The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-14
BALTIMORE, Sept. IL


The election is rapidly approaching, and the
eyes of the whole Union begin TO be directed to-
wards us. II will decide the complexion of the next
House of Representatives. The Wings here are
beginning to understand this, and are putting forth
all their energy. From every portion of the State
the is cheering. They determined not to
disappont the hopes of their brother Wings of the
Union. They feel that they have the power, and
intend to exercise il. expect the contest will be
fierce was ever witnessed in State
election.
The Democrats arc also toarmirg up. Last night
they held bonfire meeting in this city, opposite
the argus Office. never a more complete fail
in all respects. The burden of the first speak
er's harangue was comparison between General
Taylor and Nero. IL feeble attempt, and
saw more than one old man shake his head. Nor
did and portion of his speech whilst was present,
and was there during most of it, bring down even.
muumm of applause from Democratic audience.
The speaker who succeeded him had but little
better success, as | understand, for not pres
ent. The gst of his effort was General Taylor
also. But am told not a shout was heard during
the whole evening. There were some three or four
hundred present, and not more than half Of them
seemed TO be interested in the spcechifying. The
only thing that seemed to the people the
antics of some boys who were throwing sticks and
stones into the bonfire until il pretty well put
out. That was more the pity, inasmuch as IL was
the only light that connected with the meeting
The excursion of the Old Defenders to Annapolis
yesterday, was in every respect one of the most
pleasant Of the long series of their anniversary Gel
ebrations.
Az half-past seven O'Clock in the morning they
left Monument square, and, preceded by the hide
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wharf, where the steamer Constitution, with large
company already on board, was preparing TO de-
part. Each of the Defenders wore black cockade
the hat, the badge of his honorable participation
in the evcntful scenes of September, 1914. The
banner of the association, and the flags under which
they had been marshalled, were borne in the pro-
cession, and were objects Of particular interest.
The boat started at eight, and proceeded rapidly
down the river, and while passing Fort McHcnry,
the Independent Blues band played the Star
spanged banner"-an incident which had a more
than ordinary apposteness, in the fact that the
spirited efiusion in question written under the
inspiration of the battle of which the fort was the
locality and in which the cxcursioniss were actors
The sail down the river and bay delightful; the
weather, the accommodations, and the party, be-
ing all that could be dcsired and ut half past ten
they were landed mt Annapolis. A procession was
then formed, and the " Old Defenders" again, with
their escort, the Blues, marched up TO the Govern
or's mansion, To pay their respects TO Gov Thomas
They Hospitality received and entertained;
and; after passing short time, again formed the
line and went up TO the Stste-housc, and were
there dismissed The State house grounds, the
Senate Chamber, the Governors room, and State
library, sufficiently engaged their attention until
one O'clock the hour for dinner, when the process
sion again rel formed and returned 10 the boat.
The celebration yesterday in commemoration Of
the battle of North Point more general than
has taken place for some years The city poured
out it's thousands, dressed i'm holiday attire, and
every thing seemed to denote an occas sion Of more
! than usual attraction.
| The encampment Of the fifty third regiment in
Gibson's woods was attended by a lsrss concourse
OF citizens, and the day spent in very joyous
| manner. About ~ o'clock Gen. Childs and staff
arrived ON the ground from Fort McHcnry, and, sf
ter introduction to the officers of the regiment pro-
ceeded TO the tent Of the staff officers of the reg
ment, where, in company with the visiting military