The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-14
MICHIGAN.

From the Detr oit Free Press
General Cas- Nominated by the Democracy Of Michi
MICHIGAN, Febuary2.
We transmitted by telegraph brief announcement o.
the result of the State convention which assembled here
this day. Would that could now, in this hastily
written letter. convey to the readers OF the Free Press
some idea of the enthusiasm and pride which animated
every democrat who present II cannot be done
We only say, that when the third of the following
resolutions was read the enthusiasm OF all was worthy
of the democracy assembled; and when the whole were
concluded and the question on their adoption put by the
president one united response went up, which fairly
shook the State House The resolutions are as follows
Resolved That in the opinion OF this convention The sue
cess OF the democratic principles, which has generally
crowned the efforts OF our party in Stale and national ad
nniiy which has generally prevailed in the support OF
those who have been nominated to offices by regularly
Resolped, That do hereby pledge ourselves to the
firm and united support of the nominees of the Democratic
President ofthe United States
Rssoped, That while we have with emotions OF
pride and pleasure the action of our sister states Ohio and
Indiana bringing forward the name of distnguished
citizen OF Michigan for the highest Office in the Union we
have not been unmindful of the compliment thereby ten
lie red their junior the confedracy and we cor
Italy respond 10 their action by presenting the name OF
Michigan Tor the office OF President OF the United States
aud delegates the Naoa! Convention are hereby
Instructed to mse all honorable means his
ton to that office.
soped rnatas the early pioneer and defender of the
eiiecuye dionatist-;he champion OF the
freedom Of the and the patriotic statesman advocating
the spread of democratic principles and mai 1tanng his
countrys honor in every crisis home and aboadLewi.
Cass, OF Michigan, has proved himself worthy of the high
est office in the gilt Of the American people.
Resolved, That approve OF the proceedings of the pres
cnt administration to roll back INVASION and carry
into the enemy's country and trust that it win be
prosecuted with energy and vso until full indemnity is
obtained Tor past injuries as well the expenses OF
present war.
Resousd That the brilliant career of our army in Mex
ico tue nvincble courage OF rank and file regulars
volnnteersn their daring exploits, unparalleled success
and triumphant victories countless numbers and in
the midst OF enenys countryhe 9Th and efficiency
Of the citizen soldery OF this republic has been amply de
molstrated and the lesson thoroughly ncucaed to ohe
ons that country is able maintain her honor anc
vndica'e her rights whenever they trampled
vaded.
Resolved That it is the duty of every good citizen to sus
tain and support the government in the vigorous prosecu
ton of the existing with Mexico honorable cIoe
and that the fully justified upon part of the Uni
ted States, the only means left procure from Mexico
redress and indemnity for violation of solemn tcaes-io
the robbery of mechantso the seizure of our YES
ses and the contscaron of their cargoesor rejection
propositions for anicabIc settlement dlicnlties-io
tho murder OF our czens upon SOIL and ia defence
the territory Of the Union against INVASION And tbey
who would the acton OF the general government
IN It's efforts TO enforce her just rights would
and aid our enemies are unworthy the Of America
citizens.
Resored That the democracy of Michigan with "up,on
harmony, and concession, for their mott and urged on
ward by an ardent desire promote, continue and per
peiate the spread liberal principles and an enlightened
policy home and abroad, determined in the cotes
OF 1913 10 maintain the appeatiou of the Banner State
The convention, after the usual complimentary resolu
ton 10 the officers, adjourned with three hearty enhus
astic cheers for Mchigans iavore
1t has been our lot to attend more harmoniou.
convention All were bent upon obect--the nom
nation, by unanimous voice, of Gen. Lewis Cass No
democrat present but declared him, both in convention
and out, TO be the first choice.
If the nomination by the National Democratic Conyen
ton falls upon the choice OF Michigan it will be respond
ed to, if possible by increased enthusiasm.
The resolutions short, and to the point leaving al
they should the issues of the campaign to be laid dowr
by the national convention