Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-10-31

for Congress, Hon VIM. Walsh.
Mr.. Jones led off III brief speech, in
which he compared the claims of each can
didate, closing with an exhor,ation TO
men of all parties to support Mr.. Walsh.
Mr.. Porter occupied quite an hour, dur
| ing which he reviewed striking events OF
Democratic history and results OF
Democratic rule His points were numer-
Gus, well put and eloquently enforced. He
called upon his friends of all parties to sup
! port Mr.. Walsh in view of his eminent fit
ness for the place for which he is named.
Mr. Porter was reared in Frostburg and,
of course, is known by everybody here.
This fact occasioned much interest in his
first effort in this place-interest felt by
friends in both parties a gratifying evil
dcncc of his success was evinccd in the
three hearty cheers for the Frostburg boy
as he left the stand. Though quite young
progress in the requirement OF those i'm
portant points which promise success Ill
his profession. He has evidently found
time also for research into political history,
and close attention to current events has
furnished HIM fund of thought which he
dispcnscs with much forensic energy and
force.
Mr.. Walsh closed the discussion in n
calm, cogent criticism of the administrative
affairs of the government, charging mis-
management, speculation, etc, resulting in
the exciting depression of business inter
ests throughout the country. He thought
these things pointed to and demanded a
change both in the legislative and eXecu-
tive departments of the government. The
October elections expressed as much-the
November election would assert it more.
Among the gains of Democratic Congress
men he confidently predicted one in the
Sixth Congressional District of Maryland.
The meeting was Il pleasant one. The
addresses were earnest and able; the
crowd orderly and patient. The Frostburg
Cornet Band discoursed some excellent
airs at intervals.
The rapid growth of Homecoming is OBJ
served by all familiar with its history of a
few years past. The number and style Of
buildings going up mantcsts business look
ing enterprise, and must result in large real
estate appreciation. In its business men
the town is fortunate They do everything
by units-nothing fractionally. Whether
mere display or solid work is to be done,
the effect leaves an impression of fitness or
stamina. If POLITICAL meetings are to be
held they invest them with all the snowy
accessories available; or if Il railroad or cX-
press company is to be brought to terms
they spend days and dollars until success
ends the matter
Communities of this character rarely fail
to grow, not merely numerically, bat in cN-
emplary influence force, and name. They
carry the genius of vim into n@ighboring
circles, where it is translated into new
growths and development.
With all this, however, Homecoming is
lacking in an essential element TO success
full management of town affairs, viz: q mu-
niCipal government. The want of side
walks, graded streets, etc, is seriously felt.
Besides being unsightly these things are IN
comfortable. We learn the citizens have
arrived at this conclusion and a correspond
ing one to have it remcdied at the next ses-
sion Of the Legislature when incorporation
will be sought. This obtained there is no
doubt its authority will be literally and eff
tTcienty used TO make the town what it
ought and deserves to be
The design of the new tower Of the Lu-
thcran Church has been drawn and fur
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