The Hillsdale Standard

The Detroit Daily Advertiser uses the following language in relation to the late Republican State Convention and the Candidates nominated thereat, which we most fully endorse:

"The proceedings of this Convention will be found in to-day's Advertiser. The result of its deliberations will more than justify the confidence we yesterday expressed in the wisdom and patriotism of those composing it, and in the good temper and promptness with which the minority would acquiesce in their decree. Though the contest was a warm and arduous one, all the proceedings of the Convention were harmonious, dignified and conciliatory.— Many of the ablest and best men of the party were there, and earnestly as they may have labored for the candidates of their choice, showed that they felt they had a higher duty to perform than to accomplish any mere personal or even party ends, in the ticket they have selected and enthusiasm and harmony with which they responded to the nominations. The Lecomptonites had built strong hopes upon an anticipated feud in the Convention.— But they have been woefully disappointed. Not only is the ticket a strong one from the personal merits of the several candidates, but because it was nominated without a resort to any party intrigues or bargain. It will therefore receive the cordial and united support of the Republican party, because it is entitled to their confidence politically and personally.

The Hon. Moses Wisner of Pontiac, the candidate of the Convention for the office of Governor, is one of the very ablest men and distinguished lawyers of the State.— He is, too, a gentleman of unimpeachable integrity, unyielding firmness of purpose, cultivation of mind, great dignity of character, and a true and tried Republican.— He will make a Governor of whom Michigan will have reason to be proud. Of his triumphant election no rational man entertains any doubt.

Hon. Edmund B. Fairfield, our candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is worthy to fill the second place in the gift of the people of the State—indeed he is worthy to fill the highest. He is one of the ripest scholars and most eloquent men of the North West. As a political speaker he has no superior,—if he has an equal in the State. As our readers know, he is the popular and successful President. of the Hillsdale College, but his zeal is as earnest and his labors as efficient in the cause of Republicanism as they are in that of education. And his character is as pure and far above reproach as his talents and fidelity to truth and humanity, are eminent and consistent. He will prove a terror to the Locofocos and all other evil doers, and will do honor to the party and the State in the office for which he will be elected

For Secretary of State, Nelson G. Isbell, Esq., of Livingston, is the candidate.— Though occupying a less prominent position in the public mind than either of his two colleagues on the ticket whom we have named, he is a man of sound practical sense, a firm, true Republican and an honest man. He possesses, too, a fine business talents, much intelligence, and will efficiently as well as faithfully discharge the duties of his office. He is successful and intelligent practical farmer and has proved himself honest and capable in several offices of trust he has filled.

"Our candidate for State Treasurer, Hon. John McKinney, is now Secretary of State, an office which he has held now for nearly four years, in which he has established, or rather confirmed a reputation for sterling integrity, which few men have enjoyed to a greater degree. The people of Michigan have the most unbounded confidence in his integrity, and will continue to feel, while their money remains in his hands, that they can sleep securely. Of course he will be elected by an overwhelming majority.

For Auditor General, Hon. Daniel L. Case is the candidate. He is one of the Democrats of Ingham county, who had the courage and honesty, in 1856, publicly to renounce Locofocoism, and whose influence and example had so much to do in revolutionizing that hitherto desperate Locofoco county. Those who know him have the fullest confidence in his integrity. That he will honestly and efficiently discharge the duties of the office to which he is to be elected, there is no doubt.

Rev. J. M. Gregory of Washtenaw, who is known all over the State, as the able editor of the Journal of Education, and the devoted champion of the cause of education, is the candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. His nomination was one eminently fit to be made, as he is eminently qualified for the office. But he is so universally and so favorably known to the people of every part of the State, and his labors in the cause of all our educational interests are so highly appreciated, that he requires no commendations from us.

Hon. James W. Sanborn, of St. Clair, who has been nominated for Commissioner of the State Land Office, in an old and enterprising citizen of Michigan. He is an active business man and gentleman of great energy of character, fine talents, undoubted integrity, and a genuine Republican.

For many years he has resided in the northern part of the State, and is probably as well acquainted with our Public Lands as any other man in it. Both his location and his business qualify him for the office for which he has been nominated. The nomination, too, was due to the North, and he should, and undoubtedly will receive much more than a party vote there, and a tremendous majority in the State.

Hon. Jacob M. Howard was re-nominated to the office of Attorney-General—a compliment and a mark of confidence which the distinguished ability, fidelity, and success with which he discharged his whole duty, secured to him almost by acclamation. Having tried him and found him faithful, able and true, they resolved to secure his eminent talents to the State for another term.

Witter J. Baxter of Hillsdale is the nominee for Member of the Board of Education. He is a prominent lawyer, a gentleman of education, superior talents, and high character. The office is not of so much importance in some respects as those to which his colleagues are nominated. But still it is one of much honor, and it has been wisely and worthily bestowed.

Such is the character of the ticket which has been presented to the people of the State by the Republican Convention, for their support. They will give it, we have not a doubt, with a hearty good will and a unanimity, that will swell their majority to the good round number given to Fremont and the State ticket two years since. All can support it without forfeiting their respect.