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WING COUNTY CONVENTION.

In accordance with the call Of the Wing
central committee, the delegates appoint
ed by the primary meetings in the several
districts on Saturday last, met in county
convention, on Thursday, August LIST.
The convention organized by calling
Davidson D. Pearee Esq, to the char and
appointing p c. Ricketts,, secretary.
The credentials Of the delegates were
laid before the chair, aud at the call Of
the secretary nearly all of them answered
to theit names.
For list OF the Delegates see the Ex-
tracts from the proceedings OF the District
meetings i'll another place-Ed.
After some consultation it was resolved
that the several Districts should nominate
to the convention gentlemen from amongst
whom FIVE candidates for the Reform Con-
vention should be chosen.
Mr. Mitchell nominated Hamilton Nor
ton, ESQ, from the 1st District.
Mr.. Bennett nominated Francis A. FL
lis, Esq, from the Bird Dist.
Mr. Hyland nominated Alexander Will
son Esq, from the 18th Dist
Mr.. ], A Kirk nominated DR.. Slater b
Stubs from the 9Th Dist
Mr. Smith nominated John A. J. Cres-
well Esq, from the Hh Dist.
Messrs Cornelius Smith, ]. L Maxwell,
D. D. Pearce, Edwin Wilmer and Joseph
Miller were also nominated from their res
pective districts; the first three being pres
emit, declined, the others We're withdrawn
by their friends. The gentlemen named
above, viz:
HAMILTON MORTON,
FRANCIS A. Ellis,
ALEXANDER WILSON,
SLATER b. SrrRBs,
JOHN A J. CREswELL,
were therpupon declared the unanimous
choice of the convention
Mai VIM. B Clarke, the Wing candidate
for Governor being in town, on motion,
Messrs Benson, Fisher and Hvland were
appointed to wait on him and invite HIM
to address the convention.
Mai Clarke appeared, and having been
introduced to the audience, made an ex-
celIent and effective speech, IN which he
triumphantIy indicated himself against
the assaults OF his opponent, proved by his
acts that he was sincere Rrtormel from
his start in political life, and advocated the
policy OF the wing party in the State and
county at large with force aud ability.
HIS speech elected great applause, and
he made IA mos: favorable impression upon
all present.
MIR Creswel being called for, appeared
and accepted the nomination IN very
appropriate speech, which introduced him
fairly to the convention as candidate of
ability, and possessing the power TO win
his way to the hearts Of the people.
On motion, ordered that the proceedings
be published in The Cecil Wing.
On motion the convention adjourned
sine die
D. D. PEARCE, Charm.
P. RICKETTS,, Sec'ry.
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The District Meetings.
P. C. RICKETTS,, Sec'ry.

Below we give an abstract OF the pro-
ceedings of the several District Meetings
held last Saturday. Want of space pre-
vents us from giving them IN full.
LIST DISTRICT ALFRED c. Rowland,
Chairman, James w. Wroth, Secretary.
Delegates to County Convention:-
Hamilton Morton, Jas s, Mitchell Jas.
w. Wroh, Charles z. Roberts, Thos. P.
Jones, GEO. A. Ford. James H. Benson
The following preamble and re solutions were
offered and unanimously adop,nd.
Whersas iudicious revision and Reform OF
the Constitution of the State is deemed TO be de-
sirable and has been determined upon by the
people, therefore:
Resolved, That the Wing party is at present
MS it has ever been, the advocate and pioneer of
salutary Constitutional Reform, the foe to rhdi
cal and drorganz,ng changes. and tho enemy
oil demagoVuss and their works
Resoiued, That we hal! with pleasure the NOM
nation of Major VIM. b Clarke for the Guber-
material chair, whose character, talents and vir-
tues command oul admiration, and will COM
mand our votes.
Resciyed 7 hat whilst we dcprecaie the intro
ducton Of party spHit within the convention. we
cannot allow our locofoco friends to take quiet
possession oithe State, and therefore recn mn,cnn
to the wings throughout the county and State
TO draw strict party lines, to select good men
and to carry the Convention, as they are able
to do.
Resolved, That tho Wings of Cecil do their
duty in supporting the ticket which NAV be pre-
sentsd To them, and also in giving Major WIN.
B. Clarke in October, "a long pull, strong
pull, and InlI a altogether"
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Cecil Wing.
end Dlsr.-Davidson D. Pearce, Hmm,
Richard II Bryan, Src,'y.
Delrgates:-D. D. Pcarce, Arthur
Morrison, Geo. s Bryan, VIM B. Fow-
Ter, David f. Karsner, R H Bryan, Benz.
