The national whig., 1847-06-18


Committee, and accepted the nomination.
Mr.. j. Morrison Harris rose, and after Sc
rles Of eloquent remarks which drew down
the loudesl acclamalions, offered the following
preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, Upon the baule fields of Mexico,
where valor slrove hardest for victory, the
Sons Of Maryland were conspicuous in the
tghl, sustaining by their courage and conduct
The honor Of The Old Line" and aliesling by
their blood that they were worthy descendants
OF noble sires; our grief for those who have
fallen Is mingled with the proud conscious
ness that they have honored the State that
gave them birth;
ind achereas, the victory OF Buena Vista,
gained by the exercise OF the soundest judg
ment, the highest military skill, and The most
indomllable courage, stands unparalleled III
the history OF the war, and compares iayorably
with themost celebrated warfare and general
ship OF world-renowned leaders, was dearly
purchased by the loss OF so many valuable
lives; and whereas among those who nobly
Iell in maintaining the honor Of their flag, was
Lieut.. Colonel Henry Clay Of Kentucky, who
lell at the head OF his command al a point
where the storm Of battle ragged hercest, and
whose conduct on the field, whilst il elected
the highest praise of the General and the Ar
my, showed him to have been worthy Of his
Father:
Therefore, be 1t Resolped by the Wings OF
Maryl land in Convention assembled, that they
approach with profound respect, the sanctuary
Of private sorrow, and tender 10 Henry Clay
their sincere and heartfelt sympathy upon the
occasion OF his Sons death, and would assure
him Of the continued strength and fervor Of
that affection which Maryland has ever felt
and will ever feel for him.
Resolred, That a copy OF this preamble and
resolutions be signed by the officers oil the Con-
venlion, and transmitted 10 Mr.. Clay by its
Presiding Officer.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
Mr.. Buchanan then rose and offered The fol
lowing resolution:
Resolped, That the high intellectual capaci-
ty, the noble and generous qualities OF the
heart, the cool bravery, extraordinary pru-
dence, and strong practical good sense which
have uniformly distinguished Major General
Zachmy Taylor, as citizen and soldier,
''gve the world assurance Of man" IN whom
the highest trust under our Constitution may
be reposed with entire confidence.
| Mr.. ]. d Jones, OF Somerset, rose 10 second
the resolution, and having first congratulated
the Convention on the unanimity ot its action,
and the excellent feeling which he found 10
peryade the members in regard 10 the very ex-
cellenl nomination which the Convention had
yesterday made, entered into a series Of elo-
quent remarks in relation 10 the eminent SCI
vices Of General Taylor, detailing his numel-
GUS actions, his privations, and his glorious
achievements under the most embarrassing
circumstances, and urged the adoption Of the
resolution, as reported by the Chairman Of the
| Committee.
The vote was taken on the passage of the
| resolution, and il was carried unanimously
and with loud acclamation
Mr.. Stephen, Of Prince Georges, county Of
Tered the following resolution, which was una
nimousy carried.
| ResOlDed, That this Convention halls with
delight the noble and truly American spirit that
now aninlales our Whig brethren ,hroughou,
the Union, in their laudable efforts to MAINTAIN
the principles Of the Wing party, and that
whilst we tender TO them our Warmest con
gratulations, we would also assure them that
their example will stimulate the Wings OF
Mary land 10 greater activity and zeal. and that
we piedge ourselves when the time OF acton
arrives, not 10 be behind them in making the
| welkIn ring with the shout OF sour Country
and the Constitution !"
Mr.. Bowie, Of Montgomery, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which he supported with
some feeling and very appropriate remarks, in
which he advocated with great power the ne
cessity of upholding the present efforts Of the
State Administration TO maintain the public
faith Of The State. He declared the intention
Of the nominee Of the Convention 10 pursue
The same judeious course.
The following is the resolution
Resolccd, That the election Of William IT,
Goldsborough as Governor oil Maryland, is
identified with the best interests and future
prosperity Of the State, and the members OF
this Convention pledge themselves individually
ana collectively 10 use every exerlon consist
ent win probliy and honor 10 promote his
election