the face. In this part. When shed to the have 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 reof the work you have accomplished. capacity for improvement and growth, assert the principle of the Declaration In framing à Constitution, settling To you this important and respon- of Independence, the brotherhood of questions affecting great interests, it sible work has been assigned. I be- man, and to re-organize the State upon cannot reasonably be expected that the lieve that a satisfied constituency will the granite basis of equal rights and work will in every respect be acceptable pronounce it well done. 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 stitution you are now about to submit spectacle of millions rising in arms every section of our laws, and 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 song. 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 of 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 safo 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 renco 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 pleasanthess 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 Conven- . demanded that her Constitution be, that great wrong that has disturbed tion of 1867 adjourned without day. ERRATA. In remarks of Mr. LONGYEAR, Vol. II, page 654, third column, end of first paragraph, “Even the forum is not in dispute," should read, "Even the form of the question is not in dispute." • In remarks of Mr. FARMER, Vol. II, page 365, second column, end of second paragraph, "I shall vote for this amendment,” should read, “I shall vote against this amendment." In Vol. II, page 366, irst column, eighth paragraph, “The amendment of the committee of the whole was concurred in," should read, “The amendment of the committee of the whole was not concurred in." INDEX. . S ABSENTEES, resolution in regard to publishing in . ALEXANDER, LORENZO P., - Continued. journal, names of,.................. Vol. II, 3 : motions, etc., bý,............. Vol. I, 25, 47, 91, 111 506, 520, 548, 610, 612; Vol. II, 102, 237, 240 250, 277, 314, 326, 366, 398, 415, 426, 433, 452 petitions presented by, (See Petitions.) resolutions offered by, relative to hour of daily er of House of Representatives, ....... Vol. I, 73 resolution relative to recess of Convention, offers ed by............................. Vol. I, 93 newspapers, offered by,.............. Vol. I, 124 Vol. II, 969. communication from, ................... Vol. I, 22 resolutions relative to adjournment sine die, offer. ed by,......................... Vol. II, 600, 1002 remarks by, on- 428, 432, 436, 440, 614, 615; Vol. II, 546. Agricultural College, ............. Vol. II, 510, 512 amendment and revision of the Constitution, ar- ........ Vol. II, 607 ................... Vol. I, 502 assessment of property at cash value,.. ... Vol. I, 276 277, 292. standing committees,........ ........ Vol. I, 43 : county buildings, etc., taxes for,........ Vol. I, 421 deserters, etc., disfranchisement of, Vol. II, 291, 778 electors, qualifications of,......... Vol. II, 253, 254 Governor, eligibility for....... .......... Vol. I, 338 853 .......... Vol. I, 196 50 ..................... Vol. I, schools, support of,......... ....... Vol. II, 300 ... 570, 599, 600. Librarian, State, pay of ... ... ... Vol. II, 999, 1000 libraries, city and township,........... Vol. II, 422 liquor traffic,.... Vol. II, 388, 390, 397, 518, 520, 521 679, 686. 236. 1 . . . . - ... . ALEXANDER, ALONZO P., --Continued. ARTICLES, THIRD READING OF, special order for, Vol. II, 546 ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY,........... Vol. I, 76, 276, 281 (See State Board of Equalization.). ATTORNEY GENERAL, term of office of,......... Vol. I, 550 compensation of,......... Vol. II, 609, 615, 795, 824 .... Vol. I, 92 township officers,.................... Vol. I, 127 for State Normal School,........ .... Vol. I, 476 .... Vol. I, 550 place of office of,...... .... Vol. I, 550 : discontinuance of office of,.... Vol. I, 550, 562, 572 to personally superintend his office,.... Vol. II, 823 .......... Vol. I, 66 AUDITORS OF WAYNE COINTY, board of, (See Wayne.. ative to, reported from standing com., Vol. II, 571 of,....................... Vol. I, 555, 557, 561 seology,..................... Vol. II, 760, 852 BALLOT, elections to be by............. Vol. II, 289, 791 phraseology,...................... Vol. II, 832 BANK NOTES, registry and redemption of,...... Vol. I, 149 passed, ........orocco............... Vol. II, 852 . 168. .... Vol. I, 146 liability of officers and stockholders, (See Indi- inquiry relative to votes on,........... Vol. I, 27 insolvent, bills--holders of, (See Bill-holders.) suspension of payment by,..ii. ....Vol. I, 168 appeared and took his seat,............. Vol. I, 15, BARBER, JULIUS S., a delegate from Branch county, rights, ............................ Vol I, 31 ... tions other than municipal,...........Vol. I, 31 appointed a member of committee on miscella- motions, &c., by, Vol. II, 151, 182, 223, 289, 479, 791 motions, etc., by,........... Vol. I, 322, 425, 435, 500 5:520, 606; Vol. II, 1, 124, 165, 181, 598, 600, 605 620, 678, 710, 733, 759, 811, 946, 1006. petitions presented by, (See Petitions.) resolutions offered by, relative to granting leave of absence,...icio................ Vol. II, 547 remarks by, on— : 614. .... Vol. I, 215 counties, organization of new,......... Vol. I, 387 383, 571, 572, 711, 765, 796, 832, 854, 936, 995 English language, preservation of laws, etc., Governor's ineligibility to other offices,,.. Vol. I, 368 hour of meeting, .................... Vol. II, 150 . . OKT. BARBER, JULIUS S., -Continued. BILLS, PERLEY,-Continued.. . remarks by, on- . in,.......................... Vol. II, 577, 578 suffrage for people of color,........... Vol. II, 718 · freedom of speech and press,............ Vol. I, 590 homestead exemptions,.......... Vol. I, 521, 533 jury, trial by,................. Vol. I, 592, 593, 594 legislative department, article on,. Vol. II, 856, 886 : - Legislature, qualification of members of, Vol. II, 19 Legislature, pay of presiding officers,.. Vol. II, 364 i....... Vol. I, 398 libraries, township and city,.. Vol. II, 427, 474, 481 392, 395, 518, 520, 522, 523, 525, 549, 558, 559 oath of office, constitutional,... ... Vol. II, 574, 575 preamble of the Constitution............ Vol. II, 933 passed,.............................. Vol. II, 762 private property for public use...... Vol. II, 4, 5, 584 religious societies, lands held by,.c.... Vol. II, 841 salaries,................ Vol. II, 802, 805, 819, 821 sessions of the Legislature, Vol. II, 50, 52, 53, 55, 720 sinking fund,.......... ...... Vol. I, 299 slavery, prohibition of,................ Vol I, 612 suffrage for people of color,............ Vol. II, 714 ting liquors,....................... Vol. I, 31 taxation, uniform rule of,.......... Vol. I, 274, 275 606, 610; Vol. II, 7, 112, 120, 121, 181, 232, 237 township officers,.............. Vol. I, 120, 121, 130 BIRNEY, JAMES, a delegate from Bay county, .. appeared and took his seat,.............. Vol. I, 1 .. appointed a member of committee on order of : proceeding........................ Vol. I, 5 department,........................ Vol. I, 31 ment and phraseology,............ Vol. I, 31 | 322, 366; Vol. II, 158, 250, 256, 276, 277, 310 ing, .............................: Vol. I, 4 ......... Vol. I, resolution for separate submission of liquor question, ................ ......... Vol. II, 875 Agricultural College, ............. Vol. II, 505, 506 v ...on arrange . . |