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season of the year, I cannot be satisfied pruned and the dead branches re- the peace and threatened the existence without expressing my commendation moved, that she may have still more and perpetuity of the nation, to re

capacity for improvement and growth.
To you this important and respon-
sible work has been assigned. I be-
lieve that a satisfied constituency will
pronounce it well done.

of the work you have accomplished. assert the principle of the Declaration In framing a Constitution, settling. of Independence, the brotherhood of questions affecting great interests, it man, and to re-organize the State upon cannot reasonably be expected that the the granite basis of equal rights and work will in every respect be acceptable justice for all. With the new Conto all. I do not claim that your labors Time will not permit me to refer stitution sanctioned by the people, have resulted in the formation of a to all the changes you have made. this much desired work will be perfect instrument; but I cheerfully I will speak of but one. We accomplished. The wrongs of prejudeclare, that in my judgment, the Con- have recently witnessed the sublime dice and caste will be swept from of our laws, and stitution you are now about to submit spectacle of millions rising in arms every section to the intelligent people of this to put down treason and rebellion. throughout this grand Commonwealth State for their ratification, is taken as The ground has shaken with the tread never more shall man be deprived of a whole, a decided improvement of mighty armies. Freedom and op- the rights of manhood by reason of upon the Constitution now in pression marshaled their forces and class, color or creed. force. As far as seemed practicable, struggled for the mastery of a Conti- As we prepare to take leave of each you have preserved the form and lan- nent. The loyal North, pouring upon other, I am reminded that, in the ordiguage of the existing Constitution. the South like an avalanche, vindicated nary course of human events, we shall Innovation is not always improvement, the integrity of the Republic, planted all probably never meet again. In this nor is change synonymous with excel- its banner in triumph over every inch State, two Constitutional Canventions lence. Enlightened reason and the of its soil, and through victory secured have preceded this one. Members of stability of our institutions demand peace. In this contest, Michigan bore each, full of honor and years, are asthat fundamental provisions of the an honorable part. When the first sociated with us. Their long experiorganic law which have proved satis- alarm sounded, her sons rushed to the ence, their words of true wisdom, factory and become settled and under-rescue. On many a hard-fought field, have contributed greatly to guide us stood by a course of judical decisions, they exemplified their valor, and proved to correct conclusions. Many of their should not be disturbed for light and that the leaping blood of the fathers former associates have passed within transient causes. But the circum- had not curdled in the veins of the vail. Long may they be spared to stances of the State, and the spirit and the sons. Some came home witness the prosperity and share the improvement of the age have demanded maimed and wounded. Such there blessings of a State they have helped changes. Since the Constitution of are here to-day, members of this to create. Inspired anew with love of 1850 was adopted, the State has more Convention, bearing on their bodies country, of justice and truth, may we than doubled in population. Its wealth honorable scars that attest their all go from this Hall firmly determined has increased five-fold. By the energy patriotism and valor. Others pined that our efforts shall promote the right, and enterprise of its people, it has be- and starved in gloomy prisons under a and ever tend to advance the public come great in material value, while its treatment worse than the barbarity of good. humane institutions, its University, the savages, while others on bloody Gentlemen, from the bottom of my the first at the West and rivaling the fore- battle-fields sleep the sleep that heart I thank you for all your kindmost at the East, its model schools and knows no waking." The memory of ness. Health, happiness, prosperity, school system, and its numerous their heroic deeds, the lessons of this attend you. I wish you a speedy and churches, bespeak advancement in terrible war, all the blood and treasure safe return to your families and friends. all that elevates and ennobles man. that it has cost us, remind us that the I pray that He who holds us in the With freedom of thought and freedom safety of a State lies in a strict adhe-hollow of His hand, through whose of labor, with active brains and loyal rence to righteousness and justice. goodness we have been kept during hearts, truly the State has grown into That nation that perpetuates oppres- our session from severe sickness or majestic proportions, and now presents sion shall perish from the earth. From death, may preserve your lives, and one of the grandest developments of their graves our illustrious dead appeal lead you in ways of pleasantness and progress in the history of the na- to us to destroy every foot-print of paths of peace. I have only now to tion. Although in her youth, she has caste, to annihilate every vestige of pronounce the Constitutional Convendemanded that her Constitution be that great wrong that has disturbed tion of 1867 adjourned without day.

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111
505

452
713

motions, etc., by,..
.Vol. I, 25, 47, 91,
135, 136, 195, 297, 340, 358, 398, 407, 438,
506, 520, 548, 610, 612; Vol. II, 102, 237, 240
250, 277, 314, 326, 366, 398, 415, 426, 433,
513, 516, 546, 547, 550, 598, 599, 615, 712,
738, 935, 970, 993, 1002.
petitions presented by, (See Petitions.)
resolutions offered by, relative to hour of daily
meeting,.
. Vol. I, 4; Vol. II, 547, 572
resolution relative to popular election of Speak-
er of House of Representatives,....... Vol. I,
resolution relative to notaries public,. Vol. I,
resolution relative to recess of Convention, offer-
ed by.....
resolution calling on State printer for list of
newspapers, offered by,....
.Vol. I,
resolutions relative to journal and debates, Vol. I,
Vol. II, 969.

73

76

.Vol. I,

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124

557

resolution limiting debate, offered by,.. Vol. II, 551
resolutions relative to adjournment sine die, offer-
ed by,..

