Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-01
Editors Correspondence.
Rrem our Baltimore Correspondent
An Independent Pross-The Presidency
Observation-Disclosures Markets, sc.


Observation-Disclosures Markets, sc.
BALTIMORE, March 31-l0 p. m.
observe that the Telegraph occasionally puts
in, by authority of its independence, a very
clever word for General Scott In exercising also
your glorious prerogative of telling the truth,
without fear or favor you in like manner have
spoken well of other distinguished gentlemen
named prominently as candidates for the Pres-
dency. What an agreeable thing it is for an
editor to be so circumstanced that he can reproye
folly and approve virtue, wherever found, with
out being subject to the catechisms of this party
and of that party How pleasant he feels when
left to the dictates of his own judgment, knowing
that neither clique nor party has any right to
dictate
The conductors of partisan journals are often
almost under the necessity Of saying things
against members of an opposing party which
their better feelings and judgment condemn. So
do they also praise and fatter when the indi-
viduas alluded to are known not to be deserving.
; AS the period for selecting candidates for the
Presidency approaches, the matter daily assumes
much general interest doubt not both parties
will put in nomination men thoroughly compe-
tent to fill the high office. Either of those prom
inently spoken Of on both sides, would do honor
to the station, as it must confer honor upon them.
Since the recent decided stand taken by the
Wings of Pennsylvania, at the State convention,
declaring 50 emphatically for General Scott, his
chances for the nomination have greatly increased.
The Keystone is of vast Importance in the great
battle to be fought 1t has usually elected the
President, and, under these circumstances, her
voice must have infinite weight. | have seen no
Wing, whatever his predictions, that would
not willingly vote for Scott. There is that in
his history which presents tower of strength.
Military glory covers him all over, and the hurrah
boys, who compose two-thirds of the voters Of
this country, like it wondrousy well.
With General Scott and General Cass pitted
against each other, we should not only have
respectable but glorious fight. Daniel Webster
and James Buchanan, or Judge Douglas and
some other good Wing, would also do the thing
up handsomely Mr.. Fillmore, beyond all con-
troversy, has made a superior President, and, if
expediency would permit, there is not Wing in
the Union but would rejoice to see him again at
the head of affairs.
At caucus of the Democratic members of the
Maryland legislature, held at Annapolis, yester-
day. COL E. Lloyd, of Talbot county, and Col.
Hugh Ely, of Baltimore county, were chosen
delegates for the State at large to the National
Democratic Convention These are both strong
Cass men, and will go for him ardently.
The Seguin opera troupe is performing at the
Holliday-strect Theatre to full and fashionable
audiences. They are great favorites here,
The Front-street Theatre, under the manage
ment of Mr.. Foster is doing very handsome
business. The performances there are very SUI
perior and attractive.
The Museum is always crowded The Seven
Mile Mirror is now on exhibition here, and draw
ing many visiters. 1t is an admirable painting.
Macallister, the magician, has just closed his
extraordinary exhibitions, and departed for Rich
mond.
Col. A. S. Abel, the enterprising and talented
editor Of the Baltimore Sun, has just returned
from visit at the North. He spent St. Patrick's
day in Boston, sleighing, with snow seven inches
deep The Yankees, assisted by Irelands patron
saint, got up the snow on purpose.
Business is steady. Flour has declined l23
cents per Dbl. under the late news. Sales to-day
of 1000 bbls. City Mills at ST. Grain and other
things unchanged.
Money continues very casy-especially with
those who have plenty of it, no debts TO pay, and
no poor relations. With others, who have got
none and need it-debts to pay, and pushed to
pay them-I suspect the money market might be
considered rather tight, and they in tight place
CHESAPEAKE.