The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-21
Maryland wing Convention.

Maryland WING Convention.
| The Wing Convention of the State of Ma
| ryland assembled yesterday morning at Tenn
perance Hall, in Baltimore, and was fully at
tended by delegates from all the counties of the
State The convention was at once perma
nenty organized by the election of Gen. JOHN
u. CHAPMAN, who, upon taking the chair
thanked the members for the honor they had
conferred upon him in selecting him from ct
large and intelligent body as their chairman,
aud expressed hope that he should act with
out favor or partiality. He stated briefly that
the duties OF the convention were very sim
pie. There was but one sentiment among the
Wings of Maryland, and that had been com
municated to the convention He alluded to
the Compromise question, and to the present
National Administration, and said that the in
terests Of Maryland were identified with the
success of the one aud the other He recon-
mended harmony and unanmity in their pro
ceedings.
On motion Of A. b. Davis, of Montgomery
John Lee, esq, of Frederick, and Howes
Goldsborough, esq, of Talbot, were chosen
vice presidents.
On motion. Thomas Granger, of Prince
Georges, and w. j. Gibson, of Queen Anne's,
We're appointed secretaries.
committee, consisting of one delegate from
each county, was then appointed to draft reso-
lutions; and the convention took recess until
half past twelve o'clock.
The convention reassembled at halfpasi
twelve o'clock, and was called to order
The Hon. ID. JENIFER, chairman of the
committee appointed for the purpose, reported
the following resolutions, which were acted
upon separately, and adopted by an unanimous
vote:
l. RESOLVED, That we regard the acts of Congress
commonly known as the Compromise measures
embracing the Fugitive Slave act, as final settle
mcnt and adjustment Of the questions involved in
them, and would consider any attempt to disturb
them hostile to the peace OF the country and the
integrity II the Union.
2 Resolved, That approve the Administration
Of MILLARD FILLMORE, who has evinced, by the
conduct Of national affairs amidst difficulties
his devotion TO and support of the principles of the
Constitution, his hrmness in the maintenance OF
the laws, and his just regard for the rights of the
States; and we, the Wings Of Maryland in conven-
ton assembled do declare him TO be fret choice
for the Presidency.
8 Resolved, That the Wings Of Maryland will
give cordial support to any true Wing who may
be nominated by the Wing National Convention for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency, who stands
by the Compromise act, embracing the Fugitive
Slave law and regards them final settlement OF
the measures involved in them; and that this con-
venton will not consider itself bound to support
any nominee of the Wing National Convention un-
less he is known to be in favor of such measures.
4. Resoiued, That the committee recommend to
the convention that the delegates to the National
Convention and electors for President and Vice
President be taken, one from each of the six Con-
gressional Districts and that they be elected by the
general vote Of this convention. That the dele
gates and electors for the State at large be seleced
ono from the Eastern and one from the Western
Shore. to be elected in the same manner
D. Resolved, That the wise maxims of Washing
ton, respecting the foreign policy of this country,
ought ever to guide the Federal Government in
its intercourse with foreign nations.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.. Suter,
OF Baltimore, substitute for the fourth resolu-
ton of the committee, was after some debate, re-
jccted, with but two votes in its favor.
Rssolpsd, That il be deemed advisable that n ma
jority OF each delegation representing the several
Congressional districts in the Wing State Conven-
tion should nominate to this convention for its rat
fcasion, one person TO represent each Congres-
sional district in the Wing National Convention,
and also person Presidential elector.
The following resolution was adopted. standing :,
by a unanimous and most cordial expression, be-
fore the action of the convention on the report of
the committee:
Resolved, That the Wings of Maryland have an
undimnshed confidence in the patriotism and
wisdom of Henry Clay, and they deeply sympa
thze with him in his present affection.
On motion, il was
Rssoivod, That the convention go into cleo.
ton for two delegates 10 the National Convention,
from the Eastern npd one from the Western
Shore, to represent the State at large.
The convention then took recess till half past
O'Clock.
We learn by telegraph that the convention adj
journed ds after forming electoral ticket and
appointing the following delegates 10 the Wing
National Convention For the State at large, Hon.
John 6. Chapman and Hon. James A. Pearce. For
the fret district, George Z. Morgan. For the sec
ond, VIM B. Clarke. For the third, Abram b.
Patterson. For the fourth, DR.. J Hanson Thomas.
For the fifth, George Vickcrs. For the sixth DR..
Francis B. Phelps. All good Clny-Fillmore Wings
Mr. Chapman made an eloquent speech at the
close eulogisc Of Clay and favorable to Fillmore.