The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-02-03
The Electoral Bill.

Since our last issue this bill of the Compromise
Committee to count the electoral vote and finally
settle the Presidential question, so long pending
has passed both Houses of Congress and been
promptly signed by the President. 1t is now a
law of the land and must be abided by. Whilst
this compromise proposition was under discussion
it secured popular favor among all parties. There
can be no doubt that large majority of citizens
everywhere were in its favor. 1t received the ap-
prOval and support, to very great extent Of
leading Republican statesmen in the Senate and
House of Representatives. President Grant, him.
self, has spoken most emphatically in appreciation
thereof. His message on the subject is open, man,
", conservative and patriotic. 1t has given sat
isfaction generally. There were considerable
number of Republicans in Congress, among whom
Senators Morton and Blaine, who opposed the bill
from an impression that its provisions were I'M
constitutional Some leading Democrats did the
same thing. Since its final adoption even those
opponents acquiesce in the belief that nothing bet
ter could be done.
Within the past few days there has been a
healthful growth and rapid augmentation of pub
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try. Merchants, business men and the industrial
classes everywhere, without scarcely an exception,
SO far as we have been able to ascertain rejoic
ing that so vexatious problem has been adjusted
in the full hope of its bringing about good results
to trade, commerce. manufactures, agriculture and
other pursuits. People appear to have made up
their minds to be satisfied and willingly accept the
situation whatever it may be whether terminating
in the success of Mr.. Hayes or Mr.. Tilden. They
have come to the conclusion that other considera-
tions, outside politics and partizansm, are para
mount in importance to the mere triumph Of par
ties and individual men. Hence it is that the
measure won rapidly upon general sentiment.
We heartily rejoice that this absorbing question
has found so favorable solution and shall will
ingly abide the consequences.
1t is not for at present to say or even predict
upon whom those having authority under this bill,
in counting the electoral vote will confer the great
Office of Chief Magistrate. Knowing the high
character, ability, craftsmanship, patriotism and
honesty of the gentlemen constituting the commit
tee, we sure they will pay proper respect to
law and justice. and cOnscientiously do what is
right Our belief, nevertheless, has been, and is;
Mr. Hayes was constitutiOnally elected and that
the better judgment of those chosen decide will
award to him the Presidency.
An erroneous impression is abroad in reference
to the Electoral Adjustment Bill which should be
corrected at once. Some people imagine that the
scheme is precedent and that it is to govern the
action of Congress until repealed, which views are
both wrong according to the intent of the trainers
of the bill and by the wording of the title, which
makes it apply solely to the election of President
and Vice President who are to assume Office
"March 4th, 1871" 1t is measure designed TO
meet the requirements of the present emergency,
and as soon as the new Executive is inaugurated
the bill falls by limitation clearly announced.
The counting Of the electoral vote commenced on
Thursday at one P, NJ.