The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-20

We have procured the following copy of the Platform
large number OF the Independent of Baltimore
City, and ask for it, that calm and considerate perusa
which the Importance of the subject demands
WHEREAS, the political parties of Baltimore CITY have
for many passed. upheld the strces party organ
cation and have, alternately extended their influence and
infused their spirit into department of the city gov
ernment irrespective of the known wishes of all
tive men, and in violation of the best interests society,"
and whereas experience has abundanty shown that in
purely municipal government, partisan distinction and
partisan bias should not be tolerated upon in
matters distinct and separate from federal govern
ment; and whereas years our uncipal
affairs have been administered an exclusive party ba-
sis pursuing strict party policy and besowing the a-
pontments offices trust and confidence on partzans
whose only recommendation, in many instances, the
certified exhibition of an ultra misguided zeal in the effort
to obtain by committing wrong and oppression
upon the deenceess and whereas under this condition
things, great and serious injury has inflicted upon
the good name and well being of city, and the porten-
ous evil doing its work of destruction against the
moral efficacy of the public law oosenng the bonds
ciety, and in fact it has earuy endangered that plight
ed assurance OF protection to person and property
teed as the civil right of all, and held the first and
most revered principle of all well organized
therefore,
Be it Resolred By the Independent Toters of Baltimor,
city That will discard party obligations in the
ton of offices under the city government
else of that choice will be governed by the
fitness and qualification of the candidate irrespective
party utilization
Resolved, That, in much as the functions of OH,
municipal government mainly distinct and separate
from federal and State affairs; having necessary
necon with either and having political policy such
because it electuay destroys the efficiency and mparti
atty of the former without in WISE comforting a
responding benefit upon the latter because the uniform
partisan character of the chief and subordinate officials
gives to the whole municipal authority strong CONTROL
ing party complexion defeats the good
and insures partial and in many cases. oppressv,
execution of the laws
Resolred That the Mayor of Baltimore City, thus indie
pendently chosen should not, in the exercise the ap
pointing power take into consideration the political view
and prejudees Of the applicant for Office but he should
all cases. direct his inquiry to the all important question
of personal fitness and quail fcdtiOn for in good aitl
and exemplary department of public officers Who'll,
community is deeply interested each individual formine
constituent part of the whole is entitled the protect
ing shield and Christening Of the government for the
support of which he contributes his due proportion in ODE
dience to the sovereign power of the State.
Resolved That without stopping the compare
tive merits of existing parties, firmly entertain the he
lief that party zeal and discipline, in this city at least
have been carried alarming extent and fast tend
ing to the overthrow of all parties because of the
ry po,oer which they have further exercise
the actions of So far indeed, has this
partisan zeal been carried that in certain localities
fondy cherished idea of National Faith in the capacity
man for sefgovernment has been shaken and grevousy
impaired; still believing however, in the sound,
yatve feelings of the great body of the people, and in their
firm adherence to the virtues of Republican Institutions
lay aside all other considerations unite in the deter
mined resolution TO community from the thral
dom of party tyranny and invite the honest hearty
operation of all who friends of peace order and good
government. sH-eo3t