American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-25

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TuAr "EmoG or WARNIHG.' itappears to
as that writer in Saturdays American, who
sigrs himself "A MaryIandcr,' has taken Il
ureat deal of trouble to little purpose, lie
warns the wings of Maryland to beware OF and
,1g the cause of retrenchment and reform, be-
cause he asserts that reformDrs are lnslncere IN
ther expressed desire to promote the true in
tercsts of the State, and that the design OF the
democratic party is only to seize the Offices
THIS is u shallow pretext for refusing to concur
IN ttic proposed reform; but is Just such an ar
gGment as we might expect were the writer an
ofice-holdcr, resolved to continue in power
uithout reference to the interests Of the people
or caring how much they may be ground down
with taxes, provided he is permitted to fill his
own pockets, But suppose that the democrats
DO desire to obtain the offices of the State, in
what way can that desire be better promoted
by the proposed reform than without There
numerical strength will remain the same under
either system-and if they have majority of
the voters ofthe State, it will be in their power
no elect the Governor at the next election, and
thus to obtain most of the offices with their
present incomes. IT. however, they are in a
minority in the State, then the power will re-
e It. D,,t
we understand the objects contemplated by the
reformers, democrats and wings, one of the
principal Of them is, to effect such reduction
in the salaries ofpu5lc officers of every grade,
rs to make their situations much less desirable
than at present; and in fact, not worth scram-
bling for. 1t seems to us that it would be
strange policy in party, to cut down salaries
to the lowest point in order to place members OF
chat party in power. We dare say that demo-
Gratis, like wings desire to enjoy office-nor do
we believe that office-seekers of either party
would ever complain of receiving too much
compensation-bu the great body of reformers
in the State, do not look at the interest Of Office
seekers or ot'ce-holders, but at those of the cit
liens at large.
Most Of the wing papers admit the necessity
of curtailmg the expenses of the State, and cx-
press themselves favorable to refotm-but de-
cline TO unite in the effort which is now being
made to effect both objects Why is thus? "a
Mary lander has strung together various shreds
.sr3 patches-what this man has said and that
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their aid to measures which they admit to bl
correct He has made Il formidable parade o
sandry resolutions offered by individuals at pub
lie meetings, as exhibiting the ''true intent an'
meaning" of reform, and the real designs o
reiormers-and has added table of the rGsul
we're representation to be apportoncd accord
ing to population. This table is intended
to alarm the counties at the graspng ambition
of Baltimore, and to excite prejudice against
oar city. He would deal more fairly and just
Nv were he to wait until the citizens of Balti-
more put forth their claim in convention, and
not thus hondemn them beforehand. But let
MS ask ga Marylander" whether his vote
should not have an equal influence in the
Councils of the State with that oiany other man
Why should ten citizens in one city or county
have no more influence than one in another
Were our Constitution framed in strict confor
nifty to right, aud in accordance with repub
can principles, representation in the popula
branch of our Legislature would Sc apportoneC
according to population-but Baltimore ha
heretofore been content to be placed upon al
equality in this respect with the largest coun
ties; and may, for aught we know to the con
trary, be hereafter satisfied with the same 20
sition. AT all events it is improper to condemn
in advance, and to excite prejudice before
has been deserved. We are in favor of reform
without reference to what effect it may hay
npon aspirants for Office or office holders-o
whether it place power in the hands OF this 9
that party; for we say, in all sincerity, that W
consider it high time that the party squabble
should cease. For about twenty years tn
country has been convulsed by the struggle, t
the injury of private rights and public int
ests-and we want TO see the people have
respite from this Improbable conflict, that the
may unite in all measures calculated to reduc
public expenditures and to redeem the fale
credit of the State. If wings choose to will
hold their assistance from these measures, be
so; but let them not impute improper motive
to those who think proper to act.
PHuApELPHIA AND BALTIMORE FIREMEN.-
Our respected contemporary, of the U. S. Ga;
has made an explanation Of that singular para
graph in relation to the Baltimore firemen.