The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-02-15


Resotred, That We hail with gratitude
the return of peace to our land, and
while We deplore the loss and sufferings
oecasoaed by the late war we cannot
but rejoice in view of the substantial
benefits resulting therefrom and the final
overthrow of the chief sources of our
national troubles. the institution of slav
cry and the doctrine of secession.
Resoired,s That in common with all
true patriots, we tender our heartfelt
thanks to the officers and soldiers of the
army and navy *ho have SO nobly sac
rdeed their lives in securing these
objects.
Resolred, That in our late lamented
President, \ oraham Lincoln. we recog
nize man raised up by God to be
deliverer to this nation, whose admins
tration of the public affairs during the
darkest period of our national history
was eminentiy wise, patriotic and just,
and whose violent aud untimely Heath
we in common with the lovers of Liberty
throughout the world do most heartily
deplore.
Resolved. That we have mistaken
confidence in the integrity, ability. and
patriotism of our present Chief Magis
trate, Andrew Johnson.
Resolved. That it is with pride and
satisfaction that we express our admi
ration and approval of the distinguished
ability and energy which have charac-
terized the administration of our worthy
Governor, Oliver p. Morton, during the
last four years by the means of which
the most signal aid has been render ell
in preserving the national existence and
the honor and credit of the State raised
to a height never before attained. that IN
his present affection he has our sympathy
and coincidence, and we hope shortly to
welcome him home in restored health,
John Yaryan, Esq proposed to amend
the 1lth resolution by adding the words
land endorse his policy" which amend
ment was laid upon the table.
The following are the Resolutions Of
| fered by G. H. BURcHENAL, Esq, as a
minority report. and voted down by the
Julian men at the County Convention on
last Saturday.-Ed. Pal.
/ L. Resolved, That we hail with gratitude
the return of peace to our land, and
while we deplore the losses and suffer
ings occasioned by the late war, we can
not but rejoice in view of the substantial
benefits resulting therefrom, in the res
toration Of the Union, and in the final
/ overthrow of the two chief sources of
our national troubles, viz: the Institu-
/ ton OF Slavery and the doctrine of Sc.
/ cession.
| g Resolyed, That our deepest graft
/ tude is due to the officers and soldiers of
our army, and the seamen of our navy,
through whose valor and patriotic devo
ton these great benefits were mainly Sc
cured. We pledge to the survivors of
them our confidence and support. and TO
the widows and orphans Of the fallen. we
will ever extend our sympathy and aid.
g. Resolved, That in our late larnen-
ted President. Abrahm Lincoln, we rec
ognize man raised up by God to be
deliverer to this nation; whose admin
| istraton of Public affairs during tn
t darkest period of our national history
was eminentlv wise, patriotic and jus
and whose violent and untimely dealt
/ we, in common with the lovers of libert
/ throughout the world do sincerely de
/ plore.
! 1. Resolped, That we have unshake
confidence in the ability, integrity an.
patriotism of our present Chief Magis
| trate, ANDREW JOHNSON We believ
that he has rightly understood, and faith
fully carried out the policy of his prede-
cessor, which had received the endorse
ment of an overwhelming majority of the
loyal citizens of the nation. We believe
that his policy of amnesty and recon
structon. as announced in the yaaious
messages. proclamations and speeches.
made by him since his accession to the
| Presidency is well calculated to secure
! the blessings of liberty and good govern
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| peace, unity and prosperity to the ma
ton: and we therefore give to it our
| hearty approval.
5. Resolved, That it is with pride
and satisfaction that we express our ad
miration and approval of the distin guish
ed ability and energy which have char
acterized the administration of our
worthy Governor OLIVER p. MORTON :;
/ by means of which the most signal aid
has been rendered in preserving the ma
tional existence, and the honor and credit
of III State. raised to a height never be
fore attained
g. Resolved. That we invite all the
voters of this county who agree in the
sentiments herein expressed, to unite
with US in voting on the first Monday IN
April next. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the various county offices
to be filled at the October election.
Col J F. Kibby offered Il resolution
which was adopted that the delegates
to the State Convention be ms ructed to
vote for the denomination of the present
State ticket
Matthew R. Hull presented the follow
ing resolution
Resolved. That this Convention en-
dorse the Shuey bill, and recommend It's
passage by the next Legislature.
After considerable discussion the fol-
lowing resolution. offered by j. b. Ju
liam. Esq was adopted. as substitute
for Mr.. Hulls resolution
Resolved, That recognizing the SUI
preme Importance of the questions in
volved in the approaching political can
vass, it is the opinion of this Convention
that all collateral issues be entirely ig
nored.
On motion, the proceedings were or
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