Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-30
Proceedings of the Democratic County
Conyentiou. held at EastD1nnyille. on the

Proceedings of the Democratic County
Convention, held at Eastmanviue, on the
18Th inst:
At the Democratic County Convention du-
ly notified and held at the time and place
above named, the meeting was called to or
der by Dr. Eastman, and Myron Harris was
called to the Chair, and M. L. Hopkins cho-
sen Secretary.
The object of the meeting being briefly ex-
planned by the chairman, goodly number
being in attendance, motion was carried
unanimously that all present be invited to
act in the business of the Convention. On
motion it was
Resolved, That r. Eastman, S. l.. Bige-
low and VIM. N. Angel be committee to
draft resolutions for the meeting; when, upon
the suggestion of Mr.. Angel, for the better
organization of the democratic party of this
county, for the coming fall election, vigil
lance committee, of five members, was deci-
ded upon, and r. W. Duncan, Henry Pen
noyer, M. L. Hopkins, T. Eastman and VIM.
N. Angel were chosen as said committee.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
for two delegates to represent this county at
the State Convention, to be held at Detroit,
on the 2lst of May next, to select State del
egates to the Cincinnati National Convention,
to be held on the 1st of June, to select a
democratic candidate for the Presidency, and
Timothy Eastman and M. J.. Hopkins were
selected as said delegates, who each respond
ed in some brief remarks upon the cheering
signs of the times for the party, &C., and
promptly accepted the important trust which
the Convention had just confded to them.
They were followed by hearty and pertinent
addresses from Messrs. Harris, Bigelow, Ha-
zleton and others, when the following resolu-
lions were unanimously adopted by acclama-
ton, reported by the chairman of committee
Resolved, That there is now but one ma
tional party whose principles can be embrac-
ed by and are suited to the whole Union-to
the United Understanding and inculca-
ting the golden rule in politics, do even to all
as we would they should do to YOU, with the
motto, Liberty, fraternity and equality
principles enjoined by Washington, practical
ly illustrated by Jefferson and the learned
Madison, the intuitive, clear-headed Jackson
and their democratic successors, principles
based upon the good faith, the letter. the spir-
it, the obligations and the compromises of the
constitution, strictly combining the action Of
government to its legitimate and conferred
powers, leaving the people of the States and
Territories to their sovereign will and pleas
ure in regard to their own taxation, represen-
tation and their social, political and religious
regulations.
Resolved, That we, as Democrats, proudly
invite the world to witness the effect of oul
principles in the glorious harmony, expansion
prosperity and national greatness of this peo-
pie, unparalleled in the history of ancient OF
modern times, the same which to-day and fol
half a century have directed the government
even while our opponents-through our own
dissensions--have held temporary rule; we
proudly look back upon our final triumph in
every issue where our opponents, whatever
their chameleon shade or name, have met us
upon great national measures, the people have
pronounced us right, until their leading spir-
its have ceased or been absorbed and the
party surendered; nationality of principles
no longer exists in any party opposed to lis;
they are now an homogeneous, speckled host,
each with sectional, proscriptive idea, i'm
posing restrictions upon the personal, religious
rights of their fellows; fanatics of all isms
and disappointed aspirants; united in nothing
but wish to annihilate democracy and obtain
power! We will again defeat them, for "the
Union, at must be preserved"
RESOLVED, That the unmeasured and out
rageous abuse and vials of wrath now being
poured upon the head of our worthy CHIEF
magistrate, is sure token that like Jefferson
and jackson he is on the right track; that he
stands upon the broad, democratic platform
that covers the whole Union; that he will
pass the fiery ordeal unscathed, and his pres
ent base reyilers, including w. H. Seward,