Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-25

~ The following from the Free Press of
the 10Th is the announcement of candidates for
State officers by the Democratic Convention of
the 18th inst. ROBERT MCCLELLAND is to be
Governor for two years more. We can support
the entire ticket with hearty good will.
We are proud to record the harmonious action
of the Democratic State Convention, Yesterday,
in the denomination for Governor, by accama-
ton, almost, of the present worthy, and popular
incumbent ROBERT McCLELLAND. 1t was an
act worthy of the exalted public and private vir-
tues of the man, and of the gallant Democracy
of the Peninsular State, whom he so ably repre-
sents.
The nominee for Lieutenant Governor, An
drew Parsons, of Shiawassee, is well known
throughout the State as an old and experienced
Legislator having been for years member of
the State Senate, and at present holding the re-
sponsible office Of Regent of the University
As an able, eloquent, and fearless representative
of northern interests, in our State Legislature,
he has won widely extended popularity, which
has now exhibited itself in his nomination for
the second office in the gift of the people of
Michigan. The present estimable It. Governor,
Major Britain, declined denomination.
For Secretary of State, the Convention nom-
mated Maj. William Graves, of Berrien County,
one of the staunchest, and most reliable Demo
Gratis in the State. He is every way qualified
by business habits and education, for the duties
of the office.
Hon. G. II. Taylor, the present able Secreta-
ny, and most efficient public officer, failed of a
denomination, from the fact, that he had written
letter declining the honor Notwithstanding
this, Mr.. Taylor's vote in Convention was high
ly fattering. His nomination would have been
very desirable, as filling the ticket from the
present State officers, but more worthy sue
cessor could not have been presented, than the
nominee, Major Graves.
Hon. John Swegles Jr. was re-nominated for
Auditor General, post, the arduous duties of
which he has hitherto discharged with singular
acceptance to the public, and great personal cred
it.
The present State Treasurer, Hon. b. G..
Whittemore was again put in nomination. MIR.
Whittemore's personal popularity and fine bu-
siness talents have rendered him an efficient and
popular officer, and his vote in convention evinc
ed the general estimate of his services.
For Attorney General, the Hon. William Hale,
who has for the last two years discharged the
aborious and responsible duties of this high sta
ton, was re-nominated with great unanimity.-
Few men in the West have displayed more le-
gal acumen and research than Atty Gen. Hale,
and his prompt and conscientious discharge of
his official trust merited the verdict of approval
he has just received.
Hon. +. w. Sherman, the present efficient
and energetic Superintendent of Public lnstruc-
ton, was also re-nominated to the place which
be has adorned and dignifed by his assiduous
attention to the educational interests of the
State.
Hon. Porter Kibbee was again put in nomina-
ton for Commissioner of the Land Office a prop
or tribute to his worth and public services and
Hon. Isaac T.. Crary, &. o. Whttemore and C..
Josn were nominated as members of the State
Board of Public Instruction. All of them gen.
tlemcn of high character who " have done the
State some service" in other important and re-
sponsible capacities.
! We repeat, that the entire ticket is one which