Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-29
WING STATE CONVENTION OF MARYLAND

ana aeo eectors OF President and Vice President of
1.-THE United States The Delegates chosen to represent
the several counties in the Convention are as follows
AHsgadny-Col. Q. M. Thurston, Normand Bruce Dr.
.. =. ohr, Michael D. Treiber, Archibald Cary.
Anne Arnndet-Thomas G. Pratt Richard J. DuvaJ
James Kent, Henry II. Thomas
Sa1t'naore eoaaty-P +. Cockey, Robert Wilson, John
.. Fearce, b. G. Stinchcomb, J. Wethered, w. III Hoff-
man, VIM. H. Johnson.
baltimore ciy--George E. Sangston, Thomas Dreamer
James ?. Suffer- James HI Cook, Samuel Maccubbin. VIM
n G Dorsey, Dr.. J. Hanson Thomas o. Spear. Charles
H. liar ha5desty =. J. Clark, VIM Kent Hall .
Cea-BenJamn r. Slayter, j. A. ]. Creswell John
Conrad Edwin Wilmer, lternates-Hamon Marion ton
Capt. Henry Bennett James Crawford Josenb Ahraban
Charies-Gen. J. G. Chapman Col b. Jenifer e. Brent
Caleert-A H. Boilers, Basil s. Dixon Dr. James B.
Carone-J p. Manleve, J. E. Rochester. John Nichols
!. CavoLJames Raymond, Joshua H. Shipley, @. s.
Haines, Joshua O. Gst. - 49,
Dorchesfer-James Wallace, Martin Z Wr;oht J.ooh
Wilson, Geo. w. Jefferson.
Frederick-Thomas Hammond, John Lee Jacob Roo,
David Schey Charles Trail, VIM Richardson, Richard
Jams.
Harord-D Joshua Wilson, John s. Williams. william
Is. Bond, Evans s. Rogers. fT'l'T9
HowardLuther Welsh John T. b. Dorsey Dr. VIM.
Watkins. 83a8afs II -
Kent--E. Cacy Edward A. Moore Morgan Brown If.
Aontgomery-Dr. Charles A. Harding, Allen B. Davis,
George w. Dawson. 4.3f4 gtsrf
Queen Annss-Hon. Matthias George, Stephen Brad
ley, Woolman !. Gibson
W.
Thomas F. Bowie, James J. Bowie.
Somerset--S W. Jones, Dr.. G. Dashel, DR.. G. r. DEN
mis-, Noah Rider, John Curtis.
I s. Mayy's-Thomas ", Cough, Henry W. Thomas, Jas
Zalbot--Howes Goldsborough. Alexander H. Seth Jas.
G. Thomas. -
Washing.en-l.aac Motter, william B. Clarke, Lewis
2 Fiery, Frederick Wecker, George L. Zeigler Samuel
Caggett. s uai 7~',g', q -1
Worcester-Teage Townsend Alfred M Powell, w. j. I,
Leonard Thomas Timmons.
Hon. JOHN G.. CHAPMAN, of Charles county.
was appointed permanent President Of the Conven-
ton, who, on taking the chair, thanked the men,
bers for the honor they had conferred upon him,
aud referred briefly to the duties of the Convention which,
he said, very simple AS regarded the objects for
which they had assembled there but one sentiment
among the Wings of Maryland and Of that sentiment the
Convention well informed He alluded to the Com
promise question and the present National Admins
traon with the of which the interests Of Mary
land identified, and concluded by recommending
unanimity and harmony in the proceedings.
On motion Of A. B. DAVIS, Of Montgomery, JOHN LEE
of Frederick and HowEs GoLDsBoRouGH Of Talbot were
chosen Vice Presidents
On motion, THos GRANGER, Of Prince Georges, and
W. J. GIBSON Of Queen Annes, appointed Secre-
taries.
On motion of the Hon. DANIEL JENFER committee Of
one member from each County Delegation appointed
to prepare resolutions for the Convention and recess
was then taken till half past twelve o'clock.
On re-assembling, Mr.. JENIrER from this committee,
reported the following resolutons
l. Resolved That we regard the acts of Congress com
monty known as the Compromise Measures embracing
the fugitive slave act, final settlement and adjust
ment OF the questions involved in them would con-
slider any attempt to disturb these hostile the
peace of the country and the integrity of the Union
2. Resolued, That approve the Administration of
WILLARD FILLMORE who has evinced by the conduct
amidst difficulties, of national affairs his devotion to
and support of the principles of the Constitution his
rmness in the maintenance of the laws and his lust re-
gard for the rights of the States and We the Wings of
Maryland in Convention assembled do declare him to be
our first choice for the Presidency. ns
3. Resolved That the Wings of MARYLAND win rive A
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 Comproma acts c
bracng the fugitive slave law and regards them final
settlement of the questions involved in them and that
this Convention viii not consider itself bound to support
any nominee of the Wing National Convention unless he
is known to be in favor of such measures.
A. Resolrcd That the Committee recommend to the
Convention that the Delegates the National Convention
and Electors for President and Vice President be taken
from each Of the six Congressional districts and that
they be elected by the general vote Of this Convention
That the delegates and electors for the State ut large be
selected from the Eastern and from the Western
Shore, to be elected in the
5. Resolved That the wise maxims of Washington re-
specng the foreign policy of this country ought ever to
guide the Federal Government in its Intercourse with
foreign nations. uaa sat5 efN re.
Thsresoluons acted upon separately and adopted
by unanimous vote.
The following resolution was adopted standing by
unanimous and most cordial expression before the action
of the Convention on the report Of the committee:
RESOLVED, That the Wings Of Maryland have und-
minished confidence in the patriotism and wisdom Of
HENRY CLAY and they deeply sympathIe with him in his
present affection. srss 4larnte
The Convention having adjourned until four O'Clock
again assembling proceeded TO the choice of Delegates
to the Wing National Convention when the following gen.
tlemen were elected:
Gen JOHN g. CHAPMAN and Hon. JAMES A. PEARcE
for the State at large GEoRaE G. MORGAN for the first
district; WIN. b. CLARKE, for the second ABRAx B.
PATTERSON for the third DR. J. HANSON THOMAS for the
fourth; GEoRaE vfcKEns for the fifth; Dr. FRANCIS D.
Mr.. FILLMORE.
Electors Of President and Vice President were then de-
signated follows: T. F. Bowie and JAS. B. RIoAup
for the State at large A. r. SoLLERs, for the first dis
trict; j. PHILIP ROMAN, for the second DIR. W. W. WAr
KISs for the third HENRY W. DAVIS, for the fourth
HENRY W. ARCHER, for the fifth HENRY II. GoLDsBo-
ROUGH for the sixth and last.
The Convention then passed resolutions complimentary
to its presiding officer (who made appropriate acknow
ledgment and adjourned sine die after very pleasant
and remarkably harmonious session.
CHLoRoFoRM
medical friend informs us that he witnessed few
days since the employment Of choroform as anes-
hec that may prove valuable and useful arriers and
others interested in that noble animal the Horse.
gentleman in this city, having fine booded stallion,