Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-16

SuDult W Iue COIIeCIlVe lHAueuCo VI
popular opinion. But that opinion
cannot be we'll ascertainsd within the
party except by fair expression Of
primary meetings honestly conducted.
Our effort should be to devise some
method by which the will Of the party
at these primaries can be correctly as
certained and some means provided to
punish those who attempt to stiae or
thwart the true expression Of that wi i'll
For years I have advocated new
and correct registration, and if that
cannot be obtained, for the publication
Of the present lists by an appeal to the
courts. Legislation to this effect can
be easily suggested.
The Democratic party is in favor Of
full and free elections fairly conduct
ed, of an honest count, and l am in
favor Of the most stringent measures
to secure these results, upon which de-
ponds the whole fabric Of our republi.
can form of government.
Upon these questions there is no d.
vision in the body of the Democratic
party, and trust discord will not pre-
vail upon any minor points.
shall engage in no canvass of per-
sonal vituperation; but, on the contra
ry, believing that with trustworthy
candidates we can work out all need
full reforms, l shall urge union and
harmony among the Democratic mass
es.
If elected, I shall endesvor to carry
out true reform in the civil service. l
shall not permit the dispensing Of
patronage to be tax upon my time,
nor the instrument of my ambition. '
Positions in the municipal govern
ment should be obtained only by un-
doubted competency, or held for 6del
ity in the public employ"
My public record is before the peo-
pie. l cannot speak of it.
"On their own merits modest men
are dumb"
With sentiments Of high respect,
am yours truly,
WIN. PINKNEY WHITE.
Messrs. Geo. P. Thomas, Henry S.
Taylor, c. Morton Stewart, w. II.
Perkins and DR.. J. w. Houck, com
mittee.
On Saturday last the Ring" De
mocracy met in convention and noml-
mated him and the committee appoint,
ed to inform him of his nomination
presented to the convention the fol
lowing letter.
BALTIMORE, June II, 1881
Gentlemtm / have received the
formal announcement Of my nomna
Ton by the Democratic Conservative
Convention OF Baltimore city a. can
dtate for mayor, to be voted for Al
the ensuing municipal election, and |
beg to acknowledge my grateful &C,
ceptance Of the same.
1t is due to you to say that hav ing
been advised of similar presentation
Of my name by a large body Of our
Democratic fellow citizens, have
written to them a letter en body'ng
some Of my views on public questions
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 quiet
ing the dissensons in the Democratic
party, and of elevating its standard to
the position which it should occupy in
this city and state.
Although the city of Baltimore is
one Of the political divisions Of the
state, its affairs, like those of any 9th
er corporation, can only be wisely con
Quoted on business principles; there
fore, should | be elected will admin
lister the executive functions in no par
tisan spirit, but as the representative
of the whole people Of my native city.
With high respect, l am truly yours,
WIN. P1NKNEy WHITE.
To Messrs. John Stewart, Henry Nc
Shane, Joseph Crisp, A. 9. N. Mat
thews, and B. L. Harig.