The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-24

The Chair announced that Col. Levin Woford,
Hon. VIM. 7. Hamilton, John Contee and John r.
Emory had received majority of the votes cast
and accordingly duly elected.
The Convention then proceeded to choose two
electors for the State at large. Hon. L. Louis
Lowe, of Frederick and James Lloyd Martin, ESQ.,,
OF Talbot, were placed in nomination.
Edward Shriver moved that the gentlemen nomi-
mated should be declared the unanimous choice OF
the Convention, which was carried with cheers.
Gov. Lowe called Jervis Spencer, Esq, of Bati-
more, to the chair, and spoke as follows:
Mr.. PreSident-FOr twenty years, | can say,
with that mOdesty which becomes man, that |
have been humble and Jealous worker in the
and for the principles of the Democratic par
ty. During that time, have received at the hands
of my fellow citizens many distinguished honOrs al
although have not merited them. But in the whole
course of my life, have never been at such a
pete loss for words to express my present emotions
| am here among my friends, political and others,
and have met with such cordial reception that |
know not how to express my thanks. You have
also fit to select me, together with the diStn
guished gentleman from the Eastern Shore, as the
standard-bearer in the coming contest. In cOmpa-
ny with that gentleman and the others who may
be selected to participate in the contest will give
it my very best efforts. By his side, from the
mountains of Allegany to the ripping waves o
Worcester, that standard shall be triumphantly
borne.
The Democracy will succeed in the coming con-
test in bringing the State of Maryland back to her
proper position in the confederation. 1t would be
treason to the ashes of sires, and mockery to
the future, to anticipate any other result than tri
umph. Maryland is small territorially, but in NOR
al power she is great. Her position as border
State and one of the original thirteen, gives her
a weight and influence which is powerful for good.
As did not ask this honor, shall accept with
determination to enter upon the work with all the
zeal, energy and ability of which l capable.
Cheers.
Loud cries brought Mr. Martin to the stand, who
said that he merely rose to thank the Convention
for the honor they had conferred upon him. He
confessed to degree of embarrassment which he
had never felt before in addressing Democratic
assemblage He joined his friend from Frederick
in the assurance that, so far his ability would
permit, he would assist in carrying the Democratic
banner to victory. Since lS40, when he first
met Mr.. Lowe in Cambridge, they had both
been struggling for the success of the party, and
thereby the welfare of the country. Unlike his
friend, he had been the recipient of'any hon
ors, did he seek them now. He was plain,
honest soldier in the ranks and, following in the
footsteps of his iustrous friend, he had no doubt
of the success of the party If in his humble way,
he could assist in placing the Stat of Maryland in
her true position, he would be than satisfied.
E. Herbert, of Prince Georges, offered a resolu-
tion that the delegates from the counties compos-
ing each Congressional district select gentleman,
and present bis name to the Convention for ratif-
cation as the District ElectOr.
Geo. Fl. Carman asked if the resolution prevent