The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-05

On motion of II. X. Lathrop, of jackson,
ii. +. Mather, of Berrien, was chosen President
pro tenn; Jonathan Dayton of Genesee, Vice Presi-
dent pro tenn. and j Nicholson Gilbert, of Wayne,
Secretary pro tenn.
On motion OF A. J. Sheldon, of Kalamazoo, it
RESOLVED, That a committee of three be appointed
by the Chair TO examine credentials Of members
claiming seats in the convention.
The Chair appointed as such committee A. j.
sheldon, OF Kalamazoo; ID. Bcthune Dufheld, OF
wayne, and John Sumner, of Jackson.
On motion of II. 4. Backus, it was
Resoictd, That the committee on credentials be
instructed to propose permanent officers OF the con-
yention Adjourned to O'Clock, p.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The convention was called TO order by the Presi-
dent pro tenn, pursuant To adjournment.
Mr.. Sheldon, from the committee creden tials
reported the following named delegates as being
entitled to seats
Jackson-Wm Jackson, John Sumner II. b.
Lathrop, $. H. Kimbail, Jas. A. Dyer, Seth Sharp,
Gordon Case.
Kaiamasoo-A J. Sheldon, F. w. Curtenius,
Oakland-Wm. l.. Coonley, Harris Newton, c.
ID. Walcott.
ST. Ciair-Duthan Northrop.
Hent-W. q. Henry
81. Joseph Chas. Coggershall, Mark H. Wake
man, s. &. Coflinbury, Lemue &. Laird
Cass-E S. Smith.
Ingham-John N. Longyear, Miles N. Pritch-
ard, Whitney Jones.
Calhoun-Chares Dickey, Darius Clark Seth
Lewis.
Barry Henry l. jennings.
Mac0mb-Orson w. Delano George F. Lewis
Stephen !. Merrill. Charles Andrews. William H.
Warner.
Wayne- Rufus Hosmer. Henry r. Backus, Jo-
siah Snow, J. L. Carew, }. N. Ebert, d. Bethune
Duffeld, Joseph Il. Wilder.
Washtend,o--Thos. N. Town, James N. Walker,
A. d. Crane, Calvin +. Fillmore Olney Haw kns
Eafon-William Hanmard, George w. Sher-
wood.
Berrien-R P. Barker, H. F. Mather. B. c.
Hoyt, Thomas Lult.
Genesee George M. Dewey. Arthemas Thayer,
X. L. Crossman, Jonathan Dayton.
Lena,ree-C. b. Stebbins
Ionia-Loring Barlow.
The report Of the committee was accepted and
adopted.
vention recommended
For President H. F. MaIher, of Berrien.
For Vice Presidents-H. r. Backus of Wayne,
and A. T. Crossnan, of Genesee.
For Secretaries-J. Nicholson Ebert, of Wayne,
and Seth Lewis, of Calhoun
The report of the committee was accepted and
adopted
On motion of d. Bethune Duflield, it was
RESOLVED, That committee of seven be appointed
by the chair to draft resolutions expressive of the
sense of the convention.
The Chair appointed ID. B. Dufiield, of Wayne;
f. S. Smith, Of Cass; o. Hawkins, of Washtenaw;
c. Dickey, Of Calhoun; H. S. Jennings, of Barry;
o. w. Delano, of Macomb; L. Moore, of Kent
On motion of II. r. Backus, it was
Resoiued, That the delegates composing the seve-
raj Judicial districts be appointed committee to
report candidates for judges in their respective dis
tricts.
On motion of Rufus Hosmer of WAYNE q COM
mittee of one from each Senatorial district be ap-
pointed by the Chair to report candidates for State
Ofticcre.
The Chair appointed, from the
LIST District-J. l.. Carew.
2d-Thomas N. Town.
3d-C. b. Stebbins.
7th-L. &. Laird.
: 5th-F. w. Curtenius.
6th--D Thayer
.th-W hitney Jones.