+. Sluyter.
Ard Dist.-Edward Wilson, Ch'm'n,
P. C. Ricketts,, Scct'y.
eleeates:-Thomas Miller, Boulder
Bddle Joshua Jackson Jesse Updeglove,
John Hanson, John P. Bennett, P. G.
Ricketts,.
4th D1sr.-Levi Hall, Ch'm'n., Will
liam T. Warburton, Sect'v.
DeIesates:-Levi Hall, Anderson
Smith, Ohio Rowland, John W Sin pers
w. 7. Warburton, George Evans, Jacob
D. FISHER.
9Th DIST. Johnson Shippers, Ch'm'n.,
T. Washington Smith, Sect'y.
Delegates: t. w. Smith, Saml Thomp
son, John Janney, Alexander Wilson,
Jacob Hyland, John F. Cazer, Andrew
Barrett.
The following resolutions were unan'-
mousl y adopted.
Resolred, That whilst the Wings Of the 5th
District of Cecil comfy do mos, sincerely lament
The death Of our distinen is,ed and patriotic Pres
dcnt Gen. Zachary Taylor, ~" lave the con-
soling evidence, that " 'o not left. on a
former occason--to .,o lnsrule Of an Arnold
like accidency; bHL rave in t'n lion. Willard
Fillmore, a Con, lutionsl I..oldsnt, who is
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unionist. Patriot, Statesman and Henry
Clay Wing.
Resoired That we heartily respond TO tho
nomination of VIM h. Clarke. and will give him
our entire and ardent support aud are deter
mined to struggle increasingly to secure his eec-
tio,i.
Resolved, That we are in favor of strict and
sentencing RetrenChnent and Rot;r,;, of the
Constitution and Laws Of MARYLAND; provided
such Reform be based upon principles that may
effect equally the interest of the c,tzens gener-
ally and be alooi from political iegerdemain
Resolrel, That our cour-e ia onward TO Union
and Victory.
Reso'rsd, Tha, We support the nomination of
the Convention.
RESOLVED, That these proceedings be published
in the Cecil Wing.
9Th DlsT-Doct. John Fisher, Chm n,
Benz. f. Kirk, Srct'v.
Delegates:-Dr John Fisher. Mark
Brown. Samuel Haines, VIM. Coae, Bar
clay Reynolds, Jesse A. Kirk, B. F.
Kirk.
7th Drsr,-Samuel Peace, Ch'm'n., j.
w. Abrahams Sect'v
De 'ega'ss:-Cha'klev B. Cutler, John
Steele, Cornelius Smith, Samuel A. Kidd,
Henry Chamberlain, James L. Maxwell,
Samuel Jackson.
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Saturday August 3 1850.
FoR GOVERNOR,
Tie sresch OF HT-. Clarke.

Mr.. Clarke The Wing candidate for Gov
ernor addressed the whig convention at
this place On Thursday. His speech was
able, manly and satisfactory and INSPIRED
every whig present with new zeal in his
behalf. We never knew candidate to
make more favorable impression. His
political opponents could not have failed
to admire his manner and the spirit OF his
remarks.
He took the points upon which MIR.
Lowe attacked hun, and triumphantly
indicated himself against his assaults, and
he did it IN a style that could not give
offence TO any friend OF that gentleman.
He gave to the winds the charge that he
was the candidate OF any faction, and he
boldly asserted that Mr.. Lowe will not
dare to tell him when they meet, that he
is insincere on the subject Of Reform.
Want OF time prevents us to-day, from
referring more at length to lis speech.
We refer our friends IN the county to the
upwards of forty delegates who We're
present, for en- account OF the excellence
OF the speech and the effect it produced.
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Hon. Daniel Webster's Letter vacating
his seat runs as follows. All public tunv-
,ionaries should study to be as brief in
proportion to what they have to say:
"Washington, July %, 1S5O.-To his
ExceIlency, Geo. N. Briggs, Governor of
Observation-Disclosures, | have to inform you
that | have been appointed Secretary of
State for the United States, and that my
seat in the Senate will be vacant from
this day. have the honor to be, with
regard, your excvIlency's obedIent servant.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
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The COMPROMISE BlLL.--Thls great
National Bill, has been virtually defeated
in the Senate. 1t is charged tn at Mr..
Pearce, Senator from this State killed 1t.
We have not had time 10 examine the pro
ceedings attentively, bat shall do So All
we have to say now,ls that If Mr.. Pearce
killed it he has killed himself. He has
gone contrary to the wishes and vi,ws
Of the people of Maryland and must sui
fer the consequences.
