The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-09-07
THE GOVERNORS ELECTION

From every part OF the State, where
Mr.. Clark, the Wing candidate, has WIS.,
tied. we have the most favorable accounts
Every body speaks in praise OF him. The
attempt, which had been studiously made
by some of his political opponents, to
create a popular prejudice against him, by
Incorporating his political opinions and
personal character, has reacted, with most
decided effect, upon the propagators OF
the misrepresentation; s, that now. even
before the canvass is fully commenced,
there is no doubt felt, that however the
election may result, Mr.. Clarke will, in
all that can exalt the man in the just esti-
nation OF his fellow citizens, have decid
! IDLY the advantage IN the contest. IT Is
have more favorahly impressed the meet
ings he has addressed. or awakened deep
er interest in his success among his poIt-
cal friends, whom he has had an opporiu-
ntv OF visiting, than has Mr.. Clarke.
There is manly sincerity in everything he
says or does there is clparnpss OF Judy
ment and solid Information in his speech
cs -there is freedom from all atfpctat,on
in his intercourse and conversation-and
there is evlnced in all his acts, decision
of character, winch ever makes the man
ca pable of filling, with usefulness 10 his
fellow citizens and honor to himself, the
exalted station Of the Chief Magistrate OF
the State.-W Whatever may have been the
wishes or opinions OF Wings who did not
personally know him before, there is but
one opinion among those who have had an
opportunity of making his acquaintance
and coming to know him, and that is, that
he possesses, in high d-gree, every quail
ificatlon for the discharge OF the duties of
the office Of Governor, and that If elected,
his administration will be most Suco essful,
and as highly distinguished as that of any
one who has ever held the Office. When
it Is remembered who have been Cover
nors OF Maryland, this may be SAID to be
high praise. 1t is, and 1t is something to
know, that ii is deserved.
| With such a candidate, the Wings are
more than satisfied they are gratlfed.
They must show their qualification by the
earnestness with which they will unite to
elect Him. And as they have, in the cam
didate, every encouragement for exer'ion.
so have they, in the cause, every motive
n to incte them to enthusiasm III its sup
port. t
Shall we not then, Wings Of MARYLAND
have " hig Governor for the State? II
is for you to decide You gave evidence
OF your strength, when you cast the vote
OF the State for Harrison, for Clay, and
for Taylor, for President You can cast II
for William b. Clarke, for Governor
Will you not do it? You are Wings be.
cause you believe that in the success o
. that cause, the good Of the country is ad.
vanced. 1t is that which prompts you 'e
action. 1t Is that which untes you TO-
: gether as party. The success of ths par.
+. ty is only achieved in the election OF il,
: candidates, We are now about to elect q
, Chief Magistrate. In his hands are con
, centrated, under the present constitution
- and will be under the now constitution,
, great powers, which he may use to IN
8 tiuenre the interests of the State, and thu
, welfare of the people.
3 The appointment Of most OF the subor
, dinats olicers-those active instIume nts il
, the hands OF the opposite party, for Con