The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

II 4 vain TO hone for business remuneration whilst
standing he wide spread barkrsptev urson us we
nave Senate and House Of Representatives voting
an increase Of the army and for star service in the
Huetoiice Department. the committee Of both houses
organized To rob the country Of hundreds ofmious
Of dollars in the way Of subsidies railroads that
are not wanted % release the Pacific railroad com
pnuics from the payment of the interest the
bonds. By which alone they were built, and Pres
great Interests ready 70 cooperate in carrying out
their schemes.
1t win be said that we ought not to agitate the
presidential title because by doing may dis
tnrb the country. These are the counsels OF tmdty
not Of wisdom. II the facts recited in the memorial
he true this agitation Is demanded By only what
j. due 10 The rights Of the people, but every material
interest fSuires that our Affairs should be placed In
the hands OF those who will obey the will OF the peo
pie. and take OF the load OF taxation which has
Maryland 4 one ofthe state whose voice hns beT,
set aside. and she has the right Louisiana OF
Florida % demonstrate against the corruption by
which i was done, AMI no time should be lost IN
presenting her remonstance. We, as her represen-
tativez viii be wanting am sure well as 10 her
sense fdufy as 70 her best interests. IL fall
magistracy IN the hands Of is present incumbent
The memorial was referred to the commit
tee on federal affairs
WEDxEsDAY.-In the Senate petition was
presented from Worcester county for change
of the fishery laws. Leaves were granted for
introduction of bills to amend the registration
laws to regulate the taking of oysters, so that
the bay waters shall be open to citizens Of the
State, and the river waters to the citizens Of
the counties wherein they lie. A joint reso-
luton was passed to a second reading extend
ing the term of service of Judge Stewart, of
the Court Of Appeals, TO the expiration of
the period for which he was elected. A bill
providing for payment of the expense of
fixing the boundary between Maryland and
Virginia was passed to a second reading.
IN the Houza that rnrfiOr Of the Govarnnrrc
message relating to the House of Correction
was referred to a special committee, with full
powers of investigation. A large number of
leaves to introduce bills was granted, among
them one 80 amend the tobacco inspection
laws; one looking to the repeal of the mort
gage tax; one authorizing Baltimore city to
subscribe to the capital stock of the Maryland
and Delaware ship canal; regulating the sale
of fertilizers manufactured outside of the
State; to confer additional powers upon the
convention Of the Protestant Episcopal do
eese of Maryland; 10 protect fish in the Gun
powder, Middle, Bush and Patapsco rivers;
and to repeal section "a, article 50, of the
code, in relation to the election of United
STATES Senators. Favorable report was made
an bill authorizing Cumberland city to is
sue $4,000 of bonds to aid in the introduction
of he Pennsylvania railroad into that city,
and the bill was read second time, but hangs
now on constitutional inquiry.
THURsDAY.-In the Senate leave were grant
ed to repeal certain sections of the general
code relating to tax on commission of trustees
in equity cases. The joint resolution extend
ing the term of service Of Judge Stewart was
passed unanimously. A bill to pay the cost
of fixing the Maryland and Virginia boundary
line was passed. Both houses adopted re-
port of the joint committee on printing an
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Legislative printing.
In the House petition was presented from
Alex. McComas to be reimbursed for dam
ages sustained by him during the July riots.
Resolutions were referred to the federal rela-
tons committee asking Congress to aid in
constructing Maryland and Delaware ship
canal. A bill was passed authorizing the is
sue of $4,000 of bonds by Cumberland to the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.