We take from the Ledger Of yesterday,
the following sketch of a reference to
this matter in the Senate on Thursday
Mr. Clay SAID. The Senate had had
before it measure of peace and tran
guilty, which would have harmonlzed
all discordant feeling; that measure had
met fate not altogether unexpected, but
which, because Of the country, ha deeply
dsplored The ma oriIy OF the Commit
tee of Compromise had performed its du.
~. The Bill had been defended by ex-
tremists. He did not mean to inquire
into the measure ofresponsibiIiiy Of those
whose action had defeatedth the bill. How
1t was defeated was known too well
The proposition made by the Senator
from Mary 'and, lpearce,) yesterday, was
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N-Mr. Lowe, says the Frederick Her.
aid of the Goth inst, CONNIE need the Gu
bernatorial canvass, last week, in AlIegany
county. The great burden OF his speech
on that occasion was Reform, that same
old hobby upon which the Governor of
Maryland rode INTO power. Mr.. Lowe
has, it seems, taken the old horse from the
commons where he had been left by Gov.
Thomas to Craze on short grass, whilst the
Governor, forgetting his old friend, was
end"avorrng to get into the rich pastures
Of the public treasury. The people have
been, we should think, sufficiently hum
plugged by the great hue and cry for Re-
form by Gubernatorial candidates, to I'M
derstand the game that IS played upon
Them
There is a perfect inconsistency between
Mr.. Lowe and his friends here. The dem
ocra'ic candidate for Governor is canvass
ing the State, upon the ground OF his beng
better reformer than his competitor, and
for this reason should be elected. His
party here tell the people that RefoI m
should not be made party question. The
two positions are inconsistent, and we
must leave it TO Mr.. Lowe and his friends
to reconcile the inconsistency.
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U~There is nothing, perhaps, which
more strongly characterIzes an intelligent
people than the posture OF composure they
are certain to maintain in the midst of
causes of anxiety and commotion. When
events take place of vast Importance, I'M
certain in their consequences, and wholly
unexpected, such nation holds itself in
equ,librio, and calmly looks abroad upon
the altered scene.
An event of this desert ption, mournful
IN itself, doubtful in its effects, yet preg-
nant with grave influences, now allllcls
our country. The first impulse of every
one is to reflect We have met with a
great loss, but the Republic remains. The
deceased President was a great and good
man, and the nation loved him. But all
that is great and good has not been buried
in his grave. Strong men survive; patriots
live; the mighty commonwealth is safe.
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GONE TO THE PEN TENTIARY.-We learn
from the CentreviIt, (Md) Times, that f.
s. Reynolds, charged with obtaining SUM-
dry negroes from James Fitzgerald, under
false pretences, and whose trial occupied
Queen Anne's county for several days,
was found guilty on Tuesday night week,
and sentenced TO five years. imprisonment
in the penit-ntary He was taken from
Centre,ile on Thursday last, BY the sher-
if, having made an attempt to break from
prison the night previous
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HEALTH OF New YORK Cry The
number OF deaths during the week ending
the 9Th inst, is 467. Corresponding
week last year, 1859, OF which $50 wese
of cholera. There have been only three
deaths Of cholera since the last report.
making five IN all this season. OF the
467 deaths last week, 3O4 were children
under tive years oil age.
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DISTRESSING DEATH.--The midnight
train Of cars from Philadelphia, on Sat
urday last, while in the neighborhood of
Newport, run over aud shockingly muir
lated the person OF man who was lying
on the track, in state of intoxication.-
His name is Jesse Brooks, was a poor
man, and has left wife and five children.
He Is supposed to have been engaged IN
one of the factories at Stanton, where he
resided and to which place he was taken
for interment. 1t appears that Brooks and
an another man we've in company togeth-
err on the track; and both being intoxica
ted they became exhausted, and conclu-
Died to rest themselves; the partner LAID
under bush near by and urged Brooks
to do so too, but he refused to leave the
road, and hence his melancholy death.
A Coroner's inquest was held on him.
and a verdict rendered in accordance
with the above facts.-De1 Journul.
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MASSACHUSETTS, CONGRESSIONAL VAcAN-
cIEs.-There are now three vacancies in
the Congressional delegation from Massa-
chuse'ts. In the first district by the trans
fer Of Mr. Winthrop to the Senate; in the
second, by The death OF Mr.. King, and in
the fourth, where the repeated TRIALS for
an election have each resulted in no choice
The Boston papers presume that an early
day will be appointed for filling these va
cantips
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hartford CoUNTY.-The wing conven-

HARTFORD CoUNrY.-The wing conven-
ton of this county has nominated Henry
D. Farnandls, Esq, for the State Senate;
and,h following gentlemen for the Re-
form Convention: Ralph S. Lee, DR.. Thos
c. Hopkins, Oliver Fl. Thomas, Evans s..
