Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-09

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and opened the way for the preservation VI PEI
mapent peace and steady prosperity al ho'he
Resoiued, Tha, the measures rtc1n''hen..a
or nut into operation BY the present EAeCuuse'
have been eminently calculated 20 advance ."e
best Interests Of these United states, 9ne'nes
relating to our foreign or domes.ic ahano' :"s
,ha, the moderation mixed with hrmnesS' winch
has been so conspicuous in those measures 10
eutitled TO * receives our warmes' apPio'.
Pesolued, Tha, the policy OF the present. ho''
ministr alton in promoting surveys iof haAi"s
roads and canals; and Of our COASTS harpors'
and rivers, for the purposes OF m'ena' ''tP' oo''
mani. ,hereb, to facilitate the pterior ana eAte-
r;or commerce Of the United Stales-tnat 'he
disposition manifested " protect every pranen
of the national industry, agricultural, III 'nu'aI :,
turing or commercial, and 10 encourage a"
classes Of persons in their own law'u' Pursu''
lin the resolution TO MAINTAIN the rePu.a'io"
OF the republic in all countries, and the hohor
of the 'star-spanged banner IN every sea"
the determination 10 execute Inc ia"s " ''@
land temporarily but decisively, and renner JUS
tice without favor or affection, to all
of persons-in seeking ''peaee, commerce ana
hone s, friendship with all nations, but Yielding
to no one the least particle OF those righ's VINO"
belong TO our sovereignty and independence
in neither depressing the weak or summing 10
the strong-he general government mas us
PLAYED that degree Of WISDOM ana virtue LOT
which We desire that oar country may oe d.
WAYS distinguished, and should receive the no
mes, and continued support OF the worthy ana
good and considera'e people oil the ". States,
who can have no other object than the public
safety and the general welfare.
RESOLVED, That the cirizens Of Baltimore and
of the state Of Maryland at large, are deeply
interested in Internal Improvements that
the liberal construction OF the constitution OF
the United States as acted upon in ;he admin
,s,rat,ons Of Washington, Jefferson, Madison
Monroe, and held good nv the present extcu
ivrs, is the true opposition Of the constitution, and
cannot 5e yielded to visionary spectators or
those who make combinations TO Obtain poii'i-
cal power, withou, incalo Unable injury to these
United States and great violence TO the inter-
es,s Of the people thereof and that the sincere
and hearty thanks Of this meeting be gwen and
are hereby voted the Legislative and executive
departments Of the state of Maryland Tor the
sleadineas and ability with which they have sup
ported this great national concern, and Tor the
liberai,y and zeal which they have manifested
to promote internal improvement.
Resoired hat the presen, administration OF
The United States, IN lis past and present poli'
cy, ha,ing adopted and pursued the measures
Of us iliuslrious predecessors, has every posi-.
bic claim on our best feelings tor supports and
that without cause, we cannot consent that the
delicate and important management OF our CIV
it, social and foreign affairs; shall ideniy pass
into the charge of mex Jerienced hands-aud'
before we can agree 10 any Change, the nepen's
TO be derived from il must be made apparent
to us.
Be IL therefore resolued, That we will. with
IN ode ration. hrmness aud zeal, advocate the re-
election ofJOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 10 lhe
presidency of the United States, because that
we highly approve Of his public conduct, ana
have full reliance in the wisdom anu virtue OF
those whom he hath associated with him IN
administering the public concerns OF our cou"'
try.
ResoIued, That il be recommended 10 me
friends of the Administration OF the several
counties Of this state, 10 assemble as sooh aS
they conveniently can al such public places as
are most central or hes, fitted fol the purpose,
and appoint any number Of delegates not ex-
ceeding twelve. 10 represen, them in conven-
ITO, to he held in Baltimore, ON the fonrthMon-
d,v ,t JuIv ensuing. being the esd day OF ihal
mon,h for the consideration and adoption "i
ou, full and fair expression OF the VIII "i the
people of Maryland, and sustain the ha'hi"iS-
ration of lie United STATES.
HesoiUed, That Solomon Ening, John f1i.e"'
William Steuar., Nathaniel F. NiliAns, no.
ma, Watkins, Dr.. James B. S'ansbury, ana
George K.vser. be a committee whose business
it shall ne to call OF appoint ward meetings 81
the friends Of the administration, which sha''
be requt SIZED 40 appoint standing eomn'',ees
of vigilance, and other committees as they sna'
think proper, aud also 10 designate ana aPpoin'
one citizen rnr each ward, TO oe associated WIZ"
The seven appointed b, this meeting-'o 'or"l
pcnei al committee, " hich shall oe permanent
with power to adopt measures 10 HetP " r"e'
number, in case Of absence, or death, o. ''o'''
any other ausr, and 10 do and attend 10 Tue III
,trests Of the friends OF the administrator" III
lie cit, OF Baltimore as 10 them 'hai' aPPea'
ut ces sary and proper, until supercedea ny some
new proceedings Of the people on ms suoJee,
And said general committee are charseu
with the appointment, of delegates 10 represent
us in the convention proposed to be ne'a i" Tue
preceding resolution.
RESOLVED, That the preceding address ana re-
solutions be signed by TIE President ana wee
President and The Secretaries, and De puohsneo
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