New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-23
CAMPAIGN INTELLIGENCE
MICHIGAN LIBERALS.

,otcr CONVENTIONS OF LIB-ERAL REPUBLICANS
ANn pEMoCRATs-IHE HON. AUSTIN BLAIR
NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR - STRONG
STATE TICKET - UEANTMITY AND ENTho-
eiAS"' TBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBuSxl
GRAND RAPIDS, Aug. 22.-The Liberal he
pubican and Democratic State Conventions met heio
to-day at u O'Clock noon separate halls LOT 'emp0
rary organization. The Hon. Randolph STRICKLAND ca
Congressman from the old With District, was ohose"
temporary Chairman Of the Liberal ana 'He ho '
Henry Chamber lain Of Berrien County, Chair
man of the Democrats Convention eonslo
cradle portion OF the morning before the nrs'
session of each Convention was consumed IN lnioi'
discussing question whether the nominee ior uoe
nor should be a Liberal Republican or Democrat hV-
cry speaker IN the Republican Convention lnuorseu inc
proposition nominating ExGov Blair whose eminent
services as the War Governor OF Michigan and as the
leading representative in congress from Mlcnlgan
for the last six years, taken In connection
with his bold and determined stand In supporting
the liberal movement were conceded by ali TO entite
him 10 this honor. Those members OF the Convention
from MI Bairs Congress District opposed to this
nropositon urging, first that other man could carry
that district for Congress, and, second, that Gov
Blair had already made great sacrifices In serV-
ing the State for four years as its WarGoV-
ernor on the miserable salary OF $1,000 per
.puum The force Of these arguments could not be
denied hut they we're answered by saying that with
Gov Bair as the standard OF the Liberal Reform
party it was possible TO carry Michigan which was OF
greater Importance than II carry the lid Congress
District and that as Gov. Blair was supporting
this movement from principle, he TO yield his
objections 70 accepting the nomination, especially
when IL was conceded that his nomination would unite
the Liberal and Democratic parties other nominee
soud The old counties OF the State represented
In the Republican Convention largely by Democrats
VINO have been wheelhorses Of the Republican party In
their respective counties since its organization After
appointing the usual committees the conventions au
lourned until O'Clock.
The afternoon sessions were began with reports and
the appointment of committees. The permanent Chair
man OF the Republican COnuention was the Hon. Dwight
Cutler Of Grand Haven, wealthy lumberman, and
Republican Of prominence and influence. The perma
nent Chairman Of the Democratic Convention was the
Hon. wm L. Bancroft, Mayor OF Port Huron. The
latter Convention was unusually large and en-
thuslastc, and was composed Of the best men
Of that party. Only purpose seemed to animate the
entire Convention and that to stand by their creed
principles not men," aud TO take such action as would
be most likely insure in the coming election
and at the same time insurs 9. complete and
thorough purhcaton of the politics Of the
state from the gross and corrupt rule Of
Chamberlain It was q noticeable fact that
the old Democratic leaders were the most earnest and
jealous efforts TO promote harmony, but at the
same time they recognized the right OF the young men OF
the Democratic party to voice in determining what It's
q
the candidates chosen.
The Committees of Conference appointed by the two
Conventions gave evidence that the policy Of har-
mOny and progress likely TO prove successful as was
ultimately the case During the absence of the TWO
Committees Of Conference the delegates OF each Conven-
ton were addressed by various speakers. In
the Liberal Republican Convention two promi-
nept coored men, Mr.. Sweeney OF Ann Arbor,
and Mr. Carter Of Battle Creek, were by
unanimous vote Of the Convention elected delegates,
and made stirring speeches. Mr.. Sweeney, who is an
educated and eloquent speaker, asserted that
his had been and being duped by the Grant
Republicans into supporting Granwbo had never done
aught for the race and opposing Horace Greeley
the true and friend Of that race who with Charles
Sumner for II than other ten men in
the country speeches made demonstrated the fact
that throughout the entire State the people were waking
up to the Importance of the issues involved In this cam
pagn and were asking for light and that what is most
needed Trustworthy information as to the record OF
the present Administration.
The Committees concluded their conference about
o'clock and reported to their respective Conventions
The announcement Of the name OF Austin Blair for
Governor greeted with deafening cheers, the audi
ence rising and swinging hats, canes, &c, with the
greatest enthusiasm. The reports were accepted and
adopted unanimously. The ticket is as follows;
Gorernor-Austin Blair.
Lieutenant Goaernor-John c. Blanchard Of Ionia
Secretary OF State-G. r. House Of Lansing.
Auditor GeneraI-Nei Ohearn of Livingston.
Commissioner Of state Land O6tee-Geo H. MURDOCH OF
Berreu. ...
7yeas,rer,J3seph A HOLM Inc OF sag1aT; 1a,bron o,
Detroit and Chas. s. May Of Kalamazoo.
The resolutions reafirm the principles enunciated in
the Cincinnati and Baltimore Conventions, eulOgize the
private life and public services OF Horace Greeley and
Austin Blair and declare them the possessors Of the
confidence Of the Liberal Reform party Of Michigan.
Altogether the Conventions have been emDently sue
cessfu They composed Of OF character, abil
ity and long experience public affairs, and the ticket
to-day put in nomination will command the confidence
to secure full support Of the Liberal Republican and
Democratic parties Of Michigan. The State Central
Committee appointed by the Liberal Convention is COM
posed Of active, energetic, working men, and has for
chairman the Hon. n. b. Jones of Lansing, we'll
known aud welnfOrmed Republican there is in the
State Steps will be taken at TO organize all over
The State Greeley and Brown clubs, and 10 initiate
campaign that shall deserve 1t does not command
success.
Gov Blair was informed OF his nomination, and, APP
pearng before the Convention, in brief and eloquent
speech accepted the candidatre promising TO do what
ever might be In his power 10 make it successful An
immense ratification meeting in progress, at least
cOoo persons being present
STATE POLITICS.
JUDGE CHURCH DECLINES TO BE CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR.
ROCHESTER, Aug. 22.-The Union this after
noon authoritatively announces that Chief-Justice
Church after mature consideration feels constrained by
sense OF duty well by inclination TO unquahedy
decline the nomination for Governor by the Democratic
Rate Convention generously and persstently