Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
Democracy OF Michigan in Council.

democracy OF michigan in Council.
The Democracy Of Michigan met in State
Convention on the 9Th inst, and passed. series
of resolutions. which with great force aud clear
ne.s present the Democratic view of the issue.
before the country. The CONVENTION Was largey
attended. the most numerous Of zoe kind eva
convened in the State, and the utmost enthusi
asm manifested The most prominent mel
of the party took part in its deliberations. The
resolutions we're unanimously adopted. which j.
the best evidence Of the spirit and harmony Ol
the Convention. The resolutions express the
same political doctrines and breathe the same
spirit that characterize the platforms adopted By
the Democratic State Conventions OF Indiana
New Hampshire. Connections aud Rhode Island
The Chicago 7lirncs remarks in connection will
the demonstrations which have been made by tn.
Democracy Of these FIVE States: eff the Demo
cratic party il not having revival, then indeec
are the signs of the times most deceptive. II
will be for the Democracy Of Illinois to move
by and BY. with power which shall eclipse it.
ancient renown"
The following Is the platform of the Conven-
ton. unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That i'm this fearful crisis which in
wolves the destiny Of the Union, it Is the duty OF
every citizen to do all in his power to relieve the
whole country and 20 restore il % lis former proud
and elevated position at home and abroad: and
that the Democratic party OF Michigan stands
now, "a il ever has stood, sOlemnly pledged "a
the support Of the Constitution and the laws and
81. 81.
ever has done, defend with all its power, the
rights and interests Of all the States, and cor
daily support and sustain the Government of the
Uniied States in all constitutional measures lie
signed to suppress the rebellion aud promote the
Union of the States
Rtsolred. That believing as we do that, with
out any sacrifice of principle. concord and har-
mony can be restored To the whole country, We
are Tor preserving the Union IN IL, integrity and
shall ceaseIessly oppose dismeubermeni and
therefore solemnly declare that We viii not
consent to the termination of the war until all
resistance to the Government under the Constitu
ton shall everywhere cease.
ReS0lred. That the personal liberty laws, 50
called, of Michigan and other Nothern States are
unconstitutional in their spirit, are based upon the
same principles Southern secession and there
fore ought To be repealed.
ResO!red, That political Abolitionism is as just
that We hope for the speedy extiuguishment oil
both, for a return OF peace and the restoration OF
the old cordial and friendly Union of the States
ResOiued. That in no contingency should We
forget our duty to our common country; that our
object should be to uphold and support the Gene
raj Government and the rights of the States un-
der the Constitution. and not TO wage war with
a view to sectional revenge or for sectional pur-
poses.
Resolred. That the Union can never be re
stored IN is full measure OF peace and prosperity
without the hearty aid and corporation OF all
Union men at the South and il Is therefore the
duty of the North, by its example and teachings,
aud in every practicable mode 60 strengthen their
arms To encourage and fire their patriotism and
gradually cultivate and raise up in their midst
such sentiments OF love and devotion to the Union
shall everyw here shame treason back into Its
hiding place and compel traitors to flee from the
public sight.
ResoiUed, That we hail with unfeigned delight
the modification of Fremont's proclaim ,tion and
Cameron's report. ana the appointment of the
present Secretary OF War bv the President as
indications of his sense of obligation to constitu
tiOnal injunctiOns; and that we will cheerfully
support him III all constitutional measures to
store the Union and preserve the Government
ReS0loed, That the Infamous extravaganza.
specuIations and corruption that have, from the
commencement, characterized the war. cannot
be too strongly denounced; that people are
willing to spend their blood and treasure to ter.
inmate it speedily but that they have right to
demand that their moneys shall he expended hon
estly, faithfully. and economically.
Resoired, That it is t. be deeply regretted that
Congress. regardless of the magnitude of our
present struggle and the imminent danger of the
Union, is wasting its time in the fruitless discus
sion OF subjects not legtimatey belonging to it,
and upon topics tending only to agitation and the
prevention of speedy and proper termination of
difficulties instead of attending to its appro
pirate duties, and responding to the urgent calls
OF the country for means 10 sustain it in the pres
ent struggle
ReSotred, That the volunteer officers and sol
diers who have SO periodically rushed to their
country's support, we'll a. the regular army and
navy, merit our warmeSt gratitude and thanks for
the noble devotion they have displayed in the sup
port ct the Constitution and the laws; and that
this Convention deeply Sympathizes with those
who mourn the loss OF friends who have fallen in
battle in the cause of the Union, and memory of
the Union, and the memory OF the dead shall last
IN our hearts monuments of their patriotism.