Year: 1862

Whereas, An informal Conference Of
patriotic citizens from various parts of the
State, and without distinction Of party,
assembled at jackson, on the 10Th Of
September last, in consideration Of the
perilous condition of the country, issued
an address to the people of the State, in
viting them to lay aside all previous par
ty distinctions, and with view TO the ef-
fective and united support Of the Govern
ment, TO present to the whole people of tho
State, without reference to party views, q
State ticket to be supported at the com.
ing election; and whereas, in pursuance
of said call, we have met in State Con-
vention for the purpose aforesaid,


Resolved, That we earnestly re- affirm
the patriotic sentiments of the address is
sued by such conference.


RESOLVED, That to give effect 10 those
sentiments, we are in favor of union OF
all loyal citizens, devoted TO the support
Of the Government, upon one common
patriotic platform, where men of diverse
views, upon many questions of mere pol
icy, may, without the sacrifice of any
principle they hold dear, meet and unite
in this hour of our country's peril, in one
great self-sacrifcing effort to preserve our
national existence.


Resolved That such unity cannot be
effected through either of the present po-
litical organizations, and can only be ac-
complished by union of true patriots, ir-
respective of party, and such union We
now inaugurate with the full confidence
that IL will be responded to with deep
and earnest enthusiasm by loyal people.


RESOLVED, That the present rebellion
is not only without justifable cause, but
without plausible pretext; and that every
loyal citizen is called upon by every mo-
tive that can influence the patriot and the
lover of liberty and free government, 10
make every sacrifice that may be requir-
ed until rebels in arms are brought TO un.
conditional submission to the constitution
and the laws.


ResolVed, That we are devoted to the
constitution and to the Union, without
condition or qualification. We are in ia
vor of an energetic prosecution of the
war, by the use of all the means consis-
tent with the laws and usages of civilized
nations, for the speedy suppression of the
present wicked rebellion, the restoration of
the Union, and the preservation Of the con.
stitution and government of the United
States in all their former power and puri-
ty.


Resolved, That we have confidence in
the integrity and patriotism of the Presi-
dent of the United States, and that we
recognize that it is his duty to prescribe
the mode and policy of carrying on the
war in accordance with the constitution
and the laws of the land, and that al
though we may, as individuals, differ as
to the wisdom of policies which he has
heretofore, or may hereafter adopt, we
hereby pledge ourselves TO an unfalterng
support of the President in the exercise
of all the powers given him for the sup
preston of the rebellion; if we approve
the measures adopted, we will rejoice, il
we disapprove or doubt, we will, like good
citizens, submit to the policy fixed, and,
or disappearing, we will stead
lily, heartily and patriolically stand by the
government.


Resolved, That while we advocate the
of all the means of every
kind that can be properly used in carry
ing on the present war, in the most vigor-
ovs manner, we insist, at the same time,
upon an honest, wise and strict economy
in the administration of those means.


RESOLVED, That we feel a Just and
glowing pride in the glory which has been
reflected on Michigan, by the promptitude
with which its citizen soldiery have rallied
to the standard of the country, and to
tho noble gallantry on the battle field
which has given them undying fame.


Resolved, That we are cordially in fa-
vor of liberal provision for the families
of soldiers, who have been disabled or
have lost their lives in the service Of their
country, as at once the dictate of justice,
humanity, aud an elevated patriotism.


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