Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-07-06
PolIical MATTERS in Michigan.

The whiss held Mass and STATE Conven-
iion at Irrksnn on the 10Th. and nominated
john Owen. of Detroit. for Governor, George
A. Cook. Of Branch To-. Tor Lieut.. Governor.
anil H. u. DOncklee. OF Detroit. for Stale Pnn-
Ter. Prrnenl resolutions were adopted reiIer-
ating the Wing sentiment OF the North and
West on the subject Of slavery in the new ter
riIorics-"No more Slave Slales and no more
Slavr Terri,oues."
The Free Soil State Convention met AT Jack
son ihe same day and nominated +. J. Little
luhn cor Gayernur, Austin Blair, for Lieutenant
Governor, aud Eraslus Harvey Tor SlaIe Prin-
ter.
Cammiuees were appointed by both Conyen-
tons To confer together and adopt plan Of or
ganzatun Of the Two parties, but no union was
effected. The Locoioco presses OF the State
having misrepresenled the proceedings, the De-
Iroit Advertiser thus states the case:
The Wing SlaIe Convention we're resolved
in the first place "io stand by their guns under
the folds of the lime-honorsd flag Of their prn-
clples. aud to allow no considerations Of expe'
diency, and no tempting promises Of success, TO
sway them from firm adherence to those pun'
ciples, or from warm support OF that glorious
flag. The convention were next in favor ol
uniting with the Free Soil party in making a
mint nomination. upon the consideration, aud
for the reason, that both parties profess and
maintain in common great principle, which
the convention looked upon as at present one
of Iha mn,l vital importance, and of the great
rst prominence, vz:-the non-extenslon prln'
ciple. There were, as there must be in every
large convention, comprised Of delegates from
an pbrlions of the State. different views and O.
pininns with regard To the manner which the
object Of an union might best be- effected; bu
no difference Of opinion existed in the conven
trun regarding the abandonment or sacrifice o
principle.
A portion Of the delegates. whose views wert
ably represented by the Hon. Marsh Glddngs
thoughl il advisable 10 adopt no resolutions
whatever, but 10 proceed with the understand
ing that our principles and views were un
changed; while u large majority Of the bodv
we're in favor of the views which were lrankl,
offered and ably maintained by Jacob NJ. How
ard and Mai. Biddle. Terry, of Macomb, ant
oIher speakers, TO the effect that dignity ant
self-respeci required Of the convention, as re
presenialives Of the Wing party IN the State
full aud fair exposition Of our political position
us we'll upon the subject of the non-cxIensiol
Of slavery, as upon other fundamental and car
dina principles Of the party. The discussion
which arose upon this question was conducted
with warmth. animation, and energy; but dlt
not. ms our opponents have charged, lead 10 dis
sension or recrimipaIior.
A committee Of conference was appointed BY
the Convention on the 20Ih, toconler with like
COMMITTEES from the Free Soil Conventions; ant
it appearing thar no union could be accomplish
81 consistent with the honor and integrity o
the Whlgpary. the project was abandoned, ant
the Convention proceeded, with the hear'les
good will aud unanimity to ballot for candidates
The result of that canvass has already been an
nounccd II is straight Wing ticket, wlIhou
II spot or bomish. aud covers the names of ac-
i've, pure.minded, and efficient Wings, Of the
very highest moral worth. widely and avora'
hly known through the State, and worthy oI
that which they will most assuredly obtain
the undivided aud cordial support of the WhiG
party OF Michigan.