East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-09-07

men at the South, because Of a blind
fanaticism about an institution in
some Of the States, in relation to
which they no duties TO perform and
no responsibilities TO bear, are utterly
incapable of adopting the proper
means TO rescue lour country-our
whole country-from its present la
mentable condition. Then, gentle
men, it is apparent that the fist indis-
pensible step to the accomplishment
Of this great work, is the overthrow by
ballot of t he present administration,
and the Inauguration Of another in its
stead, which will, wisely and jealous
ly, but temparately and justly, WELD
all the influences and power of the
government to bring about a speedy
settlement of national troubles, hon
orable and just to all sections, North
and South, East and West, one which
will stand unfalteringly by civil and
religious liberty; one which instead of
relying solely on its peculiar dogmas
and doctrines and the ravages Of the
sword, will refer the national troubles
to the people, the fountain of politi-
cal authority, and to the States under
the forms of the constitutions; one
which viii have no conditions prece-
dent to the restoration of the Union,
but which will diligently seek that
result as the return Of permanent
peace amongst the States and renewed
fraternity amongst the people.
Gentlemen, we have been commits
stoned by the people to come here
and initiate steps to accomplish these
great objects, to select an agent and
the agencies in this good work. That
the task will be well performed have
unfaltering faith and that the people
may sanction and God may bless these
means to the desired end is my sincere
prayer.
The proceedings were then opened
with prayer by the Rev. r.. III. Clark
ston, ID. d., Of the Protestant Episeo-
pal Church, who invoked the Divine
blessing as follows.
PRAYER.
ALMIGHTY AND Mosr NRRcrFuL Con, King Of
Kings and Lord of Lords, who rulest in the ar
mics Of Heaven, and among the inhabitants of
the earth, We supplicate Thy divine blessings
upon this great people assembled here in Thy
presence this day. Be mercifully pleased Lord
to prosper and direct all Il cir consultations to the
advancement of Thy glory, tho good Of Thy
Church, and tho safety, honor and welfare of our
/ I,l.. ..Nt- N .l..- =
the sins and transgressOns that have brought
upon US the desolation Of civil war enduo our
rulers with wisdom from on high, and revive in
all our hearts spirit Of devotion 10 the public
good; aestrain the wrath of man, and save the
shedding Of blood, We commend to thy Almighty
protection and loving care our brethren who are
now in the field; have pity upon all suffering
from wounds and sickness heal, Q Merciful
Father, the sorrows of tho bereavod and broken
hearted; and hasten the time, o Lord, when
unity peace and concord shall once moro prevail
in our beloved land when war shall cease from
all the earth, and when Righteousness justice and
liberty shall everywhere abound, and when all
tho nations Of the earth shall rejoice in Thy snl-
vation. All which We ask in the name and for
the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord, to whom, with
Thee, tho Father, and Thee; Oh, Holy Ghost be
all honor and power and glory, world without
end. Amen
The first days session was occupied
in perfecting the organization of the
convention, appointing committees etc.
The following resolution, whereby
much Of the time of the Convention
was saved, was presented by Mr.. Til
den of New York, and adopted:
ReSoired, That a committee Of one delegate
from each State, be selected by the delegations
thereof, and appointed to report resolutions, and
| that all resolutions in relation 10 n platform Of
the Democratic party be referred to said commit
tee on presentation, without debate.
The Convention adjourned until 1C
O'Clock, Tuesday morning.
Tuesdays Proceedings.
The convention was called to order
at fifteen minutes past ten o'clock by
Hon. VIM. Bigler, of Pennsylvania
temporary chairman, who announced
that the proceedings would now be
resumed with prayer by devotional ex.
ercises.
DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.
Right Rev. Henry j. Whitehouse
Bishop Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church to the Diocese of Illinois, ther
came forward and introduced the open
ing religions service, by stating that Q
portion of the Psalter would be read
and requesting all the audience to joir
audibly in the Lords prayer at the
close. He then read Psalm 1917
verses l and 2; Psalm 1873 and Psalm
122-verses 6, Z, s and 8, in the YER
sion of the Litursy after which h,
proceeded with a prayer for the con
vention and people, prayer for oul
rulers, prayer for our forces and al
in suffering, q prayer for unity ant
peace, the Lords Prayer, in which ht
was joined by the entire audineme al
requested, closing with
THE Bendiction.
"Thc peace Of God, which passcth all under
standing, keep your hearts and minds In tn
knowledge and love Of God and Of His Son Jesu
Christ our Lord. The blessing Of the Lord AL
mighty the Father the Son, and the Holy Ghos
be among you and remain with you forever"
Reading of minutes dispensed will
and report of Committee on Creden
tials adopted.
The following communication wa
read and referred to the Committe,
on Resolutions.
CHICAGO, Aug. 30th, 1864.
"MR PRECEDENT:
"By direction Of a conservative union nationa
convention, held in this city ON the 29th inst
the undersigned have the honor TO present TO tn
Democratic National Convention n series Of reso
lutions adopted by the former body on that ocea
sion.
(SignodD 'Yours respectfully,
"AM0S KENDALL,
"Presdeut National Convention
ar. ]. STEVENS Secretary"
Whereas, The administration, in disregard !
tho constitution, has proclaimed its adherence :
line of policy alike destructive 10 the libortie
Of the people, the integrity Of the States, and tn
rights reserved TO them, and calculated not onl
to impel the sections North and South to Intern
Unable war, but 10 bring financial ruin upon us, nm
has proved its want of disposition and utter ina
bility TO administer the government in the spir
of its trainers; and
Whereas, 1t Is incumbent upon all nations