Rogers, and II. G. Whteford. The Cen
ventlon adopted resolutions against elect
ing Judges by the people, and in OPPOSE
ton to representation IN the legislature
based solely On population; also, resolu-
tons in favor of the, lection of Clerks and
Registers by the people.
,TThe Wings of Anne ArundIe coun-
ty, on Saturday, held a convention at the
Junction, and nominated the following
gentlemen as candidates for the State Con-
vention:-t hief Justice Thos. B. Dorsey,
John NJ S. Causn, Geerge Wells James
Kent, DR.. w. W. Watkins, and Thomas
Dona dson
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MONTGOMERY CouNTY.--The wings OF
this county have nominated the following
ticket for the State Convention Allen b.
Davis, DR.. Washington Waters, VIM. B.
Howard, J. Mortimer Kilgour and Samuel
d. Waters.
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0y"The Wings Of Calvert county have
nominated the following gentlemen as
candidates for the State CONVENTIONAL.
R. Sellers, J. J. Dalrymple, George W.
Weems, and John Bond, Esqs. For tho
Levy Court Richard Hance, B. S Dixon,
and Thos ]. Chew, Esqs.
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Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, August l-9 p. NJ.

Dec lination Of Mr.. Boles-Ms Successor
The Compromise Bill :, &c.
Mr.. Bates, of Missouri, declines both
the War Department and the Interior,
Judge Sharkey, Of Miss, Will, IN all like
lihood be Secretary Of War.
The COMPROMISE Bill as originally re-
ported by the committee OF thirteen will
be introduced into the House on Monday
next. x.
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Democratic Reformcrs at Issue.

Resolution passed Resolution passed
the Frederick Coun- by the Washington
ty Democratic Re- county Democratic
orm Convention, Reform ronvention,
July II, 1850. July 20, 1850.
Resoirld, That this HesoIr.d, that we
meeting feels called are in favor of elect
upon; on this occa- ing all Off ers, both
SION to repuiate dis judicial and minl,,e-
unctly the opinion rial, immediately By
entertained, We hope ,he people, to whom
BY few, that the peo- they are egit mately
pie OF this State are responsible Tor their
moi qualified TO make correction c con-
judicious selections duct" We SUPPOSED
of public officers, in office.
Isuch as Clerks, Reg
listers, Tax Collectors
and others whose du-
hes are merely min
lsterla: being point
ed out and prescribed
by law.
The Frederick resolutions explain what
they mean by ministerial officers, and it
is on V necessary to say that judicial Off
GERS in The Washington county resolutions,
mean Judges. Now which Of the above
resolutions correctly eXpoond the Demo-
cratic views? 1t is not our purpose to
interfere IN this family difference, but we
can hardly suppose that an Imaginary
line, i. Z. the county line. should make
such wide difference IN the principles
of the self same party. Come now MIR.
Mail, give us a solution Of this discrepancy.
What platform does the party mean to oc-
cury! Or will 1t, like windmill, court
breeze from any point OF the compass.
Hagerstown Herald.
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Our CANpipATEs.-We nail to tho masthead
to-day tho names of our candidates for tina Re-
form Convention. Taken altogether, it is most
admirable ticket, and is calculated to call out
the strength eff the whg party. A II of then
arc sound, sensible men, in whose judgment the
utmost reliance can be placed.
Mr.. Morton is farmer from the LIST district,
WAS delegate from the county to the Cambridge
and Frederick Gubernatorial conventions, and
is a most excellent nomination.
Mr.. Ellis is known TO the county and needs
no recommendation. He is sound lawyer, u
fine writer and lahorious business man.
MIR. Wilson is a farmer of the 9Th district
active, into'ligen, and popular, and will make
great vote
Doct. Stubbs, is a physician in the 9th Dist
He is clear headed and valuable citizen, and
enjoys to large degree the confidence Of men Of
all parties in his district.
Mr.. Crcswell is a young mana student at
law Two districts struggled for the honor Of
nominating hjm-thc 18th, the home of his youth
prevailed, and Mr., Smith the oldest member Of
the convention nominated him. So that, he is
the candidate Of the old men fthc party. IIe
is young man fspendid natural abilities, Of
sound strong sense, and great learning. He Is,
too, young man ofgreat promise Of usefulness
having very high talent as orator, and spirit
of perseverance and energy that will carry him
over or through all opposition. He will, how
ever, soon introduce himself to the people of
the county, and will not fail to make friends
wherever be goes. lie is working whig, and
his short and unprecedented speech accepting
the nomination made good impression in his
avor, Speaking ofhis determination to enter
the contest with spirit, he quoted with fine eff
feet from Macbeth:
elbow winds. come wrack,
At least wei die with harness on our back"
but that determination, and the zeal il will in
spire in his fri ends will avert such Gala NIFTY.
