The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-05-25
To the Union Men Of Cecil County.

The Speaker of the House of Delegates having
issuei his Warrant to the Sheriff for an election
to fill the vacancy i'll the House Of DeLgatos occl-
stoned by the removal from the county of Alex
Wilson, Esq which War; int is required by l,w
to be executed within fifteen days, and the Sheriff
having fxel Wednes lay. the 29th of May. az tho
day for said election, thus making the time so
short ~ to eniitcly pre- ,lu lie tho p,,sb lity of
holding Primary Meetings AMI Nominating Con-
yeniion. number of Union men from tho Il fer
cnt Districts Of the county being accidentally in
Elkton on this tweaty-h'at day Of May. me-
together and after fail an free in;erch aug. of
opinions. unnnim,u 'iy ngreci TO al lresS II letter
to Mr.. Andrew Mel asking him to allow ais
nlm- to b, used MS Gan lid, for Dc!csits to the
General Assembly of Maryland copy Of this
letter, and Mr. McIn ire 5 reply thereto ac;eding
to the request are printed herewith.
We deem it proper to say. that Mr.. Mcrntrc's
name was FIRST proposed to the meeting by Mr.. j
Smith, of the Fourth District. AMI seconded by
Mr. Grubh Of tho Eighth. and that whatever OF
novelty there may be about the action Of this
meeting. has resulted solely from the necessity
which existed for prompt action on the par, of the
Union men Of the county.
Mr. Stclnire's position is well known. lie is
an unconditional Union man. A Union man
without Qualifications whctL or of if" or bu,
His ability. his integrity. his devotion all the
Interests OF the county and state. entitle him to
your confidence and W. sincerely hope that every
Union m n will feel it his duty to go to the polls
and cast his ballot for Andrew Mclntre
ELKroN. May Dist 1851
To A. W:ISriHE Dear Sir Having been
informed that the Speaker of the House of Dele
gates has issued his Warrant for the election of
Member Of that body to fill the vacancy occasioneI
by the removal from this conrty of alexander
| Wilson, Esq we write TO solicit you to allow your
name to be used as an Independent Union Canii-
date for Delegate TO the General Assembly. The
distracted state of country tho peculiar position
OF Maryland. aud the desire we hivo to sec Cecil
m nj
integrity, and undoubtea patriotism and loyalty to
the Union as well as Aevo.ou to all the interests
of the county and State, is only exeus, for
making this request.
We are well aware that an acceptance of this
place will Involve considerable sacrifice Of your
personal Interests but we sincerely hope THAT ;his
will not induce you to refuse your fellow citizens
the advantage Of your services in the Legislature
ut this important ind trying crisis.
We are very respectfully your fellow citizens,
& go r. Howard, 5h District President,
W j. Jones 3rl District Secretary
James Ford. LIST District, B. W Harris, End Dist
Alex. Evans,
j. Z. Mccullough,
b. +. May, ,,n..
J. X Brown, o'N D'''
John Perkins Jr
jas. s Crawford,
J.; smith 4ih District, $ S. Mafht, 5th District
1hos G rubb, Sth Jas Crawford 5th Dist
sutton Scarborough, 9th District
EtKroN, May Dist. 1861.
To Messrs G go. r. HOWARD, JAMES Fonp b.
w. HARRIS, W. JONES, j. I. McCuLLoUGm,
and Others &c cutlemcn In response to your
note of this date, asking that my name my be
used rs candidate for election to the House of
Delegates, to fill a vacancy caused by the removal
from the county Of Alexander Wilson, Esq nave
to say, that highly estimate the compliment thus
conferred, and in accedng to your reques. will
pledge myself if e.eo.el, to do all in my power 10
represent, what believe to be- tho true son timcnt