The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-01-14
Josiah ID. Hayes az Alternate Commissioners to
represent the State of Michigan.

I1tNtS ts AlttIuttc w
represent the State OF Michigan.
ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF YORKTOWN.
In response to r. quest made Mt the meeting
OF the Governors OF the thirteen Colonial
States, Iappointed Philo Parsons TO represent
Michigan on n committee OF one from each
State tn arrange for the celebration, OH the 18th
day of October next at the centennial anRiver-
sary of the battle of Yorktown and surrender
OF CORVALLIS. Congress has appropriated
$4,000 TO be applied toward the expenses Of
the celebration, and n further sum OF 100000
for the erection of suitable monument 10 COM
memorate the event.
IN MEMomAM.
Since the last meeting Ut the Legislature the
State has lost by death some of its most gifted
and distinguished citizens.
Robert McClelland, twice Governor, three
terms member of Congress, Secretary Of the
Interior under President Pierce a man OF wis
dom and worth, Industrious and faithful to
every trust, he exercised an influence largely
felt, especially in the earlier history OF the
commonwealth.
William A. Howard, for three terms a mem
Der of Congress-, appointed by President Grant
Minister to China, and at the time of his de-
cease Governor of the Territory Of Dakota a
man of comprehensive views and marked in
tellectual ability. an orator mastering his sub
ject with directness and scathing scrutiny
rarely surpassed, he exhibited qualities which
mark high type OF manhood.
Henry Waldron, member of Congress for
twelve years, and man OF enlightened judg-
ment and superior ability, bland earnest and
eloquent, he graced every public position that
he held
Il ,chariah Chandler Senator in Congress Mt
the time of his death, and for three full terms
preceding if. Secretary of the Interior under
President Grant man Of great, strong sense
and far-seeing sagacty, he allied to devoted
patriotism a penetrating mind, remarkable
i,nt, md ~ of tane.
that made him leader among men. in the
midst of long public life characterized by i'll
corruptible uprghtness and no abatement of
energy he suddenly passed away. blessed with
the affections OF the people and the highest
honors Of the State.
These men and others who have gone from
among us nodded opinion, and gave their best
efforts TO promote the public interests, and 1t
is fitting that they be remembered with graft
tude and honor,
A few days after the death Of Senator
Chandler, appointed Fern. ndo G. Beaman as
his successor. Owing to il-health he declin
To qualify, and Henry r. Baldwin. OF Detroit.
was then designated for the vacancy. 1t will
now devOlye upon you to elect a person to till
the office until the 4th day OF March next.
In conformity with the law of Congress- YOU
will, also, on the second Tuesday of. the ses-
sion. proceed to choose a Senator for the full
term of Blk years.
With this official communication my duties
Executive of the State will terminate. In
retiring from the Office shall carry with me a
grateful remembrance Of the consideration and
kindness generously extended to me by the
people of the State. desire also to bear tes,i-
mony to the integrity and ddeitv of those who
have shared with me in the responsibilities of
the government. In no instance has there
been failure or official delinquency. The eX-
cellent financial standing OF the State has been
maintained, and for the first time the treasury
has a revenue equal to all its demands. The
entire bonded debt is provided for and virtu-
ally extinguished. All our institutions have
been fostered, yet they have been kept
within Their appropriations, and have no dei-
cienc!cs to provide for New lines of railway
have been constructed, and the grand work OF
connecting the upper and lower peninsllas of
the State by means of such communication has
been begun and carried on almost TO compile
ton. Order under trying circumstances has
been maintained without loss OF life or desiruc-
aged and the diversified capabilities of our sou
attest cd by rich harvests OF a varied character
public spirited policy neither prodigal nor
parsimonious has prevailed, under which the
State has moved steadily forward, increasing IT'S
population and dovelol ing its resources. 1t has
great capacities, many OF which have not
yet been unfolded. 1t has proud history and
an intelligent lberty-loving. people, whose APP
probation trust your legislation will be framed
to meet. Whatever may be my LOT, whether IN
prosperity or adversely, it shall be my aim 10
be a coworker With YOU in all Efforts to pro-
mote the best interests of Michigan.
CHARLES Nj. CRoswELL.
ExEcuT1vE OFFICE, LANSING, Jan. g. 1881