The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-06-13

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the reader begns to look over letters written by
not seen before. II, in these progressive days,
correspondent cannot do this he had better sur
render and abandon the profession.
As an Independent writer OF course you do not
expect me to give information appertaining only
to ore side of politics or any other question.
may, and do have, my own private opinions but
these are for myself holding you Messrs. Editors,
nor any one else, responsible for them. What
desire doing is to give facts aud circumspectly
eliminate principles regardless Of consequences,
when convinced of being right. This was Davie
Crockett's motto. 1t is good one. "Be sure
you're right aHd go ahead, " he once said. That
maxim has been quoted over and over again.
There is just now good deal OF stir and com
motion in the Democratic party of our city in
reference to who shall be nominated to Congress
from the Sd Congressional district now repre-.
| sented by Hon. Thomas Swami, at the pending
| contest next fall.
| new though in one sense an old aspirant for
favors, has recently sprung up, whose ambition
stirs him toward opposing Mr.. Swami at the
coming contest for Congress. This person is
| Hon. Robert McLane, in former years--long time
ago-represeating the same district in Congress
All the indications plainly converge toward his
determination to oppose Mr.. Swami at the forth
coming contest for nomination. He is already
| in the field feeling bis way with determination
| to strike for the high prize, regardless of who
may suffer or fall beneath his efforts, though,
even it be Hon. Thomas Swami with all his
| former prestige and wealth.
| 1t is however, very significant fact that Mr..
| McLane has not been exactly permanent resi-
dent OF Baltimore since 1860. 1t may be recol
lected that before the 10Th of April 1861, when
the unfortunate rebellion was eliminating, Mr.
McLane made his famous speech at the Maryland
| "a. Eae .hofa,
that before Yankees, or Northern men should be
allowed to pass through Baltimore to Washing
ton city, they would be met on the borders of
our State and the Susquehanna river Unjust run
| with blood" 1t was, fortunately, discovered
afterward, there was no blood flowing in the
Susquehanna, but on the other hand, Mr. McLane,
| probably as matter OF prudence and self-protec-
ton, ran from anticipated blood, leaving the
Susquehanna to take care of itself. He disap-
peared from our city and instead Of taking up
arms to aid the South, safely enscensed himself,
| believe, somewhere within the State of New
| York where he remained until recently, wheR we
| hear of him coming on a sort of flying visit 10
| Baltimore in which city he yet claims his resi-
dence, TO run a tilt against Swann for Congress
There are some knowing ones who assert he has
prior right OF voting citizenship elsewhere. Be
this as it may, the Congressional contest with
| Democrats for nomination is likely to be between
Swami and McLane.
| | am, politically, no particular admirer Of
either of these gentlemen. They are both ambi-
tious aspirants One (Swann) turned traitor TO
| his own party and sold it out the other left,
when danger threatened to parts considered by
| him more secure in a mere personal point of view
| He got out of the way of powder and bullets to
take up his abode among Yankees on the banks
| of the Hudson After the battles fought
and won, when all is safe and chance seems Of
| ing to reap its advantages.
| There is scarcely doubt that MesSrs. Swami
and McLane will be the prominent aspirauts for
nomination TO the next Congressional seat from
| the Sd district. Swami has purchased a hand
| some residence in Washington and, to all appear
| ance, permanently located himself there as
Maryland Congressional representative. He un
doubtedly expects to 60 back for an indefinite
period of terms Having an annual income Of
over one hundred thousand dollars and by
past practical experience, knowing well how
to use it politically, my impression is be will find
no difficulty in outgeneralng his own parzan
opponents 1t is said, however, that Senator W
Pinkney Whyte and many astute party workers
favor MIR. McLane.
If matters move as they have been, and Democ
racy fails to agree within its own camp, it would
not surprise me to see some liberal, independent,
acceptable man, such, for instance, as Henry Clay
Dallam IAN old Whig,) taken up by combina-
ton of Republicans and Democrats in opposition
to both. If So under existing circumstances and
what may crop out in the future, there are strong
chances OF success to him. The fact is papably
that serious dissensions already appear inside the
Democratic phaanx. Voters OF that once power
full party are daily becoming more liberal and
Independent. They don relish being either led
or driven to do what appears repugnant to better
judgment
1t is pretty generally understood that Gen +.
G. Latrobe will be the next Democratic candidate
for The Mayoralty of Baltimore, and if so, as
things now exist, realize success. Ex-Mayor
Banks, however, designs putting in his claims for
another term. 0urpreseut Chief Executive, Hon.
Joshua Vansant is too old to expect third nom
ination now seventy years of age, though will
have the honor and satisfaction OF inauguratiug
the magnificent new City Hall, in which, if life
be spared to him, he takes bis seat 18th Septem-
Der next. There some who talk of putting
him up for another "a third) term but chances
are slim.
1t is difficult to divine what may yet be em-
bosomed in times mystic embryo. Possibly, a
turn will take place whereby Republicans might
gain the ascendant not only 10 Baltimore but
throughout Maryland. Ifso, as things have been
working, we need anticipate no special BARN.
Democracy here has grown unpopular even with
in IFS own household, and, unless more guarded
in the future than in the past there is no guaran-
tee o. It's remaining in power The truth is old
issues wearing away aud men begin to look
for that which is most in accord with their ind-
vidual interests and The punc good generally -
If this can be secured through Republican policy
it matters not
We have had several days of intensely hot
weather, the thermometer ranging from 80 TO 90
degrees in the shade iacludiug morning and
evening. Quite number Of persons have been
overcome by heat Some of them died. To-day
it has been shade cooler, but still very oppres-
sive. Good health generally prevails throughout
the city. Proper precautions, however, are be-
ing taken by the health department to prevent
disease and epidemics.
Those heartless creatures the dog pelters, are
now at work killing all dogs found at large
II, therefore, any of your county folk come into
our city with favoriie CANNES, they had better
keep sharp look out. No mercy is shown
The only two things ever feared are mad dogs
and raitlesnakes. Hence my sympathy for either
cannot be very great suppose human nature
is pretty much alike all the world over.
Thousands OF our cIiz,ns now take daily ad-
vantage OF the excursions 10 Holly Grove, An
napolis, Fair Haven and elsewhe on the Chesa
peake. large number Of people are preparing
to seek retreats in the country for few weeks or
months. Towsontowu will have its share of
them. Toward the latter end of this month there
is likely to be a considerable exodus to Cape May,
Newport, Long Branch, and other seaside resorts,
including also the Virginia and other springs
The excessively heated term has made our
streets look deserted. None are out save those
obliged TO be business Lovers walks and
perambulaiions on Charles street have measure
bly, ceased. 1t is however, too hot to love or
discourse of romance It is MS much rs one can
do TO keep partially cool
The hot holidays of July and August are 10
anticipation. Our courts, schools etc, will
soon take their vacations. No preparations have
ye, been made toward public celebration Of the
coming 4th OF July anniversary. 1t is not likely
any will be authorized A great many private
parties, however, always observe appropriately
that patriotic event As general thing two.
Thirds of oar citizens go 10 the parks, visit the
country or participate in excursions on lha, day
presume it will be so this year.
Business is quiet and ibe city rather dull 10
every respect Some special attractions have left
Baltimore for short visit elsewhere, which de-
creases the visits biher Of one or more of my
young Towsontown friends Hope bids me De-
eve this will all come right again NEsToR