The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-10-28
L.tLar from. Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, oct. Z0tn, 1870.
An election has been going on to-day to elect
members to the first branch of our City Council
and approve the ordinance intended to mako
public square in front of the new City Hall; also
10 endorse certain claims of the Water Company
The contest, politically, is between the Republican
Reformers and Democrats regarding the candidates
FOR the City Council. As the Republicans have
made no special effort it is quite likely they land
Reformers) may be beaten. An effort by Demo-
Gratis has been made 10 roll up as large vote as
possible on their side and then claim it as Tilden
triumph Allow me TO say, most emphatically,
that any majority in our city to-day in favor of
Democracy, as evinceG on their Council ticket,
should it so turn out, will be no evidence whatever
Of the strength of Hayes and Wheeler next month.
Old ring manipulations, practiced last fall have
been instituted, and Democrats possessing the bal
lot-b0xes, majority of judges, etc, can-doubtless
nave done-as they desired ana carried their men.
If Republicans or Reformers succeed, things
are conducted, they may feel satisfied. The cleo
ton in its whole management has been One-slded.
If, therefore, few Reformers and Republicans are
sent to the Council under existing circumstances,
they may consider themselves fortunate. The
odds, on account Of rings fraud ballot-box IN'InG
| repeating, &C., all against them. SNNh. NH
ever, cannot be the case at the Presi0f@{iH con-
| test in November next. 1t would MOI surprise me
| to see the enti,e Democratic ticket k1eea [1 aS
no special interest has been taken NV alEH ,H-
whereby fraud is perpetrated lies with tho oPposi-
ton. There may, however, even under adverse
circumstances, be more cheering result than has
| been anticipated. Whatever days contest may
indicate it cannot be relied upon (Democratically)
in November.
still ca nestly hold to the opinion that chances
are almost if not quite equal that Hayes and
Wheeler will carry Maryland next month with a
majority of Republican Congressman. If 1 were
betting l would back this opinion with money to
| any reasonable amount Let me say to you that
the success of your honored citizen, Hon. j. Nor
| rison Harris, is re6suced almost to fixed fact.
| so speak upon information daily obtained from
| gentlemen whose opinions cannot be doubted
| Permit me also TO assert, upon intelligence for
| which [ nave the highest regard, that chances are
| equal, if not considerably preponderating, in the
general belief that Maryland will cast her electoral
vote for Hayes and Wheeler This may seem a
bold assertion, but it is nevertheless, very
not wholly truth, put forth in advance, judging
from circumstances. I would, therefore, have
every conservative Maryland Republican take
courage and do all in his power and verify the
truth of which l here speak. To me the outlook
not only in our own State, but everywhere is de-
cidedly pointing towards Hayes being the mex
President Of these United States. Very many
others, men who look matters squarely i'll the face
entertain similar opinion, and not u few of then
are Democrats whom | know intimately. This Ii
thei, reluctant though secret belief l speak
| whereof know.
The attendance at the races to-day was rather
small iud gng from the number of persons. saw
in town and going out to Pimlico. The weathe
has been altogether favorable. Tomorrow prom
Uses much interest on the course.
There continues much aetivity among politician
here. Goth parties hold meetings nightly which
are well attended. The fight, however, has nearly
ended so far as show and parapheTnalia are con
cerned Henceforward it is likely to be work
work! Maryland Democracy of course wOult
gladly see solid South, but recent indications ar
that the South viii not be so solid as hitherto an
ticipated. It is now quite possible South Carroll
ma, North Carolina, Florida AMI Louisiana, vii
cast their votes on The Republican side, dom:
honor 20 Hayes and Wheeler. Your readers meet
not by any means be surprised at such result.
There is but little local news of moment Som
matters appear more pacific by late dispatche
from Europe regarding an apprehended genera
war; There is less excitement in our market anC
prices of wheat -four provisions, etc., receding
1t will, however, be some weeks before we can &C
tually Judge Of affairs between Turkey and Russia
Ny belief is their disputes will find, ere long, ami
cable adjustment. The people of this advanced
Heightened age are too wise to hazard war if sucl
calamity can possibly be averted. So it may, i
carefully considered and compromised. England
France, Germany, Austria and other powers prefe
peace which, if united upon they will demand.
Large numbers of our citizens are still going t.
the Centennial and viii continue so doing until /
closes. Many who have already been once pur
pose making another visit.
An unusual number of strangers from every di
rection may be daily in the city either rout
to from the grand Exposition. All our hotel
| leading swell filled and doing pros
porous business. The principle theatres graceC
with full audiences nightly, most Of whom Az
strangers.
Business generally improves and things look in
creased in cheerfuness. Money is abundant.