The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-01-28

OF The COMMITTEE on FEDERAL RELATIONS A,
AMENDED ~ COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
JOINT RESOLUTION or the state Of th'
Union.


JOINT RESOLUTION or the state Of the
Union.
Whereas, The present rebellion threatens
the peace and perpetuty OF the union Of tn
States. aud requires the united efforts Of all
patriotic and loyal citizens to sustain the al
mnistratiOn, To- restore permanent and hon
orable peace TO the whole country therefore
Resoired By the Senate md House Of Repre-
sentatises If the STATE Of Michigan That We
will sustain the National Administration with
all the means in our power IN all It's efforts 10
quell the present rebellion. aud restore peace
TO the Union
Resoired That ne unreservediy approve the
proclamation of the President of the United
States. issued on the first day Of January. one
thousand eight hundred and sixtv-three eman
cipatiug slaves in the insurgeut States aud dis
ticts Of the Union. believing it to be an act Of
Justice warranted by the constitution upon
military necessity;
Rssoired. That while We lament th, QallaI I
dead who lave given their lives fer their coGn-
try. and mourn over the appalling sacrifices 81
blood and treasure. which this war has alrcady
occas.oned. we never he.ess rejoice liat through
the mad and guilty act of the Southern con
-prators, that wicked and barbarous Institution
of African Slavery viii receive its dea blow
and. as lovers of humanity and christian civ
ilzaton, we hail this gr al consummation with
exceeding joy not as cause for the proclama
ton OF the President. but a. a beuitcent con
sequence which must flow from It,
keSsiued That we are unaltCrablv opposed
to any terms OF compromise or accOmmoda
ton with the rebels. wh lie under arms. aud &C
ting in hostility to the Government OF the Tn
ion. aad on this we express but one sentiment
unconditional submission, and obedience Il
l h.. Loo or,I Of 81,
Resolued. That the Governor be requested t.
forward a copy Of the foregoing preamble ano
Joint resolutions 10 each of our Senator's and
Representatives in Congress. aud to the Gov
ernors of the several Loyal States
Mr.. Lockwood moved 10 amend the joint res
oiut'on by striking out all after the enactug
clause aud inserting the following:
That the present gigantic and nefarious rebel
/ lion Is wholly wthOu Justidable cause or pretext
and that the people of Michigan are ready {,
devote their time. their means and their lives
TO every necessary extent TO bring the rebel
liOus people to subm ssion TO the constitution
aud laws. and the restoration Of the Union il
It's integrity;
Resoired That we are in favor Of . vigOr
Gus and energetic prosecution OF the war by
the use Of all means and measures justifabl'
by the laws and usages Of civilized nations
their arms and submit 10 the government o
their fathers choice. which has always protec
ted them and fostered their interests. and tina
we will not yield our assent to any dismcmber
ment OF the Union:
Resoiyed, That for the purpose Of entire uui
/ ~ OF purpose and action. among the people o.
the loyal States. in support Of our national ru
ler- in al honest eudeavors 20 subdue the re-
/ beilion, we recommend to all our LOYAL citizens
to lay aside their party differences and mer,
party strifes. and TO present to the rebels a.
unbroken and united front of opposition tC
their mad and unholy schemes:
! Rssoired. That W. feel a Just and gOwin-
/ pride ia the glory which has been reflected OIL
| Michigan by the prOmptitude with which ~
citizen so diers have rallied 10 the standard o
the country. and by the noble gallantry on To,
battlefield. which has gwen them an nndying
fame