and with the present representation they have
in the House of Delegates of Maryland, you will
find, with the exception of Frederick and Balti-
more counties, that there is not a solitary one of
them that has not its full proportion, and some
of them a good deal more. And yet these gen-
tlemen are the especial advocates of representation
according to population, stopping at the
half-way house, which means representation ac-
cording to population in the counties.
I say now, sir, that I do not go in for any
change of principle. I say if the principle be a
good one—a fit rule to be governed by—then
abide by it. If it is a good one, carry it out, and
not take from the honorable gentleman's (from
Baltimore,) constituents their share of represen-
tation. Well. examine the principle in regard
to Baltimore city. What did you suppose she
has? Why, she has one-fourth, and a very large
proportion of a fraction, three-tenths over. And
if you take the calculation of the gentleman from
Charles—I mean the gross number of 102,
she would have 25 delegates. Now, divide it by
four, and you will see what she will have
The present House of Delegates of Maryland
consists of eighty-two members.
The whole population of the State is in round
numbers 585,000—the actual numberless. Frederick
county has 40,000, which is one-fourteenth
of the whole population, which would entitle her
to five members out of seventy, and six members
out of eighty-four in the House of Delegates.
Any number less than eighty four would entitle
her to but five members. Baltimore county has
about the same population as Frederick, to wit,
one-fourteenth, and would be entitled to the same
representation. Washington county has 30,000
inhabitants, (I use round numbers in all cases,)
which is one-nineteenth of the whole population.
She would be entitled to five members out of
ninety-five, and four members out of any less
number down to seventy-six; below that she
would be entitled to three members only. Alle-
gany has a population of 32,000, which is one
twenty-sixth of the whole. One hundred and
four members would entitle her to four members;
any number below one hundred and four down
to seventy-eight, would entitle her to three mem-
bers; below seventy-eight to only two; not estimating
fractions in any case. Carroll has a population
of 20,000, one twenty-ninth of the whole
one hundred and sixteen members would entitle
her to four, any number less than one hundred
and sixteen down to eighty-seven, would entitle
her to three members; any number below eighty
seven, would entitle her to two members only—
no account taken of fractions. Harford has 19,000
inhabitants, one-thirtieth of the whole popula-
lation. One hundred and twenty members would
entitle her to four members; any number less
than one hundred and twenty down to ninety
would entitle her to three members; any number
below ninety would entitle her to two member
only. Cecil has 18,000 inhabitants, which is on
thirty-second part of the whose population of the
State. One hundred and twenty-eight member
would entitle her to four members; any number |
less than one hundred and twenty-eight down to
ninety-six, would entitle her to three members;
any number less than ninety-six would entitle her
to two members only—no estimating fractions in
any case, neither as regards the State or coun-
ties.
ESTIMATES OF
Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Frederick County has One-fourteenth.
Delegates. Delegates.
75 would give her 5
72 do do do 5
67 do do do 4
66 do do do 4
61 do do do 4
58 do do do 4
69 do do do 4 with a large fraction.
Baltimore County, same result.
Washington County has One-nineteenth.
Delegates. Delegates.
75 would give her 3 with a large fraction,
or 4 lacking a fraction.
72 would give her 3 with smaller fraction.
67 do do do 3 " " "
66 do do do 3 " " "
61 do do do 3 " " "
58 do do do 3 " " "
69 do do do 3 with increased fraction
Allegany County has One-twenty-sixth.
Delegates. Delegates.
75 would give her 2 and a large fraction.
72 do do do 2 and smaller fraction.
67 do do do 2 and small fraction.
66 do do do 2 " " "
61 do do do 2 " " "
58 do do do 2 " " "
69 do do do 2 " increased "
Carroll County has One-twenty-ninth.
Delegates. Delegates.
75 would give her 2 and large fraction.
72 do do do 2 and smaller fraction.
67 do do do 2 " " "
66 do do do 2 " " "
61 do do do 2 " small "
58 do do do 2 " no "
69 do do do 2 " increased "
Harford County has One-thirtieth, nearly the
same as Carroll, giving two for 75, 72, 67, 66,
61 and 69, and 1 for 58, and very large fraction.
Cecil County has One-thirty-second, nearly the
same as above, with only the additional loss of
one for 61, with large fraction.
Baltimore City has a population of 169,000,
which is one-fourth and a large fraction of 585,-
000, the total population. |
