The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-02-23
THE RESOLUTIONS.

SOh'oheioht h0iu Joo"Oiu"yt WIN o'Ho~'
attention. They declare undiminished
faith in the democratic party; express
confidence in the ability, integrity and
patriotism of President BUCHANAN; de-
clare for the acquisition of Cuba; con-
denim the crude, corrupt and unconstitu-
tional legislation of this state since the
ascendency of the black republican par
ty; cordially approve the action of the
democratic members of the Legislature at
the recent session; endorse the action and
policy of the Democratic State Commit
tee, and compliment them for the energy
of their labors in behalf of democratic
resascendency; commend Mr.. FELcH to
the support of the people for the office
to which the convention had nominated
him. bet. Free Press.
The following are the resolutions:
RESOLVED, That we have an abiding
faith in the well-known and universally
recognized principles of the democratic
party of the Union; that the present
prosperous condition of the country, and
its friendly and peaceable relations with
the civilized world; are, in an eminent
degree, owing to the application, in our
national affairs, of those democratic prin-
ciples, which brought our government in
to being, has sustained it in every trying
emergency, and established it on its pres
ents permanent basis as one among the
principal powers of the earth.
Resolved, That we have the highest
confidence in the ability, integrity, and
patriotism of the present chief executive
of our nation; and that his efforts il
promoting the peace and prosperity o.
the country-in obtaining from Great
Britain the REIMBURSEMENT of the claim
which she has heretofore maintained Of
searching vessels on the high seas-ir
protecting the rights of American citizens
upon foreign soil, and in executing the
laws against the African slave trade, mer.
it the sanction and approval Of all nation
al and patriotic men.
Resolved That we deem the possession
by this government of the Island of Cubs
desirable for the proper defence and pro-
lection of our great and rapidly increas
ing commercial interests; that its acqi
sition would not only greatly benefit the
aOtriculiural mechanical, and Commercial
put an end to the importation OF siave
from Africa, who now find their marke
on hef shores; and that humanity and in
terest therefore impose upon the gene
raj government the duty of obtaining pos
session of Cuba whenever it can be don,
consistently with national honor anC
Justice.
Resolved That the crude, extravaganza
odious and oppressive legislation Of The
representatives of the republican party o
this State, during the period of their ma
jority, and especially during the recen
session of the Legislature, should NEE
with the unqualified condemnation of th,
people of this State, without regard t.
party.
RESOLVED, That we cordially approve
the action of our democratic Senators anC
Representatives during the recent session
Of the Legislature of this State, in resist
ing the passage of the many unjust, un
wise, and unconstitutional laws which
have been forced upon the people by Tho
republican majority, and for their strenu
Gus efforts in endcavoring to cause inves
LEGATIONS to be made in the several dc
partments of the State government, anC
in the reckless extravaganza of the late
State Administration in the expenditure
of the several appropriations made while
it continued in power.
RESOLVED, That we fully approve The
action of the Democratic State Contra
Committee in its wise and judicious efforts
for the success of the democratic party
and that we earnestly recommend to ouI
constituents TO carry out the suggestions
of the committee in fully and efficiently
organizing, and keeping bright the watch
fires of the democratic party of the State
Resolved, That we present the Hon
ALPHEUs FETCH, our candidate for the
office of Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, as a man who, Independent of po-
litical considerations, is most eminently
qualified to discharge the duties of that
important office; that he is, in our opin-
ion, from his long experience on The bench,
his acknowledged superior ability and
known legal attainments, together with
his Statewide reputation, in every re-
spect "the right man for tie right place"
and we earnestly recommend his support