The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-10-05
The Democratic State Convention.

NOMINATION OF THOMAS j. HEATING FOR
COMPTROLLER.
The Democratic State Convention met in
Baltimore, on Thursday, September 9Th,
to nominate candidate for Comptroller of
the Treasury. Hon. VIM, Pinkney Whyte
presided, Thomas j. Heating, of Queen
Annes county, being the only candidate be-
fore the convention, was nominated by ac-
clamation. The platform of principles, pub
lshed below, is a clear and comprehensive
expression of the views of majority of the
Democrats of Maryland and sets the seal of
condemnation upon President Hayes's title
to the office he holds. TO the platform and
to the candidate we can give hearty sup
port. The platform is as follows:
The Democratic Conservative party of Mary
land, through its delegates in convention assem-.
bled, do hereby declare:
First That the platform of principles cnun.
ciated by the National Democratic Convention
atSt Louis in 1876 is hereby approved and adopt.
cd.
Second. That we congratulate the Democrats
and Conservatives in the Forty-fourth Congress
upon their successful efforts in the reduction of
the annual expenditures of the various depart
ments of the government by more than thirty
millions of dollars, and we insist upon the most
rigid economy in the conduct of all our public
affairs.
Third That it is a cause of generalization
to the country at large, and especially of pride
and satisfaction to the Democratic party, that
its peaceful policy of home rule and non-inter-
yention in the civil affairs of the States has be-
come cardinal rule of action even in an admins
tration whose title to Office is not derived from
an election according to constitutional methods
but exists by the adjudication of a tribunal un.
known to the constitution, but whose award
has been acquiesced in by peace loving people
Fourth That the withdrawal from the States
of Louisiana and South Carolina of the federal
army, which had been standing menace for
years to their citizens, and the recognition of the
the Democratic Governors of those Common
wealths as their lawful executives, merits our
approval and shall receive our support.
Fifth. That justice and sound policy forbid
the fostering of one branch of industry to the
detriment OF Others, and we demand q revision
OF our present tariff laws to the end that no more
revenue shall be raised than is necessary to de-
fray the expenses of the government frugally
administered, and for the gradual but certain cX-
tinction of the public debt.
Sixth That we protest against the donations
or loans of money, lands or bonds or the pledge
OF the public credit by Congress in aid OF asso-
Citations or corporations engaged or protesting
TO engage in public or private enterprises, and
we insist that the opposition of the Democratic
party to subsidies of all kinds shall be faithfully
carried out by the representatives in Congress
whose election is due TO the support of that par
y:
Seventh. That condemning all lawle ssuess,
ana supporting the public authorities in the
suppression thereof, but acquitting the true
workingmen of all completely therein, and sym.
pathizing with those unemployed or poorly re-
warded for labor, we have no new promises to
make, but rc-aflirm the resolutions adopted by
our State convention of 1878, in the following
words, viz: "That the wealth of the country is
mainly derived from the product of labor, and
every just measure to improve the condition
and promote the advancement of the laboring
classes should receive sympathy and will com.
mand our cordial support"
Eighth. That we recommend to the next Gen
eral Assembly of Maryland proper legislation
for colonization in our own State. Thousands
oil acres are lying waste in our State, and wise
measures would not only expand the value of
our property, but also give relief to many who
intend to exchange the workshop for the field
and to secure to themselves homes more in &C
cordance with the changed condition of things
IN our country.
The reading ofthe resolutions was receiv.
ed with applause. VIM. b. Writ, of Cecil
county, asked whether the passage in the
fourth resolution, which was read twice by
request, would be equivalent to an endorse
ment of the policy of President Hayes?
President Whyte announced that the re.
solution was not an endorsement of that
policy, but merely an approval OF the remov.
oil of troops from the States of Louisiana and
South Carolina The resolutions were unan-
imously adopted with applause.
MIR. KEATINGs ACCEPTANCE.
Shortly after his nomination, Mr.. Heating
made his appearance in the convention, and
in his speech of acceptance said he would
endeaVor to carry out the general policy of
his predecessor with reference to taxation
to extend the area and multiply the avenues
of revenue as far as possible, so that all prop.
erty, only excepting the vine and fig tree uu-
der which we worship our God, shall con-
tribute something to Caesar for the protec-
ton which it receives at Caesars hands.
Upon the question of labor and capital,
which is now of vital Importance, the Demo-
Gratis in their platform poiut to their point to
their previous record to show that their par
ty has always upheld the interests of the
workingmen. Honest labor is the parent of
honest capital, and happy combination of
the two is necessary for the success of the in
dividual and the harmony of the social body.
He urged in conclusion an active and Wig
orous campaign.
MIR. Heating resides at Centreville, Queen
Anno's county, and is about forty light years
of age. He is lawyer, and has large
practice. He was States Attorney of his
county for fifteen years, and during the war
edited the Centerville States Rights, until the
office was burned down, He is consistent
Democrat, an honorable gentleman, and well
qualified for the office of Comptroller.