The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-15

The action Of the Legislature, at the session
lust closed. must meet with the hearty approval
of the people Of the State.
The most perfec. unanimity was manifested
throughout, and all the important measures re-
ceived the ur animous approval OF both Houses.
This fact is significant one, and proves that SO
far as Michigan ia concerned her voice is en-
pha,ic in sustaining the govern nent and putting
down rebellion.
No less gratifying was the promptitude with
which the Legislature performed its work. There
was no besitancy, 10 delay, and no disposition
70 manufacture buncombe tor personal or party
ends The members seemed to realize the re-
sponsibility and comprehend the nature OF the
work before them, and were determined to per.
form il firmly and faithfully.
The people demanded that the voice OF the
State should be heard in favor Of the Union and
the Constitution, and by reference to the laws
published OIL the outside Of this paper, our read.
e,s can determine how well that demand has
been compiled With Provision is made for rails
ing ten regiments Of thousand men each, if
the Governor shall deem proper, and also corps
Of sappers and miners.
Authority has also been given for raising a
loan Of one million dollars, and the only differ
ence existing among the members on any ques-
ton connected with the principal subject before
them was desire On the part Of some to increase
this amount to two millions.
The amount raised will probably be sufficient
for the necessities Of the State, or if not, there
need be no fear bat private contributions will do
the rest. lie, il be borne in mind by the traitors
that the exhibition of public sentiment nantes
ted in this and other free States is not forced,
but spontaneous and genuine expression Of the
feelings of the people.
The people are in earnest in their determine
ton to suppress rebellion and vinlicate the gov
eminent, as the traitors will find to their sorrow.
Another excellent measure is that providing
for the relief by counties of the families OF vol
unteers. In this war, those who 60 forth to
fight for their country need have no fears that
their families will be lett to suffer from want.
There never was time when it was an easier
task to serve ones country than the present
Our cause is just, our people united. and ready
TO give these who enlist in the army their hearty
sympathy, and all needed assistance. The act
authorizing the raising by State tax the sum Of
seventy thousand dollars for the years 1861 and
1862, to pay the interest on the war loan, makes
up the legislation upon subjects of general inter-
est The people will cheerfuly pay this and The
additional sum of one sixteenth of mill ON the
dollar to liquidate the principal.
Had the amount required been double this
sum, they would have paid it cheerfulIy, for they
are ready to give as well as to do and to suffer.
1t is gratifying also to notice that the impor-
tant business before the Legislature was trans
acted in the short space Of four days-a thing
unprecedented in the history Of legislation in our
State. The business Of legislation was very
much facilitated by the appointment of joint
committee of the members of both Houses to
prepare bills. This practice is made constitu
tional obligation in some of the States, and We
think should be adopted by our own. A chief
cause OF difficulty in the session last winter,
would have been removed by the adoption of
such system.
Bills upon the same subject were matured in
both houses, and each house having taken its
position seemed to be little inclined in many cases
to adopt any other views than their own.