The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-19
From the Washington Pa) Examiner.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVEN ZION


On Monday last. the 9th day Of July in accordance with
notice given by tho central committee Of vigilance the
pa, hs Sorooss Of al ii oaool
a when. on motion oil T. W Grayson the convention
hs SAILING
John Park Of Cecil. and Thomas Il. Hopkins Of West
Grayson, James M CLARK, and f. b. Marsh. Secretaries.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention re.assembIed, and was called to order.
On motion of Mr.. Watson, The convention proceeded to
ballot for the candidates be placed upon nom
nation. which resulted in the selection OF the following
ticket,
Comgrsss Col. William Hopkins.
A.'emtfy --Jona!han D. tsei, David Riddle
Director Of Ioor.-Joseph vankirk.
Auditor 3Adah Winnstt
D D:ysy ss srssy ssof Hart
On motion Of MI Patterson, the convention unanimously
confirmed the above nominations.
the committee resolutions, having minated their
readiness report submitted the following through their
adopted:
Rs,ousd. That regard the conduct of the presen,
national administration alike injurious and disgraceul
to the country characterized has been by ncompe
'ency and a disregard Tor the public interests
Re.oved That look upon the plan of the President
the adjustment of the difficulty agating Congress as
miserable abortion and that rejoice 10 know that il
rece ives little or The hands Of the democratic
party, and that has also excited the indignant opposition
the ranks of the Presidents political friends.
R<'oued That willis. we proudly and boldly declare our
lions, cannot for one moment give coun,enance to that
species OF blind fanatcisn that initiates against the peace
partes founded sectional and tending their
very es,range the feelings Of those whose glory
should be the recognition and cultivation OF common
brotherhood.
Re.olvtd That watched with increasing admi-
the of General Lewis Cass and that every
emergency which his aduous duties have called him
act he has displayed the ability OF consummae states
man. and the tenacity devoted aud promising
patriot; that although defeated in 1919. he is at this day
stronger in the affections the American people than
any former period OF his eventiu life and In the estimation
Of all honest and impartial men he stands head and
shoulders higher than his more successful broken-pedge
Re.otped That the consistent, aghorward, and demo-
which has been pursued by the Hon. Daniel
Sturgeon in the Senate of the United challenges
entire appreciation and % him as "a aha rep
forests Of the Unions and further that by his sincerity in
of his constituents he has strongly fortified himself in their
grateful remembrance
Resoiued, That in favor Of tho 'chea
SYSTEM which has failed to prove its great advan
believe be the sentiment Of overwhelming major
lily OF the people of the United States, well con-
papers the county in which they published found
ed justice. and would be greatly conducive the spread
R<soiusd, That rejoice the general prosperity that
now smiles upon our county especially the great and
capital invested in other brsuche. Of business hand
somey remuneraed those engaged - filling the soil
their labor.
JAMES LEE President.
ANTLSLAvERY ANNIVERSARY
The Washington County Anti-sIavsry Society held It's
regular anniversary meeting West Middletown, the
The president being absent. Kenneth Mccoy called
The committee on resolutions reported the following
which were unanimously adopted
Resolved. That rejoice in having opportunity Of
each other and the world of
unyiednK hostility 10 the whole tystem OF American sla
very and our determination TO rest at nothing short of Its
entire exrlrpnuon.
Rssoved. Tha, fathers regarded slavery social
and political evil that the Decarston of Independence
and the constitution OF tho United States will always be
sufficient evidence tina, they intended that by the
tion Of these instruments slavery should be speedily and
Rssoivsd that slavery. being variance with republic
csnism contrary to the RICH. OF man, and invasion
OF the Divine law cannot for one moment or to any extent
be rghnlly legazed and that the voice OF humanity and
humanity God calls upon every patriot and Christian TO
labor fof It's immediate and toal overthrow.
Rssped That we are cheered with the noble conduct Of
the loving members Of Congress who. amid threats
Of violence and disunlon by slavery prop gand true
the . o. a.. s and as Sa"T o. hp
given 70 the senators and senAtves who have eo
and the right Of petition. and who have commended ably
for California, Union, and Freedom without compromise,
and the comparative effect: OF slavery and freedom
Reso.vsd That the a,,emp, now making by tho saveoc-
racy OF the South aided by the leading politicians from
both political parties of the North introduce and esab
izston, humanity, and Christianity Of the age and an act
Of treason against the spirit and principles of our
Resolved. That look disgust and adherence upon
the effort making In Congress give increased fnciIi
ties 10 the hunting of In the free Sates and
wort tho yeomany OF the country into blood hounds and
believing that 1t would be- henous sin in lend
aid in subjecng any OF feow-m slavery, do,
before God pledge ourselves ench other that will
cur any penalties which unprincipcd politicians in Con-
gresa may think expedont to rather thai
benaya fugitive slave assist in his capture.
Rsovsd, That we rejoice to learn that New Mexico has
framed constitution excluding slavery, and asks admis
sion Into the Union free State. She deserves sym
patty and aid in her
m n n nD1u hag torr
Rssorsd, That tho late of Daniel Webster
they 1.-The abolition societies of the country ssncy
philanthropy by rreIigon and proaniy-they manifest
their charity by contempt OF God and his comma ndmcn"
is gross and malignant iasehood
Rssoired, That abhor the Compounds scheme OF
Henry Clay, heartily despising all its northern supporters
and earnestly praying for its defeat.
Rssotved. That the adoption OF anti slavery constu-
ton by the people OF New Mexico is ecctna proof
and condemnation to those northern Representatives wbo
% an excuse Tor their ueachcry to freedom, alleged thar
slavery cotd NOT possby exist in that Territory The peo-
pie Of the Territory who ought know beat such
things have shown that only the existence OF sa
very there possios. but probable that they deemed its
prohibition necessary
R.sciped, That Messrs Sturgeon aud Cooper, United
States senators from this State, in supporting Cays na
nous Com promise scheme, are setting at nsnght the we'll
known wishes Of their constituents Their fate will prove
exception to that OF all traitors who have gone before
them.
Resolved, That, while withhold political support
from shareholders. we il TO consistency withhold
from them also ecclesiastical fellowship.
Tho Society then adjourned
M. r, ALLISON, Secretary.
Our readers WILL by this time. doubtless be expecting
W receive from some differences A To the cabinet
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