The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-30

where no motive for delay can be perceiv
ed, ihe Committee propose the immediate
formation of the usual Wing Convention
for experimenting the general interest OF
he Party through the ensuing year, For
The purpose Of creating this City C"nven-
ton, they suggest that Ward Meetings be
held on Friday evening next. The E2nd
INST. IN The customary manner. to elect
five delegates from each ward, who shall
compose tie Convention, and who shall,
at their own convenience thereafter, ap-
point the delegates to represent the wings
OF the city Of Baltimore in the State Con-
yention. The nomination. Of Congress
sIonal Candidates. as we'll as those for the
cgisIaure in 1914. will, Of course, be-
long 10 another body.
The time for commencing action in the
counties. for the formation of the Sale
ConventIon, is necessarily left to their
own appointment The Committee have
no means of knowing what period might
best suit the convenience of the Wings in
several parts Of the STATE; and it seemed TO
be more appropriate that The designation
ot the lIme OF meeting should be referred
to those most Interested in the matter,-
The Goa mItee feeling every confidence
that al! necessary arrangements will be
made in due season. aud in such manner
as shall secure, IN the Convention, the
most effective representation OF the opn-
IONS and wishes OF all. The Committee
desire to avoid interfering with the con
>truction Of the Convention in any parl-
cUIars, except those they have indicated;
sensible that upon question OF 81 much
interest, as that which will constitute the
chief topic Of discussion in that body, and
upon which there may be mich variety OF
personal preference and opinion, the more
spontaneous tie movement, the more 1t
will be likely 10 concillale confidence and
ensure harmony. Their only purpose is
30 make beginning of the organization,
and to take the opportunity which is ,hns
afforded, very earnestly 10 impress upon
The Wings ol the State. the importance OF
a Iull attendance il Ine primary meetings,
and of "A grave and dciibrra,e consldera-
ton Of the duty which will be before
them.
I he Wing candidate for tie CHIEF
MagI~WaCv OF the STATE, all will realty
ackUoW ledge, should be such a man as
NAV command the most cordial and I'M
doubling confidence OF the Party; who
viii most truly represent its opinions;
most faithfully defend It's principles
Maryland requires a man oi this character
nov, more than al any former period OF
her history. The public affairs have been
brought INTO such condition as may be
retrieved only by much sagoclty, much
tirmncss ant sincere devotion to the
policy and doctrine which have ever been
REGARDED as cardinal to the Wing faith
lie who would successfully achieve this
great good for the STATE, will stand III
need of the strong support and warm at
lachmenl Of the Wing party an attach
menl which shall bring HIM their most
Jealous co-opejalInn in the necessary
measures of reform. and which shall lead
them to share with him the high rcspon-
,biltv of the crisis We need not say
that such a man must be able to present
pledge in his past life Of such future use
fuIne.+ as shall secure him not the con-
fdcnce only tut the affection Of the
wings.
Ii there be any admonilon which the
sad experience of the present times has
impressed more painfully than another
upon tie Wings of the Union, it is that
hich teaches them a scrupulous cIrcum-
spcrtion in their choice OF Candldates Tor
High Places, and an earnest attention to
the duty of presenting none to the public
suffrage but men Of approved Worth and
tried Fidelity. The Wings have many
such i'll their ranks; aud in elevatlng
them,they will give the best pledge TO the
People OF Maryland Of a sincere and
honest purpose to promote the happiness
and renown of the State.
We enter the next Canvass under cir.
cums,ances peculiarly suspicious, II
The " higs heartily resolve t" win the
victory, it will be theirs. They hare
tie majority and we cannot doubt that
1t will be summoned 10 the poll ,-not
only to light Maryland of many wrongs.
bat to Join III paving deserved tribute OF
honor to the great Wing Champion of
those Ma ionat interests i'll which our
State has no less stake than any other
member o! the Contederacy.
The Committee rejoice in this the first
opportunity presented to hem, to congarl-
uIaIe the " hIgs upon the glorious result
of the contest Of the present year, In
June last, they ventured 10 make an appeal
to their political brethren in reference to
the principles and measures by which that
contest was to be guided. The " hgs
have nobIy responded to that appeal eod
have brought full popular sanction t."
the opinions then uttered. The Safe has
thereby DECLARED her resolve to redeem
her faith and maintain her honor: she has
pledged herself in favor of the Disuibu-