The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-01-26
From the Lansing Republican.
GUberndtOyidl.

The discussion in relation to the nomi.
nation of Republican candidate for
Governor has commenced early. and has
become quite general throughout the
State. Among the names presented are
those of Col +. b. Stockbridge of Al
Logan, John J. Bagley OF Detroit, Audi.
tor General Humphrey, S. NJ. Cutcheon
of Washtenaw, III. G Wells of Kala-
mazoo, j. p Thompson of Kent, II +
Trowbridge of Oakland, j. j. Wood
man of Van Buren,, and many others.
Several papers strongly favor the re.
nomination of Gov. Baldwin for the
third term. The Western press of the
State urge the nomination of Western
man, on the ground that during the II
years of Republican rule, Western
Michigan has not had a Governor. In
addition to the names that have been
presented we have heard those of Charles
Epson of Branch, and Il. ID. Gilbert of
Kent. The prospect is that the Con-
vention will be allowed choice among
score of candidates, and the excitement
will be more intense in relation TO the
nomination of Governor than at any
time since the organization of the party
in this State.
Tho Allegan Journol strongly espous.
es the claims of Senator Stockbridge,
and other Western papers also endorse
him. As legislator he has made an
excellent record. and would make ca
pable aud efficient Executive. John q.
Bgaley of Detroit has many friends
throughout the State, is we'll and favor
ably known as an Influential politician,
and will have many friends in the Con-
ventiou. The argument that will be
used with the greatest effect against his
nomination, is the fact that Detroit has
had the Governor for the past four years,
and that all our Republican Governors
have come from the Eastern portion Of
the State. Several papers advocate the
claims of General Humphrey, who has
been Auditor General of the State for
five years past, and has proved faithful
and efficient officer, discharging his du-
ties to the general satisfaction of the
people. Several paeprs urge the renom-
nation of Governor Baldwin, claiming
Justly that Michigan has never had a
better Governor, especially in all that
relates to the financial interests of the
State.
While it would be new precedent
to nominate q Governor for third
term, it would only be following the
custom lately established in regard to
other State officers, and in close con
test between the several candidates, it
would not DC improbable that he should
be accepted as compromise over all
other candidates.
Besides, Michigan has thousand men
who would make capable aud efficient
Governors, not only among those who
have held Legislative and State Pc.
sitions, but those who have never held
political office whatever.
1t will be at least six months before
the nomination for that Office is made.
The discussion in relation to candidates
we regard as premature, and Will add
nothing to the strength Of any candidate
who has been named, in the coming Co: :
yentiion. Regarding it as far too early
to take any position on this question, we
are content to read what our cotempora-
ries will have to say on 'the subject.
Republicans of Michigan will demand
ability and honesty in whatever cand.
date they may select, and the desire Ct
any man for place or position should,
and we believe will, have but little
weight with the convention. For the
present we are content to watch the
shadow of coming events.
For Lieut.. Governor we hear the
names of III. IL. Holt of Muskegon and
a. Il. wood of Saginaw, among others.
either one of whom would make an ac-
ceptable and strong candidate for that
position