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

Resol0@l, That for the 999th time we
proclaim the following to be some of the
prominent principles of the wing party,
as we understand them.
The legitimate sovereignty of the peo-
pie, and the purity of the popular will
whenever fully and fairly expressed.
The preservation Of the constitution
in its letter and spirit, not as it is under
stood by those whose interests may
prompt them to violate it, but as it is
understood and eXPounded by the fathers
of the republic, and the tribunals to which
its provisions may be legitimatcly sub
mitted.
The integrity and independence ofthe
Judiciary, uncontaminated by the cor
rupting influence OF modern Jacobinism.
The preservation Of the legislative,
against the encroachments of Executive
authority.
A judcious Limitation Of Executive
power, patronage and influence, and a
due restriction on the veto power.
The establishment ofthe one term prin
cipIe. The removal Of the public finan-
ccs as far as possible from the control of
the executive. Uncompromising hoSil-
ity to the iniquitous Sub-Treasury scheme
in any and every shape it may assume.
The establishment Of sound currency
convertible into specie at the option Of
the holder, as instrumental to whole
some regulation of the internal commerce
OF the States. Just and adequate protec-
ton to the genius and industry of our
own citizens, in preference TO support of
foreign lahour and capital. The estab-
liShment of home market for the pro-
duce OF our lands, as ContradistinguiShed
from reliance upon the fluctuations of
foreign market the advantages OF which
rarely if ever inure TO the farmer but
serve only to render him the sport of the
Spectator who alone pockets the profits
and as essential and indispensable there
to the re-establShmcnt OF the Wing Tar
if of 1912 and the permanent adoption
Of the principles upon which it is found
ed.
Resolrcd, That no man is entitled to or
Can receive the cordial support Of the
great Whig party Of this country, unless
he is whig in every sense OF the word,
and can be relied upon as fast friend of
whig principles, in any position in which
their suGrhgcs may place him.
Ijhcrcrs, The spontaneous outburst Of
Of public enthusiasm which prevadcs this
whole country, in behalf OF Gen. Zach
ary TAYLOR as candidate for the Prcsi-
dencv, does not in the jud gmcnt of this
! Convention, proceed from blind devo-
ton to military herosm, but rather from
a determination on the part of the people
to sustain in the person of that gallant
and devoted patriot faithful public SER
want against the Vaccinations OF weak
and unwise administration, and the heart
less politicians who control.ts action.
.4nd Whcrcas, We rrgard with feelings
of the livclest admiration the patriotism
integrity primitive simplicity Of charac-
ter, undaunted tirmncss and perseverance
in the discharge Of duty under the most
discouraging circumstances mature judg-
mcnt, self relying energy, and devoted
attachment TO republican principles and
the institutions of his country, for which
that gallant officer is distinguished, and
can rely with the utmost confidence up
on the assurance that he is not only a
whig in fact, bnt an ardent personal friend
Of Henry Clay Of Kentucky, which gives
him a sure passport to the heart ofevery
true whig in the Union: therefore,
Rcsoircd, That if the choice OF the wing
National Convention shall fall upon Gen.
TAYLOR we will give to him the same
untiring support which for the two last
Presidential elections, has enabled us to
override all opposition and to record the
vote of old Democratic Cecil in favour
of the Candidate ofthe wings.
Rcso',sd, That we regard the efforts
which portion Of the Locolocos are now
making to sieze upon the popularity
which Gen Taylor has acquired in despite
ofthe efforts ofthe President and his min
ions to throw him in the shade and to
appropriate it to their own purposes as
altogether unwarrantcd by the history
Of the times and as nothing other than a
desperate effort on their partto escape from
the avaIanch Of popular indignation
which awaits this administration and the
party that sustains it.
Uhrcos, the Wings Of Maryland, by
the nomination of VIM. 7. Goldsborough
a practical farmer of Dorchester county
as their candidate for governor, have
evinced determination on their part to
insure to the great agricultural interests OF
the State, their due and proper weight
at the seat of Government: therefore,
ResoIvcd, That in the judgment ofthis
convention, he is eminently entitled to
the suGrages Of the farmers of Maryland
and all others interested in her soil, be-
cause in the event othls election all ques'
tons connected with the improvement Of
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