The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-26
MARYLAND TYLER STATE CON
VENTION.
BALTIMORE, 25th March, 1874

"Atee uoys, tucie was oVeI one uunuIeu uelc-
gates in attendance, from the wards Of the city
and the neghboring counties.
The room was elegantly fitted up for the occasion.
In the of the Speakers Chair hung the portraits
OF General Washington and John Tyler, the two ss-
viours OF their countryside one from British arms,
and the other from British gold. On the left, was
suspended the flag of the Baltimore Green's as brave
a company as ever fought for their country On the
right was unfured the ball-riddled flag of the old
9th Regiment, borne by its brave ensign, John Les
ter, at the battle of North Point.
The utmost order, dignity and 6xedness of purpose
were manifest in the assembly, from the time the
members took their seats until they adjourned.
General Michael c. Sprigg, of Cumberland, Mary
land, name in which there is mighty host, was
elected to the chair A letter was read from him
stating that he prevented from attending in per-
son by private business yet he babe the Convention
not TO relax single in their just efforts vim
dictate Mr.. Tyler from the wrongs which had been
done TO him by partisans and rivals and that though
ne was not present in body, he with them heart
and SOUL and all the sympathies Of his nature This
letter received with tremendous appause-a me-
rit to which it was justly entitled in tunes when men
"
the iron rule fparty.
Messrs. LEONARD,
PERCIvAL,
MURRAY,
were chosen Vice Presidents, and
Messrs. COLE,
WETHERs
Secretaries to the Convention and they took their
seats amid an honest outbreak of approbation.
Doctor LEONARD, opening the Convention,
explained the object of its assembling to be to do
justice to John Tyler, (applause.) Such subject
needed no long speech from him. Every man ia the
country whose heart was not scared by the partisan
iron, knew and felt what wrongs had been inflicted
upon our honest Chief Magistrate. 1t was enough
to the indignation of the dead. Bursts Of ap
plause.) Feeling thus, have come together, ami
mated by a dying resolution to press Mr. TY-
LERs just and high claims before the American PEG
pie for the next Presidency. There was not single
man in the ranks of party, and we are all dyed
in-lhewool Democrats, so justly entitled to be made
President as Mr.. Tyler. Justice demanded it hon.
demanded it; right demanded it; interest de-
manded it. loud applause for some momens)
The names of the delegates were then called over.
The Secretary said, James Jones:
A gentleman with as honest face as ever graced
human head, and laughing and frank eye, rose
and asked, in sonorous voice, what Jones it was
who was meant, as there was a good many James
Joness in his ward.
voice cried, /" the boot maker"
."Then, sir, / am that man, and am Democrat
up to the hub, and Tyler man at that" (Great
appsuse.)
Could the party dandes Mr.. Editor, who, from their
places in the Senate and other high posts attempt 10
control the honest expression of the working mans
opinions, have heard this Mr. Jones declare himself,
they would have trembled in their shoes. Yes, sir,
thousands and thousands are the Democrats up to
the hub, and Tyler men at that, who can never be
brought to vote for Martin Van Buren,. What has he
done for the working msn' Nothing. What has
John Tyler done for them Every thing.
gentleman by the name of Mullen, when bis name
called and said that he was for Tyler as his
first choice but that he would abide the nomination Of
the Van Buren, Convention. Leave was proposed to be
given to him to withdraw from the Convention, and
after short debate, in which Mr. Charles Soran took
part, and explained Mr.. Mullen's position, the
proposition was carried.
resolution was introduced pledging the Conven-
ton to abide by the action of the Van Buren, eau
but, after debate, in which the determine ion of
the Tyler Democrats to have justice done to the
of their choice, eyinced by scarcely dissenting
voice, the resolution withdrawn by the mover.
Mr.. Soran submitted resolution declaring for
Tyler and Johnson the candidates for the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency, and it was carried mem
con-
Through out the proceedings the utmost enthusiasm
prevailed But when the regular resolutions and
preamble were read this enthusiasm knew bounds.
1t was decided emphatic, and almost vociferous, at
every sentiment imbodied in in that address. You
will get, them, of course, In the Sun OF the 27h and
if the sentiments Of those resolutions and preamble
do not make your heart leap for JOY, then you in
sensible indeed to he calls of justice and the die
tates Of a sound and right judgment.
You will see that State Convention TO nominate
Delegates 10 the General Tyler Convention of the
9th Of May is to be held the 9Th Monday April
ensuing A State Central Committee has been ap-
pointed consisting Of men whose energies in the
cause Of John Tyler and the Democracy will know
no firing.
Enough for the present As we progress in our
movements you shall hear from us, privately and
publicly.
Your obedicnt servant