New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-03
s.a,. pai,h-Pinances Of MARYLAND.

A noble example 20 her sister Republics has been
set by old Maryland. Let as hope that il may not
be lost upon those who may yet be 10 arrears and
who might be inclined to repudiate in despair or
dishonesty. For extricstiBg bis native State from
terrible embarassmenn which had filled her best
citizens with despondency Governor PRATT is jo't'
ly entitled TO everlasting honor In bis determine
tion TO vindicste her honor from the foul STAN OF
Reputation be has been resolutely sustained oy
the Wing party, and as pertinsciously opposed oy
Loco Focos, who would have fixed an indelioie op'
probrium on the name Of that good old Common
wealth.
We would no, advert so particularly to what
may a, first view appear to be aloosl concern were
it not that the whole Union suffers as does the char
acter of whole family b. disgrsceful conduct IN
any Of its members When Governor PRATT was
elected By the Wing party. only three years since
after severe struggle and by majority OF some
GOO Of 700 only the arreas Of interest on the state
debt. amounted to 4 million and half OF dollars
The revenue laws were no, enforced and II they
had been, were not adequate in their proceeds 70
the payment of.he interest on the debt The lead
ing Loco Focos 20 the Legislature openly avs~ed
the inability Of the State pay her debts and that
1t was mex pedent and oppressive upon the people
20 attempt IL The result is best told by the Gov
ernor himselfin Message remarkable alike for its
perspicuity and candor. We present bis case. so
honorable TO him and to his Wing CONDUCTORS
throughout the State, as fair specimen Of the
policv which over the whole country, distinguishes
the WING from the Loco FOco party.
The President Of the United States by gross
and reasonable assumption Of the highes' Pore'
reserred 70 me peope IN The Constitution has plunged
the country into War Of debt and Of blood the
end whereof no mortal can ioresee. For crimes
less henous against public liberty the most sbso
lutte mouarchs that eyerruled have lost their heads
We are raining fast into the condition Of Indebted
ness. which had filed Maryland with despair II
is time that Congress were providing measures 70
nm az re go. We shall see if those who have in
voyed us in this iuiquitous War will be as ready tc
take measures TO defray its expenses as they &C
crue. But to Governor PRATT and the finances Of
Maryland
"Having consented 10 serve IN the position now &C.
cupy with the hope of restoring The credit Of the state
and with the determination q devohng my whole time
aud energies 20 that object u beclme my duty 70 suggest
the means BY which end desirable IN the opinion Of
an could be attained Satisfied that the resort 10 IN n-
crease q he direct tax would be not only l't oN l
awaiting TO meet the deficit In the revenue inc
state was constrained either 20 abandon the only oJec
which induced the acceptance o the Office % which had
been elected, o. 10 resort 70 other expedents.
was fully Of the odum which would attach q
all those expciienis with different portions q the cormu
nfv and lied Tor my Justification upon the adequacy
Of the means Suggested the great end for which
they dcsgued and relied upon the patriotism and
honesty II the people for their APPRECIATION n measures
which would restore honor and credit Of thor
The result gentlemen Is before you Tie STATE nter pay
In each year much Interest as accrued for me same
period has IN The three years reduced the arrears Of inter
esi from $50 o6l 70 less Than 100000 She has de-
cared her sovency by resumng the payment Of her debts
and with the means which have brought 20 your csnsd
era1r and tue vel known energy aLt talent OF my sue
cessor IN Office and VH maintain her present proud
no,ifio1'