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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-02-03

convention to be held in Baltimore, in the
month of May next, for the purpose of
nominating candidates Tor the Presidency
and Vice Presidency of the United SlBtes.
On motion, 1t was resolved, that the
Convention hereafter to be held for the
purpose of selecting Wing candidate
from this District shall meet al Millington
in Kent county, it being the most central
and convenient point, for the attendance
of Delegates from The different portions
of the District.
On motion. the chair appointed Doct
Horton, and Mr.. Patterson of Hartford, to
wait on Docl. PREsToN, and request his
acceptance of the same.
On motion. II was resolved. that the
proc ceilings OF the meeting be signed by
the officers Of the convention, ard pub
lished in all the Wing papers Of the state.
On motion. the convention adjourned.
[Signed.
VIM. S Constable, Pres't.
Vim L. Horton, Vice pres,,,.
Cornelius Smith,
Thos II. Ford, cu;
VIM IIardcaslle, Jr 0'''''N '
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CELEBRATION.

Celebration of the anniversary of the
lllustrious Washington, on the coming
22nd., of February.
The ELKTON GUARDS will parade
at Z O'Clock P. M. on the 22nd. inst, and
fire the usual saIutes.
Alter the parade and military exercises
a supper will be served up at Mr.. De-
haven's Hotel at O'Clock in the evening,
The Cecil Grays and the Gentlemen of
Elkl"n and the vicinity are invited to Join
in the celebration.
Tickets for supper can be had at the
Hotel and those wishing to parlake of the
entertainments will please procure them
by the evening of the 2lsl. inst.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
of the Elkton Guards.
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The Outrage mt Washington.

The Patriot contains publication by
A. F. Shriver, Esq. shelving the unsuc-
cessluI efforts made BY him to obtain
from Mr.. John B. Weller, of the House of
Representatives, satisfaction for the assault
committed on him by Mr.. Weller on the
floor of The house few days since, It
appears that, after having taken advantage
of his physical superiority to attack and
injure Mr. Shriver, Mr.. Weller refuses to
meet him on terms of equality. For thrs
dishonorable course Mr.. Shriver denoun
ces him as a coward: and the world will
ra'ify the sentence.-Balt Clipper.
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9Th. Election District
CLAY CLUB.

Al meeting of the Wings of the fifth
election District, held at Norh East, on
Saturday the 20th of January, they
formed themselves into Clay Club, and
organized by electing the following Off
GERS, viz:
johnson Shippers, President.
Jacob Hyland,
John +. Cazier,
Oliver w. Lund,
Samuel Burns,
Caleb Reynolds,
Samuel Thompson,
Stephen B. Ford, Recording Secretary.
Thomas R. Sewall, Corresponding Sec'ry.
meeting Of the Club will take place
at N orth East. on Saturday the Bird of
February, at 2 O'Clock. A distinguished
member of the wing party is expected to
address the meeting.
January, 1914
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DR.. VIM. L. HoRToN, and
VIM. A. PATTERsen. Esq. &

VIM. A. PATTERSON, Esq.
Commihee on'the part of the Wing Con-
renfion Of Me Fifth Congressional Dis
Hict.
GENTLEMEN:-You our letter informs
me, this moment, OF my nomination by
the Wing Convention which met i'll Elk
ton, yesterday, as candidate to represent
the 9Th Congressional District scar
cely know how to express my deep sea-
sbilty of the honor done me. There are
many Wings in the District, far more ca
pable than myself to defend the party, but
| yield to none in zeal, and in thorough
conviction of the necessity of placing the
Wing party in the ascendency in the Ma
tional Councils. Their principles are
well defined, whether they are proclaim
ed in the North, South, or West, and in
my estimation are identical with the pro-
priety, interests and honor of the Coun-
try.
In such a cause, and with such a leader
as MARRY OF THE WEST" who can
doubt of our success lcherish the anti
cipation. that the election which is to take
place on the 18th of February next, in
Mary land, will be fit and emphatic pre-
luce to that more important one which
will follow in November accept the
nomination which has been SC kindly and
generously rendered me, with the firm
conviction, that the Wings of this Dis
trict, will zealousIy and heartily sustain
the nomination at Elklon. 1t is scarcely
necessary for me to say, that whether as
private citizen, or as your representa-
tive in congress, YOU will find me battling
TO the utmost extent Of my humble abili-
ties in favor of that cause, with which
have been so long identified.
am Gentlemen,
With grea. respect and esteem,
Your most obedient servant.
JACOB A. PRESTON.
Hartford County, Jan'ry 3lst IA.
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The EIection:-WmGs OF CECIL


