The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-03-15

Mr. ScatOn, OF Jackson, stated that Hon. /
Austin Blair was not q candidate, and ne |
had been requested 10 withdraw the name.
should il be presented to the Convention.
Hon. l. p Christiancy was declared
unanimously nominated, the Convention de-
clining 70 20 into formal ballot, amid |
much enthusiasm.
We can give TO the nomination VI Judge
Christiancy our cordial support, for several
reasons:
First, we believe that he has those men
tai and moral traits, and that force OF char
acter, united with much independence OF
feeling. which qualify him to I'LL the place
designated with honor and credit
Second, he has had experience as law
yer and Judge for many years; and in his
official capacity. we believe he has CON-
manded general respect and confidence;
and according to our philosophy, he should
be re-nominated. There are go many men
filling Offices for which they are unfit, that
il IS Vise in the people, when they find
man officially exemplary in every way, 10
continue him In the same situation.
Third, we have a favorable opinion Of the
Judge as a patriot and friend Of free insti-
tutiOns There is not the first element OF
a dOughface or traitor about him. AS long
ago as 1915 the Judge was an advocate
for Free Speech. Free Soil, and Free Men, "
and in 1852, on the basis OF these princi-
rIa- tho Eroa Soifors r,o1o III. .h.;- -
didate for Governor. He has been a siren
uOus opponent or the rebellion from the be-
ginning; and il is stated that he has three
sons now IN the military service. In this
respect, as patriot, we think he contrasts
very favOrably with many others, and espe
cially with Hon. VI. S. Bracket, Demo
cratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
who stated in a speech in Lansing that he
had seven sons, all of whom did not 20 to
the war because their services might be
needed at home in resisting the unconsti-
tutional acts Of the general government
The nomination of Judge Christiancy. We
think, will be cordially supported by Re-
publicans throughout the State.
Last Friday, the Democratic State Con-
ventiOn, consisting Of 81 delegates, held u
session of an hour at Detroit, nominated
Ebenezer Wells. Of Ann Arbor. and o. c..
COmstock, of Calhoun, for Regents, and
adopted the following preamble and resolu-
tons by vote of 80 to p:
Whereas. The Judiciary should have
greater control than any other depart
ment of the government over the personal
security and property Of our citizens, and
everything valuable in social life; and
Whereas, The independence and integ-
rity OF the Judges is essential TO the Impair
tial administration Of justice; aud
HheredS. The experience OF the timex
lmperatively demands that every reasona-
bic sacrifice should now be made. to pre-
serve them from the corruptions Of the day;
and
Whereas, In the recent action OF the Su-
preme Court OF this State, we have the
most satisfactory evidence OF the determi-
nation OF the majority TO disregard party,
ard decide mpartially; and
Whereas, Whilst We politically differ with
The Hon. Isaac P. Christiancy. who Is q
candidate for reelection, We place conf
dence IN his ability, integrity and expert
ence; therefore
ReSotred, That this Convention, with q
view OF paying just tribute TO the indie
pendence OF majority Of said Court, and
OF preventing the Judiciary. 80 far as prac-
ucabie, from being made the subject of
mere partizan contest. will make no nomI-
nation in opposition TO him.
heSotred, That we re-afirm the Demo-
cratic doctrine OF strict construction of
constitutional provisions aud that the lnal
determination OF Courts OF last resort, on
questions arising Hereunder, are equally
binding on all
HeSotred, That those members OF the
Legislature who have disregarded the deci-
sion OF the highest judicial tribunal OF the
State. deserve and should receive the con-
demnation Of the people.