The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-07-30


between despotism and freedom, we hes.
itate MOTTO declare that this people will
sacrifice everything, however sacred, for
the triumph of freedom.
ResolVed, That we point with unmin-
gled pride to our illustrious Chief Mag
istrate, as the embodiment of the high
est type of patriot. AS Washington
is the father, so will poslerity enshrine
ABRAHAM LINCOLN as the preserver Of
his country. Allied to no person or par
tisan before the good of the people, he
towers above all sections and interests in
his devotion to the whole country, and
we pledge him and his administration
our confidence and our undivided sup.
port.
RESOLVED, That haiing with delight
the indications of wise, vigorous and
determined policy in the prosecution of
the war, by swelling the ranks of our
brave men, and by substituting for their
relief the employment Of all instrument
talities incident TO the war, which shall
not only contribute TO the comfort and
efficiency Of our soldiers but weaken our
enemy, hurting dismay throughout the
ranks of traitors, we invite the enlistment
and cooperation of men and money, Of
all classes, and while setting aside polit-
ical differences, party ties and nationali-
ties, and baptizing anew ourselves in
that patriotism which knows no North,
no South, no East and no West, but uni.
versal protection, we will boldly strike
for the supremacy of the Union.
Resolved, That we congratulate the
country upon the gallant exploits of our
army and navy. Our flag has been
proudly and triumphantly borne upon
sea and field, until the glory of our arms
is in the mouths of nations and men,
earning laurels for our noble brave which
can never fade.
Resolved, That especially have we
cause for pride in the proud position our
State holds in the victorious march of our
arms. Sadly as the shadows have gath
cred Ger our gallant dead, whose mem
cries will ever live in the hearts of their
countrymen, yet high above wailirg sor-
row will rise the plaudits of posterity
over the heroic deeds of Michigan's brave
sons, whose lives arc consecrated to the
service of their country.
Resolved, That this crisis demands of
every one, as duty he owes his country
to contribute either himself or his means
to its defense; that whether native or
adopted citizens, alike shall patriotic and
valorous acts evince the value Of the
proud title of American citizen, and he
alone shall be recognized as friend who
willingly aids and maintains the govern
ment, and he classed as enemy who in
any way abets or sympathizes with the
rebellion.
RESOLVED, That q committee of nine
citizens be appointed by the Chair, who
shall Immediately carry out such meas
ures as shall secure the co operation of all
precincts of old Ottawa in promptly
raising one full company of volunteers,
and who shall be authorized to solicit,
receive and appropriate money for the
rapid enlistment thereof, in such manner
as to them shall be deemed most eff
cient for this praiseworthy cause of the
Union.
After the reading of the resolutions,
patriotic addresses were delivered by the
following named gentlemen:
Rev. G. Van der Veen, Hon. 7. w.
Ferry, A. G. Litchfield, Geo. Parks,
Rev. D. G. Cooper, L. M. S. Smith,
Daniel S. Garnsey, Edward. P. Ferry.
T. w. White, Rev. Warren Taplin.
These speakers were earnest and elo-
quent in their appeals to the patriotism
of our citizens, and were frequently
greeted with warm and enthusiastic ap-
plause.
The firm of Ferry & Son pledged
themselves to give $40 TO each of the
first fifty men who enlist in the com.
pany now forming here.
In compliance with the last resolution,
the Chair appointed the following gen.
tlemen as q War Committee:
G. B. Albee, Dwight Cutler, Geo. E..
Hubbard, Ed. p. Ferry, VIM. Wallace,
John w. Hopkins, Henry Brouwer, Geo.
Parks and Henry Griffin.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.