The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-09-20
Nomination of Comptroller of the Treas
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ury and Clerk of the COnrt Of Appeals.
The Maryland Republican State Cony en-
ton, which met at Frederick City, on Fri
day eff last week, nominated JUDGE ii. IL.
GoLDsBoRoUGH for the office of Comptrol-
Ter of the Treasury and JUDGE JOHN II.
PRICE, of Hartford county, for Clerk of the
Court of Appeals.
The following gentlemen were chosen
permanent officers of the Convention
President, John T. Enser of Baltimore
county.
Presidents, George NJ. Russum, of
Caroline, Col. Joseph C. Hill, of Cecil, Dr..
Hugh A. Mauehlin, and James Z. McCur-
ley, of Baltimore city, DR.. VIM. r. Will
mer, of Charles, and DR.. S. p. Smith, of
Allegany.
Secretaries, w. II. W. Farrow, of Wor-
cester, and Francis Miller, of Montgomery
Judge Henry II. Goldsborough, of Tai
bot county, and Hopewell IIebb, of Allie
gany, were placed in nomination, and Nj.
Goldsborough receiving majority of ten,
was declared the nominee for Comptroller
Nominations for the Office of Clerk of
Court of Appeals were then opened
Fielder c. Duval, of Prince Georges coun
ty; Randolph Jones, of st. Mays; John
II. Price, of Hartford; DR.. CLa,les II. Orr,
of Allegany; DR.. VIM. II. Worthington, of
Howard, and Eli C. Petticord, of Howard,
were nominated. The last three names
were subsequently withdrawn. and the roll
was then called, resulting in tie nominal
ton of Mr.. Price by SO large majority
that before tho announcement of the vote
the other names were withdrawn.
When the result had been announced,
James T. johnson moved that three cheers
be given for the nominees. Three hearty
cheers were given.
The following Resolutions were adopted
by the Convention.
Resolued, That this Convention hereby
affirm the unwavering attachment of the
Republicans of Maryland to the great prin-
ciples heretofore enumerated by the accred-
tied representatives of the party in Nation
al Convention assembled
Resolged, That the administration of Pres
iGent Grant has been eminently wise and
just, and productive of the most beneficial
results in the reduction of taxation, the
restoration of peace and order, and the
advancement of the general prosperity of
the nation i'll time of transition and most
imminent peril, and we hereby express our
mistaken confidence in the patriotism,
craftsmanship, and sterling integrity Of
the Chief Magistrate of the Nation.
ResolUed, That we are earnestly in favor
of such reforms in our State and municipal
government as will relieve our people from
the heavy burdens of taxation under which
they now groan, and restore the values of
our property now so sadly deprecated.
Res0loed, That we denounce any and all
laws by virtue of which immense portions
of the profit producing capital of the State
are excepted from taxation, and we demand
of the incoming Legislature, such action as
it may lawfully take, as will tax, equally
and alike, all property Of all corporations
and persons whatsoever or whomsoever.
Resolced, That believing that the true
prosperity and greatness of the Common
wealth is to be found in the elevation and
education of the masses, the Republican
party is now, as it has ever been, in favor
of a good and efficient system of free
schools, under the control af educated and
competent teachers, as the safeguard of
the nation.
Resolced, That we are anxious that the
resentments and prejudices of the past
should be buried, and will welcome as the
greatest public blessing a return of that
good feeling which will enable tho people
of this State to Judge of the measures, the
policy and the candidates of political par
ties according to their mel It's alone.