The Cecil Whig., 1841-09-25
HARRISON.
From the Baltimore Patriot.

| From the Baltimore Patriot.
THE COMING ELECTION The
interest.Te feel in the result of the politi-
cal contest that is now going on in this
Slate, and our conviction ofthe Importance
of it, to the public interests and the pre-
valence of our party, forbid our permit
ing the day Of election to approach any
nearer, without endeavoring to stimulate
our Whig brethren TO further activity and
zeal. We have no doubt every one of
cur friends is quite as competent as we
are, to form proper estimate Of the con-
sequences of success or defeat on this oc-
casion, and that all have already come to
suitable conclusions upon this subject
But there are few whose engagements do
not cause them, more or less. to withdraw
their attention from these matters, and
therefore render them liable, to greater
OF less extent, to lose sight of the necesi-
ty of their making every effort in their
power,to insure the triumph of our cause.
II this state of things it is for us to sound
the notes, which are to call them forth to
duty, and to prolong the strains, until
each one is enlisted in ardous defence of
our proud and glorious standard.
If the Whig party have ever INDUCED
the hope, that the day would arrive when
they might rid the State Of the reproach
Of Locotocoism, now Is the time when
that hope may be realized. If they have
ever longed for on enjoyment of an oppor-
tunity, to remove the disgrace they sub
jected themselves to, when they permitted
| our enemies to seize the Executive reins
of the State, that opportunity is now af-
forded them. On the first Wednesday Of
October next, the Wing party have only
to will it, and every vestige of Locofoco-
ism in Maryland is swept away, and the
Executive Office rescued from the hands
of those, whose continued possession
of it is dangerous to the public inter
csts,
Let them arouse then and exert the
power which is in their hands. Let them
but make an effort, and as easily as the
noble lion shakes the dew drops from his
name, may they PROSTATE and humble
their adversaries. Who will say we are
shorn of any Of that strength; we exhibi-
ted at the Presidential election? No, one,
because it is evident that however numer-
Gus may have been the important occur
renccs that have marked the lapse Of time
since that event, we are still one united,
one harmonious party. However great
may have been the shock we have sus-
tanned, we have suffered no injury, and
our cause has in no way been impaired
by it. We still preserve. within the bor-
ders of our State, an unbroken front, and
our forces have only to advance to the
conflict and a glorious victory is secured
But as certain as we have at command
these advantages, jpst SO certain are we
lost, if we do not properly improve them
We have a watchful and untiring enemy
to contend against, and five are inactive,
if we sleep at our posts, we shall be bound
hand and foot and become their easy prey.
Let these considerations weigh with our
friends, and let them recollect also that
the services of every member of the par
ty are needed. Not that we apprehend so
close contest, but no other policy is
ever safe, but that which requires every
individual: whatever may be his sph ere, to
labor. 1t is the force of example that is
required and which gives effect to the
movements of the party.
Our friends should turn their attention
to those States where elections have re-
Gently taken place, for lesson which is
calculated to be of service TO them. What
bu, the apathy of our party lost us the
State of Maine? what but the over conf
dence and lancied security of the Wings
OF Vermont SO nearly snatched that State
from their hands2 No other causes but
these, have brought down upon us the
disasters that have beiallen US there. Lei
the Whigs of Maryland then profit by
this dear power, let them guard against d
: similar reverse here. Let them recollect
, that once the election is over, if we are
beaten, all theil. .remorse at their inexcusa'
, BILE neglect of duty, will avail them moth
, ing. So that while it is yet time LEI
tkem take every prccaution against dc.
feat.
What effect will the veto have have up,
on the Wing party.-[Globe
The same effect which rock has on q
flowing river-the waters pass over it with
a murmur, but tho ough divided, re-u-nitc