The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-09

Peoples Union Convention. Ts7es
| Pursuant to call, on Saturday the 9th instant
the convention assembled at the Court House and
organized by electing Hon. G. g. Jones Chairman
and L. H. Glover, Sec Rotary.
On motion of ID. Blackman a committee of five
to draft aud report resolutions was chosen
The Chair appointed ID. Blackman, G.. w. Eos
dick, E. Alexander, A. j. Smith and d. Dyle such
committee. After short absence the committee
returned into the Convention and reported:
On motion of b. w. Schermerhorn, the report
of the Committee was accepted and COMMITTEE
discharged.
l.. ID. Smith moved the adoption of the resolu-
tions which was seconded. j. B. Clarke moved to
amend the report by adding resolution. 1. A.
Shingledecker moved to substitute resolutions for
the report. After some discussion Mr.. Z. H. Jones
moved to indefinitely postpone the amendment and
| substitutes.
b. w. Schermerhorn moved the previous ques-
ton which prevailed; and the convention adopted
the report of the committee:
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE CONVENTION
Whereas, The government of the United States
the most causeless that has ever occurred in the
nlStOry OF the nations ana,
Whereas, The immediate and successful suppress
sion of the same demands the united and hearty
cooperation of all loyal citizens we therefore, the
Union men of Cass County do proclaim as the basis
of our action these principles.
Resolred, That we have implicit confidence in the
patriotism and integrity of Abraham Lincoln, Pres
dent of the United States, and as citizens of Cass
County, irrespective of former party preferences,
we hereby pledge to him undivided support in
the laws, and crush out this infamous rebellion by
all the appropriate means in his power, whether
they are measures of our choice or not That with
or without choice of measures, we a,efor the
Government
ResolUdd, That We in favor of union of all
those who are in favor of vigorous prosecution
of the war, and opposed to any compromise with
armed traitors, into one great war party for the
maintenance of the government and the preserva-
ton of our National Unity, which the great OBJ
jects for which labor and to maintain these ends
we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred
honor.
RssoIred, That we are in favor of the object and
plan for Cass County Union Convention to be
held at Cassapolis on Wednesday the eighth day of
October next adopted by the Cass County Re-
publican Convention on the 18th inst, and that We
hereby agree to meet by delegates in said Conven-
ton agreeable to said call
RssOIred, That We tender our soldiers in the field
our hearty thanks for the noble manner in ~ hieh
they have at the same time upheld the honor of
Michigan and the glory of our common country,
and while Michigan is justly proud Of the name
for valor and heroism they have for her, she
will never forget the wounds they have received,
and the blood they have spilled in her service, and
that we will our best endeavors to procure for
such Of our citizens may be drafted into the field
the same poy bounty and support for families as is
received by volunteers.
j. b. Clarke then offered resolution On motion
of W. W. Peck, the resolution was laid on the
table,
On motion of B. w. Sehermerhoru, the conven-
ton by give goce vote appointed ID. Larselere, ID.
Blackman, w. q. Beckwith, G. C. Jones, A. Jewell,
J. X. Ritter, Ii. w. Smith, l.. Rinehart and E. H.
Jones. delegates to the Peoples Union State Con-
vention Jackson.
On motion of Mr.. Schermerhorn each delegate
was authorized to appoint a substitute
On motion b. w. Schermerho-n, j. K Ritter,
Chas. Hanry, s. Bowling, and A. Smith, were ap-
pointed a county committee.
On notion the Secretary was ordered to furnish
the National Democrat and Cass County Rpu6H-
with copy of the proceedings of the Conven-
ton for publication.
The Convention then adjourned.
e. G. JONES, Chairman,
L. H. GLOVER, Secretary.