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419] The Maryland Constitution of 1864. 73
consequence in regard to the provisions for State's Attor-
neys.144 In regard to the Treasury Department145 it is
hardly necessary to say more than that the provisions of
the old Constitution were closely followed with only a
few minor changes in phraseology. As before, the Comp-
troller was to be elected by popular vote for a term of two
years, and at each session of the Legislature the State
Treasurer was to be chosen by joint ballot, to hold his
office for a like term. The salary of both officers remained
at $2500 a year.
The Commissioner of the Land Office was now to re-
ceive the fixed salary of $2000 a year, and pay into the
Treasury all fees received, instead of retaining them as his
compensation according to the former provision.146 There
was some question as to the desirability of abolishing this
office, but it was finally retained as a necessary part of
the administration.147 The salary of the State Librarian
was increased from $1000 to $1500, and the Legislature
was to pass no law whereby he was to receive additional
compensation.148 This action was intended to give that
officer an adequate salary and abolish extra Legislative
appropriations for certain duties performed.149 The "Board
of Public Works" was entirely reorganized. The old
provision for electing four "Commissioners" from a like
number of districts into which the state was divided 150 was
abolished, and the board now consisted of the Governor,
the Comptroller and the Treasurer, who were to receive
no additional compensation for the performance of their
duties in this connection. This board superintended the
interests of the state in internal improvement.151
The other state officials will be mentioned in connection
with the more important departments of administration
with which they were connected.
144Art. v, secs. 7-11. 145 Art. vi. 146 Art. vii, sec. 3.
147 Deb., ii, 1090-4. 148 Art. viii, sec. 4. 149 Deb., ii, 1101-9.
150 Cons. 1850-1, Art. vii, secs. 1-3. 151 Art. vii, secs. 1-2.
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