Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-09-08
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Fifth Congressional District. }
Laurel, Sept. Ind, 1870

Mr.. Editor time fixed for the
Democrats Of this District to &C. in order
to bring forth their candidate for Congress
having nearly arrived tits now proper for
us to sun, up the evidence and presen. the
claims Of the various gentlemen whose
names have been put forth for the nomi-
nation. do not wish to omit any one,
but | recollect that the following are those
named. Mr.. Blair. Mr.. Tuck, Mr.. Fow-
Ter, Mr.. Clarke. of Prince Georges. Judge
Merrick. Mr.. Prettyman, Mr.. Kilhourn.
Mr.. Wetherhcad. Mr.. Stone, Mr.. Bris-
coe, Mr.. Henkle. Mr.. Maddox, Mr.. Har-
ris and Mr., Peter; The two last named
gentlemen, Mr.. Harris and Mr.. Peter,
having avowed themselves a. determined
not TO consider the 18th Amendment. As a
binding part Of the Constitution, notwith-
standing it has been adopted aud pro-
claimed according to the forms required
in the Constitution itself and when there
is no possible chance of cffeeting its repeal,
may be looked upon as impracticable men
and not likely to have much strength in the
Convention. With the present inclina-
ton Of the public mind it is scarcely pos
sible that the Convention would. in this
crisis. repulse . large political strength
which can be found in the Conservative
negro ranks in order to pay respect and
confer honor upon those who are strongly
opposed TO any political combination with
the colored people whatever; who assert
that this people have no right now 10 vote in
Maryland and who will in all time here
aitsr Be opposed TO giving them that right.
Their prospect therefore may be looked
upon a. not very bright.
Allthc other named gentlemen, however
they have differed in the past. / believe stand
At this time on the same platform and are
willing to subdue any childish squeamish-
ness in their own bosoms in order to over
come the Radicals and get the power in
the hands Of the Democratic party. This
is and should be the great central idea and
desire. OF all the gentlemen named there
is no one who is more thoroughly hated
by the Radicals than Montgomery Blair,
and his nomination and election would be
considered one Of the sorest misfortunes
which could befall them. His nomination.
it is true, would rouse Creswell and his
gang TO the most violent and energetic op-
position, in which, no doubt. they would
use the base means always 80 agreeable 70
their natures. Mr.. Blair, however, hav.
ing been one Of the most early and stead.
fast friends Of the emancipation Of the col
ored race and having remained in Lincoln's
cabinet until that v,,~v>x..S> .-.. uHl T.
the proclamation Of emancipstion might. in
gratitude for that great boon, reasonably
expect the support Of large number d
those whose interest he had 50 much Al
heart. The accession Of colcred votes be-
ing extremely desirable for our purpose, !
know Of no one in the democratic ranks
who 50 well deserves their aid or 10 20
likely 10 obtain it. II being conceded
that the votes Of colored men are neces-
sary to our success, does il not seem the
height OF folly 10 overlook the claims Of
az Who can odd 10 The votes Of white
democrats the largeet number Of the votes
II che ceacred people. II !. true that Mr..
Blair. previously 10 his joining the demo-
cratic party, made political record which
did not sui, the majority q the people o.
our district. He was IN abolitioniss. open-
ly svcwed. and man Of loyalty in sup
port Of the Union These, however, are
issues now dead OF asleep and which the
best interest Of our country require should
be 80 considered He would not be the
only abclitienist and loyal man whom the
democrats Of this district have been pleas
ed 10 support. Our party has thought j,
long .go sound policy 10 ignore these dis
tincticas, they voted in 1864 for the lcy-
a Mcclellan for President and in the l.ss
Presidential elecfiou for one Who had been
The strongest Of abolitionisss Cor Vice
President. | mean Francis P. Blair, the
brother Il the gentleman whose claims
ssw urge. So that Democrats Who did
these tAiaes are now cot eG from throw
ing these ehsr4ss N che scales against Mr..
Acrtgc.a-ry Blair. Il ~ouli ks ssuc-