Middletown transcript., 1868-05-16
Letter from Baltimore.
Correspondence Of The Mddleto~n Transcript.
BALrrMoRE, May 18th, 1868.

IOFT6SpOHueHce OF We 1uuutft0rU ITuHScTlH.
BALTIMORE, May 18th, 1868.
Our city is enshrouded in gloom to-day
and the rain descending in torrents seems
to have dampened the ardor and dulled the
spirits of the community. Fortunately we
have an occasional day Of sunshine to sus-
tain the hope that we are not to be sub
jected to second deluge, and to rid US Of
the idea that the Sun has been snufed ont
like candle. Yesterday was an excep-
tional day, and during the morning the
bright luminary did show himself as still
in existence. The morning journals an
nounced that in the afternoon the Fifth
Regiment of Nd. National Guards would
parade and hold a battalion drill. To-
wards the time appointed, your correspon-
dent, finding himself released from the
cares of business at an hour somewhat
earlier than usual, concluded that he'd in
dulge in little recreation and Ego to see
the soldiers"
The Fifth is conceded to be the "crack
regiment" of the State, and well did it
sustain it's reputation yesterday. The
place selected for the drill was level field
Just north of Boundary Avenue, near its
intersection with Charles street, The ma
neuvres were we'll executed and spoke
creditably for the efficiency of the officers
and the discipline of the regiment.
The concourse assembled to witness the
drill was truly brilliant one; and notice
able among the spectators were some of the
! dignitaries of our State, and others, whose
names are not unknown to fame in connec-
tion with our late civil war. The bright
colors eff the ladies' dresses, the stylish
equipages, the prancing steeds and the
marching columns, all set upon a back
ground Of emerald turf, formed a truly
picturesque scene; and the martial music
discoursed by the regimental band render
ed the occasion one of unusual attractive
f ness. So you see, in spite of the
| impending action of the Senate and it's
g consequences, we have time and inclina-
: ton to amuse ourselves with militia pa
rades or any other advertisement that may
: offer.
= The apathy of the American people un.
der the existing revolutionary tendency Of
action on the part of the Legislative branch
of the Government, is matter of surprise
to the nations of Europe. The foreign
# press comments freely on the impeach.
ment and speaks wonderingly of the paci
n fc spirit of this late belligerent nation.
The postponement of the verdict of the
Senate surprises very few; though it does
/. seem striking that body Of men pretend
a ing to possess ordinary intelligence ant
n honesty should be guilty of such glarine
% inconsistencies. Upon the plea of public
% good requiring the greatest expedition il
Y disposing of the trial. the Senate refused
ID to allow the President space of TIM
" equal to that accorded to the meancs
!, criminal, for the preparation of his de
fence, and displayed the most indecen
er ever, Senator Howard, having indulge,
of freely in green peas at dinner, suffers iron
an attack of cholera morbus, and tn
country is requested to aoait until the Hon
Senator has recovered from his indisposi
~ ton, which it is hopefully presumed vii
d, be by Saturday. Of course no one is de
at ceived by this excuse of the illness of Mr.
re Howard, and it is plainly to be seen ha
! the Senate been forced to O vote, withou
. doubt the President would have been ac
r quilted. This move is merely to gai
IS, time, as it is thought sufficient pressur
may be brought to bear upon the "doubt
full Senators" by the appointed time to Sc
cure their votes and insure conviction
Should this fall the decision will undoubt
d. edly be further delayed and any means re
t. sorted to for the purpose Of carrying on
the radical schemes
Among other means proposed is that {
admitting Senators from the recent
he reconstructed Southern States. Ii
er deed, Eorney's paper, the "Philadelphi
o. Press" in an editorial to-day, boldly az
on vocates this measure, and advises that
n sufficient number of "loyal men" be aC
ed mitted to make conviction certain, an
i'll cites as precedent the admission of ne
ch Peers to the House of Lords during Wa
n rem Hastings trial, and the admission
ed Mr.. Vickcrs of Maryland since the organ
en- ization of the present Court of Impeacl
nd ment. That the Radical party is capab
est ofresorting to any measures to secure SUI
lit cess is doubted by none, but whether, wit
sly all their trickery, they will conquer in tt
ed present contest is very doubtful.
[r. Forney avows as his reason for resigl
ely ing the Secfetaryship of the Senate, 9Th
tic he may not be restrained by official pos
ill tion from commenting on the course of r
publican Senators who do not sustain Il
ell conviction of the President" In 9th
at words, that he may be at perfect liberty
en blackguard and bully to his hearts conte
see those who do not come into the radio
nd pack. ATHos.
r. Democratic Meeting.
it. An adjourned meeting of the Democra
of Appoquinimink Hundred was held