The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-04-04


stitution which makes it the duty of the Governor
ent. to examine under oath the Treasurer and
Comptroller of the State on all matters relating to
their respective offices, and inspect and review
their bank and other accounts"
THE LIABILITY OF THE BoNDsMEN.
1t appears that the Governor: not being a law
YER overlooked this provision of the Constitution
It is claimed that if fthad been complied with the
defalcatiOn would have been sooner discovered For
held liable liable This question, however, should it
be raised, will be decided by the courts
1T is understood that Mr.. Archer's bondsmen
have retained Col Charles Marshall as their attor-
new, and that they will contest the States right
Archer's defalcation. The State will, it is said,
have to prove when the securities were used SO as
to ascertain what bondsmen to hold. Inc issue
will be over the State officials not examining the
securities in the vault, but it is argued that the
State can meet this point successfully
Carter and Messrs. Cans and Hannah are counsel
for the eight bondsmen OF Mr.. Archer. No action
as yet has been taken by the bondsmen beyond
NOT USED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.
1t appears evident that Mr.. Archer did not use
for the benefit of his party: Mr.. Murray vandiver,
one of his bondsmen, was Treasurer OF the Demo-
whence necessary funds were obtained and how
they were expended. 1t is not at all likely that
Mr.. Archer himself could or would have used large
sums without the knowledge of Mr.. Vandiyer.-
The best informed Republicans here admit that
the money did not 60 in that direction:
an AMERICAN representative. Tuesday night:
~ can assure you Of the fact, that none OF that
S a 5 G pG ae psd No MI One A desF
went for political purposes-not one dollar"
MIR. ARCHER's POPULARITY.
Some persons in Hartford believe Mr.. Archer has
been the victim of conspiracy OF political asso,
ciates resolved upon his ruin, and that he derived
no personal benefit from the sums distracted. He
was beloved here above any man in the county
and possessed the confidence of the people to such
extent that hundreds had no hesitation in plac-
ing the savings of years in his hands for invest
ment for their benefit without taking a receipt
from him. His popularity was not confined to his
own political party, but he was equally popular
with Republicans. who are mingling their signs
and tears with those of their Democratic friends
over the fall Of one who was kind and generous to
HOW IT WAS DISCOVERED.
Mr.. Douglas Il. Thomas. President of the Mer-
chants National Bank, says Mr.. Archer made a
loan of 600 900 Frederick city four per cent
bonds at his bank, last year: The note was re.
Se BsfoPs hs
attention was called to the fact that Mr.. Archer
had made loan Of $4,000 on treasury relief bonds
city bonds in its sinking fund. His suspicious
trolier Baughman. 1t was ascertaned that tile
Frederick city bonds used by Mr.. Archer as COLA
@ bore the as o Sr
other notes in at least two banks in Baltimore
secured by bonds similar to those in the sinking
fore the Governor on the ed of March and an un-
awaiting effort was made to communicate with
MIR. Archer. The Governor, accordingly, on the
night of March 26th sent his message to the Legis
lature.
Before the Legislature adjourned a bill was pass
ed for the better security of the sinking funds.
THE DEMOCRATS WILL INVESTIGATE IT.
On Monday Mr. Meloy, Republican. of Montgom-
men TONI Of MI. Archer MI Meioy's resolution after
awarm discussion, was defeated. In the course of
tnently called attention to the fact that the Repub
lieans were merely endeayoring to manufacture
campaign thunder. it having been shown that
there are no difficulties in the way OF Mr. Archer
removal. He said:
WHO first called the attention of the country to
ed ed by Democratic ComptroiierS And this Demo
cratic Assembly appointed committees OF nvestl-
tee has been appointed to examine more fully into
the alleged defacation in the recess of this Assem-
bly, and clothed with powers to supersede and COM
pei the surrender of the treasurershp With no evil
dence but the fact that certain bonds are not in
surer living behind the closed doors, his physician
and family surrounding his probably dying bed
come our generous and manly Republican friends
that within six hours from this moment this AS
sembly must, by express stipulation Of law ad-
journ sine die. Shame upon you to strike dying
man, suffering family and commiserating pub
lie, without reason and without a sure foundation
In fact for one. think his long public services s;s
own lips or his own acknowledged acts condemn
'''' MIR. ARcHER's RESIGNATION.
On Tuesday Governor jackson received the fol-
4 lowing letter from Mr.. Archer
Bel Air, Nd, March 81, 1s90-To His Excellency
Elihu E. jackson, Governor of Maryland-Sir:
of Maryland. During the four years of the ineum,
bency OF the office by me over S13 600 have been
and BY
the efficient, labOrlous and honest employees in my
office, so that the books correspond exactly with
all the charges against me in the Comptroller's
office. say this in Justice to those officers:
The State Deposit boxes in Baltimore, which held
the sinking funds Segg 70 me no
son ever having had access to them since have
been in Office. ANY irregularity in the funds in
cannot be explained then must submit myself to
the majesty Of the law. Respectfully, -
The Governor was asked what he proposed doing
with Mr.. Archers resignation.
II VIII simply Lay it aside" he replied until
WHAT THE GOVERNOR WILL DO.
when the news reached the street that Mr.
Archer had offered his resignation there was
general expression OF opinion that the Governor
aS sne t. ss5 ne e T
committee made preliminary report OF what ha
already been discovered he would remove Mr.
course. they argued, would show that he had thu
welfare of the Democratic party at heart ant
whole matter in a firm, incorporating manner
MR.. ARCHERS SUCCESSOR.
THE question OF MIR. Archers successor was ais
talked about on the street, and there was an un
mistakable desire for the appointment OF ney
man to the office-a man who had not been closet
action on the part Of the Governor they said coul
not fail to have good effect on the public in tn
present crisis of the affairs OF the Democrati
the subject further than to- say that 1t Is mis-
take to suppose he had already decided whom h
will appoint"
Hon. Frank T. Shaw Hon. Barnes Comp
ton and Mr.. James j. Lindsay, Of Baltimor
county, are among those named for appointment
as Mr.. Archer'S successor.
THE INVESTIGATION.
letter from Annapolis to the Baltimore Su
The investigation committee wrote brief repor
which they signed before some Of them left Anna
polls. 1t recited that after examining the funds
Mr.. Archer's charge they had found irregularitie
of considerable proportions. This information, i
their opinion, was sufficient for the Governor
take lot eg me aesaS quit
report was not presented to him. 1t Is understood
the paper was submitted to Attorney-Genera
Whyte in Baltimore. After that it was decided NJ
to lay it formally before the Governor at that tint
but to await some further information"
The letter adds that to accept the resignato
NAV have some effect upon the prosecution
Mr.. ARCHER's CONDITION.
Yesterday Mr.. Archer was reported to be grea
out ne be Se able Is
his office and begin the work of untanging b
complicated business affairs. The Baltimol
shortly give to the press a statement about I'll
misfortune which overlook him In the handlin
II ia said that Mr.. Archer will be able to begi
business again, and with prospect of getting
fair share of professional work, sufficient 10 an
severe trial to him to meet his old friends ar
creditors, but he will, 1t is thought, be equal
the emergency.