Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-03-29

at the organization, but afterwards the con-
vention proceeded with its business in an or
derby manner. Gen. S. Hammond of How
ard county was elected temporary chairman
and o. IIorsey of Frederick, Sec. The fol-
lowing are the delegates who were present
from Allegany, Dr. Fitzpatrick, 7. Devec-
mon, b. r. Edwards, r. Fairau, DR.. B. A.
Doughclty, all of them belong to the Fitz.
patrick clique. a committee on permanent
organization was appointed which presented
the following named gentlemen for Office and
who were accepted by the convention Presi-
dent f. l.. Lowe, of Frederick, Vice President
I. Townsend, S. S. Maffat; II. Clifford, w.
II. Owens, J. Wayson, j. Parran. Secrcta-
rics w. D. Bowie, J. w. Pope.
a committee consisting of one from each
county was appointed to whom all resolutions
offered to the Convention were referred. Thi,
committc presented the following resolutions
all of which were unanimously adopted with
the exception of the fifth.
Whereas. \ crisis has arrived in public
| affairs in which it has become the duty of the
people of this State to pronounce their ulti.
mate position upon questions which have 81
| long agitatei the public mind; therefore re.
solved, by the Democratic party of Maryland
il Convention assembled
First.--That the people of Maryland, as
the frontier Southern State of this Federation
are most vitality interested in the protection
of slave property and in the faithful obser-
vance Of all tie guarantees Of the Federal
Constitution, and that they dencunce rs wick
ed and reasonable all attempts by political
or other organizations, or by individuals in
the mons lavchulding States, 10 regulate or
invade, by public discussion, agtate, or 9TH
erwisc. the domestic institutions Of any State
! the moral duty Of each State IL repreSs and
punish by positive Iaw, all such organizations
and agitatioas
Second.-Ihai We 10 hereby pledge our
selves to ante with our Southern brethren
in asserting and maintaining our constitution
al rights at every hazard, and 10 the last eS'
tTomiiy.
Third.-That we DO faithfully adhere to
the plan Of political principles and policy al
frmel by the Democratic National ConveD-
ton Of 1856 and the State Convention of
| 1859, rs true, conservative and patriotic dec
laraiiors of our political creed.
Fourth. That we stand upon the policy Of
uon-interveution by Congress with the inStl-
tuition of slavery in the Territories as affirm
Ell by the National Convention Of 1856; and
that while we distinctly declare it to be our
opinion that neither Congress nor the people
OF Territory, organized OF non-orgauized
have any right, directly or indirectly, to ill.,
terfere with, injuriously, the institution Of
slavery, or the right Of holding that species
Of property therein, we hereby declare that
such right is more properly reforable to judi
cial construction, and that the adjudication o
the Court Of Highest resort upon such ques-
tiop is final and binding upon each aud eve
ny memlcr of the Democratic party, and
will more certainly conduce to the public
peace than any form Of legislative interven-
ton.
Fifth.-That perfect freedom Of opinion
upon all questions ought to be enjoyed by
every member of the Democratic party, and
that all differences thereon ought to he toler-
ated until n Democratic Convention or the
Supreme Court of the United States slIa set
tie the issue, when it becomes the imperative
duty of every Democrat to yield his unqual-
flied adhesion.
Sixth.-That we approve of the general
policy of the pruscsent National Administra-
ton, and hereby tender it our appreciation Of
the broad aud patriotic principles by which
its foreign policy has been controlled. and
that wise foresight and prudence which has
settled 50 many questions Of domestic con-
Germ.
Sevcnth.-That we hereby pledge to the
nominee of the Charleston G. INVENTION the
earnest cordial and undivided support the
Democracy of Maryland.
The following gentlemen were elected by
the Convention to represent the State at
large in the Charleston Convention Col
l.. Wolford, J. Contce, VIM. Y. Hamilt n
Of Washington County, and j. II. Emory
f. l.. Lowe, of Frederick, and j. l.. Martil
were elected electors for the State, both gen
tlcmen addressed the Convention as follows
Mr.. Lowe said: MIR. Presiicnt-For TWEEN
ty years. can say, with that modesty whicl
becomes a man, that | have been an humble
and Jealous worker in the cause and for tn
principles of the Democratic party. Durin;
that time, have received at tho hands O
my fclow-citzcns many dist n9uishcd hon
ors, although have not merited them. Blu
in the whole course of my life, | have neve
been at such complete loss for words to ex
press my present emotions. | am here q
mong my friends, political and others, an
have met with such cordial reception tha
| know not how to express my thanks. Yo
have also seen fit to select me, together Wit
| IL li.tin bal N IN a
Shore, as the standari-bearer in the comm
contest. In company with that gentlema
and tie others who may be selected to PAL
, tcpatc in the contest, will give it my be-
efforts. BY his side, from tie mountains
Alegany to the ripping waves of Worce'
ter, that standard shall be triumphant
borne.
The Democracy will succeed in the comm
contest in bringing the State of Marylan
back to htr proper position in the coned,
ration. 1t would be treason to the ashes ,
our sires, and mockery to the future, to al
ticipate any other result than triumph. 81
is small territorialy, but in moral power ST
is great, Her position as a border State, an
as one of the original thirteen, gives her
weight and in1uenc" which is powerful ft
good. As did not ask this honor, sha
accept with determination to enter upo
the work with all the zeal, energy and abb
ity of which am capable [Cheers.1
Mr.. Martin said he merely rose to than
the Convention for the hor.or they had con
ferred upon him. lie confessed to degre
of embarrassment which he had never fe
before in addressing Democratic asscmblagt
He Joined his friend from Frederick in tn
assurance that, so far as his ability woul
permit, he would assist in carrying the Dem
ocratc banner to victory. Since 1910, whe
he first met Mr.. Lowe in Cambridge, the
had both been struggling for the success o
the party, and thereby the welfare OF tn
country. Unlike his friend, he had neve
been the recipient Of any hono,s, nor did h
seek them now iIc was plain, honest sol
der in the ranks, and, following in the foot
steps of his ilustrious friend, he had NJ