The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-08-27

i've of the principle Of the Republicans of
this State, were adopted at the late State
Convention at Detroit They are bold,
patriotic, and honest, and will commend
themselves to every citizen, who loves his
country, more than party; who loves hon
esty, better than corruption and chicanery;
and who is willing to stand by the ancient
landmarks Of our civil and political lib
erty.
Mr.. III. III. Emmons, from the Commit
tee on Resolutions, reported as follows,
and the report was unanimously accepted,
and the resolutions adopted by acclama-
Ilon:
Resoleed, That the Republican party Of
the State of Michigan, by its representa-
tiyes here assembled, does this day re-af-
firm its political creed III the decisive Ian
guage adopted by the national Convention
of Philadelphia in June, 1856, and en-
phatically renew their pledge to the Re
publicans of other States, faithfully to
maintain The cherished principles of the
Declaration Of Independence, and the
Constitution of these United States.
Resoiced, That the course Of James
Buchanan in his opposition to the admission
Of Kansas to the Union marked as il has
been by corruption, bribery and falschood,
is, in the opinion of this Convention, far
more characteristic of despot than the
chief executive of great Republic; and
that the conduct of his administration and
its supporters thus far, in connection with
this oppressed territory, has not only cx-
posed them to the righteous Indignation
Of every pure minded patriot, but brought
open disgrace upon our free institutions
throughout the world.
Rcsoiced, That our Representatives in
Congress have by their answering fidelity
to the great principle Of Freedom, and
their constant devotion to the interests of
the people they represent, reflected honor
upon the State, and endeared themselves
to their constituents; and they are here
by urged and enjoincd firm to oppose by
voice and vote, every unconstitutional
claim or entertainment Of the Slave power,
and to do their utmost, uncompromisingly
and speedily, to install in the Union, un-
der Free Constitution, the noble and
patriotic poop e Of Kansas. We believe
them as descrvedly entitled to the priyle-
gcs Of the Union, as were the men OF '76,
and may God speed them in their manly
and patriotic struggle for the ri ght
Rc>oiccd, That in view of the late an
nexation of the Old World 10 the New, it
is high time that our Government adopt
such measures as will bring into nearer
relations the people of the Pacific slope
with their brethren Of the East, aud with
this IN view, the members OF this conyen-
ton DO hereby endorse the resolutions OF
orr State Legislature Of January 80,
1858, by which it was declared to be the
duty Of the Government of the United
States to construct line of Railroad to
the Pacific and on the route therein indi-
Gated, at the earliest practicable period
Resotccu, Inat the Admins tration of
our State affairs during the last four years
has, in our opinion been emincntly hon
est, and promotiye to the happiness of the
people, conservative Of the best interests
of the Republican party, encouraging to
the friends of freedom, and highly credit
able to the wisdom, integrity and patriot
ism Of those into whose hands the people
have seen fit to commit the affairs Of the
State
RcSo(rcd, That we present with conf
dence to the electors of the State, the va
rious citizens who have been designated
by this convention, as men honest, capa-
bic and worthy of assuming the truths we
propose to confido to their keeping, and
we cordially invoke for them at the polls,
the harmonious and united support of all
who love the right, and desire its univer-
sal triumph.
Hon. IRA MATHEWS LETTER. This
gentcman's lett +, explaining the reasons
why his Report as Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction, has been delayed, will be
found below We consider Mr. NJ $ let
! ter full vindication from any censure Of
neglect or want of attention to his ardu-
Gus duties The blame ought to rest uron
he Board of State Auditors. The Niles
Enquirer, speaking upon this subject,
says:
"The fact is, the Supt is not responsible
for the non-appearance Of his report. The
report so long overdue would have been
published long since, but for the absolute
refusal of two members Of the Board Of
State Auditors to pay for the services of
the necessary help to prepare said report,
and to do the work necessarily devolving
upon that important department Of the
State government. That the Sup,rin-
I, 1dent has personally done all that any
ON. man could do, We affirm from per-
sona,' knowledge of the facts; and that his
efforts hay been crippled, by the unjusti-
fable o,0pos ition of parties from whom he
had RE bt 20 expect different tr tment,
l. also true. But he speaks for himself