Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-10-12
Baltimore VVhig Convention.

Al a meeting of The Whig Convention ofthe
city of Baltimore, held on Thursday evening,
the 2lsi September, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, a joint meeting of the Whig
members of Congress was held in Washington,
on Saturday, The Sih Of February last, for the
purpose of considering the propriery of holding
National Convention to nominate candidates
10 be- supported by the Wing party at the next
election of President and Vice President. al
which meeting The following resolution was
adopted, Ia wit:
=" "ReSOlUed, That the Whig members OF Con-
gress, concurring in The expediency of The pro-
posed Convention, and yielding TO the wishes
expressed, that they should designate lime
aud place, do respectfully recommend that
Whg National Convention for The nomination
of candidates for President and Vice President
of the United States, be held at the CITY Of
Baltimore, on Wednesday, the lst day OF May,
1874, aud that the said Convention he composed
of delegates from the respective States, equal
TO the number of Senators and Representatives
OF each State in the Congress OF the United
States"
And WHEREAS the Wings Of the city Of Bal
limOre being deeply impressed with the impor-
lance of giving 10 the nomination of the Ma
iiOnal Convention The most conspicuous and au-
thoritatve OF ratification which their brethren
throughout the Union are able to confer and
huding in lively remembrance the admirable
service of the Young Mems Convention assem-
bled in this city on the 4lh of May $40, and
the deservedy great influence Of that Conven-
lion over the country; and believing that the
canrass Of 1914 may be animated BY the same
patriotic enthusiasm, and be conducted with The
same eminent success, ifiI be commenced and
directed under the same intelligent guidance
they unanimously recommend through their
delegates in this body, to their Wing brothers
OF the several States, the formation OF Young
Mems Convention of Ratification, 10 be COM
posed of delegates from every district of The
country, VINO shall meet in Baltimore on THURS
DAY, the 2d day Of May, 1914.
Therefore. ReSolUei That il be recommend
ed 10 the Wings OF the several States, TO ap-
point a Young Mems Convention of Ratifica-
uon, 10 assemble in the city Of Baltimore, on
THURSDAY, the 2nd day of May, 1914, who
shall have full power 10 Taiily the nomination Of
The National Convention, and to make such ar
for the conduct of the canvass as
they may believe best adapted 10 insure success
10 The cause
Further ReSolred That this Convention, in
the name of the Iruc and patriotic Wings of
the city of Baltimore. inYlIe the largest sp-
poinlment of delegates 10 The Young Mems
Convention of Ratification, rendering TO them
as well as the members OF Inc National Con-
vention, cordial welcome 10 house and home.
and hospitable entertainment during their STAY.
ReSOlced That the editors of the journals
throughout The U. States, friendly 10 the Wing
cause, be requested TO publish these resolutions,
and to invite the concurrence and aid of The
Wings 10 give them effect.
GEO. R. RICHARDSON. President.
JAMES FRAZIER, r.. D..5..
JOSEPH WILLEY,} &c '''u''''',
G. c. EGERToN, Jr. s.,
ROBERT NJ. PRoUD,