The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-02
Letter. from, Baltimore.

they have an opponent in the field composed Oh
the Citizens Reform party, the Merchants meve
ment, the Repablicans-and IL so De, the fola-
to Bugs'-that is fearfully formidable. There is
really no Democrat who is conversant with mat
ters as they stand that does not have secret APP
prehensions and great doubts OF success. The
meeting last night of the Merchants at the Mason
ic Temple, was, assure you, most formidable
affair. 1t was largely attended-the immense
hall packed-by the very best, most solid ane IN
auential men Of Baltimore of both and all parties
Merchants and business men were there IN iuli
strength all of whom seemed honest and earnest |
| in the work of reform. They wanted "ring''
rule put down at every hazard and demanded
| their own independent rights in this respect
Most of them had been Democrats, acting and
voting with the Democratic party heretofore, ana
designed supporting it again If properly man
| aged, but they were sick and Disguised with cor
| ruptions, frauds, etc., hitherto practiced by the
| party to which they belonged. They wanted
| and will have a change, be it for better or for |
worse. The experiment was worth trying and |
it must be given fair test. This sentiment pre-
vailed universally without regard to previous po-
litcal afinities.
The Citizens or Reform party-all firmly uni |
ted-have now placed their candidates in the
field, every man of whom is good one, and
they have entered upon the canvass in determined
earnestness to win. They want, demand and
will have reform in real earnest and no mistake
1t is to be fought out, il necessary, to the bitter
end. No repeating" no double voting, no
stufing of ballot boxes, no voting on dead mems
papers, no fraud of any kind, such as heretofore
practieed, can or will be permitted under any
circumstances. If judges at the polls allow or
sanction such frauds they will be pulled from
their places and exposed cost what it may. Wig
liant committees are being formed for this pur-
pose who will do their duty. The polls will be
watched with vigilant eyes lar ana square lae
l 10 10
else trouble is certain to ensue No judge can be
allowed to fill his pockets with ballots and stun
them into the box if necessary to put his avorlte
, candidate likely to be beaten, ahead. There Will
be danger in such an attempt 1t can no longer
be tolerated, no matter which party gains ad-
. vantage thereby. An honest upright, fair cleo
u ton is to be demanded and nothing else. Ii the
"ring' goes down thereby, no matter, it is to De
$ had regardless of all appliances hitherto put into
practice. The system of fraud has been allowed
It or permitted long enough. People are sick OF 1t
it and demand justice.
The noble speech last night Of ]. Morrison Har-
ris, Reform candidate for Governor, elected
e thunders of applause 1t met cordial response
lie from every one present, giving all high appre-
b citation of his eminent ability and merits. Inc
u truth is there are few if any gentlemen in Mary
D land his equal upon the stump or anywhere else.
'e Mr.. Carroll though highly accomplished, cannot
hold candle to him, and my advice to that hon
h orable candidate of Democracy would be to let
>. Mr.. Harris alone henceforward if he don't want
~ to get the worst of it, Once for all allow me 10
n saw. and think have had experience enough
o. to be Judge, that there are few if any men in
MARYLAND the superior OF Mr.. Harris ia point OF
intelligence, honesty, ability and pleasing astue-
! ness as public speaker. He talks stralghilor-
ward so plainly that the humblest capacity can
easily comprehend what he says aud means. de
never utters what be does not believe to DE strict
-, hon. tt sn11hl lie
re under any circumstances. He is what i would
term purely honest countryman in every respect
fitted to make one among the best Governors
a. Maryland ever had. 1t is impossible to portray
the enthusiastic appreciation given to his haHo
10 speech last night. 1t made scores of friends and
'g supporters. He spoke from the spur OF the mo-
VI ment without notes or preparation. What he
or said came straight from his heart as spontane'
n, Gus offering. am not often given to make EN-
Xt phatic predesHes, but in this case permit me tc
n say, backing my assertion with good deal oil
past experience, fair Judgment and practical OBJ
On servation, understanding affairs as | do thai
ne Maryland's faverite son. j. Morrison Harris, viii
w be the next Governor Of this State. The fact il
Is already felt in the very atmosphere.
ne The able letter of Hon. S. Tackle Wallis
'lr which Of course you have already perused is d
ig mastery production in every respect, not only az
az pure piece of literary composition, but as pa
n per indicating unloading honesty of purpose
at Its great strength lies in the potential truth;
Ill therein contained. Not a single assertion ht
ay makes can be gainsaid. He exhibits the noble
ness and manliness of one who values justice, fail
% dealing in politics anything else as paramount
les to every other consideration. Aside from max
ca ing splendid Attorney General, he will be ar
II honor and ornament to the high position. Bal
al timore nor the State of Maryland does not con
IL tain purer, more accomplished or highly es
or ss115usy lament MS dss rs t 1binf nE ri
- upon the present occasion. They once boosted
~ OF him as one of their strong pillars and wer,
=, - proud OF supposing they had him permanently
I 'e on their side. His going off however. on this
nc occasion, is simply to them an earnest announce
ment that they have been and still are in error
SO far, at least, as party corruption and manage
-. ment IS concerned. There is an earnestness
r truthfulness, seriousness and lesson in his letter
l. OF accepting the Reform party's nomination for
40 the Attorney Generalship which cannot fail OF
convincing even the most ardent 'ring" Demo-
crat that he is right beyond all cavil or question
His election is sure
J. COL Wilkins, nominated for State Comptroller.
At IS heightened elegant gentleman OF the Eastern
p Shore. he is probably, the most deservedly
= popular man in that section of country with all
~ parties. No rumors Of reputation or "ring"
lie populations ever gained currency against him
t. he is an honest farmer, highly intelligent and
n the largest peach grower in Maryland. What
oo'.er coulu DC DESIRED he is sure to beat w ool
ford, who has been fattening long enough-thres
terms-upon lucrative office
1t now looks very significantly that Henry NJ.
# Warheld, the Reform Citizens candidate for
: Mayor OF Baltimore, would or will beat Gen. F.
U. Latrobe in the contest for that office. The
spirit Of reform is up and running SO forcibly
! with the tidal-wave that his chances are most
4 hattering HissPeech last night at Tue AIcrvhauls
n meeting took admirably. The entire ticket in
deed-though several Democratic nominees are
recommended by the Reformers, including Sheriff.
e City Councilmen and candidates for the Legisla
: ture-is such as commands itself to every good
citizen There is now prevailing and growing
belief that the reform movement is bound TO sue
coed. Even Democrats fear it will and they are
terribly frightened. NEsToR.