The ElectiOl:-WHG OF CECIL!
we wish TO say few, and but few words
TO you about the election now so close at
hand. The time for acting, rather than
speaking, is here. In very few days
you will be called upon to exercise at the
ballot box, the glorious right of freemen,
in choosing map to speak for you in
the National Legislature. Shall he be
one who entertains the same views and
sentiments with yourselves? or, shall
man be elected who is opposed to all that
you deem to be right, and proper, and
true in politics2 Are the principles Of
the party-principles which you honest.
ly believe have for their object the ad
vancement of the best interests of our
country, and for which you have SO long
and nobly commended, to be now sustained
by you? or, will you prove recreant to
your trust, and stand idly by, while they
are trampled TO the earth by the adherents
of locofocoism. We put the question to
you directly and plainly; will you do
your duty, or will you not? The wings
of the other counties of the district we feel
assured will act like men; will you not go
shoulder 10 shoulder with them, to work?
We anticipate your answer to these ques
tons. We know you will not sit
in supineness, and run chance Of hav-
ing the odium of defeat to rest upon you.
But it is necessary 10 be aclive-every
careless voter must be seen, and the ne
cessity of going to the election must be
urged upon him. RecolIect tina, we here
tolore have not been able TO get our for
ces out at special elections, and that I'M
less we get A FULL TURN OUT, we
will be defeated. Bring out your old men
your blind, your halt and your lame.
Let no storm nor blast delain you at home.
We hope every leading wing in the
county, will use strenuous exerlions TO
get TIE voters out. We would that each
one may understand us to be speaking to
him Individually. Let every man attend
to his own neighborIood-let him see
that his whig neighbors are all out TO the
polls. We will see which of the dis
tricts will prove most faithful.
CoNGREssroSAL NoMiSATIoN..-The Wings
of the lst Dist have nominated J. NJ. 5. Causin
Esq. of St. .Mary's county, who is now in the
State Legislature, as their candidate for Con-
gress. fle will be elected and he will shine in
Congress.
IN the second DIST. the Wings have nominal
ed Francis Brengle-the locos J. Thompson
Mason
In the 3rd Dist the Wings have nominated
John Wcthered the locos Samuel Brady.
In the 4th Dist. John P. Kenneday is the
Wing, and John C. LeGrand, the .oco candidate
In the 9TH Jacob A. Preston Whig-Albert
Constable, loco.
In the 9th J. d. Jones, J. S. Cotman and T.
King Carroll, are spoken of as Wing candidate
for nomination
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M ATTY VAN.
RY J GRElSER,


TrNE-".Niss Lucy Long"
Good morning, little Mat,y,
To help your cause along,
1fyou have no objection
Wen sing you Wing song.
Oh! keep your temper, Matty,
And cheat them if you can,
Fol- you have got the genus"
Oh! little Matty Van!
We know your rivals fear you,
Their hate they cannot smother,
But you're the boy can manage
To make one cat the other.
Oh keep, &c,
Oh Matty you're a cute one,
You'll be the nominee;
Your wind is not yet broken,
You'll "reto" them "per se.n
Oh !! keep, &c.
Tho Cass and Colonel johnson,
Are soldiers good and true,
They're green to risk their chances,
With such a rogue as you.
Oh keep, sc.
And even friend Buchanan,
The keystone's fav'rite, he
VIII find the nomination
An "obsotete idee."
Oh! keep, SC.
Calhoun, whose sense Of honor,
Will stoop to nothing mean,
In such a packed Convention,
Will be mere machine.
Oh keep, SC.
But when the questions settled,
The nomination won,
You'll find then to your sorrow,
Your troubles just begun.
Oh !! keep, SC.
For soon you'll hear the people
Gan in a great array"
Sing" You can't come il, ,Nattv"
"SrANp BACK FOR HARRY CLAY y
Oh. keep, &c.
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WHlG CONVENTION.

