The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-05
We publish in another column the list of sic

We publish IN another column the list of sigma
lures to the call for Town-Meetng We have
done so, because we think that it is right that
this community should know upon whose invita-
ton it is to assemble in Monument Square this
afternoon-to deliberate" and "devise some
'means of rescuing our city from its present de-
splorable condition" There is ttmoral force and
'power' in the invitation ITSELF and in the names
of those who have issued it-as there will be in the
"presence in mass of the people to whom it is
addressed. The list comprises the names of many
of our best and best-known citizens;-of men in
every walk and occupation of Netherlands and
Tradesmen, Professional Men and Mechanics;-of
members of both political parties, and of men who
have never been identified with either. All
these-to the number of nearly two thousand
have joined in the present movement
in favor of Reform, and have appended their
names TO the call, the solemn and signifi-
cant language of which we have just quoted
What diverse and contrary opinions some of these
signers may have heretofore entertained--both
with respect to the extent of the evil which pre-
walls, and the nature of the remedy which is needed
or by what various and devious paths they may have
separately arrived at their present concluson-we
forbear to inquire. 1t is sufficient for US that with
one accord theyare all agreed in pronouncing the
"present condition of the city "deplorable," and
in proclaiming the necessity of "devising some
"means'-other than those which the existing
laws, as at present administered, afford-for the
purpose of "rescuing" it from its degradation
Upon the admission which is thus made of the
truth of what we have so often affirmed and have
been so often abused and denounced for affirming
we do not propose at present to comment. We
have no disposition to convert what should be an
occasion for joy and thankfulness to this whole
community, into one of private exultation or per-
sonal triumph. 1t is not because it is a vindica-
ton of the course Of this paper with reference to
domestic occurrences and confirmation of the truth
of what we have written respecting the "con-
edition" of the city, and the incompetency of the
authorites-that we have filled our columns to-
day with the names of the signers of the call 1t
is because the number and responsibility of those
names effectually disprove the assertion which has
been recklessly ventured, that this is a partisan
measure-designed to cloak and subserve some
personal and political end. We believe that
the present movement is a thoroughly honest one,
signers will show-the confidence and support
of men of every shade Of politics, and all sorts of
opinions. We believe that it has but one object,
and that is, as stated in the CALL to "rescue" our
city from its "present deplorable condition"
Whether the effort succeeds not, faith in the
integrity Of the men who have made it, and in
the rectitude Of the motives which have animated
them in their arduous undertaking, will remain I'M
shaken. Its success will depend upon the
extent to which that faith is shared by
the community, and the support which
we ourselves have given is backed by others. As
proof Of that confidence, and pledge of that
support we hope to see full assemblage of the
people in Monument square this afternoon--drawn
thither not by curiosity-to hear what is said but
by desire to assist i'll deciding what shall be done.
They are invited to deliberate" and although
we understand that the Committee of Arrange
ments have prepared-as it was necessary that
they or somebody should prepare-a series of reso-
lutons, 10 be submitted to the meeting, it will de-
pend upon the action of the meeting itself. whe-
Their those resolutions are to be accepted as the
sense and voice of the people of this city. We have
not the resolutions, nor have we been advised
as TO their purport. We do not therefore be-
speak for them the appreciation of the meeting,
any farther than we are led 10 augur favorably for
their spirit and character from our knowledge of
the gentlemen who compose the Committee. Any
further expression of opinion, well as any def
mite estimate of the strength and value of the
we must defer until after the meeting
shall have been held, and its will ascertained In
order, however, that the expression of that will
may Re as authoritative and as solemn as possible
it is of the utmost importance that the meeting
should be full and fair representation of the peo
pie of Baltimore and to that end we invoke the
personal attendance of every man who sympa-
thizes with the objects of the call, and has hon
estly at heart the restoration of peace and good
order in our city Let none stand aloof to sec
or stay at home to hear-but let all 90 up to parti-
cipate and to act-frmly persuaded that upon the
of their participation and the wisdom
of their action, depend the success of the move
ment, and the honor, peace and happiness of this