Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-27
THE COMMEMORATIVE TICKET
From The Detroit Free Press.

The results of the deliberations of the DEM
ocratic State Convention have gone out to the
people. No similar convention was ever held
in this State composed Of larger number OF
prominent and experienced men, democrats who
have long been active in promoting the welfare
of the democratic party-than that which assem-
bed in this city on Thursday. And no similar
convention was ever held in the State whose de-
alterations were marked with more cordially,
and whose labors were brought to more happy
termination.
The ticket is an nvincible one. The name of
JOHN s. BARRY is tower OF strength among
the masses of the people of Michigan. Hither
to for six years the Governor OF the State
weighed in the balance, and found not wanting
tried in the public service-itis not strange
that he should be sought in his retirement, and
once more invested with the trust of his fellow
citizens. The sentiment of the convention, re-
flectng the popular will, was all but unanimous
for him on the first informal vote, and we be-
lieve there was not a voice in all that body that
did not heartily and enthusiastically respond in
the affirmative to the question of making the
nomination entirely unanimous. 1t would not
be possible for man to more thoroughly en-
gross the public confidence than does Gov. Bar
ry at this moment. And this arises from pop
ular knowledge Of the man-from conscious
ness that he is honest, capable and faithful
from belief that every trust committed to his
charge will be conscientiously executed ;-and
this knowledge, this consciousness, this belief,
rests upon the foundation of past experience
His nomination was not the work of politicians,
but the act of the people. The desire for it was
universal, pervadng every county and every
town. How it will be responded to we have but
to wait until November to know.
The remainder Of the ticket is composed of
men, each of whom stands high in the public es-
innate. WILLIAM A. RICHMOND, for Lent Gov
ernor, has been long resident Of the State, has
occupied positions of much responsibility, and
has never failed to give good account OF his
stewardship.
WILLIAM l.. BANCROFT, for Secretary of
State, is a most estimable young man, true in
every relation Of life, AND democrat of I'M
flinching integrity. His nomination is CON-
pliment to the press, of which he is strong
arm.
FRANCIS w. SHEARMAN is re-nominated to
the office which he has filled with great credit
to himself and usefulness to the educational
interests of the State during four years past
"Well done" is the verdict Of the delegated
democracy Of the State upon his official con-
duct.
For treasurer, the choice of the Convention
fell upon DERAsTUs HINMAN, of Livingston Co.
To entire competency to perform the duties of
the office, he superadds another essential requi-
site-strict integrity.
ALLEN GoODRIDGE, who has for several years
been the faithful Deputy Commissioner of the
State Land Office, is nominated for the Commits
sionership. The distinction is deserved. 1t could
not have been better conferred.
JOHN SwEGLEs is again the nominee for Au-
ditor General. The man who can for four years
so perform the arduous and difficult duties of
| this office as TO command nomination for a
| third term, we may safely declare is good pub
lie servant. The office is one in which too fire.
quent rotation should not be practiced, especial
| ly when well filled. Such seemed to be the
| opinion Of the convention, and hence Mr.. Swe-
| giles denomination.
b. f. Ii. WITHERELL, whose family wasamong
the earliest settlers Of Detroit, and who has
grown up from lad on the SOIL is the nominee
| for Attorney General. Judge Witherel's well
known legal ability, the manner in which he has
| performed duties hitherto entrusted to him, and
! his high character rs man, are ample guaran-
| tees for the future.
The ticket is completed with the names of
CHAUNcEY JosLIN and ELIJAH ii. PITCHER for
Members of the State Board of Education
Offices Of prime importance, and which will
be most usefuly filled by the democratic nomi-
| nees.
The FUGITIVE SLAVE TURNER.-It seems
that the negro recently arrested in this city, by
the Messrs Buchanan and Grant, was the prop
| erty of Capt George TAYLOR of the steamer