The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-19
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The Michigan wings held their State convention at
kson on the 10th Instant for the nomination OF State
ocers and the construction OF anti compromise plat
farm on the approved northern wing pattern.
Hon Townsend E. Gidley. OF Jackson county, was
dominated for governor, on taking formal ballot
George H. HazeIton. Of Genesee county, was also nom
mated for Lieutenant governor, on formal ballot
The resolutions adopted show that the wing party in
Michigan concurs with the wing party of New York,
Massachusetts, and Vermont, 10 tie best mode Of
,og against The Compromise. This union is effected on
the basis
First of full reairmance OF the doctrine OF the Will
mot Provsoi
s,,ondIy OF an utter exclusion of any mention of the
,nn,omise measures as an adjustment of the slavery
question;
And. hirdly, Of an express assertion of the right or
tu MAINLY implying the purpose, 10 rally and agtate
for the repea OF notification OF the ugitvesave law
Sucb is now substantially, the common platform on
which the wing party of the North is organized and 10
This edec, distinctly ere the following resolutions Of the
wings OF Michigan;
R,solped That wings of Michigan adhere those
principles of government and measures Of public policy
which the whIg party has so long, faithfully, and consist
emily main taned,
ALTER OR suBvsHr THAT PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES
IN THE SUPPORT UNITED.
RtsIiped, That in tho opinion OF this convention, the
Union these States under the constitution adopted by
our fathers, constitutes the strongest bnlwaik oil human
free and the surest guarantee OF national prosperity
enjoyed by any people and that we oos with s5hot
come and upon whatever petences founded TO weaken
the attachment Of the American people TO this glorious
liberty formed by the wisdom and patriotism OF our an
Rsoirsa That while we concede the right of each State
Of pendent States OF the Union 10 egsate without
aa sa to be s s and
support all the provisions OF the constitution and all laws
w. WE ARE NEvERrHrLess now, ALWAYS BEEN,
EXTENSION OF SLAVERY OVER THE TERRIFIC
NOW FREE, OR THE ENAoIMENr OF ANY LAWS IMPOSING
INVOLUNTARY sERvIruDE, EXCEPT FOR CRIME
Roipsd That me wing party, while 1t bey-loving,
THE uNqUEsrIoNABLE RIGHT EVERY CITIZEN TO CANVASS
OF ALL LEGAL ENGAGEMENTS, AND To ADVOCATE
UPON OCCASIONS, BY ALL CONSTITUTIONAL
bs our mpeTatve duty TO abide by and support ali the
provisions of the constitution OF the United States, and
all declared constitutional by the judicial tribunals of
Resolved That the present whg administration
tied the support of the wings Of Michigan. Tor he abI
s successful cement OF our oreisn affairs is gene,
rous pahy i'm the oppressed of other nations in their
Struggles freedom and It's consistent advocacy Of public
policy so mpera.vey demanded by the wants Of our
Whole country and esp s BY the commercial and
RsOiced, That we deem the following cardinal prnc
pies OF wing policy
First An economical administration OF both the Stale
and national governments and the strict accountability Of
Second The protection of American industry by discrim
mating duties adjusted TO encourage and sustain me-
chan'ca and manufacturing enterprise 10 furnish home
the products OF agriculture to project the
American aborer against the competition OF the Pauper
labor Of Europe, and 10 promote spirit oil national indie
Third The improvement of rivers and harbors by the
government give increased safety the
navigation OF our various inland waters.
Fourth. thorough reform in our State administration
iug iaduences winch have dasrousy affected The best
Of State aud subjected its citizens to all the
evils Of tickle unsound, and conflicting legislation.
Fifth. Tue adoption of such wise and sound Judicial
system viii secure the more promp, perfect and Impair
ua administration OF justice.
Sirth thorough system of retrenchmen in town,
, and State expenses whereby may be diminished
and, finally election office OF capable, honest, aud
patriotic nominations secured
Resolutions were also adopted for the choice of two
delegates at large TO the whg national convention of
1852 by the convention, and district delegates by the del
egation from the several congressional districts Accord
ingy, David Smart, of Wayne county, and Hezekiah G
Wells, OF Kalamazoo county, chosen delegates
large.
District III. NJ Edmunds, Washenaw 2-George
Z, Pomeroy, Lenawee 3--Henry R. Williams, (mayor
Of Grand Rapids,) Kent. William NJ. Thompson,
editor OF the Pontiac Gazette,) Oakland.
H T, Backus, OF Detroit; Whitney Jones, OF Lansing !;
Josiah Snow, of Detroit; Charles Dckey, of Calhoun +;
z B. Knight, Of Pontiac; Ralph w Cole, of Grand Rap.
ids and Hiram F. Mather, OF Miles, were appointed a
State central committee.
1t will be observed that this wing convention did not
follow the lead Of the wings Of the Michigan legislature,
and nominate Gen. Scott for the presidency By the fol-
lowing statement OF the Detroit "Free Press, III appears
that this omission is regarded triumph OF that sec
ton OF the whg party in Michigan which opposed to
ihe views OF Mr. Seward In connection with this opin
ion Of the Free Press" may be remembered that the
wings Of the legislature, just about the time OF making
their nomination, voted against the report OF
committee recommending adherence to the fugitive
law the democrats Of the body voting party IN favor
Of III. report and OF course liz favor Of the law Here is
the article Of the "Free Press"
NKvRR pK.-The Tribune OF Thursday evening, for
foreign consumption announces that the ndation
tho wings OF the late legislature in reference 10 General
required Just about as much mpudence as our goodnatufed
friends possess to make such announcement.
here II Is well known that resolutions were introduced
mo he convention, Insuctng the delegates TO vote Tor
Withdrawn,
Win the Tribune say that David Smart is favorable to
ocops nomination lie asserts that he will not vote for
MN IN the convention. Scott is his last choice.
Will the Tribune say that II. X. Williams is Scott man
Meknow that would be quite doubtful II he voted for
MN I'm at the potts He is zeaions opponent OF Scott.
W" the Tnbune say that j. M. Edmunds is Scott man
more, Webster Cdttenden, and all the OF the prominent
wings Of the country, die previous 10 that time.
Wul H. W. Wells vote for Scott He will If he is the
only candidate.
sootr AND SEWARD There is no getting
around This. The Advertiser branch OF the wing party
% wotsen then cad well they kept cool and played
n me W The Tribune branch were noisy that their
s oeTeVeu themselves they supposed they
cure THERE WIRE ANT.corr MEN IN THR coNyRN.
oN AVID o. Soofr hGN THIS be the kind vic
S Induces one OF the ptopuetors OF the Tribune
Se"n INC selection OF delegates the wing national