NJ death for him, but victory.
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PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND Ma. CLAT.---
The Lexington Observer and Reporter
contains The following letter. II was
private letter, addressed to a gentleman Of
Lexington immediately after the Presi-
dent d! election.
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MALEANY, Noy. II. 1850

"NLEANY, Nov IT, I60U'
Dear Sir ! am panied to hear that
Mr. Clay has been quite i'll. / hope te
is now convalescent, and that lie has
much Of health in store for him. He is
noble man, and when he falls, "we ne 'er
shall look upon his like again" am
told he has said many kind things ofme
during the canvass, and that he vindica-
ted me from the charge Of abolltlonisrn,
but have not seen his letter; still am
none the less grateful for his kindness.
and desire to be most cordially remem-
bered to him. ] am truly yours,
WILLARD FILLMORE
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Arriv al Of the Steamer Canada.
DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
Photographed for the Bait SUM

HALIFAX, July 3l-A. NJ.
The Eovs. mail steamer Canada arrived
here this morning, at Z O'Clock. and zen
for New York coon after. She brings I'D
passengers. ...
or Pacific, of the Collins hne, arrived at
Liverpool. making the passage in ten days
and 10 hours from the time she lett her
dock at New York.
The royal mail steamer Cambria was
twelve days in making her trip from New
York eut 10 Liverpool.
The Canada brings dates from LAYER
pool to July 90, and London 20 The 18Th:
The American fleet was off the port OF
Lisbon. The papers, however, furnish no
news relative 10 the difficulty between
Portugal and the United States
The overland mail has arrived with two
weeks later advices from India and China.
The commercial treaty between CHINA
and the United States had not been con-
cludcd -.
But little doubt exists that hosttlles
have actually recommended betweeH Den
mark and the Duches. II so, important
results are like y to ensue, as large nus
san fleet is off the coast, Tor the avowed
purpose OF rendering the Danes all the as
sistance they may require. ,.,
Tho E--e"L o~nrpnHy nave determined
10 construct line OF screw-prepeIlers, or
steamers OF great size and power, to con-
vey goods and packages between Liver
pool and New York. This line will be
entirely independent OF the present one.
The Queen OF Span has been delivered
Of son, who survived its birth but few
moments.
A difficulty has arisen between Spain
and Portugal in consequence OF the mar
ria9e OF the kings sister with the son of
Don Carlos. The Spanish minister has
protested against the alliance as breach
OF the quadruple treaty, and has asked for
his passport.
ENGLAND.
The proceedings of the English Parlia-
ment possess no general interest. The
new ministry evince no disposition what
ever to resign. 1t is believed that the
parliamentary session will soon close.
The hail known as Cancellation Hall
has been closed, and the repeal agitation
is considered dead forever.
THE MARKETS.
Liverpool, July 20.-The flour market
was easier for purchasers, but prices were
nearly nominal as per previous steamer.
Corn was dull-yeiiow declined one shil-
ling, and white down I'd. per quarter.
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Mn. BATES. appointment OF a
Wing from Missouri TO seat in President
Fillmores Cabinet, has given rise to many
enquiries respecting hun. Albeit no wing
has for many years figured IN Congress
from Missouri and thereby obtained ma
tional celebrity, .here are many able and
excellent Wings in that State who would
adorn any legislative council. Mr.. Bates,
for instance, is a gentleman OF fine repu-
talon as a lawyer. So long ago as 1923,
he was eminent in h's profession; and that
gifted WRITER, VIM. Writ, who,had an ado
ration Tor genius, compliments him IN the
following extract, which We copy for the
Record, from kennedy's Life of Writ:
Village Record
Extract from letter addressed by the late
William Writ, Esq, to William Pope,
dated Washington, March 23rd, 1928.
81 thank you for the perusal of MIR
Bales letter. have taken great fancy
10 him. He is true son OF Virginia, with
a warm heart and an excellent head. He
made speech in the Supreme Court, in
case from Missouri, which raised HIM in
the estimation Of the Judges and audience.
I am always gratifed when | see so good
a fellow, so clever one, and am pleased
to md that in this case, as in most others,
our good will is reciprocal, as Mr.. M
I think, used to pronounce it,