The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-06-25
State Democratic Convention.
Nomination Of Hon. Thos. ]. Heating.


were not sent by any regular body or by
any regular party proceeding, but were a
selfeonstitutcd committee. The Anne
Arundel delegation were chosen by seceders
from the regular county convention. Both
delegations were denied admission, after
mature deliberation by the committee on
credentials
\ resolution, offered by Mr. Mcclure,
was adopted amidst cheers declaring that
the faithful and intelligent administration
of the financial affairs of this State by
Hon Thomas J. Heating since he assumed
the duties of the Office Of comptroller Of
the treasury in 1878. entitle him to u re-
newed expression Of confidence and un-
qualified support.
Nominations for Comptroller being in
order, II. W. Talbot, of Montgomery
county, nominated Hon. Thos. j Heating,
whose name was received with applause.
The nomination was seconded by Charles
f. Fendall, Of Baltimore county.
WITHDRAWAL OF MR.. MEEKINs.
Mr. Henry Lloyd said The Damoc-
racy of Dorchester county, ever jealous of
the maintenance of Democratic principles,
and fighting for party supremacy in the
face OF bitter and uutiring opposition at
home, have entrusted, by resolution uuan-
imously passed, to their representatives in
this convention the envious aud delicate
mission of using all honorable means to
allay factional feelings aud to restore party
harmony. The acceptance Of the mission
is gladly undertaken We realize the ne
ccssity Of party unity, interest aud success,
and believe in that old Democratic Princi-
pie that muioriiies should rule. We plant
ourselves squarely upon the platform that
party harmony and supremacy Of Demo
cratic principles is paramount 10 personal
ambition and individual preferences. But
we were entrusted with another mission,
that Of presenting to this convention the
name Of our worthy deserving and uuiir-
ing fellow citizen, George J. MCekins- as
u suitable candidate ion comptroller Of
the treasury-ouc whose public and pr
vate life has been characterized by virtue,
honesty, eapabiIity and integrity. Il is
but Just to our constituents aud ourselves
to say that We came here opposed 10 the
denomination Of Hon. Thomas J. Heating,
but. caught in the current q public Seutl.
mcnt and requested by cur own candidate
70 Danish our Fc-s5nd preferences aud
vote for the Yasty's good. We here sacrifice
those pTcjudices aud feelings upon ihs a,
tar Of the party's good, and for the success
/ of uuiyld and harmonious Democracy We
second the nomination of Hon Taomas J
Heating, plclgiug him cordial support,
aud saving 20 him God speed him on the
erraud entrusted 20 him by this convcn-
ten [Great applause.
WITHDRAWAL oY uB. GALE
Hampdeu n D5shicl said "Thc mem
bers Of this convention have 90 doubt seen
in tie public prints that oae Of Somerset
iayori,c sons, Dr. William II Gals, h-s
been named 10 connection uj,h the posi-
. tiou Of con pir,licr Of tbc treasury %; Mary
laud. The Democracy &c Somerset j. ever
ready TO make personal sacrifices ia tbt sn.
ieFcs. Of harmony aGl in the interest ct
the grca, Democratic party of Maryland
For che purpose 81 preserving the unau-
unity Of Tbs, c0Lvcniiou Somerset Gsc'ines
to present The uamc OF ps Gale Tor u5mi-
nation. aud heartily seconds abe uomiua.
ti8a Of Hon Thomas J Heating Is casting
her four ballots for him, With the promise
( that weWjll use our Influence 10 insure bis
election LPr'l1uged APPLAUSE.
The voting was proceeded with. and iae
result showed gbai the delegates from ihe
cts Of Baltimore aud llgsy eoauiy tx
cert st. Mary aud Wsshjustoa, voted .sr
Mr.. Kcatius, .iyiu. Iim leo gai Of the I u
votes. 81 Mary and Washing;aa county
delegates deslioed to vote,
rHE rlsgFuas.
T. tt< Deuacrsfi. Votes ~ NsFg'Isi -
lua have passed sincc i-5s tE-7ugh mauy
severe conflicts; but yoa have maintained ga-.
consfoi OF he Internal affairs of ghe state, aud
have kept itc state IN s,cA4tss, epP1ss'l1a 60
{ the purpose of tisc EepaaGeaa party 60 cen.
rralign the powers uf the federal gpEcTurgg fli.
Your saceess has been wholly 3as 90 your
/ collective power Of graspiug tie questions
which concern year interests. aad % caio1e-
ing obcdiuuce 90 your requirements
Under the iuAarnCe ut Iita Egas cI2ses. a4
aadle part Of the burden oi taxation. on ae-
caaut Of the indebtedness uf gbe s'A'r. and
( for the payment Of the expense of The state,
coanty and municipal governments. VAS Im-
f posed f8r many years uPaa y1ar hoases Aal
lands
Ia 1876, your representative lu the UeEay.
al Assembly, Supported by yaar hearty eu-
+ couraeeueEt, commenced 10 check ial, sroE.
& ing evil
fhey wtre gi the upiEl1a tAai al 'aral, 81
wealth Ia this state nos exempted ,som taxa.
e a. .h.N -
. consideration of public good, ousa, 60 bear
their lust proportion of tbe puthe s-rdeus.
The General Assembly Of ISIS and l-S3.
influenced by The same convictions. iRaiaiai1'
ed the sane policy, and, aided uy The s1se
Z adiudieat OF your coarls, succeeded Ia dis,
/ trbutiug more equally The burdens o. the
publlc debt and OF the expenses ai stale, cQan.
/ 5 aud municipal governments.
The registration Of ihe voters OF this state
made by the hepabasan party sUder the con-
stilution Of s54 admitted 20 iHa privilege o.;
he elective franchise persous bot oaitiei 90
( vote Ia this state, and excluded from thai
franchise a large body o! citizens vho actually
possessed the right 70 vote. 1ou have en-
{ deayuged 10 correct the lists then made By
4 means Of the reyisions authorized Oy the acts
& 81 1851, elaptar a31, lsOs, chapter -, 1879,
+ chapter $50, 1914. lRaater 891i end lc't,
3 ElAhsNE -
/ 4 more thorough ueJLod Of GsrTeeiiou
I must be applied. The remedy to hc adopted
Z is open 20 debate
The State Convention declared 10 1879 that
( the General Assembly ought further 20 secure
( fairness in elections by providing for correct
7 and accurate registration by competent officers
+ at the earliest practicable period 81 time OF
/ the names of al persons entitled 10 vote ~
! this State,
+ The great majority OF the Democratic Con-
I sentative members OF the General Assembly
/ endeavored to fulfil this obligation
! lis The duty Of the convention TO insist
upon tae amplo redemption Of the pledges
{ given by lis predecessor ~ 1873.
I Laws regulating the registration Of gualiaed
/ voters, and laws regulating the conduct OF
| elections at which such voters may cast their
/ ballots, are collectively igteHded to afford op.
portunity for the fair expression of the opia.
! ions Of those who form the elective body OF
( the State. Such laws oughtto form part OF enc
I we'll digested ARTICLE IN the Code.
( This convention, therefore, assumes the
+ responsibility Of naming committee, whose
/ duty it shall be 10 prepare and present 10 the
next General Assembly, at the opening OF ITS
/ session, q complete aud impartial system, en-
I bodied in one article, providing ior the Fsgla-
| tratjon Of qualified voters, and for The con
I ducliDa Of sil elections in this State at which
/ such qualified voters may k9 authorized TO
cast their ballots.
The committee shall consist Of tho Cover