JOINT RESOLUTIONS on the state of the Union.
Whereas, Certain citizens of the United States are at this time in open rebellion against the government, and by overt acts threaten its peace and harmony, and to compass its final overthrow; therefore
Resolved; That the government of the United States is supreme, with full inherent powers of self-protection and defense.
Resolved, That Michigan adheres to the government, as ordained by the constitution, and for sustaining it intact hereby pledges and tenders to the general government all its military power and material resources.
Resolved, That concession and compromise are not to be entertained or offered to traitors, while the rights and interests of Union-loving citizens should be regarded and respected in every place and under all circumstances. Resolved, That His Excellency, the Governor, be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to our Senators and Representatives in Congress, and to the Governors of our sister States.
Alleged "rebellion", when in fact they had the *RIGHT* to become independent, and it should not have been referred to as "rebellion."
You cannot rebel against a nation you are no longer part of, so the entire matter hinges on whether they had a right to independence. Since they did in *FACT* have a right to become independent, the accusation of "rebellion" is unfounded and therefore wrong.