The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-06-14

which assembled in Detroit on Thurs
day last, was one of the largest, most
harmonious, and gratifying gatherings
of the kind ever held in the State.
Very nearly every County m the State
was represented by full delegations,
comprising to large degree the abili-
ty, intelligence and experience of the
party. In State like Michigan, with
its vast extent, of territory = from
Adrian to Ontonagon-from New Buff
falo to Grand Traverse-it is some
thing notable to find so full Conven-
tion-to see the rapidly filling new
Counties Of our growing common
wealth vieing in Republican zeal with
old and populous Counties Of the
Southern and Central tiers. ne
The Democracy had vainly hoped
for some clashing of interests, some
friction of factions, some disturbance
to characterize the proceedings of the
Convention. But what was the fact
1t would have been impossible for a
convention to have selected candidates
for State officers with greater harmony
and unanimity. The reason is found
in the fact that every delegate present
placed the welfare and success of the
party, with its priceless cargo of prin-
ciples, far above all other considera
tons. With such views prevalent, the
ambition of individuals and the pre-
ference of localities, yielded with ease
and gracefulness. The first point was
to make a capable and strong ticket
capable in intellect and strong in char
acter. With such unanimity upon this
point, it is not strange that success
was so easy, signal and triumphant.
The ticket nominated is model one
in all its parts.
The Convention also did its business
with much expedition. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that there were number
of good speeches, it will be seen by
the proceedings that there was but
slight contest on any of the offices,
although candidates were numerous.
As soon as the choice of the majority
was indicated, that choice was at once
ratified. The promptitude in this res
pect was a striking exemplification of
political magnanimity, quality some
what rare in the long run. Such a
Convention, SO full, SO spirited, so har-
monious, inaugurates the campaign
under the most favorable auspices,
and heralds triumph next November
of which even Michigan may be proud.
Of the ticket nominated the Iri-
5dne thus speaks: For Governor the
Convention presented the name of Hon.
AUSTIN BLAIR, of Jackson county.
Mr.. BLAIR was a member of the State
Senate, elected in 1855, and by his
ability took a prominent and useful po-
sition in that body. He has not, we
think, occupied other public positions
in the State, but he has repeatedly, and
in the most gratifying manner, been
honoret with the popular appreciation
and respect. In this Congressional
District his name has been twice prom
inently used for Congress. When the
Republican party came to elect its first
United States Senator from Michigan,
Mr.. BLAIR received very handsome
vote for that high office. Two years
later his name was mentioned, but not
urged IN the same connection. Our
friends abroad will know him as the
eloquent Chairman and spokesman of
the Michigan delegation at Chicago,
where among other distinguished gem
tlemen of the same name, and national
reputation, we were proud to distin-
guish him by the title of f" Or Blair"
Mr. B. is gentleman of superior abili-
Ity, sound requirements, knowledge
of public affairs, of correct business
habits, irreproachable integrity, an un-
fiinching and unwearied devotion to
the Republican cause-to whose prin-
ciples he was attached long before the
Republican party had an existence.
There is no section of the State which
has not been moved and thrilled by
his splendid eloquence and contagious
sincerity and zeal. He has always
been ready at call-he has never failed
to come up to the occasion. AS apop-
ular and forcible orator he has very
few sqperiors in any section of the
country. AS man, friend, neigh
Dor, he is universally esteemed. We
are proud to marshal under his lead.
For Lieut.. Governor, Hon JAMES
} BIRNEY, of Bay County, the worthy
son of an illustrious sire-the vel
J known JAS. G. BIRNEY. Like Mr.
, BLAIR, Mr.. BIRNEY is LAWYER bv pro