The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-20
70 TIE EDITOR OF THE NATIONAL WIG
Col j. Pickel ORB alfinore and tho 4th Com
gressionaI District Of Maryland Sc.

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Col j. PickclI ORB alfimore, and tho 4th Com
gressional District Of Maryland, sc.
Having understood through several gentlemen Of
high standing from Baltimore that Ii the ardent
wish Of large number Of the most influential citi-
zens Of that city, and Of the people generally In the
4th Congressional District, that COL PIcKELL should
be brought out for Congress as the Wing candidate
TO represent il in the House Of Representatives,
and as the time now nearly approaches for the noml-
nations to be made In our State, and as the friends
Of the different gentlemen who have been named in
connexion with such high trusts will take pleasure
in bringing their claims fully before the people
through the medium OF the press, (which Is very
proper when 1t Is not done to the dsparagement Of
other competitors allow me, sir therefore, 10 devote
brief space In your columns to reconsideration Of
the claims Of that estimable gentleman, Col PicKELL
upon the Wing party in the State generally, but par
ticulary upon the people Of the Fourth District at
this time, and his high qualifications for such posi-
ton.
In a dark and trying hour Of Maryland's his
tory, lin 1922 when tendency TO Reputation on
the part even Of her Legislature, too percepti-
Bile, and when many of Its members, otherwise
honest had almost learned on account Of the pres
sure without, to look upon Reputation as proper
and necessary measure Of pecuniary relief to her
treasury and to the people, Col. PIcKELL, then n
member Of the Legislature from Allegheny county,
was among the ablest Of those who stood out against
reputation, and boldly and triumphantiy, in his
place In that body, in powerful and effective speech
set forth the necessity of preserving the State from
the disgrace with which she was threatened and
which at that time seemed nigh ut hand. Firmly
disregarding alike the persuasons Of his opposing
md ir,ht tIa dtottn Inf,
to some extent and the menaces of those who were
more openly in favor Of Il, Col. PicKELL manfully
maintained the honorable and incontrovertible posi-
ton he had been prompted by clear sense of
right and duty to assume and in which nearly every
honest and proudheartei Maryander was interested.
Even the duelists weapon was threatened him on
account Of his bold fearless and thorough advoca-
cy Of justice and State credit and honor but ably
and undaunted he maintained his position.
What Marylander can now look back upon those
evil and distressing days Of portending bankruptcy,
disgrace, trial and despair and consider the present
proud, happy, prosperous and honorable position
now occupied by old Maryland and not feel grateful
10 those who were so instrumental In saving her
credit at that critical period Of her history and par
ticulary TO able an instrument In dragging up her
then well-nigh drowned honor by the locks, as was
Col. PIcKELL2 He who does not feel so, cannot be
true Of her soil, and must be void OF proper
conception Of honorable principle and stranger TO
genuine, patriotic State pride.
1t is, for other good reasons but particularly on
account Of his mastery ability while Governor of
the State in projecting and carrying out those wise
and effectual measures, which have resulted in so
much benefit to her that the writer of this has felt
bound, in justice to him. to support by his pen Elk
Governor PRArT for the United States Senate in
place Of the present honorable Attorney General of
the United States Mr.. JOHNSON, and he viii continue
to do so. t
When speaking in terms Of commentator Of men,
it is important to avoid attributng to them greater
merit than they deserve for II It's DONE 1t but shows
misrust Of the popular discrimination and does the
individual who becomes the subject Of 1t injury;
and what shall here say Of Col. PIcKELI will
write from conviction, and knowledge Of the man
and It must then fall far short, am sure, Of bring
ing his claims fully before the people.
As high-minded, honorable gentleman, and as
popular man. Col. PIoKELL stands unrivaled by
any one In the State named as candidate for nomi-
nation to Congress-. He has not an enemy in the
world 10 my knowledge, and cannot conceive how
he could have any, unless they become 80 .rantony
As clear-headed, practical business man. Col
PIcKELL is equal to any one in our State that may
be chosen 10 the high and responsible position of
representative in Congress- and Is entirely sufficient
to the crediabc discharge Of the duties OF not only
that Office but Of any other the people Of Maryland
by their snfirages could bestow upon him.
A Wing from his boyhood and having always been
firmly ntelligently and practically attached to the
principles of the party, his constituents could place
the most implicit confidence in him as a sound Whig
and as faithful and active representative.
And finally, If he should be nominated for Con-
gress by the Wings Of the 4th Congressional District
feel no boubt, and the belief is generally and
fdently entertained that he could be easily elected
His character and standing eminenty emitting him
to such consideration 1t is earnestly hoped the Wings
Of Baltimore will be true to themselves and place
him in nomination ALLEGHANY.