Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-06
DAILY EVENING STAR.
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, May 81

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/ observe that the last remnant of
Whiggery has been expunged from the
Baltimore Custom House. There is now
not even an isolated case left to swear
BY. 1t is Democratic from the base to
the topmost shingle. This is all fair
The Wings should have done the same
thing when they had power. So long
as parties contend for spoils, the victors
should have them. The Know Nothings
say they intend putting in for a small
share two or three years hence.
A writer in the Baltimore Times has
taken time by the forelock and nomina-
ted Willard Fillmore for the next Presi-
dency. Whether he belongs to ths mys-
ferrous order, am unable to say. There
can be no question that Mr.. Fillmore
stands deservedly high, not only with
the old Wing party, but with all high
minded honorable men. If circumstances
should connspire to place him again in
the Presidential chair, | shall have no
murmurs.
The recent gratuitous part taken by
John J. Crittenden in the Ward trial has
laid him on the shelf forever. He may,
therefore, give up all aspirations towards
the Presidency. or any other office of
public favor. Ifwhat see stated in the
papers be true, in reference to the corrup-
ton, bribery, and scandalous means
brought to bear in that extraordinary
case upon the part of the defence, and Mr..
Crittenden did actually take gratu;tous
part in producing the infamous verdict, |
am free to say would not vote for him,
though he was once great favorite. Mr..
@. might have manifested his respect and
friendship for the bereaved and sorrow
stricken parents of that inhuman muir
derer much better than by acting as he
did. Great men, however, are liable to
make mistakes, and, IN this instance, the
Kentucky statesman has fatally erred.
We have advices here that ex President
Fillmore will pass through Baltimore on
his way home, and an effort is making to
give him public reception. The Mayor
has been solicited to take some official
steps in the matter; whether he will do
so, is vet unknown. Baltimore, have
no doubt, will gladly embrace an oppor-
tunity of honoring so distinguished a
citizen.
The Know Nothings continue to in
crease in our city beyond precedent.
Every week adds hundreds to their ranks.
They say little, and less is known of
their movements, but it is evident that a
powerful under current is at work some
where, destined to show it's strength at
no distant day. Their first grand de-
monstration, am told, is designed to
take place on the approaching anniver-
sary Of independence. Those best in
formed, concede that the next municipal,
and probably State election, will be car
ried by them. They now claim to num-
Der ten to fifteen thousand voters. Wings
and Democrats alike unite with them.
As the current seems likely to flow on
ward, hope that they may continue to
observe decorum and preserve order.
Mr.. Aptommas, the distinguished harp
list, gave his second concert here tonight
to quite full and select audience. He
is, beyond all question, perfect master of
the harp, and draws music from its
strings which vibrates upon the Utmost
soul. David of old could not have done
better.
Franconi's Hippodrome was again
crowded tonight with an immense audi;
highly interesting.
The Charles street theatre is closed fol-
a short season.
The improvements in old Holiday are
rapidly advancing towards completion
When finished, it will be one of the
neatest establishments of its kind in this
country.
At last there are indications of oul
having decent City hall. The council
has agreed to purchase the lot bounded
by Holiday, North, Fayette and Lexing
ton streets, including the square on which
stands the building formerly occupied a:
apost office. The design is to erect
magnificent structure, one that will b,
an ornament to our city. The presen
sOld box-trap, dilapidated and crumbling
IS disgrace to Baltimore.
The adyices by the steamer Afric
have given more irmness to breadstuffs
Flour sold freely after the news at So. SO
but holders generally asked higher figures