The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-12
The Senatorial Election In Maryland.


The Senatorial Election in Maryland.
We copy from the Baltimore Sun OF yesterday tha,
portion OF its report Of the proceedings OF the Maryland
Legislature which relates to the election Of United States
senator to I'll the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
Of the Hon. Reverdy johnson. The term for which Mr.
johnson elected expires the 4th Of March 1851
and, his resignation happened during recess Of the
Maryland legislature il has been temporarily filed by
the Hon. David Stewart, who was appointed by Gov
ernor Thomas. Mr. Stewart has been in Washington
but short time and although he etres from the Senate
before an opportunity afforded him OF taking promi
nent part in the legislation of Congress- yet his high
Abilities sound principles and sterling worth, known
and appreciated We glad therefore, TO that the
whole democratic vote given to Mr.. Stewart as is
q fat,ering endorsement Of the wisdom Of Governor
Thomass appointment.
II will be seen that the wing majority Of the legislature
Of Maryland were not satisfied with electing exGov
ernor Pratt to fill Mr. Johnsons unexpired term but
the same day they elected him for term Of six years from
the 4th Of March, 1851 This movement was under
stand, opposed by the democratic members; and when
the second election was had Of them deposited blank
ballots so as to show that they meant to keep themselves
uucommtted on the constitutional question:
III.
port which the clerk proceeded to read, but il was laid
aside 10 give place 10
90 into election Of United States senator and the
house proceeded to do So
Mr. Gwinn nominated the Hon. David Stewart.
Mr. Causin nom mated Thomas 6. Pratt esq
The me bers accordingly baoted
appointed % with Messrs Clarke and Cary Of the
senate, to count the ballots.
The committee, having discharged the duty reported Inc
That there were 81 ballots cast
Mr.. Pratt received o.
Mr.. Stewart SS
Blanks
Mr. Causn thereupon offered resolution authorizing the
governor issue warrant OF election TO Mr. Patt which
After some unin porant legislation. Mr.. Causn submit
ted message the senate proposing TO proceed TO elect
a United States senator to servo for six years.
Nc Brown nterposed, and doubted both the power and
propriey Of this Legislature anticipating vacancy,
men and argued the Legislature (and the
tve) could alone select as the governors power only exist
ed = Of he States
the qualifications of members; and Mr.. Pearce elected
seat, even by democratic majority in that body.
Mr. Brown desired time to examine into authorities;
argued against the message and moved It's pos'ponemen
Mr. Causin moved to lay that motion the table
The clerk having proceeded 10 call the roll on demand
for the yeas and nays Mr. Causin desired Withdraw his
lay the table, as he was not certain II did not
NJ Brown. The gentleman can't Withdraw his motion
at this stage Of the proceedings
The Speaker OiJccuOns penR raised, INC kenucfnhn
cannot withdraw his motion.
Nj CansIn can get it, then, by voting against lay
ing upon the table.
The vote to lay on the table negatlved by vote Of
to ~.
Mr. Browns motion TO postpone ill Monday was mega.
lived
The message then adopted and sent to the senate
received from the senate, asserting TO
Of United States for the full term
and naming Mess Phelps and Kent behalf Of the SEN
ale. count the ballots The members Of the house here
upon voted
Msssr Cau.in and Carpenter, tele the part Of the
house. reported the following result Of the count OF the
Joint ballots of the housest
Whole number Of votes, So.
For Mr.. Pratt 81
Stewart
Mr. Pratt was declared duly elected
On notion the speaker OF the house and the president OF
the authorized to inform Mr. Pratt OF hts cleo
ton.
Mr. Morgan offered resolution directing the governor TO