The Baltimore County union., 1882-01-07

for the sake Of filling those that are OF ore yafue
with men elected 20 do their bidding aud whose
tenure Of Office is only secured by unquestioning z
action In the path pointed out 10 them BY the Ring
leaders. The Democratic nominees for suborIi-
nate Offices were duly elected.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Frederick, presented the petition
Of Mcssrs. Randall, Murray, Cheston and Bowie,
Republican contcttants, aud Of Messrs. Bannon,
iIenkie Grifith and Brogden, o. l.. ID. candidates,
against sitting members Of Anne Arundel holding
their seats. These memorials were read aud re.
ferred 20 committee on elections. yet TO be ap.
pointed.
The House, by a vote of 5j 90 80. refused 10 re-
fer the public printing TO its standing committee
yc, 10 be appointed. This early opening Of most
prolific cause Of dissension seems 10 augur n close
battle between the conflicting powers. IL remains
% be seen whether those willing to give up a few
minor Offices for effect will possess the lovely
spirit Of compromise when the substantial loaves
and fishes are in process Of division.
FIESr DAY rHE SENATE.
The Senate was called 20 order By it, old clerk.
Mr.. Higgins. and after the swearing in of new
members Il proceeded 10 the election OF n pcrina
nent President. Hon. Geo. Hawkins Williams. Of
Baltimore county. WAS nominated by Mr.. Wander
ford, aud Dr. l.. H. Steiner, Of Frederick. by Mr..
Brace. The ballot resulted Williams -, Steiner
.. blank ., aud Mr.. Williams was declared Presi.
dent. lie made brief address in which he ex.
pressed biz belief that his mistakes would be dealt
with tenderly and promised TO be impartial in the
diseharse Of his functions. The Democratic eau.
Gus nominees for subordinate Offices were elected
u was ordered that M printing be done except
journals aud bills until printer be elected.
II must be cheerful outlook 60 Dr Steiner
who. some years ago. wa. solitary, the Republi
can Lone Star Of the Senate. 60 now be aided By
nine members Of like political faith.
ONE BAY's wOnE.
The scenes In the House To- day reminded one of
the first day of the session Of 1876. when the bril-
liant Constable and unhinching Donaldson made
= vigorous onslaught on the rank. Of the Ring by
introducing reform movements. Although more
quiet. the Senate seems in no way behind the
House. but shows n determination 10 meet the
State nanasers at every point. An example Of
this /. where DT. Steiner wanted to-day the ques
tion of compen sation and number Of officers and
employees divided. This was defeated By fiTict
party vote.
4 rniBrrE OF RESPECT.
Hon. AnlreW Banks was prompt 60 day in offer
Ing an order 20 pay the proper respect to the
memory Of his diseased colleague. Dr. J. W. Bur
ton. The House was equally prompt in aPProPd
ate action.
THE Roru SDA.
The rotunda, fresh from the hand Of the painter
frescoer and gas-htter, has q very tasteful and at
tractive appearance, slightly marcel by such lie.
tails n that the chandeliers, though Of lovely, We
may say. aesthetic design, are too small for the
huge spaces they occupy, and the transome vim
DOVE could hardly he uglier, though . compare
lively slight expenditure By the Board Of Pabic
Works would have made them all that eoald be
de.ifel r.