The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1868-10-01
Our Candidate for Congress.

The Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton of the 4th District, which adjourned IN
Haoerstown ON the 10th inst, metal Junior
Hail IN this CITY, on Wednesday last, and
nroceeded to ballot for candidate. There
had been AS ballots at Hagerstown. The
46tb ballot here indicated no change in the
relative strength of the gentlemen whose
names were before the convention for nom
nation There was no indication of a dis.
nosiiion on the part of the friends OF
Manlsbv. Roman or Syester to abandon
their preference, and many spectators, not
sneciaily devoted to either candidate, but
Earnestly desiring a speedy nomination lest
the nrotracted struggle might endanger the
harmony of the party. became apprehensive,
as the balloting progressed, with the same
SUBSTANTIAL result up to the 14lst ballot,
that the contest would terminate disastrous
Iv :, Fortunately at this juncture PATRICK
HAxMrIL. of Allegany, was put IN nomna
tion. and on the 143rd ballot, was nomi-
mated. .f'p,
And. now, who is orr standard bearer !
What claims has he to the. support OF the
Democratic and Conservative voters OF THIS
Congressional District? Our personal ac,
ouaintance with Judge Hammill is OF recent
date but we have known HIM by reputa-
ton for many years as one OF the most pop
Mar and influential leaders of the Democratic
party in Allegany county. He has repre-,
sented that county ia the Legislature, Is a!
present the Chief Judge of the Orphans,
Court, man of large information, OF souna
practical common sense. hrm ana CONSIST
ent in his political principles, and In MS ms
private character stands as high as any man
in his county. He is man OF the people,
aud while as moralist, and law abioing
citizen, has ever been the defender OF the
lust rights of all classes, his earnest symPaa-
thies are and always have been with the toll
ing masses. Neither vain nor ambitious,
hut simple and afable in manners, and OF
incorruptible integrity, ne enjoys IN an en-
viable degree, the respect and commence oi
the people of his native county OF Aiiegany.
Judge Hammill was no asplrant 1or tnls
nomination As one of the delegates rom
Allegany tothe Congressional Convennon'
he advocated with marked ability, IN sevefai
discussions, the claims of Col. Roman, but
always with such courtesy to those favorihg
other candidates as to command the respect
of his opponents in debate, and win the good
will of SPECTATORS. He did not seek the nom
ination. The honor conferred was unsonght
by him, and is the free, spontaneous gilt OF
the convention, aftera long, laborious and
faithful effort on the part of the several del
epations to secure the nomination OF their
first choice In view OF the political ante
cedents of our candidate, considering his
capacity, his high personal character and
the circumstances Of his nomination, who
can entertain the shadow of doubt as to his
triumphant election? Standing squarely as
he does upon the broad constitutional plat
form adopted by the. Democratic Convention
IN New York, in July last, where is the
Democrat, the Conservative. or opponent
of radicalism that can hesitate about voting
for him-or fail to labor zealously for his
triumphant election?
Yes. Patrick Hammiil must not only be
elected, but he must be elected by over two
thousand majority. In other words the
Democratic majority of last fall in the four
counties must be increased in November
next, for SEYMOUR AND BLAIR, AND
PATRICK HAMMIIL. 81, -. #a;
The great duty of'the hour is the e1pnl
sion of the present Radical Congress. The
great want of the country is honest men, de-
voted to the principles of the constitution IN
the halls of legislation. The people OF this
Congressional District can, with confidence,
trust their rights, liberties, and pecuniary in
terests in the guardianship of Judge Ham
mill. Let us all, then, whose motto is
principles, not men," forget, at least for
the present, in view Of our high responsible
tiles to our country, the contentious and DIT
ferences of the past few weeks. close up our
ranks and fight as band Of brothers against
the common enemy, and a gratifying and
glorious victory, in which we may all alike
rejoice-he being entitled to most honor who
shall do most seryics-will inevitably crown
our patriotic labors.-FTederick Citizen.