New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-09-27
Voice Of the Michigan Whigs-for the Tarin,
for Freedom, and for Judicial and Generai
Reforms

animated by a noble spirit. The Loco Focos have
been chuckling for months ihatihe Wings could md
no candidates but in the Convention there were
fur good men and true warmly supported for
Governor and no choice effected u.l the fourth bal
lot. and the same on Ii Governor Although the can
didaies selected DO not happen yet to have Hon
tackled TO their names. they are worthy and capable
men. and the deficiency can easily be supplied.
The Committee on Resolutions through i,s Chair
man, A 3. BATES. Esq. reported the following.
which were unanimously adopted, They are OF the
right sori. and though long. will richly repay Pc
rusal
Resored That the measures and policy which, IN the
mlGst Of the Tor the las sixteen years Il has
been the aim Of the Wing party establish aud peTPetu
ate still commend themselves 20 us ~ their wisdom
because when adopted they have never Jailed - exert
eminenty sagtary influence in advancing the general
welfare and in restoring prosperity 10 the country which
had been Frustrated under previous misrule.
Rfs0rt1 That the Revenue and IsrIf system which
prevails IS which In the present state Of com
mercal restriction among nations IN intercourse with US
IS essential and vita 20 the interests and prosperity Of the
country that under the sway Of this policy AL the Indus
trial pursuits 0 people alike iosiered and protect
ed the faith and credit Of the Government rendered
sound and stable and is treasury made ample for the
promotion by process sufficiently rapid II all those
great objects OF National improvement anf defence.
which, while they give indispensable facilities to internal
commerce, contribute more essentially than towers
along Inf steep 10 security against foreign agrees
Eesolrd That was to the application OF the princi.
pies which ht present Tariff Is based, that General
Jackson indebted for the means Of accomplishing
the result which claimed the GROWING glory oi
his Adm.nistration-ihe payment Of the National Debt
that 20 the same policy may be traced the ability OF Con-
gress from time 10 time 70 provide for the security Of
Northwestern Commerce IN thr great Valley Of the =
Lawrence by appropriations Tor the construction OF
Lake HArbors and for other measures OF kindred
character
Be.oired Tha, the appropriations by Congress for
these great objects not only within the scope Of Coz
stitutona power but loudly demanded BY the highest
considerations OF duty and expcdiency but that the
great interests dependent thsm lot safe in the
hands OF potca! opponents in Congress, inasmuch
the Legislative history Of the country vii show that
that party invariably opposes them except IN those cases
where Representative is from constituency having
direct local interest in their expenditure
Res0ircd, That the Distribution OF the Proceeds OF the
sales Of the Public Lands among the several states the
basis of Federal Representation would In the opinion OF
this Convention be emneniy wise and Just demanded
alike by the highest expedency and proper exercise OF
fidelity 70 that sacred trust by which they are committed
Congress by the ceding STATES
Rfsolred That in resisting have resisted the An
noxaOn Of Texas o. this MON have been guided by
ism which looked % the lasting endurance OF our gor-
lnior the just balance OF its great sectional and
geographical interests and especially 70 the protection OF
those cherished OF National policy 10 which
have alluded. and which believe 70 De vital 10 the
being OF that portion OF the Union in which our lot
is cast that deeply dep.ore that party lnatua
ton and bgOtry I'VE mider tefmsJ WEIGH
could have prompted the men OF the FREE NORTH to
give their sanction, knowing ~ they did know that
openly advocated by Southern statesmen IA great
sectional measure which il ultimate effects per
yotuae political sscendency and rule ofhe slave Pow
IN the highest branch OF Congress that In the opinion OF
this Convention the preliminary measure OF Annexation
adopted by Congress finds warrant justn-
cation in the popular judgment pronounced al the late
Presidential Election that in utter usurpation Of
the powers conferred By the Constitution and such
open to review by that Congress which Is soon TO be
called On to pass the hnal act Of communicating the
outrage We protest against this act OF National sin and
dshonor: wash hands Of the ignOminy entnis
escutcheOn Of the blood that may have been 81
NAV be shed in the ngOrous to which II may lead,
because war not for Liberty but for Slavery and
claim 10 be exempted from all responsibility for that mar
Towsoue sectional Injustice in Federal legislation which
may be hereafter inflicted under the auspices OF
Slave dominion.
