The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-07

We have already published the proceedings of the
fourth congressional district OF Maryland, which nomi-
mated VIM Pnkney Whyte. esq. as the democratic can.
dldate for the first fifteen wards OF the city OF Baltimore.
We have since received The proceedings OF the
tons IN the second and third districts nominating respect
lively for reelection the Hon. VIM. T. Hamilton and
Hon. Edward Hammond which we publish below with
pleasure.
From the Hagersiown Mail
Proceedings Of the Democratic Republican Congressional
Convention
The democratic republican congressional convention
for the second congressional district assembled al the
courthouse in Hagerstown. on Saturday. the 10Th OF
On motion Of George w Smith. esq. DR.. Charles
Alacgill. of Washington county, appointed pres-
dent and Daniel Keller, esd, OF Frederick county.
presidents
On motion Of D. Wilmer, esq. G. B. M. Price, esq ,
OF Aegany and James H. Reid esq, OF Frederick, were
On motion, the roll of the convention called to as
certain what delegates were in attendance.
On motion, committee Of three from each county
OF the convention. The Chair appointed Geo W. Shank,
George Schlosser, and Capt John J. Smith, (of Fred
erck,2 Bocher, John M. Buchanan and Rober Swan,
lof Allegany) James Coudy, Geo. w. Smith, and Jacob
h. Grove, (of Washington said committee
On motion of J: N Buchanan, esq. Of Alegany
ton nominated the democratic candidate for Congress
for the second congressional district of Maryland.
On notion three cheers then given for the nom.
nee.
On motion, committee of ,hree--con sisng of Messrs
j. NJ Buchanan, ID. Wilmer, and Ephraim Carmack-
was appointed to wait upon the Hon. VIM. I. Hamilton.
and request his presence in the convention Wheeupon
the committee retired, and in few moments Mr. Hami-
ton made his appearance and in short and appropriate
address accepted the nomination.
After Mr. II. had concluded his remarks. the commit
tee appointed to draught resolutions by John NJ Blu.
chanan chairman, reported the following which
unanimously adopted:
Rss0tued Thai deeply cherish the Union Of the States
as the bulWark OF American and constitutional liberty
that is duty, should be PRIDE of every Ame
to maintain it unimpaired.
Resoued That the constitution Of the United States the
bond OF glorious Unon that a strict and rigid adj
herence TO IT, in spirit and in fact insure its perpe
Resoued That the democracy of this district stand upon
the platform laid down by the democratic republican
R,solued, That approve Of the compoms. measures
passed by the last Congress- and express the hope
peace and goodwill. and strengthening the Union and
that the next Congress will own down all agitation in
Resoutd That cordially approve of the course
Of the Hon William T. Hamilton in the last Congress- and
that we cordially recommend him the united jealous
support OF the freemen Of this congressional district
Rssolued. That we and each OF will use all fair and
honorable means TO secure his election.
A. Jackson Anderson esq, OF Frederick, offered the
following resolutions in addition 10 those offered by the
committee, which were likewise unanimously adopted
RssoUsd That the democracy of this district have now
had, the tidence
and patriot, General Lewis f;ass, of Michigan.
Rssorsd That thi, devoted and firm supporter of our
the United States and should he by the Ma
,ionai Democratic Republican Convention in 1852 we
pledge ourselves to give him undivided and enthusiastic
support.
OF the convention rendered 10 the president vice
presidents and secretaries for the prompt and pleasant
manner in which they had discharged the duties imposed
upon them.
II was then ordered that the proceedings of the conven-
ton be signed by the officers and published in all the
democratic papers of the district
On motion Of D. Blocher esq the convention adjourn.
- CHARLES MACGILL, President.
I,s1s, N; s9Hshr' Vice Presidents
jan Ms f f R RniO. Secretaries.
From tho Westminster Democrat, August 7.
Proceedings Of the Third Congressional District Conren
ton.
REIsrERsTows, August 4, ls5l.-This being the day
appointed for the assembling OF the delegates 10 the
ton eleven O'Clock this morning. and was tempo
rly organized by calling James Nj. Buchanan OF Bati
county 10 the chair and appointing John g. Tyson
and VIM Frost secretaries.
On motion, the Chair appointed Thomas MCrea OF
Howard county, julius r. Beuet OF Carroll county,
James d. Mari Of Baltimore city, and Levi A. Sade Of
Baltimore county, committee to report permanent OFF,
GERS for the convention.
On motion. the Chair appointed Thomas Cross Of Bal
more county, John REESE of Carroll county. Wesley
Lnlhicum of Howard county, and VIM. Disney OF Balii
more city, committee on credentials
The following gentlemen were reported and unani-
mously elected permanent officers OF the convention
President-James M. Buchanan.
Wee Presdenfs-John ). Tyson, Daniel l.. Hoover,
and Jesse Hays
Seerstarie-Siephen r. Gore. Peter G. Hunter, Adam
c. Warner, and James Bruce
The president, upon taking his seat, made few re.
marks, IN his usual happy and eloquent style. upon the
work before The convention and the importance OF united
of the glorious eneis OF the great democratic party
OF the State and nation.
The committee credentials having reported, the del
egaies were called and answered their names. after
which nominations made as follows:
Carroll Spence OF Baltimore county, Edward Ham.
mond OF Howard county, Joseph Nj. PaIke and Elias
Brown oil Carroll county, Hugh Ety. James Carroll
John NJ. Wise, and Thomas c. RIsieau OF Baltimore
county.
On motion, the convention adjourned TO meet at .
o'clock, P. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention met, pursuant to adjournment.
On motion, II was
2soiptd, That owing to the excessive crowd which In
teered with the progress OF the business of the convention
all who members of the convention be requested
to withdraw.
Editors reporters. and members OF the press generally
were, motion, admitted to seats in the convention.
On motion,
R,so'ued, That II shall require majority of the whole
every dsuict and ward fully represented shall be
entitled the full number OF votes to which they
respectively entitled
On motion, George Rramwe A. L, Mackey, C. J.
Slansbury and John Hilburn, were appointed tellers
The convention then proceeded to ballot; previous TO
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