The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-09-13
Our Ticket and Platform.

Our Ticket and Platform.
The ticket presented to the voters oil
Carroll by the Democratic Convention Is
unexceptionble. The candidates are well
known throughout the county, and need
no eulogy at our hands. Efficiency, hon
esty, integrity and economy are eharac'
teristie of all the nominees, while a number
combine with these the further qaali6ca-
ton Of experience.
The test set up BY Jefferson--"is he
capable; is he honest which has ever
been accepted as the proper standard to
which officials should measure, Is fully met
by the entire ticket. Nothing more could
be asked, and nothing less should be ae-
eepted. With such a ticket, then, the
party can work with will and vim,
feeling assured they are acting for the best
interests Of the whole people, and for Ell
eient aud economical administration Of
county and State affairs.
The resolutions adopted by the Conven-
lion cmbody principles which should meet
the appreciation ofall, of whatever political
creed. They breathe the sentiments Of
every Democrat of Carroll, aud are con-
sOnant with the declarations Of the Demo-
cratic State Convention, aud 10 harmony
with the enunciatious of Hon. Wm. I.
Hamilton, our nominee for Governor, in
Ills speech Of acceptance.
They pledge economy 10 county expen-
ses, and reduction Of all costs 10 the low
est amount compatible with efficient ser
vice. They pledge the representatives in
tho Legislature to cooperation ia this,
By eadeayoring to secure the passage Of
such lava as will reduce county and State
expenditures tc the minimum point con-
sistent with proper administration ofaifairs.
In endorsing Mr.. Hamilton for Cover
nor, they echo the unanimous voice Of
the Democrats of Carroll, in whose es-
teen no man stands higher than Mr.. Ham
ilton.
The appreciation eivca tho Democratic
party IN Congress for its manIy effort to
free the ballot from the domination Of the
bayonct, must meet with response in the
bosom Of every Que who is worthy the
name Of freeman, and who would have
elections free aud untrammeled.
The last resolution reaihrms the senti.
ments Of Jefferson, Madison, Washington
anda host Of other patriots who assisted in
tho formation Of the Union, aud knew the
objects and aims Of the founders, as well as
what we've the rights Of the State aud those
accorded to the general government. The
principles ennnciated are as old as the
Union, and the constitution as originally
adopted, was only endorsed with the I'M
dersiasding that it should be speedily
amended 30 as to lessen the power Of the
government, and With the further under
standing that that Instrument was a con
tract forming federation and not a nation.
When it vas discussed in the Virginia
convention Patrick Henry took exception
% The preamble. aad damsnded to know
by what right the fnaers had Rsed the
expression sswe, the people" &C., Instead
Of etle States Of the United States &c.
1iadisoa, Lee and others explained that the
eoastitution did not mean to form nation;
that the government would consist Of a
uaion ialependent States; deyen them so
distrussful were he people Of the language
caapleyed that is adoption was only car
sied BY a small vote. Nor was that all
tho convenEioa oxacied as 4 further pledge
Of a GUARANTEES Of State sovereignty, Tho
adoption Of tuenty amendmsDts. Il wal
- ID be4sly every State. and tbe iafdinesl
with which il.e constellation was endorsed
sample prof Of The lisirust Of the people
10 ssbsesib,ng 70 il. Not until il vas fall,
explained that Il wesld act sbridge tn
rights Of self government was & accepted
Maine voted On Monday for State OFF
4eFs and went Republican. Up % 1917
Maine had been going Republieaa for iif
Teen Or twenty yeaFs Last year ther'
was % election BY The people. aud th'
Cscenbaekors and Democrats having /
maiority 10 ne legislature, elected Garcc
Ion. Democrat, governor The Rcpubli
cars bad . ssiamph On Monday. but II VA.
victory ofef the Greehbaek party. p0l
ayaz tic Democratic. fof tbal party i yer,
weak lhcre.
Tho address 81 psoe Newell hefars liz
Teachers Insiitnse Of Carroll county. Al
III late needing 10 Westminster, win b.
read xish interest ~ III friend. Of educa.
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The NepabIican ticket. while not the