Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-01-10
OUR CORRESPONDENCE.
Letter from Annapolis.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Jan. 6. 1880.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. 6, 1880.
The "ancient city" is full Of strang-
srs from all parts of the State, the
elect to legislate, the patriotic
place hunters toeerve the State, and
q "preoious few" to stand off and look
On the rush and worry. To-day they
came in-an army without banners,
eager for success. But the wheel of
fortune" political is one Of the most
caprioious of uncertain mecl anics,
owing to the changeless change of
the manipulators. Hence, nobody is
certain of anything even of economi-
cal legislation, though the air is re-
sonant with the clarion notes of re-
trenchment and reform.
At this writing the control of the
Legislature is the all-absorbing con-
sideration. The cau,uses will meet
this evening-the republican in the
Senate Chamber, the democratic in
the hall of the House of Delegates.
The elevation of Mr.. Mccullough, of
Cecil, to the Speakership is a conclu-
sion foregone. Thereby hangs tale,
Of which we will tell you later as the
events fall out. This much, however !:
McCulloh's election will develop the
very probable direction of every dem
ocratic vote in the Legislature in the
subsequent contests, most prominently
that for United States Senator. Mr..
Whyte, the present able and capable
Senator, is a candidate for reelection,
antagonized only by the aspirations
and claims of the "Young Napoleon J"
of Maryland democracy, Mr.. German
The republicans, it is reported from
reliable quarters, will nominate our
distinguished countyman, Hon. Lloyd
Lowndes. So that it is not too much
to expect that German and Lowndes
will be the names balloted for few
days hence for y. S. Senate.
January 7.
The caucuses were held last even
ing. In the House democratic Mr..
Mccullough was nominated over Mr..
Bannon for Speaker by vote of 48
to 10. In Senate Mr.. Stump over
Col. Lloyd for President by IA to A.
These results indicate Enthusiastically
the ultimate success of Mr.. German.
In republican House Dr. Scott was
nominated for Speaker and DAVIDSON
Armstrong, Esq, of Frostburg, for
Chief Clerk. Messrs. Reuben An
thony, J. ]. Bruce and D. D. Shearer,
of the Allegany delegation, partici-
pated.
No measure affecting Allegany
county matters has as yet been spok-
en- of, though there are several that
will come up in due time. Our dele
cation is ready and anxious to render
the necessary service, and will be
pleased to hear from their constitu-
ents at any and all times. We feel
authorized to make this announce
ment from remarks dropped within
earshot.
While waiting for the introduction
of serious business the great need Of
the current hour with the average
legislator is--a gratis copy Of the
Constitution and cheap board. He
goes in for FREQ fundaments and eco
nomical condiments.
A curious case came up from Cal
vert county. One Mr.. ireland, chair
man of the democratic State Central
Committee for that county, called the
primaries and convention which NOM
mated Mr.. John 7. Bond for the SEN
ate. This duty we'll discharged, Mr.
ireland accepted the republican, nom
inat:on fer the same place and ran
against Mr.. Bond. The latter was
elected. Mr. Paraell's attention
could BIO called to a phase of the
Irish question which he would not be
able to explain.
The "ex-member" is very numer-
Gus here; merely called down to see
old friends, you know.
clearinghouse Annapolitans are
sharp competitors for the hash trade.
At the outset it is nip and-tuck' as
to who shall give tho moat for the
least money. As the session grows in
interest, however, the soup becomes
distressingly thinner.
One of the confident candidates
who failed last night is much perplex-