The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-13

In pursuance Of public notice. the democrats of Bladens-
burg district, Prince Georges county, met at Spa Spring
woods, the village August O. 1851 for the purpose
of giving expression OF opinion upon the great ques
tons 10 be brought before the people OF the State
and general government
The meeting was called 10 order and on motion. or
gained by the appointment of the Hon, Stephen
chairman, John T. Stephen and George w Newman
secretaries The chairman then addressed the meeting in
his usual able and eloquent style. urging upon the democ
racy of the county the great Importance OF being united
and proved concnsvey that when they were rre-st.
bile He also spoke Of the many and lnesmable social
political and religious lmmunites and blessings we enjoy
people, and urged, in an impressive and emphatic
manner the great Importance OF out the compro
mise In their letter and spirit, essential 10 the
preservation of glorious conieceracy, and the ascend
ency of the democratic party as guarantee OF their faith
full execution.
Letters were then read from ex Governor Philip Fran
CTS Thomas, Col. Henry Stump, and Col. w. w w.
Bowie expressive OF their regret IN not being able TO be
present. but joining heart and hand in the object OF The
meeting
RAYMOND p Dowden esq, then and, after few
remarks offered the following preamble and resolutions
which were read by the Secretary and by acclamaton
unanimously adopted;
and States 10 give good people OF Maryland change
organic law, and thereby more fully securing 10
them the blessings OF weIegnla,sd goyerpmsnsi and
phatc gratitude 10 Hun Tor the privileges end
benefits which we enjoyed under The Old constitution ana
believing be highest duty to those oil the
news
Therefore B, ii unanim ,,y rcoiucd, That we the peo
TO take place In and state, will not support
man who may BE- candidate for suffrage who will not
publicly define his position, aud, when defined, who not
found be friend the constitution, and WHO will
pledge himself TO carry ont tue very letter and spirit of
tina instrument
Rssoigsd nsthsr That we believe it 70 be riPht and
proper At to give an 9'pfe.2a o. our Preference nS
States: and believing that gratitude Is the brightest deed
Of our nature do, with al due Difference the opin-
of the aud patriots OF all other sections Of
orr county, this day declare General Lewis Cass, Of
chigau first choice, and pledge ourselves
all honorable his election TO that high
and responsible position He having served his country
faithfully at home and abroad peace and Ia and,
his heart has hrobbec in unison with the honor, the
glory and the best interests Of blessed land IT, IN our
opinion Efficient guarantee ha all the great Interests o.
our country will be safe in his hands
And, as further expression Of the sentiments Of this
meeting, be it
Resoi ned That we will under circumstances support
any man for presidency presidency who Is not,
and who by his public acts shown himsei to be,
Union man or ia othfr words, who will go FOR the
" Uaion as 70, The Consftiaion as a :" and me coHtro-
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Or. WIN Gray Palmer then offered the following reso.
luton which was also unanimously adopted;
Rsoipfd That Governor t. Louis Lowe is entitled
undmintshed confidence and that cordially approve
the course has pursued hts elevation tho guber
material chair especially IN reference TO the adoption OF the
new con stituon for which he Is emueuuY entitled 10
highest cspcct Tor this expression OF unwaverng
confidence IN bis principles Integrity and fidelity .
member Of the glorious democratic constitutional, and
Union party.
R,orsd That these proceedings be signed by the chair
man and Secretaries and that the editors Of the Unton Bal
more Republican and Argus and the Planters Advocate
and southern Advertiser OF this county, be respectfully
guessed TO publish the same,
EB STEPHEN, Chairman.
JOIN Z: STEPHEN, Secretaries.
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