The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-05-18
THE CECIL WING.
ELKTON, MAY rs, 1867.
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The Republican Convention.

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The Republican Convention.
From Wednesdays American we make
the following condensed report of the pro-
Seedlings of the Convention:
The proceedings in this city yesterday
hnark new era in the political history OF
Naryland. For the first time delegates cho-
Ben by the people without regard to past
political differences, race or color" assem-
piled IN Convention together /" to take into
reconsideration the present condition of pelit-
fcal affairs in the State, and to deliberate
Iupon the best method of guaranteeing to
Fhe people republican form of govern
hnent. The white and colored citizen, the
Former slave owner and his slave, sat side
by side, illustrating the great changes which
fine past five years have worked in removing
| the preiudiccs Of thousands OF our citizens.
RThe pulpit, the rostrnm, the bar, the work
iShop, the field, in fact all interests and
kclaSses of citizens were represented, and ex-
4 United States Senator, the Hon. John A. j.
iCreswell, and one OF Maryland's represen-
natives in the Thirty-ninth Congress, Hon.
Holm l.. Thomas, gave the aid Of their pres
irnce and counsel in the good work of ''re
reconstruction y inaueurated by the body of
(which they were honored members. Fifteen
lof the delegates TO the memorable Free
sState Convention of 1864. whose labors
sanctioned by people, wiped the stain Of
slavery from the soil of Maryland ere the
National Legislature interlcred with the in
klitnion. and whose work, on many import.
FAINT questions. the cabal at.Annapolis is now
attempting TO undo, were also in attendance.
Many Of the men who fought with Grant
until the surrender Of the Rebel host ut APP
pomataX, sat side by side with the black men
swho had stood shouldert to shoulderwith them
before the Rebel Capital, expressing by their
presence their belief in the doctrine that the
bman-uo matter what may be dis race or
S'olor-who had sense enough to use the
bullet in defence of the nation and State,
ySoRld safely be trusted with the exercise Of
|, Ae ballot. The rich man and the poor one
met on equal terms-the political rights of
as whole, we make the assertion, without
fear of rcfntation, that no more intelligent
respectable and orderly body of men ever
met together in this city or State. All seem
ed aware of the Importance of the issue
they came to meet-the securing of - man
hood suffrage - to all, without any restrict
ION or qualification, and of the success of
ihcir labors, and that speedily, we have no
doubt The taunts and .iibes yesterday of
the enemies of this principle wcsc unavail
ing to produce, so far as Republicans are
concerned, any breach of the peace.
At II Am. the Convention was called to
order by Col Thos. J. Wilson, Chairman Of
the State Central Committee, by few re-
marks pertinent to the occasion, whereupon
Mr.. Schley, of Frederick, nominated Major
General Andrew W. Dennison, of Balti
more city, as temporary Chairman, and Hon.
:: Ohm l.. iinthicum, Of Frederick county. Il
member Of the late General Assembly, rs
Secretary. These nominations
were received with applause and unani
mou9ly endorsed.
y committee of one from each county and
one from each Congressional District was
on permanent organization.
Pending the deliberaton Of the commit.
tee. on motion of Mr.. McPhail, of Balti
more, Rev. Mr.. Williams, of the Sixteenth
Ward. was invited to offer up prayer. Hon.
j. \. }. Crejwell made Il brief but eloquent
speech, which was enthusiastically applaud
ed. In the course Of his remarks Mr.. Ores
we'll said
/" Understand me. We do not claim the
ballot for the black man merely because we
believe he will vote with MS. We stand on
no such narrow platform. On the contrary,
nifty to exercise the. right of suffrage, and
then let him answer to his conscience and
his God for the manner in which he shall
exercise that right. Cheers. 1t is a high
principle that we assert, and men and par
lies are but secondary considerations
William Saunders. Il colored delegate from
the Twentieth Ward, next addressed the
Conception. His speech was short full Of
common sense, and to the point. We have
not spaceHor all Of it, but give few quota
lions. The speaker said
There are some who suppose that they
caa whccdle the black man into voting for
the principles of the Democratic party
This is ~ mistake, altogether Il mistake. -
What are the principles OF the Democratic
party? What was the corner stone OF that
I,arty? 1t was slavery. Cheers. Who
destroyed the corner stone OF the edihce?
The Republican party. And since this
was destroyed the Democrats
have had no principles except some lras,,
,nents Of the Chicago platform. Appause.,
Principles that some men expect tie black
man TO support. | will answer for every
black man from the Potomac to the Rio
Grande. have the honor of having trav
olel from the Potomac to the Rio Grande
in the blue" of my country. have Wis.
tied those plantations; have seen the ne.
GRO iii hrs almost animal condition. never
saw u man that did not know the name of
Lincoln Ilcant freedom. Cheers have
never secli black man that did not under
stand that ASraham Lincoln was the martyr
of our Liberties, and the American flag the
emblem of our country.
Before had the honor Of stepping upon the
platform, | heard gentleman name the
Hon. j. A. j. Crcswcll for the next Vice
President of'the United States. [Cheers.
| told you few moments ago am Radi-
cal. desire TO be great deal more radi-
cad. j. A. j. Creswcll is the man TO bear
the banner in the next election for President
OF the United States. Cheers. lie is fit
10 represent the Radical party in the White
non5e- cheers and he is my choice.
do not propose to have Fred Douglass come
here to cectioneer for us. He is a great
and Good san, no doubt about it. We have
not the ability in our ranks to occupy high
positions Of honor. It is like a newborn
babe, stepping out in our first steps to polit-
zeal life and strength, and supported By the
Radical party. =, ~,
'Wa are all aw.abiding citizens. We hold
that the majesty of the law stands pre- ,em-
,,ently above every action Of our lives. We
respect and regard our rulers in so far as
our rulers will permit us. In calling this
In,yon,ion tho Radical marty Of the State