The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-26
T.etteg from baltimore.

BALTIMORE, August 23d, 1876.
The Euening News of to-day is proiix in Its &C,
count of the railroad accident which occurred
this morning near Stemmers Run, some eight
miles east of Baltimore When this affair was
first heard of there was painful CONSERVATION,
but fortunately facts coming reliably to hand, nc
serious injury ensued to passengers. Three OF
four were somewhat hurt, though not to any
great effect. No one was killed or even nad
bone broken Twelve or fourteen freight carr
which caused the accident by first running OF
the track caught fire and with their contents
were consumed, causing heavy loss. The nail
and passengers were detained some SIX or sever
hours. All, however, came in safely. =
Since COL Edward Wilkins has taken chRr&
by appointment, in place OF Mr.. Booth, of thsCns-
tom House here, there have been various gossip
ings and rumors of a political charactr, when
some, uninitiated, might suppose portndsd dis-
satisfaction and difficulty. | may 10 commence
and full knowledge say to you tha, everything
goes on smoothly; harmoniously aN IN luli SAT
sfaction, all talk to the contrary notWithstand-
ing. The appointment of Mr.. Jaaes W. Clayton
as confidential Deputy Colecor was onlecteo
to by some interested individuas, out COL VIII
kins has shown his good judgment IN Seiecung
him. Mr. Clayton is-ever las peen-a souho
Union man and thorough PpuDhcan, win I'M
questionable influence as prtizan. Helsqqick,
active, smart, intelligent and honest Wha'
more could be wanted I speak thus from a
personal knowledge ani intimate acquaintance
with him during twent years past. Col. Will
kins could not have m.de better appointment
in view of partizan considerations as otherwise
The less, therefore, is said about him by those
who object the better it may be for them. he Is
the intimate trusted, confding friend Of long
standing of Col. Wilkins, and those knowing
this fact applaud The Col. on selecting him as one
of his deputies. Very few changes OF subordi
mates have yet BEEN made Col. wilkins VII
take his own Tina and do what is right "
course some favor!tes will get positions worthy
their merit. When the Collector gets fairly II
the traces, obtaining full view OF matters, nj
will. no doubt cast about and see what is bes
to be done. At such time, those least dreaming
of it may be called upon to take positions In
every respect the appointment of Col. W llkin'
has given full satisfaction. The truth is BE- haI
the implicit confidence of our entire community
Democratic and Republican.
Such appliances are now being made, anowll
hereafter, as TO fully harmonic the Repuh icar
party on all points, giving encouraging hop. tina
it will carry both city and State next taa
may say to you in sober earnest that Tilde1 anC
Hendricks stock here just now is without eitbu
siasm and much below par. The Democrat
have rented the late Reverdy Johnson's howe OF
Monument Square and made it their headquarters
but it is uphill work with them to raise thu
funds for electioneering. The Republicans, vher
they get fully, tremendously under way, which
will be in a few days, purpose procuring eltgan
change ideas and participate in enjoyments Incl
dent thereto There is decided enthusiasm ever
now for Hayes and Wheeler. Clubs are organ
izing in their favor all over the city. 1t is sur
prising to see how the Republican cause prospers
The old, stale, hypocritcal pretensisns OF reiorn
and change SO much talked of by Democrat
here has no foundation in truth. These, will
them, are mere catch-words to gull the Ignorant
No sensible man, Democrat or Republican be
lieves that a change or reform which would pu
old stock -jobbing railroad specializing Tilden-
the once close friend of "Boss" or "Penitenuary'
Tweed-into the Presidency Of these Unite'
States could possibly produce any reform OF de
sirable change. From what has already trans
pired, brought to my notice by reading and gen
eral conversation with influential, iDtelligen
gentleman from all parts of the country whom
meet daily, my mind is fully impressed with th
belief that nothing, save death, can prevent tn
triumphant election Of Hayes and Wheeler mex
November 1t appears really, to be one oil ,h
things indispensable TO the salvation and perpe
tuity of our government. Not few intelgen
Democrats themselves with whom | often con
verse think there is doubt of the success of thei
party in electing Tilden would be safe or tend I
effect good ia point of substantial, personal an
financial or business interests. Instead Of want
ing change they are content to let we'll enoug
alone and wait until things grow more settled
change, they fear, might do harm.
An unusual number OF persons are now pass
ing through Baltimore en- route for the Centennial
In the course OF few days hence we hope I
have full supply Of ADJUSTMENTS at all the thea
tres. But few persons have yet returned t-or
the various watering places. The weather
again warmer and mosquitoes worse than oil
scratch Good general health prevails. Bus
ness is gradually locking up and merchant
rather hopeful of COED fall trade.
The weekly Bulletin is to be transformed int
daily afternoon paper on tn. I'd of Octobe
next, under the publication and editorial ausp
ces of Latin & Co. 1t will he the size of the Su
and first class in every thing
We are still literally glutted with peachfs
watermeons, cantaeups and other fruits, beside
quantities OF vegetables, all selling at very 10y
prices. NEsToR.