Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-05-25
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The proceedings OF the Maryland Wing State Con
ven;ion which assembled in Baltimore on Thursday
last, were conducted with great harmony. From-'he
circumstance that members were nearly equally diva.
Sed between The supporters OF Mr. Clay a1d those Of
Gen TAYLOR it was apprehended that there might be
some angry discussion but nothing Of HE kind took
place, rs far we have heard.
The Baltimore Clipper furnishes the following list
Delegaiss.--For the State at large-Thos. G.. Pratt,
Western Shore; Jahn c. Groome, Eastern Shore.
First Congressional Distric;-Danel Jenifer. Sc
cond-George Schiey. Third William E. Cole
Fouuh-Geo r. Richardson Finh-Loyd Tiigh-
man. Sixfh--Samuel llambeton.
Electors.--For the Stale at large-Wm. L. Gather,
Joseph s. Cottman. E8&a EiKf ES
LIST District, John NJ S Causin
Cd District. j. d. Roman.
81 District, Andrew j. Eye. E .
4h District. j. Morrison Harris.
9Th District b. G. Wicbes.
9Th District, J. c. Derickson
The delegation 10 The National Convention is com.
posed Of the friends Of both Clay and General Taylor,
supposed TO be about equally divided; but OF this
are not certain. there many Wings who are,
strictly speaking the admirers and friends OF
Mr.. Clay and who would rejoice him President,
but who, believing thai he cannot succeed will go for
Gen. Taylor.
The resolutions passed assert, what is no doubt the
fact, that the Wing party Of Maryland prefer Mr..
Clay TO any man living, for The Presidency the
delegates are instructed 10 endeavor To procure his
nomination by the National Convention, should they
deem il praccabe--if not, they 10 support Gen.
Tay or. Our conviction is, that the latter will be
either nominated endorsed by the National Conyen
ton, the recent exposition Of his sentiments having
given general satisfaction.
The following resolutions. submitted by Mr.. Jenier
of Charles county, were adopted:
Resolved, That the peace, prosperity, aud success
OF our country depend upon the success of the prlnc
Piles Of the Wing party.
Resolved, That the best means in the present crisis
Of our national affairs. TO promote these objects, is the
election of President and Vice President Of the Uni
ted States entertaining those principles.
Resolced, That we approve of the assembling OF a
National Convention ia Philadelphia, the 9Th Of
June next. 10 nominate candidates for President and
Vice President of the United States.
Resolred, That we pledge ourselves to supper, al
The next Presidential election, the nominees OF thai
Convention.
The following preamble and resolution, offered by
the Hon. THOMAS G.. PK.rr, OF Anne Arundel, were
also adopted
Whereas it appears, BY the indications OF the pres
cut Convention, that the fist choice of the Wings oil
Maryland is HENRY CLAY. of Kentucky and thei
second choice is General ZACHARY TAYLOR Of Lou
siana; Therefore
Resolred, That the Delegates who shall be appoint
ed IN this meeting be and they are hereby instructed
10 their best efforts secure the nomination Of
HENRY Clay BY the Wing National Convention
and If they shall be at any stage of the proceedings
said Convention, convinced that the nomination Of
MIR. CLAY cannot be effected by Them then the said
Delegates be and they hereby instructed 10 vote in
SAID Convention for the nomination Of Gen. TAYLOR
and use their best efforts to secure the same.