The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-08-10

matter OF what party prociiyities, can
fully endorse; it contemplates no dishon-
orable or inglorious peace, but distinctly
announces the object TO be to zealously
use and employ all the constitutional
ways and means to bring the existing civ
il war to speedy and honorable termin-
alton, to maintain the constitution Of the
United States, to preserve, protect and
defend the rights and liberties Of the PEG.
pie of Michigan and restore the Union as
it was, if possible, and, rs further object
proposes to petition or request tho Presi-
dent to arrange for an immediate cessa-
ton Of hostiIities and initiate negotiations
for peace, in response to the recent over
lures of the $50 called) Confederate States
and for a National Convention of States.
He said, the man who is 50 SUPERFICIAL
and belliSerent that he can not approve
Of these objects ought to prove his sin
certify by enlisting Immediately; he could
couscientiously urge all of that class of
men to go to war; that he believed the
larger portion of the people were in favor
of taking immediate steps to bring about
peace, and that too without insisting
upon the abolition of slavery rs an initial
step. He said that there is n recreancy
and unmindfulness of the great democrat
ic principle upon which our republican
structure rests, that All power is derived
from the consent Of the governed Amid
the pomp and arrogance of war our rulers
seem to have forgotten this great truth,
aud have arrogated to themselves all pow
err, holding the lives of millions Of men rs
naught, in carrying out their personal and
political schemes. Further, whilo we
are being butiotted about upon the angry
ocean of n vengeful civil strife he could
not help looking back to tho peaceful
shores We had left and wish we were there
again.
Mr.. d. dwelt at some length upon the
rise and progress and greatness of the
American nation and people, under the
benign influence of peace, in contrast with
the mad and turbulent fanaticism of the
present times, the impoverished and dew
astated condition of our common country,
the gloomy and forbiding aspect of the
future. lie said that an immediate
change of the administration and policies
of this government was imperatively de
manded; that the war had been pervert-
ed from war in behalf of the constitu-
ton, the Union and the laws, to section
al war for the abolition of slavery, for the
forcing of northern distractions and isms
upon southern men; that such war sho'd
not be tolerated by an intelligent and
christian people; that the civilized nations
of Europe would not tolerate a war for
such fanatical purposes, and would rec
ognizc the independence of the so called
Confederate States, which would be fl
nal end to all hopes Of reunion. Again,
the generality of the politicians of the
country had become corrupt and could
not be depended upon; that they would
sacrifice their heritage for n mess of green's
(greenbacks). But he had confidence yet
in the honesty of the Masses and believ-
ed they would rise up in their might and
shake off the thralldom of despotism that
is weighing our beloved country down to
its grave and wrest from the hand of tyr
amy and rebellion the constitution of
our country, and in all time to come give
il in their hearts safe abiding place.
Long and hearty applause followed the
speaker as he resumed his seat
On motion of Mr.. j. w. Hopkins all
those who are in favor of joining the As
ISOLATION are requested to hand in their
names to the Secretary, and all those not
so inclined are invited to enlist, at once.
Whereupon, seventy-fve or eighty step
ped forward and enrolled their names.
Being at late hour the Association
adjourned till Tuesday evening, Aug. 9th,
at u o'clock p. NJ, at the same place.
p. VAN DEN BERG, Chm. ! Pro
GEORGE FLEMING, Sec'y tenn.
GREAT credit is certainly due Hon. r.