The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-13
Letter from Chesapeake.
CMEsArNAKE ClTY, Oct. 1lth, "a.

CHESAPEAKE CRY, Oct. 18th, 40.
?. c. RICKETTS,, Eso,,-Dear Sir-The
Election IS noW over and past, and with
it much OF the excitement that Peivaded
the minds Of the people, but the result has
awakened feeling Of opposition that will
not so easily suL3ide. The cause that led
to the disastrous defeat Of the Wing Dele
gate ticket, particularly in part, is one that
is 10 be lamtnted by all literal minded men
and one that is calculated to retard in
stead OF advance, cause that is allied with
aud insepaEabie from Religion. 1t is
.act, une.r!ng as truth, that the Temper
ance m?n-rhigs--in this, as well as in
The other districts throughout the county,
''S'suck down the Ajtn of whigisrr," Lyour
contemporary OF the Democrat has pub
liahed The 'fn'h,l 'sand with him the witos
ticket on account OF his reported opposi-
ton to Tar, which if his constituents or
2 majority OF them had said he must SUD-
port, be as public servant and an honor
able man would never have finched from
advocating, with an ability and talent,
possessed by no one, or combination Of
his Successors. ! would not have your
readers tor one moment think that I am an
aaYocate OF lnt"mpnrance: still am sin
cere IN saying, that / will never lend nv
humble support, to elevate ong man TO Of
nee who Is poitieai Itmperonce nun.
temperance OF itself will, despite of oppo-
sltlon, improve the morals and elevate
mankind III the scale Of dignity and intel
!l8ence, bit when allied with Politics. it
produces every thing that is the offspring
OF seItislness, maleyolencc, bigotrv and
oppression, and tends to the srossest and
most 'ntanous discrimination. | therefore
a4y, IN the spirit Of all kindness and GOOD
leeIlHg keep temperance apart from poll
tics, never suffer ii to be dragged into an
arena where contamination ard corruption
Wlll inevitably lead to its downfall
In ttit late Election, SO far as this dis
tr!ct was concerned, ] look upon the result
with feelings 10th Of pleasure and regret.
The vote here, as well as throughout the
county, for Mr.. Evans, our candidate for
Congress, was an expression Of the good
sense and intelligence Of the people, and
reward ior merit 10 which he was Justly
entitled, and one that O,d Cce,i will ever
give to the deserving when left to her VIII.
Unbiased by Misrepresentation and false
hood Thus far | look upon the result with
The liveliest emotions OF pleasure: but for
the delegate ticket feel deep regret.
not only az regards my preference for one,
(Nir. Jamar,) whose name was there, but
Tor the feelings OF friend of his, who,
altho' opposed to hun politically, took an
active part in endtavoring to secure his
election, upon the ground of the attach
ment and devotion Of MIR. lamar to the
interests of this district in particular, and
those Of the county in general and nv
regre' Is still deeper from the fact, that the
result has caus breach in friendships
and interests that heretofore seemed inscr-
arabic.
To every friend Of Mr.. lamar, prior to
ia" election, bis success was lcyond the
shadow OF doubt, and with the treacberv
OF "h'sS rests the responsibility, not only
OF his defeat but that of the whole dele
gate ticket They never had a better
prospect Of securing the whole ticket, than
the opportunity offered them at the late
election; then learn lesson from the past,
and IN all future, disregard private piqne,
personal animosites, and sectional FEELING,
hemember the community has interests as
well as self
In the defeat of Mr.. lamar, this district
has lost firm friend and an able advocate,
and one devoted to its best interf SITS to the
district OF Port Deposit his defeat will be
deeply felt, but they should have done bet
ter things. His vote in that district does
not prove the gratitude Of scp,e for the man
that stood by them in the time Of their
need; and at the proper time, W hen the
cause OF 50 much opposition to Mr.. lamar
at this place, is made known, some gentle
n1en will occupy position not very envi-
able.
In closing this letter hope NAV be
permitted TO close the subject of politics,
and IN future cndeayor to apprise Won
OF matters OF local character. In con-
cINsion allow me to express my thanks for
the courtesy you have ever extended
toward me: and Tor your prosperity, health
and happiness, accept the best wishes of
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