The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

ioiiowed IN brief speech in behalf Q
the delegates of Branch county, an
Albert Miller, the pioneer of the Sag
insw valley, in behalf of his portion o
the state, moved Mr.. Croswell's nomin
alton by reclamation. Before the chair
man could put the motion, Calhoun sn'
Kent counties, and I'd and 9TH congress
sional district, were pledged to MIR
Croswell, amid the greatest enthusiasm
The vote was taken, and never did
heartier aye" come from the same
number of men, without dissenting
voice. Sylvester Larned of Detroit and
Judge Miller of Bay we're appointed
committee to wait upon Mr.. Croswell
and invite his presence before the con-
vention.
The convention then proceeded to
ballot for lieutenant governor, and
Hampton Rich of Ionia presented the
name of Alonzo Sessions, which was re.
ceived with applause. The name of w.
II. Bates of Saginaw was also present
ed. Several eulogistic speeches were
made by the friends of these two gentle
men, somewhat spiced with bitterness.
Before the votes we're all taken, the
committee announced Mr.. Croswell, the
next governor of the state of Michigan,
aud Gov. Bagley. Mr.. Croswell was
presented to the convention, and accept
ed in the following speech:
Mr. cRoswELL's SPEECH.
am deeply sensible OF the high honor you
have conferred upon me. To be selected by
the representatives OF party, which III this
commonwealth numbers not less than $50, 900
intelligent voters, for the Office OF chief magis
trate OF q state whose interests are Is vast and
varied as those Of Michigan, is an honor OF
which the most aspiring man might justly be
proud
In accepting this nomination, if it shall be
ratified by the people At the polls, l can only
promise that will, 30 far AZ IN me lies, follow
in the same general line Of policy that has
characterized the wise, prudent, and economl-
cal administration Of our affairs under republic
can management. Amid all the chronic grumb-
ling that Of late has been 80 freely and
frequently rung in our ears, no one has stood
up to impure to our state government want
OF fidelity to the public interests. Economy
has prevailed IN every department. Our legis-
lstures have been free from jobs and bribery;
our ueDt mas sCeauuy ueCreaseus our tdAee ieee-
ened, and our credit improved, until to-day our
bonds not only command a premium IN the
money markets, but are absolutely held and
boarded from sale as the very best OF securi-
ties. In population, in improvements, in the
excellence OF our institutions, and in all the
elements OF good government the state has
moved steadily forward, until it now ranks
among the most prosperous Of the American
union. III elected, it shall be my endeavor in
every possible way to aid in this advancement.
1t seems hardly fitting that | should occupy
your time and attention on this occasion in
discussion Of the principles and policy OF the
netional campaign now opening upon us. For
myself can say that | am republican to the
manor born, having been a member OF that
convention which more than twenty years ago
in the green grove at Jackson organ lied this
party. From that time to the present have
trained steadily in its ranks, neither turning to
the right nor 10 the left, not from any blind
adhesion to the party. but because l conscien-
tiousy believed that of all parties it was the
nearest right. Now, as l stand here, in this
jubilee year which marks the commencement
of the second century of our national indepen-
dence, and review the past, declare that IN
my judgement the preservation OF this govern
ment, unbroken by domestic rebellion, and Its
entire conservation to freedom, are due to this
grand republican organization. 1t was the on
ly party that in the hour OF the countrys peril
held up the hands OF Abraham Lincoln, and
solemniy declared, come what might come, the
union should be preserved. Whatever may
have been it's failings, it has never failed to
stand by the government 1t put down the
rebellion, freed the slave. magma nimously re-
stored the insurgent states to their forfeited
rights. established the equality OF every man |
before the law, maintained the national credit, |
providing for the payment OF every dollar OF
the public debt according to the letter and spir-
il of the bond, and gave to the country unpar-
aleled prosperity.
All these measures the democratic party |
opposed it fought them step by step. 1t Is
the same party no that 1t was them 1T is ami |
mated by the same spirit, and directed largely /
by the same leaders. Its principal strength |
lies in the states thst we're disloyal. It has al |
WAYS courted the rebel element, and its tri- |
umph would be virtually the triumph Of the
rebellion. | don't believe that we are prepared |
TO pass every department OF this government /
INTO the hands Of men who but short time
ago were fighting TO destroy 1t. Now they |
turn up under the guse OF reformers. They
claim to be Mortified at stealing, and pretend |
10 want an improved civil SERVICE yet but yes
terday they were mixed up with Boss Tweed in
The most gigantic stealing ever known IN this |
country. The only financial system they ever
devised was Pendletons scheme for robbing
The public creditor. A sample Of their improved
,ivil service may be seen in the present house
Of representatives Of which they have control,
where sweeping system OF removals was fol-
owed by the appointment of men-many OF
hem fresh from the neutrality-suspicious.
character or fitness. l do not believe that this
party has either the clean hands or
he honest heart to make party Of progress
Ind reform. For myself, shall stand by the
party of freedom that has faithfully stood by
ne country, ever mindful that, though it may
rave faults, II ia still the truest and the no.
,lest party in the land.
Now, as go from you with heart full OF
gratitude and thanks and determination to
10 all can for the cause in which we are en-
aged, my earnest desire is that oil our efforts
nay tend to promote the welfare and prosper
ty OF our beloved state and country.
After Mr.. Crosswell had ceased speak.
ny there were loud calls for Gov. Bag.
ey, who came forward and said:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen: On this hot
August afternoon am not going to make o
peech, or say anything in reference to politics,
nut / simply respond to your call to say that
his NAV be the last time that 40 your govern
II shall meet you in the representative Or
,anization Of our party. And want to say /.
l can say it, how sensibly, senstively and
eenly appreciate the kindness, the affection,
lmost love, that you, the republicans Of Mich
IAN, have shown to me and for me during the
,ast four years. | shall carry IL with me as a
allowed memory OF life, and hope to hand
to my children as a precious treasure for
hem, want to asl; now that you give to Mr.
,rosswell your next governor. the same affec-