The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-07-17
Letter from Baltimore.

To one unnitiated in returns, or election OF del
egates to the Democratic State Nominating Con-
vention which assemblies here Wednesday next,
2lst inst, it would leek very much as if Hon.
Mr.. Hamilton would be the successful aspirant.
He is represented as having by far the greatest
number of friends in the Convention. Possibly
he may get the nomination, but there is many
slip 'twixt the cup and lip. A goodly number Of
delegates put to his credit are, it is known, un-
pledged and willing to slide off easily at the first
opportunity to the support either of Groome or
Carroll. Nest of those put down to Hamilton's
credit will no doubt give him the first compli-
mentary vote, but that may be all There are
also combinations and complications regarding
the State Comptroller and Attorney General
which may change present aspects, bringing
about results wholly unanticipated by Mr.. Ham
ltOn and his friends. II so Groome will yet
carry off the prize, or if not, Mr.. Carroll. A
very exciting time is expected at the Convention,
surprising, probably anything OF the kind ever
seen in Baltimore. Some are fearful it may cul-
inmate in a row. A goodly number of picked
police will be in reserve to preserve order in case
of exigencies. Neither of the candidates can
have clear majority, sufficient to nominate on
the first ballot. There is no doubt that Col.
Woolford will be renominated to the State Comp
trelership, though he has some formidable op.
penents. The prevailing belief is Charles ]. NJ.
Gwinn will get the Attorney Generalship.
The next question is what are the Republicans,
or opposition to Democracy, going to do? learn
upon tolerably good authority that they purpose
moving vigorously soon after the Democrats
have consummated their State nominations. To-
wards this end the new, or Independent party,
composed largely of dsaffected Democrats in
tend announcing and holding monster town
meeting at an early day or evening, in Monument
Square, when Republicans and all others desir-
Il r tkr,a hall
box stuffing, repeating" fraud corruption, etc.,
such as has been encouraged and practiced by
Democrats Of late years at primary, ward and
other elections, will be invited to join in the COM
'ssupeIcn' forever such rascanty. At thts ruris
| assemblage, or outpouring of the honest masses,
| it is further stated full slate OF candidates,
carefully selected, of the very best men, Will ne
announced as candidates for the several ofnces'
| There are reports that Henry M. warmed, MIN
eric Democrat. will be named for Mayor in OPP
nostion to Gen. Latrobe Candidates for the
Legislature, Governor, Comptroller, Attorney
| General, States Attorney and all other Offices
NAV. possibly, be likewise chosen or announced
at this conclave. Some, protesting to De posted,
| assert there are twelve thousand Democrats now
organized and enrolled, ready to join this move
ment. They say they are wearled ana SICK OF
| the manner in which their party has been man
aging affairs Of recent years through dlctatorlai,
subordnating firing" manlpuiatlons ana VIII
stand it no longer Now if these outgivings
proye reality there is no doubt whatever that
potential opposition will arise} which, If allied
by Republicans, may effect such political and
| neral revolution in our city-possbly the entire
Stats-as the most prolific brain of an Arabian
| Night romance could scarcely dream OF. IL
| would dumbfound and bewilder the natives. All
that is needed is to put the ball in motion 1t
will roll onward more fearfully and destructive to
Democracy than the Pagan Juggarnaut, striking
terror to its expiring soul worse than that OF Jap
panese ''hari-kari." There will be hrlng IN 'front.'
| and rear with deadly batteries on all sides, and
internecine strife at the centre, exploding mine
| scattering death and destruction everywhere
\ uallu tho ,onSe ssunterrifed.n have thus pro-
grammed affairs as they possibly may be, leaving
out some heightened imaginings. What the new
movement requires to accomplish success is astute,
able leaders with brains to plan and courage to
execute. Are there any such generals outside
the ''belt ?"
Our city at present is, as usual at this season
of the year, partially deserted and quiet. Very
many have gone to the various watering places
and summer resorts. Hence business is quiescent.
Unusually good health prevails generally through
out cur city among adults, but children suffer
seriously with heat and summer complaints
Many of them die. All who conveniently can
take their little ones TO the country. They could
not find more healthful place than at Towson-
| town.
Steamboat excursions down the river and bay
to Holly Grove, Annapolis, Fair Haven, Norfolk,
and elsewhere, are largely patronized. These are
grand outlets for the masses and people general
ly. Nothing can be more delightful than to sail
down fifty or hundred miles on the Chesapeake
and catch up delicious sea-breezes.
The camp meeting season soon commences =
Emory Grove will be immensely attended this
year with more tents than ever before.
We have no amusements on hand just now
all theatres closed Baltimore in that respect is
dull ss the grave.
Our markets are literally over-crewded with
all kp9s Of aessonaHIe fgpis ana Ffgstablss sGl
ever known is likely to be on hand in few
| weeks.
The snake at Halls Spring is still alive, but
cannot be caught. 1t grows immensely in length
of tail and size of body. NEsToR