At meeting of the Wing Delegates Of
the Fifth Congressional District, compos-
ed of the counties of Hartford, Cecil, Kent,
Queen AIMS and Caroline, held in the
town of Elkton, on Tuesday, the 3Olh of
January, 1914, William S. Constable ESQ.
of Kent was called to the chair, and 1'ho's
II. Ford of Queen Anne's appointed Secre-
tary.
The followoing Delegates appeared and
look their seats, viz;
FROM HARFoRD.-Wm l.. Horton, Geo.
W. Bradford. John McGaw (of Robt !.
VIM. A. Patterson, Henry w. Archer,
John Donahoe James Moores, Geo. Vel
lott. Thos. Archer. Henry Hammond.
VIM. F. Turner, Aquilla Bailey, Dr. Jesse
II. West, Henry c. Stump. Henry Harlan
John Coleman, James L. Sullivan, VIM
w. Williams.
FROM CEcIL.-Davidson D Pearce,
Ellis Reynolds, Oliver w. Lund, Joseph
w. Veazey Cornelius Smith.
FROM KENT.-Wm. S. Constable, JOS
I. Mitchell, Geo. d. S. Handy. James
Mansfield Jr., Simon Wickes, Nicholas
Il. Westcou, Charles ii Wickes, John F.
Cacy, Geo w. Cacy, Pere Welhered,
Samuel Briscoe.
FROM QUEEN ANSE's. james Merrick,
P. B. Hopper Jr., John c. Trenchard,
Thos. C. Ford.
FROM CARoLlNE.--E. r. Sprague, ia
cob c. Wilson William Hardcastle Jr.
On molten, II was resolved that the
chair appoint, one delegate from each
county, to report to the meeting, perma-
nent officers of the Convention. Whereup-
on the chair appointed Messrs Wilson, of
Caroline; Merrck, Oft Anne's; J. E. Ca
ey, of Kent; Reynolds, Of Cecil, and
Moores of Hartford, who after having re
tired and consulted together, made and
reported the following selection. viz:
President. VIM. S. Constable, of Kent.
vp, {Dr. W. l.. Horton, OF Hartford,
} Cornelius Smith, of Cecil,
Thos II. Ford, Of Q. Anne's,
''o '9'' VIM Hardcaslle Jr. Caroline,
Which report was unanimously adopted.
On motion, II was resolved that Har-
ford and Cecil, should be entitled 20 Eve
| 'ottS CdCh. anu bIIdt lNSiltt HuCCh HHnC
and Caroline should be entitled TO four
votes each, in this convention. that berg
the ratio of Representation of the said
counties in the legislature of the State.
Doct. Jacob A.. Preston, of Hartford;
James II. lamar, of Cecil; James B. Ri
caud, of Kent; Henry E. Wright, ofQueen
Anne's; and L. w. Potter, of Caroline,
were then nominated by the Delegations
from their respective counties, upon which
the convention proceeded to ballot, and
upon the fourth ballot, Doct JACOB A
PREsToN, of Hartford, having received a
majority of the whole number Of votes.
was declared duly nominated, as the Wing
Candidate of the fifth Congressional Dis
lrict of Maryland; whereupon on motion
OF John E. Cacv of Kent, the nomination
of Doct. Preston, was unanimously rati-
fed by This convention.
On motion, 1t was Resolved, that z. w.
Potter, Esq. be, ard he is hereby appointed
a Delegate to represent this, the Fifth Con-
gressional District Of Maryland, in the
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Arro1NTMENrs.--A Washington correspon-
dence ofthe Newark Advertiser states that il is
said that Mr.. Upshur Is TO be nominated as MIN
lister to France; Mr. Tazewell, OF Va, who is at
present in the city, appointed to the State Do
partment; VIM Cost Johnson, of Md, in the
event otthc rejection Of Mr.. Porter, to the War
Department.
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MIR. CALHOUN.

MIR. Calhoun's letter has not yet made its
appearance. Has the rumored withdrawal of
MIR Van Burcn caused it to be held back
The friends of Calhoun, in Now York, have
published an address "to the democratic party"
in which they take ground ogans, Mr.. Van Blu
rem, and avow the de termination not to concur
in any nomination which may be made by the
Baltimore Convention, because they cannot ac-
quiesce in the principles on which it is to be or
gained O." This is symptomatic of coming
storm.
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THE Present TAnIrr.-The amount
Of imports have heen lessened in two
years ,hitty-eight millions, SIX hundred
and eighty-ivc thousand, two hundred and
eighty-two dollars, while the revenue
yielded under the new LariirIasl year over
that of lSl0, is abogt two millions, and is
hafa million more shan III any year lex
ccpt onc) that has been received within
four years:
The exports of 1918, were Sl00,063,265
The imports OF S9,260,s9
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HEALTH.

