The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1869-09-04
The ODDOsitiO7s Ticket.


There seems to be, among Democrats, strong
feeling of regret at the choice of candidates re-
Gently made by their party convention and par
ticulary as regards their candidates for the Leg
islature. Sound, answering democrats OF long
years standing, unhesita tingly denounce their
candidates, and the air is full of rumors of q
coming independent democratic ticket, one
which shall contain the names of the best men
of the party, and which will be presented to the
people as one worthy of their support We have
in fact, heard the names of the candidates on one
such ticket, and, as far remembered, they are
given below:
Sheriff John Perdue.
Treasurer Jacob Hoshall.
Commissioners Pleasant Hunter, D. J. Nc
Cauley.
House of Delegates. Hon. J. Morrison Harris.
Hon. Anthony Kennedy, Jesse Slingluf, DR..
Walter 7. Allender, DR.. Bell
We believe that the above ticket however,
will be withdrawn. There is not much opposi-
ton, inside of the party, to their candidates for
county officers and if an independent ticket is
rum the new candidates will be for the House of
Delegates only. 1t is very likely that some Of
the gentlemen named above will be candidates,
this project are so much imbued with the ''go-
I" ahead" spirit OF the age that they will hardly
ask those very respectable but superanuated pol
iticians, DR.. Bell and Hon. Anthony Kennedy,
for their services in this emergency.
democratic contributor lately set forth very
clearly some of the many measures important to
Baltimore county which should meet the prompt
attention of the Legislature when it assemblies
viz the militia and school laws OF the State
and the road law of Baltimore county These
are all important, and should enter very largely
into the campaign. Our militia system is so un-
mitigated nuisance and such a costly burdea
upon the people, that we imagine there is no
need of longer saying a word in condemna-
ton of it. Peoples minds are made up about
it; they have had enough of keeping up stand
ing army in times of peace, enough of the glitter
end shlis- Of stated law parades and camps Of
instruction they have paid their last two dol
lars per annum for the privilege of staying home
and minding their own business. We believe
that the repeal or modification of the law will be
earnestly demanded by the citizens of the State,
and that their petition will be granted.
&c. also, with the school law. 1t has been
tried and found wanting. Its cost is enormous,
because of the cumbersome machinery by which
it is worked there are far too many officers I'M.
der it-a too much divided responsibility. The
people, those interested in the cause of the in
e H. - Al L.
covering the great error which was committed
in changing the law at all. We had a good one
one which gave satisfaction to all, and the only
reason for its repeal was in the fact that it had
been passed by Union Legislature. 1t must be
repealed, was the party cry, to give place to g
democratic measure. There is now a strong
wish manifested to return to that very system
with some provisions changed OF course and
the gentlemen elected TO represent Baltimore
county in the General Assembly should be fully
Instructed as to the wishes of their constituent;
in this important matter, and should be men
competent to present and advocate the views and
opinions of those they represent
And the road law-that political and social
monstrosity forced upon the people without their
consent and against their wishes-what of it?-
How stand The candidates already nominated
upon that question Are they clearly pledged
TO advocate its repeal. 1t is said that most Of
the gentlemen on the democratic legislative
ticket are in favor of a change in the law, but a
simple majority of the delegates will not do; VIC
want a solid vote in the House of Delegates, from
our representatives, in reference to this matter
II there Is one man on the ticket already nomi-
ted, or On any ticket to be hereafter named, by
any party, who is not clear in his pledge to vote
and labor for the abatement of our county nui.
sance, let that man have leave to stay at home
this winter
And there is another matter, of vast impor-
lance to the people of the county, which should
be carefully considered now. We mean the
project to lop off large portion of our territory,
and 10 add it to Baltimore city. This is being
fully discussed by the politicians of Baltimore,
and delegation favorable to it will probably
be sent 10 represent The city in the next Legsla-
ture. So corrupt is the city government-so
large is the demand Tor money to carry on the
schemes ofplunder already inaugurated-so hun
CRY the political vultures now surrounding
the public crib-that they require more terrific
ry on which 10 operate. They see outside Of
their city limits very fair land, increasing rap
idly in population, and marked By splendid i'm
provements. Oh, how the respectable city faith
ers would love to send their city collector for
two or three miles out into the county, on every
side, and demand from the people taxes to the
extent of So Sc on every hundred dollars worth
Of property. 1t would be glorious thing for
the finances of the city, and would give its off
cials "A largely increased sum of money with
which to speculate. The people of the county
will never consent TO this division, and should
be prepared 10 meet the issue whenever it is
sprung upon them II is said that one Of the gen.
nensen nominated 6y the late convention is in favor
Of such di0ision. Are the voters of the county
willing TO send him to represent their interests
How would they like TO see one of their own del
egaies deliberately voting away portion Of our
soil? Is ii not better now to zee TO this matter
and 10 send no man to Annapolis whose views
and opinions upon it are not well known
There is not, in the campaign now approach
ing in our State, any political principle involv-
ed. We are just past great National contest
one in which the principles Of true Republican
ism were gloriously sustained-and while in the
quiet which has succeeded that fierce fight, good
men OF all parties can well afford to eschew pol
itics tor awhile, and to unite together for the as
sertiou of local affairs important to all citizens
alike. We take the ground that this could be
done independent and outside OF party organiza-
ton and association, and without, 10 the least
particle, affecting the party standing Of any gen.