The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-04
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENTS.

The Wing MuyoraIty Nomination Of Hugh Je,s-
kins-Hs d. cl,naf,ou-EGj'ts 10 induce HIM 10
tcithdrGto 1.-THE Campaign Commencsd-Mry-
land all Right-JEs CockeysrilIe nestsns-lfar
ksis. &c.
BALTIMORE, September 3-5 p. 1T.
The Wing City Convention for the nomination
of n candidate for the may oraty Of Baltimore as.
sembled last night, and was fully and enthusiast
caliy attended by delegates from every ward. DIR.
M. S. Baer called to the chair, and the con-
vention proceeded TO the business before il. let
ter was received from j. II. T. Jerome, esq. the
present efficient incumbent, respectfully declining
a denominations when a series Of resolutions were
adopted, approving in the highest terms of the
manner in which bic had fulfilled the duties Of the
mayoralty. Hugh Jenkins, Capt. Richard France,
J. c. Ninde, John Eager Howard, John r. Moore
John w. Randolph, George J. Zimmerman, and
Major Edward Speddcn, were then placed in no
mination.
i delegate stated that he was instructed by
Hugh Jenkins, esq., to state that he could not, I'M
der any considerations, consent to serve as can
didate, his business relations iorbiddins il. An
other delegate stated that, from with
Mr.. Jenkins, he was of the opinion that, If the
nomination was rendered TO him unanimously he
might be induced to accept it. This suggestion
was Immediately acted on; all the other names
were withdrawn, and MIR. Jenkins was nominated
by reclamation, amid the most enthusiastic de
monstrations. committee appointed to
wait on Mr.. Jenkins and in \ short time John +.
AoJilton, esq, Of the Patriot, reported that they
had performed their duty, but that Mr.. Jenkins
still most respectfully declined the honor. The
convention then adjourned until Monday evening,
and hopes are skill entertained that Mr.. Jenkins
may be induced TO withdraw his declination.
Hugh jenkins, esq, is one of our most enter
prisng merchants, distinguished for honor and
probity in all his dealings, who commenced life
without dollar, and is now an extensive ship
owner, doing a large business He has never
taken an active part in politics, but has always
been a staunch and unwavering Wing. universally
respected and esteemed by ali classes of our citi-
zens-perhaps more 30 than any other in the COM
munity. He 10 also distinguished for his quiet and
unobtrusive charities; and President Of the Oil
Hibernian Society, dispenses its charities with
liberal hand that bis private purse ID often re-
quired to supply the vacuum in the treasury.
The adjournment Of Congress, and return of the
Wing members to their homea, has already inn
fused new spirit among the Wings of the Atlantic
cities, and no one now desponds entertains the
slightest doubt fear as to the certainty of sue
cessain the approaching campaign. There is
| conviction abroad that every day must add new
strength to the Wing nominees. as we have good
capital to work upon; whilst the Pierce men have
nothing but the hickory pole to stand by, and must
continue to "scud under bore poles"
The Wing Central Committee continue in daily
receipt of the strongest assurances from the various
counties of unprecedented Wing vote, whilst
the Wings of this city have perfected an organiza-
| ton more thorough than has ever been effected
before. Ward, block committees. and glee clubs,
are forming in every ward, and an enthusiasm is
| n,v
this city to a moiety of that received by General
Cass. The opposition continue loud in their pro-
| fessions, but hesitate when called upon to back
| their opinions with their money. yesterday wit.
messed trio of the boosters back out of banter OF
$50 on each of the four States of New York, Penn
| syIvania Ohio, and Maryland. The Germans and
Irish especially are rallying under the Scott ban
ner in scores.
The Maryland Central Committee has made ar
engagements with the Susquehauna Railroad Com
pany for the conveyance of a large delegation from
the city to the Wing mass meeting to be held at
Cockeysviie, in Baltimore county, Tomorrow.
The extra train will leave the Calvert station
at half. past O'Clock in the morning, and return
at O'Clock in the evening. There will be a good
attendance, and number of eloquent orators.
R. M. Magraw, President OF the Baltimore ano
susquehnnna Railroad, yesterday resigned, ane
Robert 9. Wright, esq., was elected in his stead.
In The Baltimore market, to-day, breadstuff
were not 60 active. There were sales OF 500 bar
reIs Howard street flour at 81 IS.
Sales at The Baltimore Stock Board, September g.
SO shares Farmers and Planters Band. .29
100 do Cumb. Coal and Iron Co, time. TN
At the Board this day, Md IS closed at l09 bid
1892 asked; Bait. 6's, 1890, l07k bid, lOSa asked
Bait, and Ohio Railroad Bonds, 1875, 96l bid, 96i
asked; do. shares 49, bid, 81 asked; York and
Cumb. Railroad, 81. bid, 2ls asked; Bait. and
Susq. Railroad, 80 bid