The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. IA, lS48.
Gen. Taylor in MISUNDERSTANDING the Susque-

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb ii, 1s4s.
Gen Taylor IN Observation-Disclosures the Susque-
hannah
The political aspect of things in Maryland
has undergone some changes since the COM
mencement of the session of the Legislature
When this body convened on the 9th of Decem.
Der, fully two-thirds of the wing members avow-
ed their preference for Gen. Taylor, and stood
ready to recommend the people, in their primary
assemblies, to appoint delegates to State con-
vention for the selection of an electoral ticket
Hesitation ensued in consequence of the jealousy
which existed among party leaders. True policy
would have dictated the selection of electors
from among those who were not political hacks;
but the influence of men who had long been in
the public eye, and identified with leading whlg
the Clay men time, and before any organization
had been attempted, the arrival of the great
leader in Washington found the Taylor wings
within the focus. of his magnetic attraction
dence, while the Taylor men grew lukewarm
and responding.
The recent action of the Congressional caucus,
recommending a convention of wing delegates
to assemble in the Hall of Independence on the
7th Of June, for the domination of presidential
candidate, has still further suppressed the Tay-
lor enthusiasm in Maryland. The wing mem
bers OF the Legislature have been in caucus to
determine upon what course to pursue, under the
circumstances induced by this movement. After
due deliberation, the Taylor wings felt them
selves reluctantly compelled to unite with the
Clay men, and acquiesce in the measure. They
accordingly responded to the nomination of the
Congressional caucus. The wing organ in this
city has likewise given In its adhesion. This
paper had early raised the Taylor banner, advo-
eating his election without the intervention Of
national convention. This was, then, but the
reflection of the wishes of the great majority of
leading wings, compromising, among, others,
vernon of the State, who, in his lastannual mes
sage dec 40, introduced the name OF Gen.
Taylor in. connection with the. presidency, in
terms equivalent to a nomination Although
the wings of Maryland will 60 into convention,
they will. in my opinion, throw their vote and
influence in favor of old Z" Rough and Ready"
IT other southern States do the same, he viii!
probably be the nominee of the wings. Should
they keep elooi, the whlg nomination Gf other
than Taylor will be disregarded, and the old
hero run an independent candidate. Is his popu-
larty, and the force Of existing circumstances,
sufficient to break up the present party organiza-
tionl
Among the subjects of public interest at pre-
sent before the Legislature, is the application of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company, for authority to build a
bridge across the Susquehannah at Havre de
Grace. The proposition is opposed by the navl-
CATION interest of Port Deposit, situated seven
miles above Havre de Grace. Should the bridge
be built, it will at all times lessen the passage
between Baltimore and Philadelphia half an
hour, and, IN winter, remove the danger and de-
lay of crossing the ice. ARUNDEL.
CRIME IN MIoHIeAN-Offical reports from %
Counties in Michigan show 800 indictments
were found during the year 1877 ~ follows For muir
der Il assault With intent to murder 10; rape 6; as
saut with intent to commit rape perjury 81 riotous
assault 8; assault and battery s7 aresny, a. obtsn-
ing goods der false pretencss ID violation of spul
turs Il lewd asd lssoivious cohabaton subornstion
Of perjury having tools for counterfetng In posses
.on, seduction 5; indecent exposure Of person, i
crime against nature, with beast Il sel pg liquor to
Indian leasing house for purposes of prostitution
Il forgery, s. false imprisonment, receiving stolen
Of election laws, 3; refusing to pay money 2; will
full injur to property o. arson s. s'saslng peace on
Ger, forcble entry and detainer % libel q trsspass
on public lands 4; adulteryl; passing couutereit mo-
nsy, Il aiding to escape from prison, assault with in
tent TO dis6gure, l; selling liquor without license, Il
keeping dsorderly house. 10; attempt to commit
burglary, solicitstion to commit forgery /; NAL
feassnce in Office, breaking Jail, burglary and lar
csny !; disturbing religious worship, L. How disposed
of-Tried and convicted 1873; acquitted Q; pending 1885,