Health is that state OF body and mind
which renders mere existence blessing;
any thing short Of this is disease, and is
caused by the accumulation Of morbid
humors in the blood, and other juice, by
neglect Of vegetable purging. The cure
is very simple; open the natural drains Of
the body which nature has provided for
the carrying out Of all its impu rites, and
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DoN'T WANT 40 BE STATE.-The
people of Wisconsin seem determined mol
to support the burthen of State govern
mcnt. in 1912. there were GIG votes
given for State government, and lS2l
against it. In 1913, there were 51l for
AMI 1876 against constitution. About
half the counties paid no attention 10 the
matter
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For President IN 1874
HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY,

USMR. V. b. PALMER, at his REAL Els
TATE and COAL Office No. So Pine
street, Philadelphia, is agent for this paper
Names Of subscribers, or advertisementslettw with
him will be duly attended to.
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A SLY H,r.-A Wing County Convention re-
Gently held in Iliniis, passed the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That We approve of Gen. Jackson's
declaration, contained in his veto message of 1882
that "Natona Bank is Convenient 10 the gou-
ernment and useful TO the people, and nigh: be so
constituted as to obviate constitutional objec-
tons "
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A Democratic Mechanic.

Az INEVITABLE REsULT.-Thc Madi
sonian Of Saturday. after defining its po-
siuon with regard to the Presidential con-
test, thus speaks the truth as to the inevi-
table result AIR Gays election to the
Presidency is now an ineyirable result
w" fold our arms, aud have nolLiug to do
with victory or defeat"
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MIR. WEBSTER.

The New Y DIRK Commercial states that
"Mr Webster associates himself with two
members Of our bar--,Iosoeph w. Moul-
ton, Esq and Edgar S. Van Wrinkle, Esq
the first taking charge of the Chancery
and the second Of the law practice, and
Mr. Webster Of course combining himself
10 The duties of counsellor and barrister
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MIR. CALHOUN.

His withdrawal from the Presidential
contest. The Charleston Courier of Mon
day contains lengthy letter from the
Hon. John C. Calhoun, in which he un-
qualifedly wlthdraws his name from the
list Of candidates to be presented to the
democratic national convention to assem-
BILE in Baltimore in May next.
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I5@Our time, this week, has been much
crowded with business, in our office and out Of
it, in consequence of (which we have not been
able to pay that attention to our paper that the
times require.
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WAR 70 THE KNIrE.--T'he Van Buren
s.oro Toca leaders of New Y ok city
have formally refused to allow the friends
of General Cass to kold a public meeting
Pa Tammany Fall, No federation OF
s,7snian H1on the prcsjdrnn1i question, Is
s1e 10 ,r1Ac al The loco toco leaders.
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LOOK orT FOR THE THlEF?--The dwelling of
one of our citizens, Mr.. DuNoTr, was entered oil
Monday night and robbed of IA fine WATCH and
considerable silver. We advise our friends to
lock their doors, and holt their windows, or the
same ''nico young man. will fill his pockets
with their extra articles.--Del. Gazette.
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REJECTIoN OF Mr. PoRTER.-The NOM
ination Of Mr.. Porter, as Secretary of
War, was rejected by the Senate yesler-
day.
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political and your depend only
but the others.
We're You mot in favor of John
q. Adams i'm 1924
Were You not a presidential G.
hector for Henry Clay i'm 1882!
Did you not approve of, and de-
fend, the course pursued by the
recgssaglt Electors, i'm 1886!
Have you mot at different times,
and ON various occasions, express
ed yourself i'm favor Of Repudia-
ton!
I'm the event Of being elected,
would you not be i'm favor of q re-
peal of the present Tariff, which
operates SO beneficially, not only
to the Esboring classes, but to the
country generally!
Would you not be opposed to a
Distribution of the proceeds Ofthe
Public Lands among the States,
& thereby prevent them from les
SEEMING their indebtedness by the
avaiIs Of them!
Would You not as member OF
the Van Buren, party, feel it incum
bent On You to infIict ON the coun-
try, his infamous Salb-Treasury
scheme, i'm preference to advoca-
ting the only rational measure for
the regulation of the currency---
a National institution properly
guarded!
Are you i'm favor Of the ge-elec-
ton of Martin Van Buren,, against
whonl the people have decided i'm
1910, 10y the immense majority
of $4,000 votes
Unless have been grossly msnormcd you be compelled
to answer all these questions the affirmative If
not say that you have been
"Al things by and nothing long,
you are 50 subject to change how we to know where to
ind at the lunatOn what expect from
versatile gcnious?
But what particularly and fellow mechanics,
that advocate the repeal of the Tariff of 1872 which to
anything like consistency you must be denounced by
your yyou will in that bring down the price OF our Ia
Dor half by bringing the pauper labor of Europe competition
with
hope may satisfy my important points
think shall be compelled follow examrlechang politics
Ia tina, shall
honesty think will carry likely
benefit aberng country. JACOB
A Democratic Mechanic.
An INEVITABLE REsuLT-Thc Mal- MD
Fonian Of Saturday after defining its
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The ceremony of the presentation Of
Neagle's portrait of Henry Clay 10 the
National Clay Club of Philadelphia, took
place IN that city on Friday evening.
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Elkton, Jan 30th, lS44,
70 JACOB A. Preston, Esq.
OF hartford County.

