The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-06-24
no THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF

ITO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
a HARTFORD C0UNTY.-The Democrats of
didate for State Senator, upon the expiration
OF OF Ine term for which the Hon. Herman
stump was elected. While there are many good
men anu true IN the Democratic ranks who would
credltably and faithfully represent Hartford coun-
Y IN that dignified and responsible position, yet
the rule of endorsing public official by electing
him for a second term, If no lust ground of COM
plant can be urged against him, would entite Mr.
stump TO the honor of being again the candidate
~ tne party therefore hope the Democrats of
iariord Will recognize the important service he
mas rendered the county and the State by endors-
!llP MN ior re-eectlon, and that he may consent
to serve them again.
Mr.. Stump's official acts are of such a positive
character that IT may not be amiss to ailude to
some of them. In the last Senate the county was
honored by his selection as President of that body.
Upon taking his seat he clearly announced his
cordial approval OF the reform measures to which
tne democratic party was pledged i'm the platform
OF 1879, and while member of the Senate all his
Official acts and utterances were in furtherance
oil the principles avowed by him in his inaugural
address, and in full accord with the Democratic
platform.
Mr.. Stump introduced the following bills, which
passed and are now laws of the State
The bill prescribing and regulating the number
and compensation of officers of the Legislature
The bill providing that witnesses for the State
In criminal cases, shall be paid for attendance in
cash, so as not to be compelled, as heretofore to
sell their certificates at a sacrifice.
The bill providing that petty larceny cases may
be tried before justices of the peace except where
jury trial is prayed. Many cases are thus settled
DelOre magistrates, without recourse to an eX-
pensive trial in court, thus etfectng annually a
large saving in court expenses.
Ihe Dill providing for a more effective admins
jurles by lot.
Mr.. stump also opposed vigorously the bill to
TAX mortgages and by his able speech on the sub
1eet aided in defeating this measure, the effect of
which, If IT had been passed, would have been to
impose double tax on borrowers, who constitute
the bone and sinew of the community-a class of
men who have, by their labor and enterprise,
contributed largely to improve our lands and en-
rich the county.
His manly stand in defence of the School Fund
also entities him to the support of every friend of
public education.
The bill to regulate and reduce the fees of
Sherfs for the transportation of prisoners was
also introduced by Mr.. Stump as was also the bill
reducing the price of board of prisoners in Jail.
AS President of the Senate Mr.. Stump was dig
nlied, courteous and prompt, and his impartial
conduct gained him the respect and esteem of his
colleagues of both parties. He stands to-day
where he stood when he took his seat as President
OF the Senate, namely, on the Democratic plat
form OF 1874 and he may be trusted to assist In
carrying out every needed reform. Free from
all entangements with any ring clique or combi-
nation, IL returned to the Senate, with his past
experience in legislation and the influence ae-
quired during his first term, he would lie still
more Isetul To his constituents as well ms to all
the people of
Jel7 MARYLAND.