Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
HON. VIM PINKNEY WHYTE.

On Saturday last ex-senator VIM. Pink
ney Whyte was nominated for Mayor of
Baltimore city by the regular Democratic
organization. The previous Tuesday the
COMMITTEE Of one hundred" a political or
ganization designed. apparently. to act out
side Of party lines, ard which set out by re-
pudiating the whole system of primary cleo
tions and nominating conventions, as at
present conducted In Baltimore, had united
in his formal nomination with the so-called
.old line democrats" another organization,
formed ostensibly for purposes of opposition
within party lines, in support Of the views
and policy of Governor Hamilton and in an
tagonism to the so-called State managers Of
the party.
In accepting their nomination Mr. Whyte
recognizes these gentlemen as members Of
the Democratic party; says heis opposed to
self-constituted leaders in the party; is In
favor of new registration in Baltimore and
free elections. He says upon these ques-
tons there is no division in the body of the
Democratic party, and trust discord will
not prevail upon any minor points
The following is copy of Mr.. Whyte's
letter of acceptance addressed to the regular
Democratic Convention:
Geatlenen. have received the formal an
nouncement OF my nomination by the Dem
ocratic-C Conservative Convention of Balti-
more city as candidate for Mayor, to be
voted for at the ensuing municipal election,
and beg to acknowledge my grateful ac-
ceptance of the same.
1t is due 10 you TO say that, having been
advised of similar presentation of my name
by large body Of our democratic fellow
citizens, have written to them letter en-
bodying some Of my views on public ques-
tons, and accepting their nomination.
In thus becoming candidate for the Office
of Mayor have done so greatly against my
inclinations. and TO the injury Of my private
interests, and solely in the hope that may
be in some degree Instrumental in quoting
the dissensions In the democratic party, and
of elevating itsstandard TO the position which
Il should. occupy in this city and State.
Although the city Of Baltimore is one Of
the political DIVISIONS OF the State, its af-
fairs, like those of any other corporation,
can only be wisely conducted on business
principles; therefore, should be elected, /
will administer the executive functions in
no partisan spirit, but as the representative
of the whole people of my native city.
With high respect, | am truly yours,
VIM. PINKNEy WHITE.
The nomination ofthis distinguished gen
tleman for the position of Mayor of the city
Of Baltimore. is but another compliment in
recognition Of his brilliant services TO his
State in any legislative capacity to which
he has been called Mr.. Whyte has been
in political life from the very blush of man
hood, having Just returned from the United
States Senate, to which body he was the
acknowledged ornament.
In his manly and graceful letter of accept
ance, he gives another evidence Of devotion
to his party that has delighted to honor him,
in saying, that while the duties Of the Office
would conflict with his private business,
and what bad been suffering because Of
neglect, he was induced to accept the nomi-
nation, believing and hoping that he might
be instrumental In healing whatever Of dis
sentions existed in the party and restore
that harmony so essential to its growth and
prosperity. Had we more men like Gov.
Whyte 1t would be better for the country