East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-03-11

were discharged from further considcra-
ton of the subject.
The resolutions, as follows, were then
taken mp, rcud and adcptsd; -
Il Resolred That IN this fearful crisis, whiA in
wolves the destiny OF the Unicn, II n the duty Of
every citizen to do all In his power to relieve the
whole country, and 10 restore il TO IN former poul
ana elevated position Mt horue and abroad; aud that
the democratic party ct Michigan stand nov, NJ Il
ever has stood, solsuny rlcdgcdte the ,support Of
the constitution and the laws and the maintenance
of the Union that ii will, as IL has done, de-
fcnd, with all its power, the rights and interests of
all the States and cordially support and susiain tho
government ofthe United States in all constitutional
measures designed 10 suppress the rebellion aud pro-
mote the union OF the states. sfLt
Resoired, That, believing do that without
any sacrifice Of principle concord and harmony can
be restored 10 the whclc country, for prcscrv
ing the Union in its integrity and shall ccasclc,sly
oppose ACKNOWLEDGMENT and therefore we soemnly
declare that we will not consent 10 the termination
of the war until all resistance to the government
under the consultation shall everywhcrc cease. -
Mr.. McClelland, OF Wayne, offered a
resolution to be placed as third in the
series. A lengthy discussion ensued,
after which j. Logan Chapman, Of
Wayne, offered the following Substitute,
which was accepted BY Mr.. McClelland,
and adopted unanimously
Resopsd That tho personal liberty laws. 30 called
of Michigan and othcr Northern States, Gro uncon-
stitutienal in their spirt based upon The same
principle. as southern secession, and, therefore,
ought to DO repealed O1
The resolutions, as reported by the
committee, were again taken up and
adopted as follows: ~ 2 teft u9
Resolrsd, That political abclionishi 4 as jastl,
chargeabe with this war as secossionism and that
we hope for the speedy extngoisbment Vt both, for
n rotun Of peace, and the restoration Of the old
cordial and friendly union Of tho States. m n
Resotred, That in no emergency should VIC forget
our duty 10 our common country that our object
should be to uphold and support the general govern
ment and the rights Of the States under tho coas-
tution and not TO wage war with view to soetonal
revenge, or for sectional purposes
ResoIred. That the linton na--- l. -~-..--Is ~
its full Of peace and prosperity without the
hearty aid and corporation Of al Union men at the
South and il is therefore the duty Of the North by
its example and teachings and in every practicable
mode 10 strengthen their arms, to encourage and ire
their patriotism and gradually cultivate and ram
up in their midst such sentiments Of love and devp
ton TO he Union, shall every where shame treason
back into its hiding place and compel tratorsto fec
| from the puplic sight 3 9t s1fei 2His~t
! Rssoiped, That we hail with unfeigned delight
| the modification of Fremont's proclamation and
Camerons report and tho appointment Of the pres
ent Secretary Of War by the Presidcntas in icatons
OF his of obi CATION 10 constitutional injonc-
tons; and that will cheerfully support him In all
constitutional measures to restore the Union and
preserve the government ft t sifs,.s,.f d
Resolred, That the infamous extravaganza, pocu-
lation aud corruption that have from the commence
ment characterized the war, cannot be too strongly
denounced that people willing TO spend
their blood and treasure 10 terminate speedily but
that they have right 10 demand that their moneys
shall be expended honestly, faithfully and cconom
| ically. l.r stt. sta1al 200 CO lllp =
Resolred That 1t IL 10 be deeply regretted thai
Congress regardless OF the magnitude Of pro cont
struggle and the imminent danger Of the Union, ],
wasting its time in the fulcss discussion of subjects
not legitimately belonging TO II, and upon topics
tending only 60 agitation and the prevention Of .
speedy and proper termination OF our difficulties
instead Of attending TO its appropriate duties, and
responding to the urgent call Of the country fol
means TO sustain II in the present struggle.
Resoired, That the volunteer officers and soldiers
who have periodically rushed TO their country
support as well NJ the regular nrmy and the navy
merit warmest gratitude and thanks for the
noble devotion they have displayed in support Of the
constitution and the laws and that this convention
deeply sympathizes with those who mourn the loss
friends who have fallen in battle the cause Of thu
Union and the memory Of the dead shall last in ON
hearts as monuments Of their patriotism.
1t was voted that the proceedings o.
the convention be published in the demo
cratic papers Of the State.
A vote of thanks to the officers Of the
convention was unanimously passed
Mr.. Blackman, of Cass, offered a reso
luton that the democratic party charges
itself with the pleasing duty of sustain
ing all proper measures calculated TO rem
der just compensation to our either
soldiers for their losses aud suffering;
in defence of the common welfare.
On motion, the thanks Of the conven
ton were extended to those who furnish
ed the Hall for its use.
The convention then adjourned with
out day.