Republican Congressional Contention

without any delay the Hon. John F. Lawrence, of Ann Arbor, presented the name of the Hon. A. J. Sawyer in a olear, full and able speech. "There are sonie men," said he, "born with such gifts that they take prominence over all others. They have the capability to grasp a situation or state of affairs and maintain their position to the admiration of the world. Such men we cali great." Mr. Lawrence proceeded to say that none of the candidates were pre-erninent in this degree; that there was no particularly great man among them to whom they could all point and say that the office of congressman belonged to him. He did not say this disparagingly, but believed that facts were wanted and truth would win. "Since the admission of the state into the Union," said Mr. Lawrance, Washtenaw county has never been represented in the halls of congress, except, perhaps, by Bradley F. Granger, in 1861. Henee it seems fitting and proper that the claims of Washtenaw county should be recognized by the convention. The county of Washtenaw is onn of the state of Michigan. "It is the third county in wealth in the state, the second in the district in population, and wields a power and inliuence in the state at large. We of Washtenaw remember that the Hon. Henry Waldron represented the county of Hillsdale for twelve years in congress; that the Hon. Fernando C. Beaman represented the county of Lenawee for twelve years, and that the Hon. Edwin Willits has been the congressman from Monroe county for six years. Therefore it seems to me just and reasonable that the claims of Washtenaw county should be recognized by this convention. "It gives me pleasure, gentlemen of the convention, to present to your consideration the name of the Hon. Andrew J. Sawyer, of Ann Arbor. He is a lawyer by profession, a gentleman of unblemished private Ufe, a lawyer of eminence and standing, an advocate of unquestioned power, a political speaker of a certain persuasive eloquence that enchains the attention of his hearers. He is a republican from 'turret to foundation stone.' He has always been found in the ranks of the republican party, manfully and gallantly maintaining its cause, and whomsoever, Mr. Chairman, this convention may see fit to nomínate, they will find the Hon. A. J. Sawyer armed and equipped with his lance in rest, charging the ranks of the enemies." [Applause loud ánd long continued.] - [Post and Tribune.