The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-30


We have not permitted ourselves 10 believe that the
division 10 New York would come TO the c0mplexion
OF section OF the party placing itself in an attitude
to that complexion. We bad expected better things
We had INDUCED the confident hope that men who
have been for yesrs consistent and dem
oeras-who have stood in the breach whom the current
Of disa6econ was the streDgess-who have fought
bravey for the constitution and the Union-would moi.
in asy event. take up position Of hostility TO the ad-
minisiration We are disappointed. But we, and dem
ocra,s everywhere have bui TO pursue; and
that sustain the President. and regard those
as enemies, no what may be their antecedeats.
who seek to destroy his administration.
From The Baltimore Argus
Henry May. Esq.
We copy. with great pleasure, from the American o.
this morning the following sound aud temperate article
in relation 10 Mr. May. our candidate for Congress We
ask calm and thoughtful perusal from all who have the
interest OF the city at heart: 8
The CoNoRK KLxCrioN COMMERCIAL INTER.
BALTIMORE CITYThero are two candidates ia the
field for election 70 Congress 10 the fourth congressional
district, between whom voters will be called on 10 de-
eide on Wednesday nsxt-Heny May and Yates Walsh
tion which desire call the attention of the consider
ate and good citizens Of Baltimore, without distinction OF
We have all Of US Of late years been awakened
Of the great COMMERCIAL importance TO which our city may
attain by proper efforts our part The Baltimore anu
Ohio rairond progress for many years. has been COM
pe,ed the Ohio river and the whole produce OF Tho
West will How in u.s. If we can onl, lu,nl.h the
eQuisiie OF pnent and expectation 18th this
trade may oulsrp any c.ty In the Union We w be-
The porium OF u commerce rich any Ia the
world and will, In tune, beyond all doubt, dispute
with New York the claim 10 commercial supremacy Bat
to realze this Imposing prosper we dedicate Ourselves
task Shall this be done II mus. What
looks The promotion OF that policy upon which the
progress OF city commercial pfeemnence depends
that the people. and particularly the mercantle
class, will in m favor without regard 10 views and pre-
JUDGES having seIcnce 10 unmpofisn and temporary
Nothing can be Of more consequence 10 Baltimore,
m future prospects, than TO have IN the rational
legislature u representative oil commanding influence
How inesmable must be the advantages 10 any o our
ces struggling against jealous rivals Tor commercial SUI
peforitv resulting from Of federal GOVERN
nent! New York reaprd immense benefits in this
way She has had men Of suengh IN Congress devoted to
uer elevation and therefore, valuable appppria ions
nave IRON lime ne been made oui OF the public
usy which have ,enoed mainly 70 her ACKNOWLEDGMENT La
o paoasgc, Baltimore s.ould be
She should hsve ,ose 10 represent her IN tho
legislature who could inset on her being allowed ne just
PROPORTION Ii should br made sibie
We sses oil largest class nj the of the gov
eminent, iine OF foreign steamships sared tbsoagh
the stun illus oil handsome appropriation OF the
tlonsl treasury what an impetus would II give
onward progress!
IL is such views these that should go the
ballot Wednesday next and for representa-
i've Congress Tor these really the only porian
contradictions apperianpg to his coming
election The great questions which divided county
1924. MI within lew years past, arc not nov vt is
that settlement II Mr.. Walsh should be evcted Il will
Indicate .pptovsi Of the tariff Of the
tIeasury system, any other II Mr. May
should be d, will ndicat the for all
have established by prior agreement, This
very well every OF in both parties,
Whatever may DO said the costfaIy by clap-uap poll
,icians to effect their ends.
Such being the case, the only question Tor cizea
who True to the permanent interests Of mis-
cy aud indifferent to the qualifications OF any mans
soma ambition, is . winch the ddates pre-
for his suffrage best calculated by his talents
character and hs political inaoencc to serve the CONNER
al and Baltimore In The Congress Of
the United States This is the question which should
gross The attention OF every voter and The decision OF
which should exercise az exclusive directing his
ballot With very best feelings Tor Mr. Walsh, and
hgh admiration OF his character and talents, with this
the only question pending Mr. May unhesi,atngy
he he hOt o
hing with regard tho conparsve talents OF the
Two 10 concrde their equality But the high charac
lei and abilities OF Mr. May taken in connenion with
ushed position ho holds In the ranks oil the dom
sss s %.n eoad 70 .ns
Mr. May should DO Congress- he would take lead
49,. in the Of the House he would be made
era OF = number Of important committees By his
great soqurnce indasy. and mental cspacnes hs
.n become mnser spint all its and en-
ac,meuts But If Mr. Walsh 10 elected, being Of
m,nory parry he will excluded any panci
in Inc House. according pArl
AIRY usax-s He will be allowed 10 hold position in
wb,ch his influence can DO He will be placed on
committees merely TO hill up. All responsible posts viii be
occupied by members Of the dominant party from other
rec w sseo be- almost sas above hi.
How men, through his inhuenoe, could we hope
Under the circumstancc, tho duty imposed upon every
csen This great metropolis Of entering upon
high ss difficult csres stands need pres
il probably will agsin VOi the Two candidates pre-
70 ~ -. .ssus. u !. :,essd
u mere porsousl party preference,
nd rive our suppou him shall be able
upon noble city important and noble benefacsons:
A MERCHANT.
SEcAErARY GurHRrE's LETTER We publish 10. day
Secretary Guhnss reply TO Bronsens loag winded.
,unactous letter The Secretary has the advantage OF
his pugnacous subordinate in several respects His let,
Ter il only about a tenth long Bronsons, 10 ten
times a. powerful and pungent and concludes by eooy
turning his ep,stolary antagonist out OF Office The lat
ter course was the only lett for Secretary Guthrie
He wished TO ds,ribse the Offices in his gift to
harmonze the democratic party. Collector Bronson was
pursuinr policy in the distribution OF Offices which
he knew was counter to that oil the administration. so
the Secretary addressed respectful note TO his apponss.
susxes,ine that the friends OF the administration. instead
of it, enemies should be nirused with the places Of
honor and emoumen To this very natural and proper
request, Collector bronson replies that he shall do just
~ he pleasss.
Here was an issue opened up between the Sec
re,sry and the collector The former had given bis
ders, and OF course, they must be enforced Fear
hesitation on the part Of the Secretary would inspire the
collector and bis friends with courage and impair public
confidence in the strength Of the Administration Father
Mr. Guthrie or MIR. Bronson muat 30 under The glory
OF The one Was dependent upon the defeat OF the other
How promptly and efficiently Mr.. Guthrie has met the
crisls may be gathered from bis spicy and graphic letter
Ohs, PLnindsaisr, OcA 40.