The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12
To Democratic Voters.

10 Democratic VOIefS.
On Monday next the August registra-
ton begins, and continues until Saturday
night, the registers sitting from s o'clock
in the morning until I o'clock in the even
ing each day.
Maryland is one of the Democratic
strongholds of the country. 1t was made
so by Republican Encouragement and OPP
preston during the four or FIVE years they
controlled the state by aid of Federal bay
onets. During that period Democrats were
insulted and driven from the polls, arrested
without warrant and imprisoned, and in
many cases never charged with any offence.
Some were arrested just before elections
and discharged Immediately after. The
persons who instigated, aided and abetted
these outrages are the same persons who
lead and control the Republican party in
MARYLAND to-day The list of impertinent
and insulting questions asked Democrats
APPLYING to vote, used in this and other
counties of the state, and generally known
as the .sCecil Catechism,n was prepared
by the same Creswen who is the chief lead
er of the party, and who is recognized as
such BY President Arthur Thelocal lead
ers in most of the counties are the same
leaders who acted so high-handed in the
dark DAYS Of Republican ascendancy, and
there has been no change in them. They
are as vindictiye towards Democrats to-day
as they were then.
The outrages by the Republican party,
during its control Of affairs, is what made
Maryland 50 strongly Democratic. As
soon as fair elections were granted, the
people arose in their might and hurled the
oppressors from power, and established
Democratic ascendancy So wholesome
has been Democratic administration Of
county, state and municipal affairs the party
has been maintained in power for fifteen
years They have given the people good
laws and an economical government, and
gave due consideration to the minority.
The school system has been lifted above
politics. Public school teachers are Sc
lected for their qualifcations-not because
of their politics, as under Radical rule. The
School Commissioners and school trustees
are composed Of men Of both parties. The
Republicans are given judge Of election
at every voting place, and free and fair
elections, with wholesome laws TO insure
them. are accorded the people. If frauds
have been committed in Anne Arundel
county and Baltimore city, as has been
charged, it is the fault Of the people there
The minority has a representative at the
polls to see free vote and fair count. the
laws are ample to correct evils. and the ju-
dietary Of Maryland IS above suspicion.
The rights of the people have been pre-
served and protected, and the state has
steadily increased in wealth and population.
The state taxes are lower than they are ip
three-fourths Of the states Of the Union,
Baltimore's tax rate is less than any city
Of like population, and the county taxes,
except in those counties where Republicans
are ii power. are not at al burdensome.
The question now arises. whether the
peace. prosperity and happiness Of the last
fifteen years shall be continued; whether
non-partisan schools and free and fair cleo
tions shall be insured, and whether We shall
have low taxes and economical government
II Democrats desire this. they must regis
ar apd rofe. The new law, as We have re-
peafedly said, does away entirely with the
old list Of voters. Before the registration
began. there was not a qualified voter in
the state. Everyone, under the new law,
who did not do so last month. must regis
Ter IN order to be entitled to vote. To 60
and get registered Is no arduous task
The Inconvenience Of it, Is not to compare
with the good that p,ay result to Democrats
Ia preserving their rights and privileges and
insnring wholesome Democratic govern
ment Democratic victories this fall IN
MARYLAND mean renewed confidence to the
PARTY in other states. The political battles
next November viii largely influence the
presidential election Of 1884 From pres
emit appearances Democratic victories are
certain in the great states Of Pennsylvania,
Ohio and New York In Maine Demo-
cratic chances are cheering, and in the
other states Of the Union the Democratic
party Is steadily advancing. The consres-
sional elections are especially important this
faIl. as the aext Congress viii have the
counting of the Electoral vote TO do. Not
withstanding the great efforts Of the Re.
pnblicans, there is every prospect Of reseu-
ING the next House Of Representatives
from RepxbEcan control, and the Senate,
600, may fall into Democratic bands, as the
terms Of sixteen Senators expire next
March.
Maryland Democrats should moi falter
now. The great majority Of the people
Of the state are Democrats, and il is only
necessary for them 10 Register and Vote to
maintain good government at home and to
re.assure Democrats elsewhere, and thus
aid in electing Democratic President IN
1884 The outlook has.neve been more
cheering, and we beseeeh Democrats every
where 20 do their daty.
Congressman Urneris hesitating whether
he win be candidate for reelection or a
candidate for associate judge. Whichever
offers the most chances Of success he will
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