The Baltimore County union., 1868-09-12
The Democratic Congressional Con-

The Democratic Congressional Con-
Ce1ttiOn. +
When we saw the fierce fight over the Con-
gressiona honors of this Distrct--that the ieud
between the friends and foes Of Mr.. Archer was
bitter one-when we ascertained that the dele
gates to the nominating convention were so
equally divided that nothing but formal ballot
could definitely fix the matter-we looked Tor
rather exciting meeting when the delegates came
together. But we were not prepared tor the
scenes which we did witness we did not expect
to see sucl, nu,rnges upon decency committed as
we witnessed on Wednesday last The delegates
from the city were he roughest element OF that
rough city. the fighting men--the wdies-the
"bhoys, aud feeling their Importance in
having been selected TO nominate democratic
candidate tor Congress, they felt that they could
''pitch in and did. sHa ,leiN
1t had been arranged that the Convention
should assemble in the Court House, but very
important case was on trial, and the Court re-
mained in session until two O'Clock. In the
meantime, the county delegates had got together,
and organized their convention on the Court
House steps, by electing james Mahool, Esq,
President, and VIM. Young, Esq, OF Hartford,
as secretary The ''roughs' were then down at
the Smedley, 'taking another drink, " and when
informed of the organization of the convention
they came up in force, and, very properly, we
thought, objected strongly to the course that had
been pursued in organizing during their alb
sence and in the open air. They yelled and
swore and moved about in highly excited con-
dition, completely stopping business, until it was
announced that Court had adjourned and the
Court room was at their disposal Here the work
down stairs was done over again, Committee
on credentials and organization was appointed,
and retired to consult This Committee shortly
returned and reported all the districts and wards
fully represented, and recommended the follow
inc gentlemen for officers oil the Convention, viz
President-L. NJ Reynolds, of Baltimore city ;
Vice Presidents James Mahool, OF Baltimore
county, JAS Keen, of Hartford county Secreta-
ries-Wm. Young, OF Hartford, Caleb S. Tay-
lor, of Baltimore county, and J. s. McElroy, OF
Baltimore city. Sergeant-at-Arms-M. Scanion,
of Baltimore city. The recommendations were
all adopted. and then Mr. Lindsay took the chail
and made speech, which was, perhaps, audible
and listened TO by dozen persons around him.
but not more than that number heard or cared
T for it they engaged in hard work eau
"cusing" and canvassing the st ength OF the
candidates. Mr. Kimme then made a speech
scoring the conservatives and custom-house OIL
GERS severely, finishing BY offering the following
resolution, which was adopted by small ma
t jorty
Whereas a large proportion of the ncumbcnts of tlI
Federal offices in Maryland are not in harmony Wit
the democratic party and the distribution of said office
are made in accordance with Democratic principles
Res0lced That the nominee of this Convention l
hereby instructed exert the influence of his posio
with the incoming administration of President Seymou
o secure the appointment said offices in Maryland
men whose record attets their acceptance OF Democfal
principles their rule of faith and conduct.
Mr. Kimmell's speech was very queer one
1t denounced Mr. Archer, and his friends, Will
il praised him and them. 1t reminded us NOR
of Mark Anionys address over the dead body
Caesar than anything we have heard for som
time. q /
The Convention, on motion, then proceeded
nominate candidates for Congress, when the TO
; lowing names were placed before the Conver
: ton, viz: Hon. Stevenson Archer, of Harfor
: county, Hon. BENZ. N. Payne and WIN. P. Pre'
ton, ESQ., OF Baltimore county, and William
= Stewart, ESQ., OF Baltimore city. After goo
deal of wrangling upon the subject, it was dete
mined that the Convention should vote cica roc
> the chairman of each district delegation announ'
, inc the vote of the district The roll OF Disric
: and wards was then called, with the folowin
. result.
:. Hartford Co,uAy.-lst District, Archer votes
! Cd, Archer g. Stephenson 3 Sd, Archer 5; All
It Archer 5 5th, Archer 5; 6th Archer 5.
e Baltimore County = .iA;a,s oss,saae
q baltimore Gfy.---lst ward, Stewart /, Presto
Is q; I'd, Stewart 5; 3D. Stewart 5; 4th, Stewa
B. Preston 2.
4 Ur to this point the halloing had proseede
: very quietly, the vote then standing Archer A
- Stewart Is, Preston Z, Payne 8, Stephel
). son 3. Mr.. Archer lacked three votes of ii
!, nomination, and these were TO be gotten from II
Is 9TH, 9th or 7th wards, yet TO vote. The 81
n |
j.. mating him. Here scene of the widest excit
i ment ensued ; cheers, hurrahs, groans, curse
:. filled the air; the 'roughs" jumped upon IL
% trial table and surrounded the Presidents stand
4 they uttered oaths both cloud and Deep regard
E, ing the successful candidate and his party
+ was scene perfectly indscribable Above tl
din could be heard such cries as these s'No mic
. ger lover" 'We'll put up democrat an
" ELECT him." "Down with the Custom Hous
"clique." $40, 900 democrats in Baltimore wi
\ {" not submit to your nomination" 'sWe ente
T" a protest" ''Its all fraud Mr.. Kimme
made another speech, but it could not be hear
7 amid the volley of oaths around him. He all,,
ded to the times when their Suffering brethren q
" the South were contending for their liberties
r when some called out q Where was Ar
e cher then?n when it was answered
, ''that he was as black as h-H," annie
) cries "of elect him if you can. 1t was hipl
old time. Never, even in the palmiest days o
Tom Swanns plug uglies' and Grip raps
did we witness as noisy demonstration at DO
litical gathering. We do not think the 9Th anG
7th wards were called at all, but it was under
stood they were for Stewart. After Mr.. Arch
er's nomination, the ''roughs'' would not allow
any further business to be transacteds and the
Conventions adjourned in hurry fierce fight
seemed imminent at several periods, and we pre-
sumo that the only reason why there wasn't one
was becanse no one interfered with or contra
dcted The Konigs, the Henriettas, &C., who were
siruIting around begging some one to ''tread on
'ther coat tails. 1t was simply and purely a
disgraceful exhibition and, although before we
earnestly desired Mr.. Archers defeat, we are
rather glad now that he was nominated over the
candidates who depended on the rowdy element
for their strength
The Sum Of Thursday morning says that Mes
srs. Henry d. Farnands, Caleb s. Taylor, and
VIM kimmell were appointed a committee to no.
| tify Mr. Archer OF his nomination 1t was by no
vote of the convention that this committee was
appointed, for there was no business transacted
after the vote of the fifth ward was announced
VOtjssg by Precincts.
The last Legislature of our State passed an act
establishing voting precincts in the first third,
ninth eleventh and twelfth election districts of
this county. In this district 1.-THE Ninth) it is