The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-08-21

change be subjected to some material al
tcration whereby their efficiency will he
destroyed, and the credit of our State
again laid PROSTATE.
Rcsolred, That upon the subject of state
reform, the whig party without being
radical, is sound to the core-to that par
ty in opposition to the votes OF the loco
focos, are the people of Maryland indcbt-
ed for amendments in the constitution
already made, whereby the election Of
the Governor and Senate has been given
to the people, the salary of the Governor
reduced and other important retrench-
ments provided for: and although in the
Judgment of this convention important
changes in the form Of our government
should not be made for light and transient
causes, but only upon due elaboration,
and entire satisfaction of their necessity
and utility, we have no hesitation in
pledging the Wing party Of this county
in favor ofany further amendments which
may be demanded by the necessities or
interests of the people of the state and
the adoption of any measures which the
people may deem most likely to effect
them.
Resolved, That although the wings Of Cecil
were disappointed in their first choice i'll the
selection OF the candidate for Governor, they
are highly graifed 10 learn that the nomi>
nation has fallen upon a gentleman, dislin>
gushed for his ability, his sterling integrity
and elevated moral and political character
a sound and reliable wh@, an intelligent
and accomplished g gentleman; and that
al the approaching contest we will come up
10 the support of Mr.. Goldsborough with an
unbroken front and will give to him our en-
tire and undivided vote.
Uh0caS, by the nomination Of our fellow
citizen Alexander Evans, as their candidate,
| for Congress, the wings of the 5th Congress
sional District, have imposed upon US an
obligation TO which we are bound 10 res
pond i'll the most liberal spirit; and whereas,
we are proud 10 recognize in the nominee Il
gentleman born reared.and educated among
Us; OF extensive and superior attachments
acute and comprehensive mind; of polished
sound whig and an able and unilnching adj
vocae OF wing princip pies i'll all their purity
aud extent: therefore
RcSo!rcd, That we cordially respond 10 the
action of the congressional convention and
will give 10 Mr. Evans on the first " e,laes-
day in October next, united and we hope
a triumphant support: and we earnestly urge
upon the wings Of the whole district 10 go
and do likewise, assuring them. that he is in
every way worthy Of their warmcst sup
port.
Rcsolccd, That we deeply sympahisc with
him in the domestic aniclion which at pre-
sen, deters him from visiting the other ccun.
ties in the district, and sincerely hope that
in few days he will be enabled 10 resume
his labours in canvesSing the entire district
R~0ird, That We earnestly and unaui
mousv recommend. James II. lamar Cor.
neius Smith, Jacob liyand and David +
karsner, 10 the people of Coed county, a<
gentlemen well qualified 10 represent thci'
interest in he Legislature Of this state, and
we respectfully ask, and expect for them Al
the hands Of the whIgs of tue county whose
motto still is though often beaten never
conquered cordial approval and an undi.
yiled supper"
On motion Of VIM. G. EIasson. the resou,
tons were unanimously adopted,
On motor Of Thomas S. Thomas, Order
ed, That the proceedings Of this convention
and the resolutions jus! read and adopted be
published in the Cecil Wing. and whig pa
pers OF the city of Baltimore.
JOHN COWARD, President.
Jos w. VEAzEY, Secretary.