The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-09-01
Letter from Chesapeake.
CHESAPEAKE Cry, Aug 2Sth q


CHESAPEAKE CRY, Aug 2sth '49.
P. c. RICKETTS,, ESQ., Dear Sir:-The
campaign may be considered as begun. The
candidates are now before the people, and
through the ballot box, with them rests the
choice Of such persons as they may think
competent. 1t is therefore the duty of
every citizen who loves the glory of his
country, to select such men as are capable,
to sustain and perpeuate that glory. Then
let us pause and reflect. let us dvest our
minds of prejudice, throwing aside all the
trammcls of party, and seek the election
of such, as have the ability to be useful as
well as an ornament to the country, and
the people in whose service they are to be
placed. There are ten candidates in the
field, four of whom are to be chosen for
the State, and one for the National Leglsla-
ture. Two of these will now speak of:
- both have been tried in the balance and
found not wanting. Che is Alexander
Evans, the late Representative IN Congress
of the 9Th Congressional District, whose
intellectual attainments and literary &C
quirements are admitted to be OF the first
order. OF his abilities as a representative
he has given his constituents and the coun-
try striking proof in every act of his du-
ring the session of the last Congress. On
every topic OF debate in which he engaged,
he maintained each point with credit to
himself and TO the qualification Of every
one without distinction of party, that had
the pleasure of reading his remarks. He
is possessed Of mind, gigantic. and penetra-
tive and so systematic in its arrangement,
that he can grapple and elucidatc'his sub
jectS with ease and clearness carrying. con-
yiction by the depth and force Of his argu-
ments. Actuated by the purcst motives
his actions are above censure, and his po-
litical course worthy of COMMUNICATION
Thus far his course has been one of the
most brilliant he is eminontly fitted and
qualified for a representative in the halls
OF our national Legislature. With such
men as guardians, there can be no fear for
the safety, welfare and honor Of our coun-
try. Let the choice OF the people fall on
whom it may, Cecil county at least, Ly a
large majority, should be foremost to APP
preciate and acknowledge by her vote that
the merits of the son of her soil is held in
high estimation.
The other, Of whom I will now speak,
is also native OF this county, James H.
lamar, ESQ., and her we'll tried son and
representative in the State Legislature.
He is also candidate Tor reelection. Du-
ring the last session of the Legislature of
this state of which he was member, his
watchlulness over the interests of this
county and his frmness in maintaining
those interests, was calculated to elevate
him to the highest pinnacle in the estima-
ton OF his constituents. HIS qualifications
a'e SO well known that it would be super
tlous to elaborate upon them His merits
should not be forgotten by the first and
second election districts, and most particu-
l.rly by the latter. To the upper districts
his worth IS we'll known, and as in duty
bound they will sustain him in the coming
tria'.
The health of our city is improving.
Bus mess at present is rather huctuating
our farmers are locking forward in antici-
patton Of their corn crop, which at present
promises an abundant yield 'Respiee Fmcm'
Adieu, ION.