Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-07-19
A CREDTTdBLE VOTE.

A CREDI7,ABLE VOTE.
The Frederick Union and its correspondents
seem 10 take unusual trouble in every Issue to
have some article with manifest intent to in
jure Mr.. Peters chances for the Congressional
nomination, TO which he aspires in this
district
II wopld be highly improper TO attribute
improper motives or intentions to decent
Democratic paper, but really its course is such
as to cast grave doubts as TO whether it de-
serves the above appellation. Its sentiment
wears the look Of rule or ruin policy, and il
is unmistakable that such hot-heads as they,
by such a course as is pursued will SOW dis
ruption in the party. These madcaps are bent
on doing one OF the two things-either to de-
feat Mr.. Peter or elect a Republican. Who are
these apostates7 The least that can be said
In designation Of them is that they are per-
fdious men, devoted TO no party or set princi-
Piles but self-interest.
Let us look to see what the grave charge is
they urge against Mr.. Peter. II is his vote for
. law touching the town law commonly known
as the "Bel, Law"
Some years ago the Maryland Legislature by
an act embraced large portion Of lands used
for farming purposes within the corporate lin
its Of Frederick city. In some instances farmers
having their residences far beyond the town
proper were embraced in the limits. The own
ers Of these farms had no benefit OF streets,
police, gas or water, and yet they were com
PEELED pay for these luxuries. In one case
a farm had no road 10 the town, notwith-
standing il was subjected to these taxes.
These farmers could stand this burden OF
taxation no longer without deriving benefit.
They applied to the last Legislature for relief
from such unjust and onerous taxation. The
bill originated in the House Of Delegates,
through which IL passed By The ootes of The
Democra tic members, aided by a majority, If
not all, of the Republican representatives Of
Frederick county. From the House II went
to the Senate, and was there passed by the
Democrats; DR.. Steiner, the Republican Sena-
tor, voting against it, (perhaps by reason Of
consistency with his party 10 Cypress oppo-
nents with unjust taxation, and now one of
the loudest batants 10 dissuaie, nay Brighten,
the Democracy from nominating its strongest
man that his (Steiners) party may electa repre-
sentative and act in the capacity of a Congress
man himself, aud Mr.. Peter voting against it.
This vote is the grave offence which has so
stirred up the ire and wrath of the Union and
its few followers, and the only charge, unjust
as II is, that they can make against Mr.. Peters
record Of many years standing.
Mr.. Peter voted to protect the farming and
agricultural interests against an unjust tax
and onerous oppression. What more worthy
interest could he strive to protect than that of
the honest tller of the soil But the Union
and satellites were outraged that thereby the
taxes in tho town proper would be increased.
Now we are not informed how much of this
increased taxation the Union has to bear. 1t
must be heavy burthen as the Union has an
memorable desire in the event of Mr.. Peters
nomination to sacrifice him for Republican.
Dhe long and short Of the whole matter seems
that the Union would prefer Radical repre-
sentaiion TO paying a few dollars of honest
taxes. When the truth is tina, by n small re-
nenchmeut in the salaries Of the city officers
there has been already saved sufficient
amount to cover the taxes lost by relieving the
farmers adjacent 10 the city, and doubtless
these officers could better afford this reduction
than the farmers the payment OF an unjust cor
poration tax. II chronic grumbler wishes
10 grumbie, the old saying is, that feather
Is as good as anything else 10 row about
Chas. Cole, OF the Union, bears the reputation
in the mind of friend or foe Of beinga poor
dyspep,ic, standing ready 10 grumbls with
anybody or Mt anything. The Democratic
party OF this district can't afford 10 be placed
10 a divided condition like that uhto the Re
publican party by such dyspeptics. Mr.. Coli
will have to resort 10 a smaller family circl,
than a political party, especially where the,
are all feeble women. 10 ventilate his III hunor
Further we cannot credit the idea that tn
Union reflects the sentiment OF the Democrat
Of Frederick city. Their political principle
occupy n standard above few dollars, aud W
FEEL justified In saying that IL the Convention
81 the Siyih Congressional District shoul,
nominate Mr.. Peter as It's standard bearer b.
will receive tho Democratic vote Of Fredericl
county, the gaios 10 sbe contrary Dotwith
sanding.
u the policy Of the Uaion be correct. 4
looks AS II il would be wise to constitute sh'
Union the nominating Convention for this dis
uiet, aud Thea doubtless a man would be se.
leeisd after h.s o9a hsssi one bat would