The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-10-22
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in crisis We address yoa - citizens, whose
highest duty and interest i to preserve the Gsv-
eminent of your Fathers. We speak briefly and
70 the point. Cireumlocation does not become
those who woold rescue the Republic from the
grasp Of tsaitorsl
The Republican party was foroed in this State
in 1884. 1t laid down il platform in clear and
distinct terms Il appealed TO the people boldly.
and without dissmiulasoa or guile. Ii ovsrthrew
it, enemies in fair, bold ssrusgle, and came In
70 power in State and Nation. Il has adhered
to it, principles under al cireunstanees- 1t has
neither bssa betrayed into slsraism On the one
hand, nor has il failed 70 do what il promised, on
the other.
It has exhibited . fidelity IN action, seldom
eqsalsd, never ssrpassed, BY any party. 1t haa
secured the freedom Of the Territories of the
GATED States from negro slavery, and guaran.
teed their occupancy to free white men for al
tine to come. It has driven the institution from
the Capital of the Nation. 1t has established
the homestead policy. 1t has secured the con-
ssruction Of the Pacific Railroad, thus develop
iog the resources of Continent, and controlling
the commerce Of the world.
In 1850 it proved itself stronger than any 9th.
er political organization, BY bringing into power
the present Administration. 1t must show itselI
stronger than any other party in 1862, in aiding
that same Administration in crushing the rebellion
Every true patriot win place his eoSnsry in
msassrably higher than his psrty; but every
true Republican will use his party - the mos,
efficient organization for aiding the Government,
to crush out treason.
ID this spirit, the Republican State Convention,
held at Detroit on she Gath ultino, periodically
Ignored the discussion Of al mere party issues,
and struck out boldly for sustaining the Admin
is,ratien, without justification, in q vigorous
choice Of msasurss," say they, We are for the
government They content themselves, first,
with deneuncirg she rebellion as causeles; sec
ond, they demand that it be utterly crushed
out unconditional surrendsr 10 the only terms
to armed trsitors" Third, they demand the
use Of al necessary means TO preserve the Gov.
ernmsnt. Fourth, they pledge themselves to
maintain the Constitution intact; and fifth,
1Ass vhils this rebellion threatens tho life Of
tie government, ~ tender no other issSs to DO
litisal frisnds or foes. and accept no other from
them"
While the country is in danger, We decline
to discuss even our own party tenots- The Ad.
misistratioa is the only legal agent for crushing
the rebellion, maintaining the Constitution, and
executing the laws. All else is revolution. Our
organisation ID powerful for good. It is pre-em-
NEATLY loyal. 1t never furnished an armed
traitor. 1t has within it ranks no sympa:hizer
with the rebellion. While the government is in
peril. it neither o6srs nor accepts any party dis
csssion. To weaken such party, lie to cripple
the Administration and strengthen the rebels.
To desert ssch party 10 70 take from the Gov
eminent it's most efficient support. To leave it
to avoid political discussions, 10 to lose sight of
every fact in the case. Whom We consider that
patriotic men of oil parties are fighting to sus
tain the old flag, We may well shrink from the
discussions Of partisan dogmas. But when We
present nothing but the issues for which our
patriotic soldiers Of all parties are shedding their
blood, We furnish no caass for dividing the
friends aud supporters Of the Government, In the
formation Of "no-party parties, and senseles.
wrangles about men and the spoik of Office
For the sake of the country We invoke you to
stand BY the only organization upon which the
Administration must rely for Unconditional sup.
port. Should the enemies Of our country tri.
unph, through the epatky or needless division
Of its friends, life time Of unavailing sorrow and
regrets cannot restore . lost country. In ordi.
nary times, he that falters can only be charged
with iniidelisy 70 bis psrty. bus be that deserts
nov, however good his motives, innicts injury
upon his country.
In times Of profound peace, an administration
without party, car hardly hope to succeed in
. steady and wise policy. The complications of
the present enormous civil var, render the de-
structisn Of the government almost certain, nm.
less it DO Supported BY the organised powers of
the loyal people. The isolated fbres Of the
hemp eannos hold the ship in the storm. It is
the strong, sell tpistsd cable II ID not the leo.
lated legal people, that can save the government.
Their organised power must be hurled against
the traitors. The government must lean upon
Ill at once, q one organised mass.
Republicans, beware! The serpent Of seces.
sion. in the person OF symrathizers. would be-
guile you, and true mon Of other parties. TO frt.
ter away your strength in temporary, ephsmeral
local Organisations, instead of WELDING truly
national and efficient power in sustaining the ad-
miuistrstios. Remember, when in the face of
the enemy, soldiers must not only be true, loyal
and brave. but tie, nsxst stand finn i~ the
ranks.
Fellow Republicans Stand BY and with your
old and well tried friends in sustaining an Ad.
misistration Of eur own choice, and which even
eur enemies are compelled to admit, is honest
and patriotic, and al will be well.
wA L. HOWARD, CAa;smaa.
1et District-R- r. HEECHER, GEO JEROME,
ID E4AONS BUELL., DARIUS MONROE,
% Wv. WOOLSOCGH, 8. n CCTCHEON
eth 4. B. TURNER, r ". FERRY
9TH D. C. BCCKLAND, J. ". SANBORN,
oh ALKX. CAMPBELL J. WALKER
R1Yub1iees Stafs Centyul CommiHes
Representative C0nvsnsion-lssD District.
The Convention met at the Uaios Hstsl, in |
Delhi, on Saturday, Oct 18th, pursuant to call.
Md Va called to order BY I. Il. Bartholomew,
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