The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-27
THE UNION.
From the Baltimore Argus. April At
Ds.ssr.tss cs.vsatasa Of the I'D Congressional DAG

Ds.ser.sss os.vs>tasa q the ID Congressional DAG
AT meeting Of the delegates appointed by the five
upper wards of Baltimore city, Baltimore and Carroll
counties. and Howard district held in the court house
Eilicors Mills on Monday, the oath instant the
vepton was temporarily organized by calling Elias
Brown, Of Baltimore city, to the chair and appointing
<. T. j. Woodward, of Baltimore county, secretary
On notion the chairman was then authorized to select
and regulations OF the convention; whereupon Messrs
Edward Hammond Isaac McCurley, James Lawson, ].
3; Cockey. and E. M. Shpley, were appointed. who.
after a lew minutes consultation, reported
For Presidsnt
SAMUEL WoRrHINaroN. of Baltimore county.
For Viee Prssidemts
| GEoRoE HOSES, Of Howard District;
| JOHN RIcHroR, of Baltimore city, and
| EDWIN M. SMILEY, OF Carroll county.
! For Secretaries
T. J. WOODWARD of Baltimore county;
WILLIAM PACE. Of Baltimore city, and
Root. Y. STARR, of do do.
And for the government of the convention the CON-
mttee reported the rules OF the House of Delegates Of
Maryland.
On motion, the convention then resolved 10 receive
nominations for delegate to represent the third congress
and that the vote be taken by ballot Gen. Benz c. How
ard, of Baltimore county, Edw. Hammond, OF Howard
district, and William NJ Starr, Of Baltimore city, were
George M Hiss. Isaac McCurley Stephen R. Gore, and
Wesley Lnthcum, were appointed elles to receive and
count the ballots.
rIlOI 10 me commencement OF the DaliOung the name
Of Edward Hammond esq, was withdrawn as candi-
afterwards, Mr. William NJ Starr arose, and. in neat
set by Mr. Hammond and to withdraw his name also In
this speech he paid very high compliment to the abilities
and integrity Of Gen. Howarddeclared that, however
strongly backed by and devoted friends, he could
not dispute the honor Of representing the district the
national convention with that distinguished gentleman
and warmly urged the choice OF Gen Howard s'by acca
nation" This being moved and seconded, Gen Howard
declared the choice of the
the delegate from the third congressional district of Mary
land to the Democratic National Convention, and three
Starr. esq. for the lofty, generous, and self sacri
cling spirit evinced in his short but admirable speech
On motion OF John M. Wyse, esq, VIM. NJ Starr was
unanimously elected the alternate delegate to the
national convention, case of the absence of General
Howard
Upon this announcement MIR. Starr being again called
upon for speech, arose, and in lieu of address, read
to the convention the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted, viz:
Resolvsd by the democracy Of the third onal
have abiding Confidence in the a,e Of the
party OF the United States, whose efforts since the orma-
op Of the to parps1s the PRINCIPLES Of
cess and through whose enlightened and liberal policy
s 10
light Of the world-oppessed humanys star of hope
THAT we s hs of the rus Of the
,eresng and exciting period Of President Polks ncum
met he sspseiaOi. Of The democracy s d The nation
Reoptd That we are de sirous for the nomination in
the ensuing National Convention and anxious for the
selection in the November contest of such individuals for
the digned offices of President and Vice President Of the
United States will pepetuate the policy OF the demo-
cratic party and while we are free to admit partia
ties for some whose eminent services to their country and
the democratic party have distinguished and placed high
on the roll Of national ame yet that rRINoIrEs
NOT MEN," are our guidance in action and we willing
waive preferences when called by the determin
alton Of the democratic am ylaying them sacrifice
upon the altar OF tho common good Of the democratic
party, in the spirit of "UNIoN, HARMONY CONCESSION
Resoped That the delegates selected by this convention
represent the third congressional district Of Maryland in the
flied support of any candidates for the ot-
ces of President and Vice President OF the United States
The following additional resolutions were presented by
John M. Wyse, esq, and unanimously adopted, viz
Resolved That is the duty OF all Americans, when
sembled together in public meetings. TO express their feel
ngs OF fraternity in the great revolutions now taking place
ally and The pioneer Of freedom in Europe and that we
hereby tender TO them feelings OF cordial
in these mens with the firm conviction that, what
may be the trials and difficulties which they may be
subjected they will with prudence and armness eventual
" succeed in establishing the true prnc
Tha. have viewed wh bride and sasc
gress, the Hon Thomas Watkins Lyon, and tina, he is
eineny entitled the public appreciation Of his conduct
which we hereby tender to him.
Resoped That the proceedings Of this convention be pub
the washington Union be to give them an inser
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SAM'L WoRTHINGT0N, President
GEORGE HoBBs,
EDWIN NJ SMirLrr, - ''''
Il W.T., 4; :. woGpD ,.. secr.ta1ea
ROBERT Y. STARR, }
To the Editors Of the Union:
GENTLEMEN | have been confined to my bed by sick
ness today and therefore was not in my seat in the
House OF Representatives when the ayes and