Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-10
Baltimore Correspondence.
BALTIMORE, August 9, 1S53-lO |

Baltimore Correspondence.
BALTIMORE, August 9, 1870 r. NJ.
The Democratic State Convention meets in
Temperance Hall, North Gay street, to-mor
row morning, for the purpose f nominating
candidate for Governor, Comptroller, and Lot
terry Commissioner. A large number of the
delegates have already arrived, and arc busily
engaged caucussing, log rolling, &c, for their
several favorites. Barnum's Hotel is quite
scene. Little groupes may be observed in ev-
cry corner, closely and earnestly engaged in
conversation. l know not that l have ever
seen SO much feeling on any similar occasion.
| The Indications are that there will be warm
work in the Convention. If the weather is as
it was to-day, it will, unquestionably, be hot
work. You need not be much surprised at
hearing of a long session. 1t will be miracu-
lous if nomination be made the first day.
One cannot now very easily prognosticate
| coming events. Some there are who will bet
on the eventual success of their particular
friends. From all 1 can gather, the chances
of Mr. Mitchell Il don't mean ''Blind Johnny
|
Key and Howard each have strong friends
The strong outside contest now appears to be
between Mr. Key and Mr.. Lyon. shall be
able to post you better after the facts occur
John Stansbury, Esq, of Baltimore county,
son of General Stansbury, is much spoken of
with reference to the Comptrollership. I can
not say much in reference to the Lottery Com
missioner.
observe that you are about to issue week
ly sheet. This cannot fail to be highly inter
esting and valuable. There are many in our
own city who will, doubtless, be found on
your list of subscribers. 1t is general re-
mark here with all who have been in the habit
of perusng the Star, that it has far surpassed
their expectations, and is, emphatically, tile
Washington newspaper-this compliment, too,
is paid by persons whose judgment is par en-
celiemce Go ahead as you have begun-kcep
fully up to the age-throw old fogeyism to the
d0gs-let your motto be progress, excelsior,
and magnificent fortune awaits your enter
prise.
The storm of yesterday, fortunately, was
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force appeared to be spent in the region of
Baltimore.
When the Democrats shall have made their
nomination, and are fairly pitted, L presume
the Wings will awake from their Ietharsy
and begin to work in earnest. If they bring
out good man for Govcrnor-and, in all pro-
liability, Thomas Swami, Esq, late President
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, will be
the man-therc will be hard-fought battle
The Democrats must not calculate on General
Pierce's majority. They cannot come near it,
The Temperance men are making a very
formidable move, and are certain to run a
ticket. They are powerful, and will be more
so under approaching circumstances than they
ever have been. They will take off very large
ly from both parties, but most from the Demo
Gratis. l hear very many express determi-
nation to support their ticket Disappointed
Democrats will 60 over to them by hundreds,
and lukewarm, indifferent Wings, are also
anxious for an excuse to forsake their party.
If [ am not very much mistaken, we shall
have singular political campaign, and ghty
queer elections this fall.
The Germans are FESTIVE, and disposed to
show their strength; for which purpose, it is
possible, they may organize party of their
own. The truth is, people are becoming more
independent of Office and are, therefore not
so closely driven or led, like sheep to the
slaughter, as they were some years ago. Young
America is beginning to WELD her potent arm,
and she looks above and beyond old-fashioned
organizations. Progress is marked upon her
every footprint, and she will not stop short of
triumph.
AS predicted yesterday, breadstuffs have
taken a downward turn. There were free
sellers to-day of Howard street -four at SIS 81,
which price it will probably not bring to- NOR
row. Sales of 1900 bbls City Mills at S. 25-
a decline of l24 cts. per Dbl.
Sales of 1000 bushels wheat at liz IlS cts.
for red to Is l22 cts. for white-the market
closing dull. Sales Ii, 900 bushels corn at & [
a 62 cts. for white to Is Sc cts. for yelow-a
decline. Oats 81 40 cts Rye 6S 10 cts.
Provisions and groceries unchanged. Whis-
key 25l 26l cts.
Stocks dull. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
shares fell off 81 per share to-day-closing at
Sc! as67 very low and good investing price.
Money easy. RoDERIck
New York Politics.
The Syracuse Star (Silver Grey Whig)
isindulgingstrong hopes, from indica tons
| satisfactory to the editor. that the Alhanv