The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-10-08

brought to unconditional submission "a n.
stitution and the laws
Resoired, Thar we are devoted TO the ro,...
| tuition and to the Union, without cond;t;on ~
qualification. We are in favor Of the v,. ~
the use OF all the means consistent w;,h ~
| laws and usages of civilized natioua n. az e
speedy suppression OF the present wicked 10y
bellion. the restoration OF the Union. .,S ~
preservation of the Constitution and eor.s.
mena Of the United States in all their s,.Ss
power aud purity.
Reso!rsd. That we have confidence IN m. :.
tegrity and patriotism of the President ~ ~, ~
United States, and tina; we recognize H., !.
is his duty TO prescribe the mode and noI;.- -
carrying on the war in accordance VITA ~.
Constitution and The laws of the land. and ~, ~.
although we may rs individuals difler A. 10 -.
mIsdom OF the policies which he has her,,os.sss
or may hereafter adopt, we pledge oursr,rs. ,s
an unfaltering support TO the Pres;den, n ~
exercise Of all the powers given him for H.
suppression of the rebellion IL We .pr,crs
The measures adopted. we shall rejoicc: h -
dlsapprove or doubt, We will. like good c;,;
Len>, submit To the policy fixed. and an,rr,.
ing or disappearing. We will steadily, heartily
and periodically stand by the government
R'solred. That while We advocate the anrr,
pria;ion OF all means. Of every kind. thai "a,
be properly used. in carrying on the presen,
war, In the most vigorous manner. We insis, :,
the same time on ala honest. wise and ssr;c,
economy in the administration of these means
Resolred, That We feel just and glowing pride
IN the glory which has been reflected on Mchi.
gan 10y the promptitude with which its citizen
soidIery have rallied TO the standard of the
country. and 10 their noble gallantry on the
battle held, which has given them an undyiur
fame.
Resolred, That We are cordially in favor Of A
hoerai provision for the families Of soldiers
VINO nave been disabled, or have lost their lives
,n 'ne service OF their country. rs at once the
dictates OF justice. humanity. aud an elevated
patriotism
After the reading of the resolutions, speeches
were made by Sylvester Larned. Esq. and Z
Z. Seaman, Esq, When the vote 10 adopt was
taken. and the resolutions were unanimously
adopted as the platform Of the Convention.
The Committee on State nominations repor,-
ed "a follows:
For Governor-Byron G.. Stout.
For Lieut. Governor-B. ii. Riley.
For State Treasurcr-C. c. Trowbridge.
For Auditor General-Rodney &. Paine.
For Secretary of state-W. X. Montgomery.
For Attorney General-John =. Holmes az
Kent
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thomas II. Sinex.
For Commissioner Of the State Land Office
Charles F. Heyerman.
For Member of the Board of ElucalQn-
seriaisn, and nominated them all BY acclama.
ton, except the candidate for State Treasurer
Upon the nomination of Mr. Trowbridge. q
discussion arose as 10 whether or not he would
accept the nomination. and Mr. Gray nomna.
ted Mr.. John Owen for State Treasurer. After
a good deal of friendly discussion, an informal
vote was taken rira roee, which resulted as
follows:
T. 4. Trowbridge,. l3s
yohn owen. -
On motion. c. c. Trowbriage was declared
the unanimous nominee Of the Convention.
Mr.. Walker moved the appointment Of an
Executive Committee. Of one from each Con-
gressional district, and one at large. to manage
the interests of the party during the canvass;
which motion was adopted.
Speeches were now made by Hon. G. V. n.
and Hon. Chas. 4. Stuart, after which
the Convention adjourned with three cheers for
the ticket