The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-10-30
Democrats, Be not Deceived.

We do not believe the people of Hartford
county will allow themselves to be deceived
by the unjust aspersions cast upon the Coun-
ty Commissioners by the Republican organ
in Bel Air. 1t seeks, not by direct charges,
but by innuendo and a false presentation of
facts, to make voters believe that the affairs
of the county have been mismanaged, and
that large sums of the tax payers money are
unaccounted for This is not true. The
books and accounts of the County Commits
sioners' office are kept in systematic way
Every dollar received has been accounted
for, and there is voucher to show for each
expenditure.
The business of Hartford county has been
as well managed as that of any county in the
State, and the rate of taxation will compare
favorably with any. The roads are kept in
good condition and the appropriation to the
support of our public schools is large and
generous. These two items, schools and
roads, constitute large portion of the ex-
penses of the county, but no taxpayer will
complain if the money is properly expended
on these indispensable objects.
We have said, and we repeat, that the
County Commissioners have very little con-
troll over the expenses Of the courts, the clerk,
register of wills and sheriff. Their fees are
regulated by law, and all that the county
commissioners can do is to see that no illegal
charges are made. This they have always
done.
We do not hesitate to say that the present
County Commissioners, as well as those who
have preceded them since 1867, have done
their duty faithfully and well, and we are
also confident that the Democratic nominees
at the present time, while they may not be
able to satisfy Republican editors, will at
least satisfy the taxpayers of the county.
The Fusion Movement in Baltimore.
The fusion movement in Baltimore, engi-
neered by gentlemen claiming 10 be Demo-
Gratis and their allies the Republicans, is i'm
portant TO the Democrats of the counties as
well as TO those of Baltimore city This pc.
litical alliance may bring about more import
ant results than the mere control of city Of
fees. If successful it may lead to the ascend.
ancy of the Republican party in Maryland
and aid greatly in its restoration to the con-
troll of the general government in 1888.
Senator German, in his admirable letter to
the people of Maryland, published in the San
of last Friday, shows clearly the aims of some
of these pretended reformers.
He asserts with positveness that they ex.
pected by defeating the Democratic candidate
for Mayor in Baltimore, on Wednesday, the
effect would be to demoralze the Democrats
in the counties and enable the Republicans
to carry majority of the next Legislature
This would give that party the next United
States Senator, the next Governor, the State
Treasurer, the control of the Board of Public
Works, and of the Board of Police Commits
sioners of Baltimore city. 1t is true that the
Independents might claim something, but il
through their treachery to the Democratic
party majority of Republicans are elected
to the Legislature from the counties, it is moi
likely they or Democrats of any stripe would
share in the offices
The next Legislature must provide for tax
ing vote upon the formation of a new Con
stitution. If the Baltimore combination haC
succeeded, what is there 10 prevent the Re
publicans from again succeeding when the
question of new Constitution comes up
and naming the men who shall frame it
Can the people of Maryland contemplate
with pleasure the prospect of living under {
Constitution framed by some of the SAME
men who made the infamous Constitution O
1864, by which two-thrds of the people O
Maryland were DISTINGUISHED?
Much of the bitterness shown by the lead
ers of the fusion movement seems to be in
spired by hatred and jealousy of Senator
German. Last fall his eminent services tC
the Democratic party in the Presidential
campaign were acknowledged and applaudet
from one end of the country 10 the other.
was conceded that his foresight, prudence
watchfulness and bravery prevented the thief
of the Presidency second time and secured
an honest return ofthe vote ofNew York fo
Cleveland. 1t is pitifu to see the lame excu
ses of men who in 1884 yielded to their bette
impulses and auded Senator German fo
successfully overthrowing the conspiracy tt
defeat Cleveland, but now have Joined hi
natural enemies the Republicans in assalinl
him.
The people of Maryland, however, arr
proud of him. In common with the othe
Democratic States they owe him debt o
gratitude, which they and they alone can pay
by electing Legislature which will return
him to the United States Senate.
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