Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-26
The MARYLAND Unien state Conxen,ion.

The delegates elected to a Stdte convention
in pursuance of a call issued by VIM. H. Pur-
nell, Esq. chairman of the " Unconditional
Union State Central Committee" by 50 the vo-
tiers of Maryland who sustain the restoration
policy of President Johnson" assembled yes
terday morning in the New Assembly Rooms,
Hanover street. Baltimore. There was large
attendance i'm the rooms, embracing distin-
guished men from all parts Of the State. The
convention was called to order by Colonel
PuTnell. as chairman Of the central committee.
length.
On motion of the Hon. Montgomery Blair,
the Hon. J. NJ. Frazier was unanimously
elected president of the convention.
On motion of MIR. John Evans, of Baltimore
city, Marriott Boswell, Esq., was appointed
secretary.
On motion of Robert Fowler, Esq, of Balti-
more county, the counties were called, and all
were found TO be represented, excepting Prince
Georges county. Caroline county presented
two delegations.
The President appointed the following as
the committee on resolutions For the State
at large, Hon. ]. w. Crisfield and Hon. Mont
gomery Blair; First Congressional district, Hon.
Alexander Evans; second, Hon. Edward Web
ster; third. Dr.. Judson Gilman; fourth, Jacob
Snively; fifth, Thomas J. Graham.
The committees on credentials and resolu-
uons having retired, the convention at two
O'Clock took a recess until four u. m.
AT the evening session, the committee re-
ported resolutions reanirming and announcing
the doctrines and principles weIch have AL
ways guided their conduct, and will in future
control II. They endorse the doctrines, prin.
ciples and policy announced and set forth by
the President Of the United States. in his an
nnal and veto messages, and other official an
nunciations, for the settlement of the questions
growing out Of the late war as wise. practical
and consistent with the Constitution. and, II
permitted to be carried into effect, such as will
insure justice to all, tranquflize the country,
elevate our national character, and open to us
new career Of prosperity and renown: claim
that the States should determine to whom IL is
safe and proper to confide the elective fran
chise; favor proper legislation to give effect
to the constitutional amendment abolishing
slavery. and to protect the negro In the enjoy
ment of his freedom and personal rights; op.
pose the Registry law of Maryland: and ap
prove the call for the Philadelphla Con vention.
During the reading of the resolutions much
enthuslasm prevailed, and almost every one OF
teem was received with loud applause. AT the
conclusion OF the reading they We're unani-
mously adopted, without hesitation.
The committee TO recommend delegates TO
the Philadelphia Convention reported the
following delegates: At large-Hon. Thomas
Swami, Hon. Montgomery Blair, Hon. ]. w.
Chrisfeld, and Hon. Reyerdy johnson. 1st
district, Col. George Nickers, Hon. John Il.
]. Morrison Harris; Sd do, Col. VIM. II. Pur-
nell. Hon. John NJ. Frazier; ith do, Col. VIM.
p. Maulsby, Gen. J. c. Sullivan: 5th do, Robt
Fowler, Dr. w. w. Watkins. t
The above were then declared unanimously
elected by the convention.
tt e business of the convention having been
completed, the president, Mr. Frazier, con.
graduated the convention upon their unani-
nifty of action. Their opponents had pro-
phesied that they would be unable TO harmo-
nize their views. but the united action of the
convention would strike terror 70 the hearts of
the radicals, &c
Loud calls Were made for the Hon. Mont.
gomery Blair, when he arose and said that he
shared in the qualification that had been ex.
pressed in consequence of the unanimity, good
feeling and success which had attended the
labors of the convention would strike terror to
all those who are now attempting TO divide
the Union.
The Hon. John w Crisfield being next called
upon for speech, he expressed his gratifica-
ron with the labors Of the convention. 1t re-
mir ded hum OF the good old times. He felt that
he was among friends. Mr.. Crisfield said that
he was one of those who stood by the flag OF
the Union, and sought TO upheld those who
had battled for it, He ffattered himself that
they were the true Union men of the country.
The constitution made them so. We are con
servative Union men.
After Mr. Crisfied closed, the convention
ao Journed sine die. amidst considerable cheer
ing-BaH. Sun, 25th.