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Vol. II, 600, 1002
resolution of thanks to messenger boys, Vol. II, 1020
remarks by, on-

adjournment over and recess,... Vol. I, 93, 136,
428, 432, 436, 440, 614, 615; Vol. II, 546.
Agricultural College,

137

...Vol. II, 510, 512

appointed a member of committee on sup-
plies,....

amendment and revision of the Constitution, ar-

... Vol. I,

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appeals from decisions of boards of super-

972

petitions presented by, (See Petitions.)

visors,.
assessment of property at cash value,..... Vol. I,
277, 292.

Vol. I, 502

276

report on mileage presented by,... .Vol. I, 296
resolution offered by, relative to printing lists of
standing committees,.

city representat'n on boards of supervisors, Vol. I,
Constitution, voting upon new,.

409

Vol. II, 957

.Vol. I,

43

county buildings, etc., taxes for,.

...Vol. I, 421

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debate, limitation of,...

. Vol. II, 551

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dueling, disfranchisement for,..

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deserters, etc., disfranchisement of, Vol. II, 291, 778

electors, qualifications of,...

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..Vol. II, 293

Vol. II,

423

homestead exemptions,

. Vol. I, 521

235

hour of meeting,.

postage of delegates,.

Vol. I,

124

Vol. I, 152; Vol. II, 572

Jameson's Constitutional Convention, resolution

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..Vol. I, 557

...Vol. II, 237, 339, 545

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passed,..

..Vol. II, 383
Vol. II, 762

BILL-HOLDERS of insolvent banks, preference of, Vol. I,
BILLS, INTRODUCTION OF, in Legislature,... Vol. II, 81,
721, 724, 1006.

168

365

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Legislature, pay of presiding officers,.. Vol. II,
libraries, township and city,.. Vol. II, 427, 474, 481
liquor traffic, Vol. II, 199, 200, 201, 330, 389, 391
392, 395, 518, 520, 522, 523, 525, 549, 558, 559
657, 660, 661, 686, 688, 865, 866, 872, 873, 877
879, 880, 904, 907, 908, 909, 911, 914, 915, 916
oath of office, constitutional,......Vol. II, 574, 575
organization of townships, cities, etc.,..Vol. II, 360
preamble of the Constitution,..
..Vol. II, 933
printing, etc., for State,.... Vol. II, 90, 94, 368
private property for public use,..... Vol. II, 4, 5,
585, 587, 592, 742, 746.
railroads, municipal aid to,.... Vol. II, 137, 170,
religious societies, lands held by,...... Vol. II,
rules of Convention,

364

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584

178

841

Vol. I, 33, 52,

53

appropriation, (See Appropriation bills.)

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BILLS, PERLEY, a delegate from Lenawee county,
appeared and took his seat,..

sessions of the Legislature, Vol. II, 50, 52, 53, 55,

720

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Vol. I, 299

appointed a member of committee on order of

slavery, prohibition of,..

Vol. I, 612

proceeding,.

Vol. I,

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appointed a member of committee on finance
and taxation,...

suffrage for people of color,

Vol. I,

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Vol. II, 714

. Vol. I, 608

appointed a member of committee on intoxica-

supervisors, etc.,. Vol. I, 464; Vol. II, 312, 313, 318

ting liquors,.

Vol. I,

31

taxation, uniform rule of, .

..Vol. I, 274, 275

motions, etc., by,.. Vol. I, 295, 296, 451, 509, 536,
606, 610; Vol. II, 7, 112, 120, 121, 181, 232, ` 237
453, 466, 550, 706, 961, 962, 963
petitions presented by, (See Petitions.)
report from committee on intoxicating liquors
presented by,............ Vol. I, 596; Vol. II,
resolut❜n relative to reference of resolut'ns, Vol. I,
remarks by, on—

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township officers,..

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BIRNEY, JAMES, a delegate from Bay county,
appeared and took his seat,.

Vol. I,

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614

appointed a member of committee on order of
proceeding.

Vol. I,

5

72

appointed a member of committee on executive
department,.
Vol. I,

31

adjournment over and recess,....Vol. I, 29, 441, 598
614, 616.
age of judges,..
Vol. II, 560, 561
amendment and revision of the Constitution,
article on,.
Vol. II, 851, 852
appeals from b'ds of supervisors, Vol. I, 445, 482 484
assessment of property at cash value, Vol. I, 277,
Auditor General, office of, etc.,...... Vol. I, 567,
chief justice as regent of University,.... Vol. II,
civil and religious rights,.
Vol. I,
committees, appointment of standing,.... Vol. I,
Vol. I,
12, 14.

appointed a member of committee on arrange-
ment and phraseology,..
Vol. I,

31

motions, etc., by,..... Vol. I, 1, 3, 31, 39, 175, 282, 310
322, 366; Vol. II, 158, 250, 256, 276, 277, 310
327, 358, 398, 522, 568, 961, 991.

284

570

petitions presented by, (See Petitions.)
report from committee on executive department,
presented by,

Vol. I, 123

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reports from committee on arrangement and
phraseology, presented by,...... Vol. II, 571, 572
resolution offered by, relative to order of proceed-
Vol. I,
ing,
4
resolution relative to municipal indebted-
Vol. I, 231-

corporations, granting and repealing

charters

resolution for separate submission of liquor

of,..

.Vol. I, 149, 171, 262, 266

question,

Vol. II, 875

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remarks by, on—

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adjournment over, etc.,.

Vol. I, 137; Vol. II, 556

debates and journals,..... Vol. I, 62; Vol. II, 3,

I;

970

afternoon sessions,

denominational schools,.

Vol. II,

727

Agricultural College,

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chaplains in the Legislature,...

.Vol. I, 253
Vol. II, 505, 506

Vol. II, 375

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