The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-10-03


hopes of the future and the glittering Jewels
springing up around him and upon whom his
future centred, belonged to him through Iiar-
ford county. His humble and happy home on
the shores Of the Chesapeake was adorned and
presided over by one of Harford's fair daughters
Therefore when the Democratic convention for
the second time had unanimously asked That by
the will ofthe people he should preside over the
State Treasury, he felt it was due to the people
of Hartford to come among them, since the bet
had presented him with "watch-dog of the
Treasury" While he watches the back door l
shall continue to watch the front door. His ex-
pcriencc was that the great fault was not that
SO much goes out of the Treasury, but that does
not 90 there which ought to 70 in. His aim
had been and should be given to extending the
area of taxation, in order that the burdens
should fall lightly on the many instead of heav-
~ ON the few The returns Of assets of corpora
tions show the alarming fact that there is an inn
mcnsc amount of wealth in the State which does
not pay dollar to the State for the protection
afforded its owners. The policy Of taxation
heretofore had been to tax that which can not be
hid and not seek for that which could be hid
Consequently the heaviest burden falls upon far
mers, because their farms can not be hid while
bonds can. His platform was not only ono of
reform and rctrenchment, but also one of az
erosion. Retrench our expenses and look for
those who contribute nothing to sustain the
government. Do away with exemptions and
special favors to particular classes. Tax every
thing in the shape of property that represents
wealth, except the grave and the church. When
you do that your burdens will be lightened. We
want reform, but not through the Republican
party. 1t won't do to put them in office and eX-
pect reform The Democratic party of the State
had with unanimity passed resolutions in favor
of reform, and he took it for granted the party
was in earnest and intended to follow that course
If elected. The power of reform is with the Leg
islature, but it was strongly impressed on his
mind that the Legislature is the most irrespon.
sble body of men that ever assembled SO far
as the reduction of useless offices and State ex.
penses is concerned, Mr. Heating thought VIC
had better strike at the root of the evil and send
one man to the legislature instead oftwo and give
him two votes. The legislature is too unwieldy
Reduce number of members but do not decrease
the relative representation the counties or city
The Democratic party is on the right road to
reform and he hoped the State would continue
her government in the hands of the Democrat,
until she accomplishes all the reforms that hui
manity is capable of accomplishing
Hon. William II. Hamilton, candidate fol
Governor, was the next speaker Upon be-
ing introduced in fitting terms by Mr.. Far
nandis, Mr.. Hamilton was received with great
applause.
He spoke of the importance of the concerns OF
State; that without good government everything
fails. Property, life and liberty are all invested
in free pure, good government. The elective
franchise is n great factor in American polite.
and free government, and should be cherished
and exercised. He exhorted the Democrats OF
dence in the success of their party induce them tc
| remain away from the polls. While the Demo
Gratis had majority to secure the election of theil
candidates they owe u duty to the other counties
of the State.
Both parties have placed tickets in the field, and
without speaking of he could say that boti
annnngnl n panflan1nn nf tho irI,np
character and worth. But this is not a quarre
between individuals, the question is whether the
State or not. The 1000 coiored votes would he
cast sodly against the Democratic ticket, and we
cannot tell what the Republicans may do. Never
be secure in confidence OF victory until you have
achieved it.
Mr. Hamilton then pointed out the causes which
had changed Hartford from Wing to Il Demo-
cratic county, and had led the people of the State
to give a majority of 10000 for the Democratic
candidate for Governor in 1867. This majority wa
composed in part of honest Republicans, who
could not sanction the wrongs which had beer
done the people by the Republican party, and who
desired to restore pure ballot, free from military
interference. He enumerated reforms which tho
you satisfied TO 20 back and conflde in the SAINT
people who ruled you for twelve years2 lie die
not object TO any man hunting up abuses, little
and big but when exposed, they should come
down 10 Annapolis and show them TO their repre-
| scntativcs. He venturcd the assertion that they
would be corrected So far as he is concerned The
Democratic platform means something. Only OK.
pose the abuses and bring them to view and They
shall be reformed. Weshall have puregovernment
In Maryland. The State is overwhelmingly Demo
cratic, and it is only these little things that annoy
and disturb the people. Vote the Democratic tick.
ct. Give us political power, and if do not dis
charge my duty am willing to be held accountable
10 you. Every vote is important TO give moral
influence throughout the Union at the election OF
1880. The Republicans are organizing colored
leagues everywhere in the State in order that theii
increased vote may show q receding wave in favor
of Republican ascendancy. Exert your power and
Hon
ciate the situation. Mr. Hamilton alluded to the
rcsultsof the last Presidential election and point
| cd out the extravaganza of the Republican party
when it had entire control of the government; how
the standing army. the navy, the influence of tho
national banks and the $4,000 Office holders had all
been eXerted against the Democratic party The
party had marched against the Republicans with d
pure ballot and strong hearts, and how great was
the glory of its achievements When the Demo
Gratis obtain the executive power the Republicans
will disband. They have not a sentiment in COM
mon, and no well defined and settled policy, ex-
cept to hold power. Mr.. Hamilton also alluded to
the pretended friendship of the Republicans for
the colorcd voters, as shown by the action in
Louisiana in 1877, when In one breath they
counted the vote, of the State for Hayes and
In the same breath counted the vote for Nichols
the Democratic candidate forGovernor. The
Republicans cling to the Supervisors, the test
sths and military fha at the polls in order
planned clearly the supervisor law, under which
any number of deputy marshals could be ap-
pointed, at the expense of the government, mere
ly to ecctionecr for the Republican party.
He regarded New York as the pivotal State in the
Presidential election and said that any Democratic
and Dixon's line to the Rio Grande. Therefore
the Republicans were concentrating their efforts
on New York and endeavoring to arouse a
sentiment against the people of the SOUTH
He urged that the Democratic party should be
tried and if they did not do right he would
aid in turning them out; Mr.. Hamilton next
alluded to the subject of taxation, and charged
the people to watch their money themselves
and make their representatives watch it
When man says, | want part of this money.
hauled this voter to the polls or did this party
that purpose. If he is good, clever fellow, let
him take chances for Office, but do not pay
him salary out of proportion to what other
people get for the same work. Pension no one
on the State, except those too poor and unable
to work. 1t is bribery to idlenoss. Let me
tell you, gentlemen who are seeking for Office,
to ciamors for office That evil must be cor
rected. | have seen great big men, able to cut
three or four cords of wood a day, acting
as pages to the Legislature When ] was in
the Legislature thirty years ago, said Mr.. lIaml-
ton, with Major stephenson and Thomas Hope, of
your county, had to go to the postoiiice for my
letters. Now you will have thirty running with
letters to you Now they have all kinds of gilt
chairs To sit upon, but in those days good strong
chairs We're used and they We're not ornamented.
We want simple, frugal, economical government,
and will haue II II there Is power in the Democratic
party. We believe in the true principles of the
constitution and must come to them. We must
reduce the eXpensesof government. The amount
Is appalling The State of Maryland should be out
debt and II is time to quit going in debt. He re-
garled office hunting as the great evil of the day.
The federal ofiice-holders number 100 000 and the
poss is the worst evil in the land and o6ice-seeking
Is the next. II is destroying labor. Work, toll,
sow and spin, he concluded hcautify and orna.
ment your homes, instead of being pensioners
upon the people.
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