Resoirel Tha, in thus earnestly utiering our denun.
Citations in a crisis when iorbearance has ceased
to be a virtue. We cherish we cherish the names
those whose valor achieved and whose wisdom con
hTned and established T. the Federal Union ana US pfn'
cipes they have descended 10 US from our fathers
But hold that Il would 30 become those OF Pilgrim
blood o. submit niustice-iO bear longer IN silence
the arrogant demands Of the Slave states. especially
when their power y often put forth in rcmorseless
sectional hostility 10 our free Institutions and TO those
measures public policy which free hands and free
hearts backed by preponderance in population OF I'VE
millions alike eniiilc ms 70 demand.
Resoired That in the opinion Of this Convention an i'm
mediate reformation 0t the abuses ana eNirayagances
which have crcp into our State affairs under the rule OF
the present party in power Necessary That TO effect
this reformation the following measures arc loudly de
manded and will receive earnest support
Eyrsf-A sale the Public Works, safe and reason
able and the appropriation Of their proceeds to the
payment Of the Public Debt Of the State
Scsnd-As a consequence Of this. areduction oil the
Taxes and especially of the charges in their collection
strict regulation by statute OF County and Town
ship expenses an equalization Of the Taxes. and dis
continuance Of the present enormous state Patronage in
advertising tax-sales against deinquenis.
Third-A reduction Of the pay OF Members and ON
Of the Legislature two dollars day for the mrs,
thirty days OF the session and one dollar day for the
remainder.
81 900 and the salary the Secretary Of State to 5000
and corresponding reduction in the salaries oil other Of
hcers.
FJtb-A thorough rcforra efbe Jadioai system reduc-
ing It's expenses aboshng It's useless forms
and technicaliies and preventing It's deays-so as 10
render the administration Of justice cheap and simple
speedy and equitable in its bearings upon all classes Of
the community.
Srfh-An alteration in the present system Of electing
representatives by general ticket in the Counties ana
he substitution therefor Of system Of rrreseHtdrt DIS
ricfs composed of one or more tOvns-tnus giving 10
each locality It's representative and securing more per
iecy his immediate responsibility 10 his constituents,
and from the suallness of the district more niegent
appreciation OF his ability and fidelity to It's interest
NreHfh-A substantial reduction IN the expenses OF
the State Prison. and the employment OF the convicts
in such a manner shall not interfere win Me
chanical lndusiry-the abolition OF the ofces Oh state
Resolred Tha, cordially approve OF and Will give
our hearty and undivided support TO the nomination OF
STEPHEN NIcEERY OF Kalamazoo Tor Governor, ana
Joux NJ LAVE Of Lapeer for Lieut.. Governor. Sc
lec,ed from the ranks of Agricultural pOpuauon
for their tried consistency and ability IN the Wing
cause for the practical knowledge and republican ap
probation Of the and exigencies OF the People
Al the present crisis they present the highest claims
10 the consideration OF those who desire gale, en-
ightened and honest rulers.
Andrew Backas OF Lenawee, offered the following
Resolution which adopted.
Rcsolred That the practice Of allowing the Speaker
OF the House. and President pro tem OF the Senate
doubk pay fraud upon the taxpayers OF the state
and that the practice calls loudly tor the Puoc repro
baton.
The Disclo.urcs.'
II. GEEELEy-Dear Sir; think injustice u done 70
Thsddeus Phelps the construction put upon his letter
and the that follow in the book where ne Is
called stock gambler. &c.
Mr.. P. Albany 20 oppose the creation OF any
more banks but found when he got there that the not