
way in crushing out this wicked ard un-
called for rebellion nowsrsying In our midst.
Also pledging themselves 70 offend 10 butt
,ernuls and traitors.A 4r0nie. and .o'ao ev-
cry thing in their power for the encourge
meat Of our brave and heroic soldiers, who
are our sure wall of defence between Va,
our homes, wives and children and the
Southern army, thereby keeping the seat of
war on Southern soil. The meeting was
organized by appointing Israel Woodruff.
President, and w. G. Boyer. Secretary
A committee was appointed to prepare .
pre- Gamble and resolutions cousis ting Of Elihu
Cox, John Roberts and James Detrow.-
DR.. L. T. Courtney was called upon-he
came out and ad dressed the meeting. MAX
.1g such remarks IS had the ring Of pure
metal. exhorting all true Union loving men
to rally round the flag. and bitterly deDoun.
cling butteruuts and traitors.
Mr.. Courtney was followed by Israel
Woodruff. Elias Pitman and Elihu Coz.
who made we'll timed. patriotic speeches.
frequently greeted with rounds of applause.
The occasion was spiced with Patiiouc
songs sung by the ladies' The ladies, God
bless them, are always present on such oc-
casions, and why ? because they are all pa
triotic. and SO they should be. for their in
haence in this noble cause is worth more
than powder AMI lead. The committee re-.
ported The following preamble and resolu
tions which we're unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. The time has been forced up
on the American People. when prudencs
and common sense should be exercised in
making a strong effort to do away with al
former political differences Of opinion, and
rally once again - to save our glorioua
Government from threatened destruction
Therefore,
Resolred. That We are opposed to seces
sion in any portion Of the United States
knowing from history aud other source:
that our revolutionary fathers never intend
ed that the Government formed by then
for themselves and all coming generation
should be dismembered. -
Resoleed. That facts. mountain high
abound in the history of this rebellion suf
fcient to convince all unprrjudiced mind
ago by the Shareholders. when an opportu
nifty or excuse should offer. to wrest in twaiI
our Government. and that was in the cleo
. lion Of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency
=, Resolped. That it is known to all mel
that eleven slsveholding States passed thu
ordinance of secession before Abraham
Lincoln was duly inaugurated President
and we are convinced that had the rebe
States remained in the Union. none Of ihei
rights would have been infringed upon BY
the present Administration but peace anC
prosperity would hive spread it's benign in
huence over the land.
Resolred, That it is the duty Of all citi
zens to be loyal to the Government, ant
cheerfully give it their. undivided supper
in putting down this rebellion and restoring
peace to the country: and that the Consti
tuition gives the President ample power and
authority to use all the means in his discrc
ton necessary 10 put it down. and tn pun
ish all traitors, both North aud South, anG
at the same time stay up the hands Of al
Union men who are SO manfully battling 70
the Union now and forever s-s .-,sg +
Resoired. That we endorse the President
policy in arming all ble-bodied pegroe
who are willing to fight under the star span
gled banner. as We firmly believe that b.
so doing it will weaken the rebel power an
strengthen the Union cause, and that er
long this Heaven daring aud God -defyiu
rebellion will be effectually crushed.
. Resolted, That we fancy that We can Sc
in the far-off distance glimmering ray q
light breaking on the dark, benighted mind
of our Southern brethren. aud the day j
not far off when they will lay down the
arms and return 10 their allegiance to tn
Government, and then the desOlated Soutl
may blossom rs the rose, and prosperit,
will abound in all the land.
RcsOIued, That the means inaupurs.ed b,
the good people Of the land 10 furniship,
sanitary supplies to the wounded and sici
soldiers meets our hearty approval, and vii
no doubt fill their hearts with humble grst
itude and love towards their friends VIII,
have contributed to that noble cause.
Resolved. That the thanks of the Who'll,
people are due TO o. p. Morton for the in
terest he has manifested in aiding and assis
ting the Administration in this trying hou
by promptly furnishing men and means /.
crush this wicked and uncalled for rebellion
as we'll as holding up the hands of our brav
Indiana soldiers 10 the field, and his untirin,
efforts to care for the sick and wounded
May he long live to future usefulness.
On motion. the Secretary was instructe,
to furnish copies of the proceedings of thi
meeting to the Richmond papers for publ
cation. ISRAEL WOODRUFF,
Chairman.
w. c. BorER, Sec'y.