The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-08-17
THE CECIL WING.

Mr.. Veazey, and others were present.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed a committee to draft resolutions viz.
DR.. ID 3. Trimble. Absalom Roman, Allen
XIX, John Reynolds.
Who produced the following preamble
and resolutions.
Whereas; 1t is the decided conviction
of this meeting, in common with the entire
whig party throughout the Union, that the
salvation of our country's liberty and pros
peri'y depends upon the dcfcm of the I'M
prlncipled demagogues who have tramplcd
upon her rights for the last Is years; and
upon the successful accomplishment of The
great American and Republican principles
advocated by the wing party.
And whereas, there is one American
CitIzen who has preemiently distinguish,
ed himself for long series of years; as
the or! ginalor Of some, and the unlirlng
and devoted advocate of all those great
principles.
Therefore Resolved That the nomina-
ton by the National Why Conventions, oi
Americas lavorle son Henry Clay, to the
highest office in the gift Of the peoples
cordially approved of, by this meeting;
and that we will apply ourselves with re.
newed energy, to secure his elevation to
the residential Chair.
Resolved, that in the choice Of 'Theo-
dore Frelingiuy sen, for the Vice Presidcn-
cy, the convention gave evidence that they
were not sumbcrlng at their posts, for in
purity Of his character, his devoted pat
lrlollsm, and unchanging policy, we have
ample security, that he viii! not prove a
traitor to those who conlided in him.
| Resolved, That in the intelligence, firm
ness, public services, and steady wing
principles of Thomas &. Pratt, we have
evidence of his ability 10 perform the ar
duous duties Of Governor with benefit, and
honor to our State to restore her pros
perty, at home, and her credit abroad.
Resolved, That we will use every jusri-
fable eXerlion to elect our candidates nexi
fall, and eXhort all who have their coun-
try's good at heart, to arise, in their might
and aid in the good work Of reformation
Resolved, That one of the great measur-
es OF the Wing party-a tariff for prolcc,
tion having already exhibited its good
eilt cts IN the prosperity of the country.
and received the sanction of the entire
wing party, and large portion Oft op-
posi'ion--we Will use every proper effort
10 elect persons favorable 10 its conlpu-
ancc.
Resovcd-That we have equal conf
dencc III The benefits that will accrue, from
the other wings measures when carried
into operation, and that the institution OF
a National Bank, Of the distribution Of the
proceeds of the sales of The Public Lands
and a restriction of the executive prcIoga-
tive, are measures, necessary TO the welfare
Of the nalIon-Resolvrd,I That, IN tte dis
cordanl opinions of the Locofoco National
Convention, for nominating candidates for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency and
the treachcry Of great number of the
delegates 10 that convention TO their CON
stlpuents, by the violation of their nslruc-
tons we have a strong proof that the
party is unsound aud shaken to its centre
and will soon be among the things tina,
welc-Rcsolycd, That in the nomination
Of J. X. Polk, and G. M. Dallas, for the
two most important Offices in our Republic
person almost unknown, beyond the mar
row spheres Of their own homcslcads, in
preference to well known popular and
talented men, shows that they have been
chosen, as the loIlorn hope-the sacrifice
Resolved, That the only posilire prin-
ciple, advocated by our opponents, viz ..
the annexation of Texas, is unjust, and
impolilic, opposed 10 the wishes Of the
great majority of the American people and
was brought forward at the llh, hour,
with the view Of influencing the approach
| ing Presidential Eleclion-Rcsolvtd, That
in the entire aud enthusiastic unanimity of
the Wing party in the nomination of Clay
and Frtlingh,ysen i'll the purity, and pat,
| rlolism Of their principles, and in the
great success in the Elections that have
already taken place, we have strong
attesla'lon that the wing cause.-The cause
Of liberty and prosperity will be triumph
antly successful at the coming Elections
And lastly, Resolved, That all the tai.
enls we may possess, all the energies of
our minds, all the influence we can exert,
and every means that honorable men can
resort too, shall be applied towards the
accomplishment OF our great, our patriotic,
our righteous cause
am with respect, your friend and fellow
laborer i'll the cause.
JOHN ericsson Sec'y.