The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-05-18


The meeting was composed OF the
wives of members Of the Cabinet, and Of
Senators and Representatives, Of we'll
known authOresses, woman Of fashion,
mothers who had lost their sons, and
wives who had lost their husbands.
There was an carnestncss and unison Of
feeling in this great meeting, which has
never been exceeded in this land.
At the request Of the ladies, the Rev.
DR. McMurdv was invited 70 preside
The Doctor called the meeting to order,
and then offered the following prayer:
Almighty and Everlasting God, our
Heavenly Father, the Author Of life, the
Creator Of mankind and the Supreme
Governor o. Nations, we render Thee our
hearty thanks for all Thy blessings be
slowed upon US and all men. W. render
Thee thanks for this, our country, for
our years Of prosperity and peace, for
freedom for long period from the
scourges of nations We thank Thee
that our liberties and national existence
are still preserved. And now do we la
mcnt before Thee our sins which have
provoked Thy righteous Indignation. bv
which we suffer from the dire calamitics
of rebellion and war, whereby 50 many
homes have been rendered dcsolate, SO
many hearts have been wrung with an
guish, aud 50 many families have been
befrct of husbands. fathers. and sons
Yet we bless Thee that the sentiment
OF liberty and union and country survives
and that such n multitude Of noble hearts
have voluntarily given their precious
lives to the national cause.
Look with pity, we besccch Thee, upon
our nation. Send the dew of Thy heav-
culy blessing upon the President, and all
others in authority, giving them wisdom,
iirmucsS, and trust ia Thee. remove every
cause of the rebellion and strife, and
every hindrance to the Union and the
success of our arms, Grant speedy vie
tory To our armies in the field and our
fleets on the water; bc Il present comfort
t. every wounded and sick soldier, in
hospital and camp, sustain with Thy
Holy Spirit the widowed and hericvcd of
our land. provide for the poor and needy, I
and may our holy religion prevail over +
the hearts and rule the lives ofthis whole .
nation. And rs for the people OF these /
United States in general. and especially
We pray for the woman of America that /
they may know what they ought to do,
and may have grace faithfully to perform
the sane. So fill their hearts with love
to Thee and their country that they may
gladly deny themselves of Wantou IuNu-
ries, and thus assist il preserving the
honor, the honesty, and integrity OF the
nation, in restraining the uusecmly cN
travagance of tho people in this season
Of public calamity, and in Diminishing
the burdens of multitudes of re ,tricted
estate, and ut the same time, saving
thousands from peristing through aug
mcnted temptation
Grant to this assembly. representing
the woman of America, that wisdom
which comith from above. and that spirit
which will make them OF one mind, in
their holy undertaking
These, and all other mcrcies that Thou
scest convenient for them and this whole .
people, we ask in the name and medita- /
ton of Jesus Christ, our most blessed T.
Lord and Sayior-Amcn.
The object OF the meeting was then I
stated 10y the President.
On motion of Mrs Representative /.
Smith OF Kentucky, Miss Lizzie NJ Ba- /.
kcr was elected Secretary.
On motion of Mrs, Senator Lane. of /.
Indiana, it was unanimously.
ResOiref That y committee Of seven f.
ladies be appointed 10y the President to
prepare articles of association and an /
address To American woman.
The Priesdeut appointed rs the com
mittee Mrs. Senator Lane, OF Indiana,
Mrs. Ann : stephens. Of New York, Mrs /
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, Mrs
Representative Logan. of Missouri, Mrs
Representative Pike of Maine, Mrs. =
\, Douglas and Mrs. InEersou. of the
District.
On motion Of Mrs. Representative
Spaldiug Of Ohio, il was unanimously
ResolrcR, That the president appoint =
committee Of five for the nomination of
officers.
Whercupon the president appiuted the
following ladies, viz: Mrs Rcprcs entatiyc
Spaldiug, of Ohio. Mrs. Representative
Woodbridge OF Vermont, Mrs Judge
Hughs. of Indiana. Mrs Chote. Of the
District, and Mrs Morris, OF the Navy.
After consultation, the committee ON
the constitution presented the following
as their report. or articles Of association.
Articles OF Association.
ARr, l.-oF rHT NAME AND oBJTCr.
SCI. The name of this association
shall b. the Ladies National Covenant.
s. > The object shall be 10 unite the
women of the country III the earnest res
olution 10 purchase no imported articles
Of apparel where American can possibly
be substituted, during the continuance Of
t-e war.
ART. =. OF THE oFFtCERS.
So. / The officers Of the National
covenant shall be a president, vice presi-
deat, corresponding and7recording sec
retaries. and an advisory and organizing
committee Of two from each State and
Territory within the Federal lines
SIC. : The President shall preside at
the meeting Of the Covenant. aud nj the
meetings OF the executive committee
She shall provide FOR all vacaacie, ia the
offices.
Sc. ). The vice president in the alb
sence or death of the president. shall act
in her place She shall be a member O
the executive committee, and shall assist
the president in her duties At her request