The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-02-10
From the Kent News.
The Wing Nomination and
the Election Of the
l1tfs instant.

l1th instant
The Wing Convection of the fifth Con-
gressional District, whc CHI assembled IN
Elkton, on Tuesday last, nominated as
candidate for Congress, Dr. JACOB
A. PRESTON, of hartford county.
Although we, in common with our lei
lewcitIzens of Kent, would have preferred
AL estlmable and talented citizen of our
own county, yet, acting, as the " hgs OF
Kent, always do, from hign and patriotic
principles, they will readily accede to the
action oilhe Convention, and give hear
" supper, TO their nominee.
Although the opponent oil DR.. PREsToN,
is a resident of Cecil, for whom we enter.
tain the most kind and friendly feelings,
and real regard. yet, when principle is
involved, as it is, in the present contest,
we would sacrifice every thing for the
maintenance them, but our honor, and
could know no one-,-neilher Lelalion nor
friend. The time for indulging personal
preference, has passe,l-lhe two great
parties haze divided upon principles-nol
upon men.
We believe, most conscientiously, after
the best examination and reflection we
have been enabled to bestow, and honest
desire to arrive at truth, that WING
principles, are the principles Of
the Constitntion-the great con-
servative principles by which the
Union can be preserved, and the
true aud permanent interests OF
the country promoted An cpl
tome OF these principles are;-
The will ofthe Nation uncontrol-
led by the will OF one man; One
Presidential Term; A frugal Gov
crnment and no Sub Treasury,
open or covert, in substance or in
fact; No Government Bank. bat
an Institution capable Of guarding
the Peoples treasure and admin
istering to the Peoples wants. A
Tariff, which shall afford adeqate
revenue for the support of the
Government, and sufficient, pro-
lection to the workshops and la
Dor of our own Country; A Dis
trlbution of the proceeds of the
sales of the public lands; A check.
upon Executive power in the APP
pOlntmcnts to. and removals from
Office; A separation of the Purse
from the Sword; And the ap-
pointment of the Secretary of the
Treasury by Congress and not by
The President.
with these principles, emblazoned upon
fhe broad banner Of our cause-ralifed by
the glorious majority of one hundrcd and
forty fre thousand IN 1910 consecrated
by the last words of the beloved and la
mented llARRl sol; with the election of
1914 IN view-and the "CLAYn flag I'M
iurled and flying in every State and County
in the Union how can any Wing prove
rccrcant to his duty or his country, by
voting against DR.. PREsToN-or by re-
manning passive or al home, virtually con.
tribute 10 the election Of his opponen,?-
NFe cannot believe it,
Let every Wing do his duty, and his
whole duty, regardless of"wind or wealth,
or." 1t is an important duty-one thai
cannot he delegated to another, and in
the performance or neglect of which, mo-
mentous consequences may be involved
Let no one excuse himself. by saying thai
'!one rote" could not make much differen-
'ce.-i HoMAs JEFFERSON was elected by
a majority Of one-olher important cleo
,lons have been decided by single uoh
AS no man can see into the iuture-no
man should trust to chances or possihiIi-
'tics-bul by casting his own vote, main
tain his,caIse and ms principles. Let the
inspiring words of Lord Nelson, to his
brave troops, at the battle of Trafalgar
est is expected that every man shall d."
his duty" be inscribed upon his banner
anu success ds certain. Let those who
Iheve conveyances to the election, provide
them for those who have none-and let
every Wing endeavour to impart to his
neighbour, the patriotic enthusiasm whcl
nnspres his own bosom-and the victory
is already accomplished
DocToR PREsToN, was one Of the Wing
electors of President and Vice President
in 1S1o, aad was then elected by lrium,
phent vote. He is no stranger to us, be-
cause we then though, him worthy the
high honor of an eleclor, for the lamenled
HARRISON. lie still stands upon the Whig
battlements, as faithful senlinel-oI
good la!cnls--combining the qualities Of
anorai worth with the accomplishments
aud 'conrtesies OF the gentleman. He will
if elected, reflect the wishes of his con,
.slltuenls-mainlain their principles-ant
yindlcate the cause Of our noblest cham.