The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-26
Frsm the Baltimore Republican
Henry May, Esq, Our Candidate for Congress.

Henry may, Esq, Our CauuAoAso AoH Cv"eHCss'
The Mays. so well known in Maryland in the Dis
,rict OF Columbia, and Virginia, race OF giants.
Whoever looks upon the tall and elegant hgure and The
noble and expressive counenanee of Henry May and bis
brothers, will realize his idea oil man. They are be-
sides. part OF family that has made its mark. Colonel
Charles A. May is OF the most accomplished officers
in the army, and in the with Mexico was conspcu-
Gus for his daring. His brother, Julian May, was also
highly distinguished. DR.. Frederick May, oil Washing
Ton city, regarded among The most eminent ply
scians OF the day Henry May. the democratic candidate
for Congress in the fourth Congressional district IN Mary.
land is widely known OF the first orators OF the
country, and as lawyer OF marked and extraordinary
force and ability His connection in the late Gardiner
trials Washington will be remembered as the most re-
cent evidence OF his forensic and legal powers bard
student, irresistible speaker with voice oil uncom-
mon volume and sweetness mild and convincing
manner, yet at the same time OF bold and fearless
nature. These the qualities that most WIN the pub.
lie heart, and bring men TO public CONFIDENCE; ana
especially, as in the case OF Henry May, when they
united to high and honorable spirit, and an ardent
love OF The Truth and and constant devotion
TO liberal principles Henry May will 60 into Congress
with advantages In The first place, with all his ex-
pesience he ia man and this is The age OF new
men, He is known gallant and patriotic democrat.
His career has been most interesting one. He will en-
ter the House at the time Of LIE when ne w De aole
In the next place, he will be able to do more Tor Baltimore
than twenty such men as Mr.. Walsh Mr.. Walsh is an
accompanying whg-the foe OF the administration Of
Gen Pierceihe favorte Of such organs Of the oppos
lion the Patriot and American, which latter has re
Gently become OF the most unscrspuous federal or
In the whole country. Inc next congress VIII Or
largely democratic Great measures will be recommends
ed 10 that Congress by Gen Percemeasures OF finance,
Of International intercourse, and Of domestic policy
representative from this district whig and the enemy
OF the administration and s measures' On the con.
trary with Henry May on the floor, maintaining the
suggestions OF the President, advocating with all his
great ability the progressive principles OF democracy
now the only platform which the people OF this
country recognise result will be advantageous
TO country alone, bn, 10 our beloved city. Our
eloquent representative will soon become favore
OF the House; will be listened to with interest; will be
aided in all fair efforts for welfare Mr.. Walsh,
when in Congress, had no position, and will be mere
" walking gentleman" If sent back again. Mr. Walsh is
playing desperate and q reckless game He s riding
three or four hobbies He il temperance manHeaven
save the mark II Congress had anything to do with
passing the Maine liquor law. He il wh,gas il that
party had any fair preex for carrying the fourth district
and he 10 an independent Candidate hobby which IL
| like good many other deeepons Pull oh tho lions
skin and you will what sort Of an independent
Mr.. Walsh H. He 10 wing all over But Henry May
only a. q national man but--unlike Mr. Walsh
| he will 70 in identified with a national party Here
10 a vital advantage. We are not of those who be-
leve that the anti slavery excitement ie at rest Like
Mr. Cashings idea Of progress, which keeps on marching
forever, abolition, the black cloud following the bright
son, will pursne the footsteps OF democracy A. long a.
mat party stands BY the beeaguered South Against all
I'he Efforts OF aboonism or OF sectiosaiem the loui
voce NE teslslless argument and the lofty power OF
Henry May will be raised Men will be proud Of this
nav champion OF the right Democracy will bind him
IelOser 10 her s'de ~ CONTAGIOUS champion and friend
Henry May - the regular democratic candidate the 4th