Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-11

CtldTaCGer anu 10 DC eXerclSeu W1tila Iuu appFe-
citation of its Importance. As yet, SO far as the
led into requisiton, touching the subject embrac-
ed in the resolutions sent by your honorable bo-
tdy for its action. IF we were to act upon them
now, we would do SO upon no other evidence
than that which is contained in the message oil
|Gepernor Lyon, and the correspondence between
him and the Mayor of the city of Baltimore
lnasmuch as these papers are incongruous, who
is to decide between them? What right ia
there existing in any body to pronounce q sem
tenee upon any individual, however humble,
without a knowledge Of The facts of the case p
That no such right exists anywhere, even the
direct sense of justice in the breast of men will
affirm. We know full well that the principal
matter treated of in the resolutions are not with
in the personal knowledge of the members of
this Legislature The scene was the city of
Baltimore, whilst with the exception Of the del
egatien from that city, the rest of the body were
distant from, it. zl-.,ass f.as4 -. -
This statement is incontestably true, and be
ing So any opinion pronounced by the .Legisla-
ture must necessarily be without any moral
force. If it be essential to keep watchfl and
jealous eye on the doings of all who are in Of
fee, which all must admit to be proper, and
which in substance is avowed by your resolu-
tions it is not the less required by law of SIM
pie justice, that before Judgment be pronounced,
knowledge should be had by those who assume
to do so and the more especially SO, bya body
assumed by the theory of our government to be
the assembled wisdom Of the State. In consti-
tuting the House Of Delegates the grand inquest
of the State, the trainers Of our government did
not commit the folly Of depriving it of the means
of acquiring the truth, and it is but reasonable
to suppose it never was designed the preroga-
tive should be exercised other than under cir
cumstances which, if they would not secure a
correct expression of opinion, would neverthe-
less show it was the purpose to deal fairly and
impartially It never was the design to confer
on body high power to be used under the
influence of passion or caprice. Without pre-
tending, and disclaiming most explicitly any in
tention to intimate the House of Delegates has
ac,ed under any such influence, the Senate holds
it to be its sacred duty, under no circumstances
to be dispensed with, to see it acts understand
ingly in matter of the gravity Of the subject
the resolutions. Nor can it be unmindful that
the whole press of the country has characteriz-
ed the acts of violence said to have been enact
ed in Baltimore, in terms which place that city
in light unworthy of our State, and to its Sc
rious detriment. ;sss.....t
If therefore it be deemed advisable, that the
Legislature should notice officially, what there
took place, it ought only be done when all pro-
per means have been resorted to, for informa-
ton. 1nfammatory and partizan resolves can
not estab fact, nor can they cast censure
On the meritorious, or release the guilty from
the just censure Of the world. This being so,
we respectfully suggest to your honorable body,
that you reconsider your resolves, and employ
the full powers you have, to send for persons
and papers, SO that the truth may be made
manifest and justice done. All right-minded
persons desire justice, and nought else, and will
penetrate with their serious disapprobation, any
device that seeks to avoid the high and holy re-
sponsibility, that enjoins its observance on ALL
IF wrong - 80 there must - -
Sidined dl l0ns, and tn0 people
throughout e. whole State have true record,
and not merely the vote Of a body, which all
know, are personally ignorant of the matters of
which they speak. Right requires no artifce
for its support, nor can haste and excitement
atone for any wrong. Hoping these considera-
tons will address themselves to your approval,
we herewith return the resolutions sent by your
honorable body for our consideration.
By order, G. HARDWOOD, Secretary. ;,
Which was read. =
FEBRUARY 8.-The resolutions of the House,
introduced by Mr.. Grieves, on the subject of the
election disorders in Baltimore as referred to
Governor Ligon's message, were adopted by a
party vote. i -. s.,. 3. Z
FEBRUARY e.-BiHs Repeatedly Mr.. Wal
lace, to simplify the law of appeals; also, to
and amend the rules of practice of the
courts of law; also to simplify and amend the
law Of attachment. By Mr.. Wallace, to pro-
vide for the inspection Of grain in Baltimore
city. - :;
The general school bill was made the order of
the day for tomorrow. -
Mr.. Hofman's bill relating to banks was dis
eussed and amended. { It requires weekly state
ments and the keeping in the vaults Of the banks
an average amount of coin equal to at least one
fourth of the net cash liabilities as weekly re-
ported, sc. y z..;4
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FEBRUARY Bills Reported. by Mr..
extending the time of 81. E. Willett
to complete collections. Mr.. Alexander, a.
mending the act of 1888, CHI, Ss, relating to the
of conveyances. Mr.. Rogers, favora-
BILE upon the better observance of the Sabbath
in Baltimore city. By Mr.. Alexander, relating
RI chnriffs coronors and e1isons