The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-03-02
We shall publish Gov. Ms speech
in the Palladium next week

A the conclusion of the Governors speech Gov
Wright sprang from his chair and called for ne cheer,
for Governor Norton And they given in full
measure, and with spirit that looked though nine
more would have been more satisfactory. The speech
heard from the first the last with close attention
better compliment even than applause but was hear
hly appaued too, at every one of iss many well plan
ted hits ami fatal thrusts.
PLATFORM.
At the conclusion of the Governors speech Col r.
". Thompson. from the Committee Resolutions,
rportei the following platform, which unani-
mouslv adopted whole the resolutions in regard
u Mr.. Lincoln and Governor Morton exciting
applause the second time the first. In putting the
question Gov. Wright called for a show of hands of
those in favor of it. and the sight tha. followed was
something 20 remember for lifetime.
l. Reso1re. That the Of the Union demands of
patriotic cltiren the sacrifice Of partzan
and that no action of the government, whether in
cordAnce with views of correct policy not. can
absolve man from the duty render possi-
BILE aid crush the rebellion, bv furnishing the Gov
ernnent and means counsel and encouragement.
?. That we hail with ioy the indications of ap-
preaching peace a compromise with rebels in arms
but bv their complete and utter subugation the
laws and Constitution of the United States and that
we favor of the destruction OF everything which
amongst the people of all the States, and full and
complete restoration of the just authority of the non
under the Constitution of the United States.
That those who persist IN their opposition 10 the
Government in its hour of peril. who denounce its
ery for the Of the Union. who refuse
10 contribute men or for support. who or
canire secret combinations 10 emharxss the Govern
ent by resisting the laws and encouraging deserton.
are thereby rendering the rebel effective
support than If they had Joined the rebel armies and
are entitled 10 and will receive the excavations OF all
patriotic citizens TO the latest posteritv
l. Rssolrru. That now henceforth and 10 the end of
time. the thanks of grateful people are due u the
rank and file Of the and navy n the officers and
men, who many battle fields have perillsd their
lives defence of their homes and Of constitutional
liberty and bv their patient endurance of trials And
prvatinns by their dauntess courage and their deTo-
ton TO the Union have covered themselves with i'm
perishabe renown.
s. Here WAS INTRODUCED the resolution inssructing
for Mr. Lincoln. which viii be found in its proper place
among the proceedings.
g. Rssoyrri, That the gratitude cf the American
people is due TO Andrew johnson. Of Tennessee for
his patriotic and successful efforts for the overthrow OF
the rebellion, and that present his name as the
choice of our people for the Vice Presidency of the
United States.
2. Here followed she resolution in regard 10 Cover
Morton. which viii be found as the beginning OF
the procecdinys.
hwas then moved that 100000 copies Of Governor
Mortons address be printed for general dstrout'cn
and that the State Central Committee collect the mon-
ey necessary 10 defray the expense. Unanimously
adopted.
Ar. Losier moved 10 add the resclutous TO the aa-