The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-16
Democratic state convention.


The State Convention called by the
Democratic State Central Committee of
Maryland, for the purpose Of taking ac-
ton with reference to the Philadelphia
national convention, and with a view of
cooperating with all conservative cle-
ments in restoring unity, and the rights
of all the States, assembled yesterday
morning at Rechabitc Hall, on Fayette
street, near Gay. The convention was
called to order by Mr.. Joshua NJ. Bos-
ley, of Baltimore city, on whose motion
DR.. Milton N. Taylor, Of Baltimore city,
was appointed temporary chairman
On taking the chair, DIR. Taylor ad-
dressed the convention briefly. On
motion, Mr.. Geo. II. Carman, Of Balti-
more county, was appointed temporary
secretary.
All the counties were represented
except Allcgany, Frederick, Washing
ton and Caroline.
On motion of j. Nick Watkins, of
Baltimore city, committee on perma-
nent organization was appointed, con-
sisting Of one delegate from each county
and three from the city Of Baltimore
The committee retired, and after brief
consultation, returned aud reported the
following as the permanent officers Of
the convention
For rrasident---Hon i. G.. Kiltourn
of Anne Arundel county.
Vice President--Col. Geo. Gale, Col
J. G. Walsh, J. X. Johnston, Jacob
Pouder, Col w. d. Bowie.
Secrctaries-Jas. s. Downc, Of St.
Mary's; VIM. H. Nelson, Baltimore
city Robt +. Brattop, OF Somerset.
On taking the chair MIR. Kilbourn
made some appropriate remarks, urging
tho necessity of the convention doing
something towards restoring tho peace
aud prosperity Of the country.
Judge Mcrrick, Of Howard, moved
thst committee Of seven be appointed
by the chair, whose duty it shall be TO
draft resolutions expressive of the sense
Of the convention, which was carried. --
The chair appointed as said committee
Mcssrs w NJ. Merrick, Of Howard I;
James T. Earle, Of Queen Annes I;
Thomas 4. Bowie, Of Prince Georges !;
J. Lloyd Martin, of Talbot / y Jones
of Somerset; Thomas q. Pratt, Of Balti.
more city, aud Col. Jos II. Nicholson,
of Anne Arundel.
On motion Of Colonel Hamblcton, Of
Talbot committee Of one from each
county, aud three from the city Of Bal
timore was appointed to select four per
sons to be voted for as delegates at large
to the Philadelphia Convention; the
delegates from each congressional dis
trict on said committee 10 name the
persons to represent said districts at the
same time
On motion Of Mr. j. T Earle, the
convention then took recess until 1
o clock
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Convention was called 10 order
az O'Clock by the president.
Judge VIM. NJ Merrick, chairman Of
tho committee Oh resolutions, submitted
tho following, preiaciug the reading
With remarks 10 the effect that the CON.
miueo had thought proper TO eondnc all
expression to the specific objects which
the convention had in view on the pre-.
sent occasion
n, il rrsoirci by tho delegates Of the
democratic aud conservative citizens OF
Maryland, assembled in general conyen.
ton in the city Of Baltimore, TO consult
together for the preservation Of the Con
situation Of the United States, the res.
soraiion Of the Jpion, aud the dignity.
equality aud rights fall The States aud
the promotion Of national harmony, that
It is the paramount duty Of all patriotic
citizens, without regard TO past political
creed. or present political organizations
10 co operate for the rescue Of the ma.
tiou from the dangerous practices aud
doctrines Ghioh now threaten the dos.
truciiou Of our cherished form Of gov.
efnmrut
R,wirsd That the courage, 6rmnoss
aud prudence with which President
johnson has resisted the open efforts
aud the secret Vaccinations Of the radl.
cal maJorltlcs Of the present Congress;
his unccasing cndeayors TO establish all
the states Ia their just representation
IN the national legislature, aud his hu.
mane aud oouoilIatory policy towards
those lately in arms against the federal
government, aeeredit him TO MI men ns
the faithful, honorcd aul trusted chief
magistrate Of the American people
Rcsojrcd, That the constitution Of
the United States cannot he rightfully
amended until the representatives Of all
the States shall have been admitted TO
an equal voice in proposing, aud their
several Legislatures TO free choice in
adopting or rejecting all contemplated
amendments according to the letter aud
spirit, aud in the mode prescribed In
that sacred instrument.
Resoircd, That we recognize Ia the
National Convention which is called to
meet in Philadelphia, on the 18th iu-
slant, gathering OF the patriots aud
statesmen from every party aud from
every section of the United States, for
the purpose of doyising the most effect.
ual means Of sustaining the national adj.
mimi tration, of completely restoring the
Union under the constitution, aud Of
sealing all sectional strife aud that we
are prepared to hail their happy labors
Tor the restoration as our fathers hailed
the work Of those who founded our be-
loved institutions.
Resoiced, That the spirit Of the call
OF the Philadelphia Convention would
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