Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-01-27
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENTS.
BALTIMORE. January Dc

BALTIMORE, January &C. 1854.
L shall trouble You with but a brief epissls
tonight 1t is late, and am fatigued. sass
The nomination of the Hon. James A. Pearce
unanimously, by the Wing Legislative caucus
was what l predicted His election. tao !,
almost fixed fact. 1t is matter of high
graduation with his friends 1 learn that hs
arrived in our city tonight, and is now at Bar
NUNS, Of this, however, am not fully Ger
tain ..... ..s
AS an evidence of the success Of enterprisine
newspaper editors, may briefly mention the
tact that Col A. s. Abel. of the Baltimore
sun, has recently purchased a splendid farm
country seat, in Baltimore county some three
miles out-of nearly two hundred acres for
twenty-five thousand dollars. He purposes
erecting thereon magnificent villa, which
must afford delightful summer resort.
Whilst chronicling the success of editors,
may as well say that General Raine. of the
German Correspondent, is also building himself
villa, short distance from Baltimore
1t will not be long, l hope, before the editors
OF the Star will have military titles. and be re-
firing to some rural retreat, in wealth and
luxury.
We have had an abominably disarreeable
day: The snow all gone, leaving mud and
siush IN Its place, saturated with rain A thick
fog now prevails. t-s .,-f -
may give passing notice to the Burns
Club. though you will find details of its annual
meeting held last night, in the papers. 1t
was held Mt the Eutaw House, and fully at
tended there by over one hundred members
and invited guests present. Mr.. John BOYD
presided, and performed his Office with be-
coming dignity. This is one amongst the old
est and most honored associations in our CITY.
1t has existed IF 1 mistake not, over twenty
Eve years. Their meetings are always chat
acterized with pleasing "reminiscences and it
would seem that the bard spirit of poesy, still
mingles with them. The table was superbly
spread, and the cup of enjoyment full
The friends of the Maine Law in this State.
appear to be up and doing. They are leaving
no'hing undene to carry their point. They
have their ward associations, and State Con-
vention, and have raised considerable amounts
OF money to help their cause. In the Legi.la-
ture, their delegates have succeeded to a charm.
Thus far, they have made all the officers of the
House, and it is said will have the selection of
U. S. Senator and State Treasurer Mr. Pearce
Is their man for the Senate, and DR.. Ovens for
State Treasurer.
While the Temperance men are thus active,
what has become of the opponents of the Maine
law? Are they dead or asleep? There was
time when they were more active-then,
when the tocsin of their opponents sounded the
alarm, they were in q moment on their feet
armed to the teeth, ready for the war; but now
ii appears they are dull, inanimate, and not
outstanding they have so much at stake, are
lying helpless with their former spirit crush
ed out. Truly the glory has departed from
Israel Even the Argns,. which was thought
at one time to be their organ, is shaking in the
wind. 1t is hard to tell which eide it favors.
.e The Charles street Theatre is again full to-
night The success Of this CHI sfming place Of
amusement under Miss ksepes management,
is unprecedented. .srfSr7a - .yhr7
JuiIiens concert was well attended tonight,
and gave great satisfaction. - be-
The Museam continues to attract largely.
The Circus, at Front street, is filled nightly;
performances very superior. RoDEaicK. -