The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

nOnors 70 preserve IL 10 Us OII&u1i PsT"y e"o
excellence: / know full well the response
breathed forth from the heart Of every true pat
riot and citizen in my bearing.
| II there was any cause for complaint on the
part of the rebelious States, there was consii-
tutonal mode to obtain redress of their grievan-
ce.. shall no, now stop to speak OF those
modes Treason and rebellion exist in our land,
and the question now thrust upon US is shall We
take any measures to support the government
/ tell you, fellow citizens, war with all its horrors
and hardships may come, but the Union must
and shall be preserved. 1t will be preserved,
and We .hal vet live to see it shine forth in all
it's wonted pristine beauty.
What man is there among US who viii stand
quietly by and see the glorious old star spangled
banner lowered and dishonored? There is not
one. That noble old banner, that glorious old
flag. will still be preserved unsulled, and allow
ed TO Hoat over a noble, generous, brave and
patriotic people. Loud applause.
Loud calls made for Hon. D. c. Leach,
who arose and said:
Feilou Citizens Il have but few words to
say at this time. One Of the gentlemen who has
preceded me, Mr.. Case, spoke well and express
ed nv sentiments when he said that it behooves
every man to weigh well his words in this emer-
gency. time has now come when earnest,
undivided effort is Necessary. We have not be-
fore such a time in the history of our gov
errment. War is upon Us. Treason and rebel
, lion are rampant in the land. foe is now
waging war upon our federal government, and
ent state OF affairs to be mere boys play much
, mistakes the character of our opponents. There
S are men now engaged in this movement who are
J aiming a death blow at this government, and
:, stand pledged to do their utmost for its over
5 throw. Our present difficulties not to be
likeued to our war with Mexico, where we had
l. foe much inferior to in all that perta to the
= paraphernaa of war We are now contendng
r. against a portion Of own fellow citizens
e men fully our equal in intellect and strength, and
d against men better armed and equipped for bat
tie than we ourselves now This war is not
% to be stopped in six months nor one year; it will
IF take time, and cost much money.
Of The question that row presents itself to US is
shall We keep our government intact, and hand
u it down to pos,erity in the same noble form that
it was handed down to uss This is no party
e. question 1t is duty dcvolving upon all men to
IS rally to the support of their government, when
assailed from whatever quarter. believe the
D. time will come when there will be but party
y in the North and that will be Union party
'e IF there is any other party it will be Tory party.
III TGreat applause. Bat, fellow citizens, | do
u not expect We shall ever have such a party as
IL the latter again in this country. But let US look
well to what we do; weigh well our every word
and action. Consider well the resolutions now
&c before US before voting for them, and especially
p the last one. Do for the last resolution
&c unless you feel ike putting your hands down deep
IN into your pockets for assure YOU ii is going to
T! cost you much time and money. Ponder well,
III saw, before you vote for this resolution. Cries
of we shall vote for it, and good" "good."
. expect and know that our people will rally Il
e the support Of our noble old aag and that We
d. shall be victorious, and tina, our noble form OF
nd government will continue to exist unit time shal
re be no more. Loud and prolonged applause.
by Rev. Mr.. Armstrong was loudly called for, ant
We came forward, and in feeling manner said
When the midnight assassin assais me, and will
e! uplifted dagger threatens my life, / can stan,
IL back with the dignity of a man, and repel hi
Us assault, with whatever strength and resource
SIT God has given me When man without know
TO edge, mere savage, attacks me, spurn him.
ell But when men of my own nature, my fellow
10 countrypen, who have gathered around the sam
nd sacred board, and tasted the same cup, and par
re took in the same holy ceremonies, when they ar
10 my opponents, ny heart fails TO meet them a
OF foes.
no tremble to speak before his audience upol
en- this occasion. The issues presented to US are o
OF great moment. and such as are not Otter
Ip- presented to any people. l firmly believe vi
vii have strength to sustain government in thi
his time OF peril and danger. We have overrul
ne ing strength and strength that will come from
III all portions of the land, in support of the gov
We eminent. / will not multiply words, but vii
ire simply say that it is now time for the government
- to show its strength.
l feel more hopeful for nv country now than
no did one week ago, and when | say this it ma
an seem strange 10 many of you. But when l lool
around me and see such demonstration as / SCI
ort before me tonight, il convinces me that part
ed feelings being swept away, those feeling
Ity which have long divided and pu; asunder
Tor and that men now coming together as on
is people, and learning to love each other, and u
his love their common country. feel that TO thnl
n OF Washington, who trusted in bis God for sup
nd port, are taught to look above for support il
I'll this emergency.
ow The question was then put upon the adoption
m of the resolutions, and they adopted unan
aw inously by rising vote. amidst the greatest en-
nd rhusiasm and applause.
ey S d. Bingham was called for, and came for
Mt ward and said / have bu. few words to sa
It; upon this occasion. | am not much Of a tslker
ed and choose rather to act than to make speeches
ed assure you, fellow citizens, that from this tim
I'D henceforward until the close of this war desir
ne to be considered nothing more than an American
- citizen. stand here and pledge all that have
he and if need be- all can earn, as long as this wa
IN shall last, in support Of the families of those wht
cd shall volunteer to 60 fight the battles Of thei
rs country in this emergency, and if needed will 9,
e. myself. suppose am exempt from service i
IN we adopt the old Mosaic law, which provided
i'm that any man was exenp, from serving as a sol