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Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
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On January 16, 1823, members of the Maine Legislature met in Portland, expressing high respect for John Quincy Adams' qualifications for President but deeming it inexpedient to nominate any candidate yet, including William H. Crawford.
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PORTLAND, JAN. 17.
At a meeting composed of most of the members of both Branches of the Legislature of the State of Maine, holden at the representatives' chamber, in Portland, on the evening of the 16th January 1823, pursuant to previous notice—Hon John M'Donald was called to the chair, and J L. Child, Esq. appointed Secretary.—The following preamble and resolution were proposed and unanimously adopted, viz:
Whereas it has been represented that the people of this state are in favor of the Hon Wm. H. Crawford for the next President; and it being proper to correct any false impression on this subject; therefore
Resolved, That this convention entertain the highest respect for the distinguished talents and public services of the Hon. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, and do fully believe that no man possesses better qualifications for the important office of President of the United States; but as the election of president will not take place for a considerable time to come, this convention do not deem it expedient to make a formal nomination of any person as candidate for that station.
Ordered, that the proceedings of this convention be published in all the newspapers in this town, signed by the chairman, attested by the Secretary.
JOHN McDONALD, Chairman,
Attest, James L. Childs, Secretary.
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Portland
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Evening Of The 16th January 1823
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preamble and resolution unanimously adopted; proceedings ordered published in local newspapers.
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Meeting of Maine Legislature members at representatives' chamber; Hon John M'Donald chaired, J L. Child secretary; resolution expressed respect for John Quincy Adams' presidential qualifications but declined formal nomination due to time before election, correcting impressions favoring William H. Crawford.