The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-16
The County Convention.

The convention call was read by Mr.. u. w.
Myers, secretary of the committee, after
which Mr.. Noyes briefly addressed the con-
vention. He regarded the present campaign
as a very important one for the interests OF
the republican party. 1t finds itself met by
triple alliance, conglomerate mass, held
together by one idea and one common desire
the defeat of the republican party. He
thought the party was never in better fight
inc trim and had no doubt 1t would win
grand victory. He called upon all to stand
bv the committee and promised a lively cam
paign. lie spoke enthusiastically OF the
state, congressional and senatorial tickets,
and expected them to be supplemented with
an equally admirable and strong county tick
ct, and closed with brief eulogy OF his pre-
decessor the late, lamented DIR. Josiah
Andrews.
Denarting from the usual custogn-a very
proper departure too-Mr. Noyes did not,
himself. name a temporary chairman, but
asked the pleasure of the convention. &. l..
Eaton of Antwerp, moved that Hon. j. d.
WoOdman be elected as temporary chairman,
which motion prevailed unanimously Mr..
Woodlands appearance on the stage was the
signal for tumultuous applause. de returned
thanks for the honor conferred upon him,
but thought il rather time for work than
for talk he exhorted republicans to be
united, for in union is strength. The state
ticket is strong and unexceptionable, while
the platform is well-nigh perfect, surprising
any similar platform ever presented TO the
voters of Michigan. He particularly com
mended the labor plank and the planks
referring to the tariff and 10 patented articles.
His remarks on the question of "A restoration
of the wool tariff were received with great
applause. He eulogized Mr.. Luce, with
whom he was intimately acquainted, as being
man of great ability and integrity, and one
who has an unexceptionabe private and pub
lie record. The Van Buren, County editor
who said Mr.. Luce would be like clay in the
hands OF the potter did not know the man
OF whom he was speaking. Mr.. Luce would
consult friends, but neither friend nor foe
could swerve him from what he thought to
be right. IF elected, and he will be-" said
Nj. Woodman. "he will be a governor that
will be a credit to himself and an honor TO
the state" Closing his remarks he exhorted
republicans everywhere to labor for the sue
cess that would surely crown united and har-
monious effort.
On motion OF Israel White of Hamilton,
Geo. W Myers of Paw Paw, was unanimous
~ chosen as temporary secretary.
On motion of Charles Duncombe of Keel
er, committee ON credentials. to consist of
five delegates, was ordered 10 be appointed
by the chair.
Ga motion of Prof. G. d. Lawton of Ant
werp, a like committee was ordered, to report
permanent officers and order of business.
This last committee was, on motion of Judge
Hilton of Paw Paw. instructed to prepare
suitable resolutions in memory of DR.. An
drews, late chairman of the republican county
committee.
). V. burden OF Keller, moved that the
chair appoint committee on resolutions to
consist of FIVE members which motion pre-
vailed. Pending the selection of these COM
mittees, interesting remarks were made by
Judge Hilton and A. h. Copley, of which lack
of space compels Us to omit even a brief
resume.
The chair announced tie following COM
mittees, viz: On credentials, Chas. Duncombe
OF Keller, q. l.. Seaver of South Haven, Jas.
Burlingame of Porter, .. n. Hilton of Paw
Paw. Chas Killifer of Bloomingdale; Oh per-
manent organization, G. ID. Lawton of Ant
werp, L. H. Simpson of Hartford, II. Van
Camp OF Hamilton, G. 3. Palmer of Almena,
w. w. Hodge of Geneva: on resolutions, j.
l.. burden of Keller, II. w. Burkholder of
Columbia. Geo. Conklin of Lawrence, A. b.
Copley OF Decatur, 4. 5. Harvey of Bangor.
Ou motion of Delegate Duncombe, the
convention took recess until 1:30 p. M, at
which time it was again called to order by
Chairman Woodman.
The report of the committee on credentials
being read showed full delegations present
from every township in the county, 125 del
egates. Report adopted.
The report of the committee on permanent
organization recommended that the temper
AIRY officers of the convention be retained IN
their positions. Report adopted.
The committee on resolutions offered the
following report, which was unanimously and
enthusiastically adopted, viz;
Re5Olrei-That the republicans of Van Buren,
County, III convention assembled take pleasure in
presenting to the people of Van Buren, County the
platform of principles adopted by the state couycn-
ton held at Grand Rapids, on the twentyfth day of
August 1855.
ResOiUed That this convention heartily endorses
the candidates nominated on the republican state
ticket, that of Hon. Cyrus g. Luce Ia particular re-
cOgnzing IN him fitting representative of the great
agricultural interests OF the state, added which,
his large experience in legislation emnently fits him
tor the discharge of the executive duties to which he
surely VIII be called by the coming election.
ReSoips6-That we fully recognize the rights of
our soldiers aud sailors and the duty 1--WE TO them
ana fuiy endorse the action OF our representative in
congress, the Hon. J. G. Burrows, in his endeayors
TO secure their rights, and hereby pledge an in
creased majority in his support
ReSOiJed-That we invite the closest scrutiny and
challenge the investigation of all parties to the
manner IN which our county officers have performed
ResOiCed-That Van Buren, County, having had
the distinguished honor of maintaining unbroken
record of republicanism during the entire history OF
the party, we pledge to sister counties that we
will still keep proud position the banner re-
publican county in the lower peninsula.
Chairman Lawton of the committee as
signed To that duty, submitted the following
report, which was, by rising vote, after a
few appropriate remarks made by Hon. A. b.
Copey and Judge Hilton, unanimously
adopted:
In ancient times it is stated that a given king,
WAC desired 20 ct the greatest possible loss upon
certain people, consulted of his wise men to
how he could best accomplish his purpose The
philosopher conducted the king into a field of stand
ing grain, and, with his sickle, cut of the taJlest
heads, thus signifying 10 the monarch that by the
permanent removal from a community of its most
trusted and capable men, the greatest injury could
be inflicted.
The moral Of this legend is applicable in estimate
ing the irreparable loss which this county has SUI
tanned in the death of its esteemed and time honored
citizen, it's most learned and skillful physician Dr.
Josiah Andrews.
WHEREAs-Dr. Andrews 30 long resident of
this county, widely known, 20 universally
esteemed and beloved for his great and sterling anal
titles as man, and his kindly, sympathetic nature
his consummate skill az physician and surgeon
that his death is calamity that rests upon the