OF hartford COUNTY.
SIR'-The undersigned, q committee
on the part of the Wing convention,whlch
assembled this day in Elkton, are charged
with the highly gratifying duty of com
municaling to you. your unanimous
nomination by the convention as the Wing
candidate for Congress from the 9Th con-
gressonal district of this state.
With sentiments OF the highest respect,
We are very truly yours,
w. l.. HORTON.
w. A. PATTERSON.
Committee on behalf of me Wig Con-
renlion Of Fifth Congressional District.
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WEST.4Es
We trust therefore, that you, together with
all the noble Wings Of your section Of the coun-
ty, will Civ" note of preparation for the coming
fight; let the spirit which has animated our
friends in past contests be aroused and all
will be well; let meetings be held in every neigh
borhood, and let every voter be persuaded that
on him may rest the casting vote and rictorg will
as inevitably await us rs defeat attend our foes.
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ANOTHER REJECTIoN.-OurW Washing
ton correspondent states that the nomina-
ton of Mr. Spencer, as Judge Of the Su-
preme Court, was rejected by the Senate
yesterday. .
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~ Hon. J. A. Pearce of the u. S. Senate
will accept our thanks for Public Documents.
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FOR TIE CECIL WIG.
TO Albert Constable, Esq.

As you have received the nomination from the Democratic
,cnon, Candidate for Congress- in the Fifth Congressional
District permit to PROFOUND you few queries that may
make up my mind Understandings how my vote. wish
give support gentleman who has been consistent his
political caleer and your may depend only
but the OF others.
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p CoLuMnIAH MAGAz1SE.-Havo received the
February, which is the end number Of this new
and brilliant Nagaznc-it can be seen on our
desk. Onc of its engravings-"The Sisters" is
beautiful Its literary matter is excellent, and
it is destined without doubt, to take high stand
among the peri odcals of the country-we refer
our literary readers to the prospectus of the
work, which we published some weeks age
Price 50, per year; copies s..
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To CoRREsPoNDENrs.-Th lines, "To Child
hood" are too defective for publication. The
writer should pr,Ine more closely. "Land Of
Promise, " got mslaid till too late for this week.
1t is full ofauts but we will print it to encour-
age tho author, whom we suppose to be youthful.
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I~5"The following circular has been address
sed by the Wing members of our Legislature
from this Congressional District to many of the
active Wings IN the several counties-it contains
good advice which we hop may be acted upon.
AHSAPuLIs, January 25th ls43
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srS~Wc are pleased again to welcome into
our office, our old neighbor, the Delaware Re-
publican It's publication has been rccommsn-
ced by COLUMBUS P. EVANS Esq, late of West
Chester, Pa. Under the guidance Of our late
friends, it was useful, Interesting and tho
roughly Wing paper, which character, Mr..
Evans, with whom we are acquainted, will, we
feel assured, be able to sustain for it. 1t is IL be
published semi-weekly and weekly.
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IL .aror Of die [. S'a;c', :.