The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-10-08
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city of Jackson. at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and wa,
called to order by J. c. Wood, of Jackson, who
made few remarks relating to the cause and
| objects that had brought the Convention to-
gether.
On motion, Hon. Geo. A. Coe, of Branch
BENZ. Follett, of Washtenaw, and A. c. Bald
win, of Pontiac, Secretaries.
On motion, the following committee on per
manent organization and credentials, was ap-
pointed f. ii. c. Wilson. of Hilsdale, f. II
Thomson, Of Genesee, I. G. Turner, of Branch
7. W. Lockwood, of Wayne. W. A. Clark, OF
Livingston, Mark Wulters, of -
The Convention then adjourned, to meet at
2 o'clock
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment, at 2 o'clock. and was called TO order by
Hon. Geo. A. Coe.
The Committee on permanent organization
and credentials reported as follows:
President-GEO. A. COE.
Vice Presidents-JoHS p. Cook, Z. J. PENN
MAN. +. c. SEAMAN, A. TuAYER, j. CLANCY, S
WoODNAN.
Secretaries-B. FoLLErT. JEROME EDDY.
The same committee reported the names OF
PCS persons entitled to seats as delegates.
The report of the Committee was accepted
and adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Highly, Committee Of
two from each Congressional district was ap
pointed to report resolutions
The Chair announced the following as IN.
committee:
1st-C. l. Walker, f. H. c. Wilson
2d-H c. Gilbert. l.. II. Trask
3d-S. L. Highly, E. c. Seaman.
4th-W. ID. Roberts. John Clancy.
5tb-B. G. Stout, w. S. Mitchell
Gth-John Moore, W. W. Maurice
On motion of Mr.. Thomson. of Genesee, two
delegates from each county were appointed as
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alton of the Convention as candidates for State
officers.
During the absence of this Committee,
speeches were made by II. H. Emmons, Esq,
Hon. Philotus Hayden, and Hon. c. A. Stacy.
Mr.. Sylvester Larned made a report to the
Convention. Of the action OF the Republican
State Convention upon the proposition Of the
jackson Conference. of the 10th ult.
Mr. Larned asked one member to I've added
to the Committee of the Union Convention, to
present similar proposition to the Democratic
State Convention. Mr.. Larned suggested that
the name Of Mr.. Lothrop be added to the com
mittee: which was done.
The Convention, Oh motion, adjourned to
O'Clock in the evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at o'clock,
Hon Geo 4. COe in the chair.
The Committee on Resolutions, reported
through its Chairman, c. /. Walker, a. follows
which be declared had been unanimously
adopted in Committee:
Whereas, An informal conference of paai-
otto citizens, from various parts OF the State
and without distinction Of party, assembled at
Jackson on the 10th Of September last, IN con-
siderat on Of the perilous condition OF the
4, nntrv. issued an address TO the people OF the
State. inviting them 10 lay aside all previous
party distinctions; and with view to an erect
i've and united support OF the boVerhment, ~
present to tn whole people Of the State. with
out reference To party views. State ticket to
he Supported at the coming election;
And Wheaeas. in pursuance of said call, We
have met in State Convention for the purpose
aforesaid;
Resotred. That We earnestly reaf1rm the pat
riotic sentiments of the address issued by such
conference.
Resolred, That to give effect to these sentl
meuts. we are in favor Of union Of all loya
citizens devoted to the support of the Govern
men. upon one common. patriotic platform
there men Of diverse views upon many queS
tons of mere policy, may withaut the sacrifice
of any principle they hold dear, meet aud unite
in this hour Of our country's peril, sn one great
self-sacrifcing effort to preserve our national
existence.
Resoired. That such unity cannot be effected
through either of the present political organi-
cations, and can only be accomplished BY a
union Of true patriots irrespective OF party
and such q union We now inaugurate, with the
full confidence that il will be responded TO
with deep and earnest enthusiasm by 10y al
people.
Resolred. Thrt the present rebellion !: mol
only without justifable cause. but without
pleusble pretext. and that every loyal citizen
i called upon by every motive that can innu.
ence the patriot and the lover Of liberty and
free government, to make every sacrifice that
may be required until the rebels In arms are