Inc committee on nominations reported the fol-
lowing names for State officers, who were unani-
Iiousiy nominated, rrd r0ce, with the exception of
the Attorney.Geheral, who nominated by ballot:
secretary OF State George Martin, Of Kent.
auditor General-George A. Coe, of Branch
Attorney General-Austin blair of Jackson
State Treasurer-Gco Gorge +. Clark of X Iamazoo
Superintendent of Public Instruction. Samuel
Barstow, of Wayne.
Judges of Supreme Colrt-Hcnry Chipman of
Wayne; Alexander A. Tiffany, Of Lenawee; and
Charles Draper, OF Oakland
The committee resolutions reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted.
i. Resoired, That firm and unfaltering attach
ment to the Union ofthe States is the primary duty
and ought ever to be the predominant sentiment of
every American citizen and that as patriots and
members OF the Wing party, we deprecatc what
ever tends TO impair disturb that ennobling at
tachment--an attachment which is the only sure
guaranty OF our prosperity as people, and our
glory as a nation.
= Resoired, That we hail with sincere ioy the
late action of Congress in the passage of the Utah
bill the California BILL the New Mexico Territorial
Dill, the bill Tor the suppression of the slave traffic
In the District of Columbia, and (under the pecu-
iiar circumstances ofthe case) the Texas boundary
OH; and heartily approve the of the Adj
minisration In the conception, the conduct, and
hnal sanction OF measures well calculated to re-
store harmony to the republic, secure renewed
confidence in the stability of free institutions,
ana extend our commercial and political greatness
both at home and abroad
s. Rsso'red, That we regard as more precious
than life or fame the permanent security Of that
Union under which We live, and in which, as the
ark OF our safety lie garnered I'D all those labors
and hopes of orefathers which as seeds of lib
crty, are destined TO take root in distant lands and
GLADDEN. the hearts of the oppressed throughout the
Worid' and, moved by these feelings, we deem il
our uuty as II is our pleasure, here 10 record our
heartfelt thanks to those of our statesmen who have
recently so boldly stepped forth in our public coun
CHS and by their hrmness and patriotism hushed
the STORM and Gained the waves of dsunion.
a Resoired, That in the administration of Willard
flllmore, we already recognise the same detcrmin-
alton TO avoid all sectonism, all isolated ideas and
disturbing principles, well as the earnest of that
thorough Identification with comprehensive sys-
ten oil Legislation, contemplating the we'll being Of
the entire family of States which so eminenty cha
,actenzed our late distinguished President; and
at we therefore tender him the cordial and united
appreciation of the Wing party of Michigan
D. hesofped, that In the settlement of those dan
gerous questions, which so imminently peried the
VI WIG SouHfy anu IN Te-1Oundlng the L mon
Oh inc states on the sure basis of concession and
conclhauon, the Wing party have given clear
proof that they inherit the glorious patriotism of
our WING sircs Of l776; and in view of this distnc-
uon, we call on the Wings of Michigan one and
all, to rally for their country and its cause ever
remembering that in the union Of the JVhigs is the
s9fefy If the U,uon.
o. hssoiped, That VIC welcome with Joy California
into the ssterhood of States and although separated
from us by thousands of miles of mountain and
ner people arc not the less our friends and
brethren. Let her keep watch and ward on the
shores OF the Pacific, while Michigan does the same
IN the midst OF the Lakes and along the frontier of
British America; and both sec to it, that the Union
'eoeires no detriment from any foe, foreign or do
mestc.
Z. Resoired, That in the heightened sessions of
the late Democratic Legislatures, and the uune.
ceesariy protracted session of the recent constitu
tional convention, the Locofoco party have fur
nishcd fresh proof that they party of spoils,
mat their sounding patriotism is, at bottom, but
love oil public plumber, and that we shall never
perichce The blessings ofan economical, temperate,
nno wise administration until the people shall in
dgnnntly drive those political Pharisces from the
public councils.