Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-02-15

BALro.. Feb. u. Isss.

BALTIC, Feb. ~, 1883.
MessFn. Editors Having little leisure
Just now, bought would writs you few
words from this democratic stronghold now.
like other se tons or the State. much mixed
up in its politics, but which, hnYle, will be
strengthened v4t IL the interest II democrat
l. unity before the Faii elections. The San
day papers here are becoming very interest
ing Of late, and the ''newsbOys" are making
use oft ito turn m honest penny" The
political columns furnish the most attrac-
tive feature. We were told by the "Amer-
can few Sundays ago that tn. Hon. II.
Bannon, Of Anne Arundel county, Is prepaT-
ing work fJr publication "a few chapters
Of which are completely entitled "a Mary
land Farmer in Politics" doubt not It
win prove very interesting reading, and
would suggest that political FARMERS in OthsF
sections If the State give US the benefit Of
their experiences in ways tina are dark and
tricks that are vain" At the zane time let
them give good assurance 10 the less ih-
formed masses Of the party that their labor
Of FesUrm is in the ! Iterst d a united party,
and not in the interest Of self or Of faction
Ths people have right 70 expect this Of
their leaders, and wOul do well, think, to
look 10 the matter. The only safe way ~
Judging this future is by the past, and il wi
hardly be ceaied, thiak, that some {
the Fef0rmers Of to-day were the hosses ca
yesterday. am in favor, MessFs. Editors,
of true reform wherever and whenever need
ed, but don't take much stock IN any plan
10 reform the gentlemen into power again
who have done most 10 make reform neces-
sary ia the democratic party Of Maryland,
unless | am convinced their reform is genu-
me. IL thu exigencies Of the party demand
it, let entirely new blood come 70 the front,
but not the old bosses, who have been de-
pissed by the will Of the masses, lOF the peo-
pie know their rights, and when aroused,
"dare maintain them" There il, also,
much talk here about compromise, and il
has been recommended, believe, by demo-
cratic authority that three Of the disagTeeing
lea iers appoint committee for the puFpO e
Of agreeing upon a platform for the Fall
campaign The spirit Of compromise is a
good thing. and should be encouraged in this
time Of strife, but would platform and
nominations thus brought about be the ac-
ten Of the people or the bosses The lat
ter, | think. Therefore would suggest that
the people look 70 the matter for themselves
Let the democrats everywhere send good and
true men "a the conventions, and after the
nominations are made, see to it that the
bosses Irregular or reforml do not defeat
them at the polls. Let them understand
that infdelity 10 party nominations will not
hereafter be considered passport to politi-
cal favor. Again hang out tbs sign lnOw
in disfavuFl ''tilat none but good democrats
need apply" and We viii have better and
stronger party and one that will not need
- much reform. There is also some trou-
ble here IN regard 30 the proposed change in
the Fire Board, which bids fair, think, 70
becOlne disturbing element in city politics
in ''the sweet by and by" As 81 the meF-
ITS Of the contest, propose "a make but few
remarks, but at this risk Of being considered
an old fngy, will say that the present il a
gOod aud efficient system and think il would
be advisable to let well enough alone. Il is
frequently better IsCmetinles even in poll
ticsl ~ "bear the ills we have than Nv IN
others we know not Of" The change,
think, would tend 70 defeat rather than pro-
mote the ayowei objects of IT'S friends b take
the system cut uf politics. To place the
whole appointing power virtually in the
hands u the Mayer, WIN must almost ne
oeSsarily be partisan, would be 10 subjcct
him 81 unnecessary temptation. The pres
ent incumbent, however, evin es no reluc-
lance 10 assuming the responsibility il the
Cmncil 50 decide. That they will do ~.
there Is az present but little doubt, the Only
question seeming 10 he as 20 who shall he
the future Marshal, with the chances in ia
var Of Mr. John 8. Hogg. The Mayor
''Green Bag as well as The probable remo-
val or retirement of Mr Ditty from the C l.
lectorship Of Internal Revenue. also claim
their share of interest from City aud State
politicians. For Mr.. Ditty place, there are
several candidates, among whom is your
gifted and gentlsInanly State Senator, Col.
Allstnn. Judge Phelps Of the Criminal C.mrt.
since his advent iHt0 Office, has been making
| il warm for the gamblers and whiskey men
until i. Is now impossible 70 get q live cent
anfa,' or your bifters on Sunday. ColOnei
Hogan. the hsspitable and gentIemanly pro-
prietur of the Malthy House, is dead. He
was fav,RalsIy known throughout Southern
Maryland, and bis demise will bs regretted
by all who knew him. / win now turn 10 q
theme Of more interest % farmers, who furm
a majority Of your readers, namely the mar
kess. / cannot expect however, 10 be very
interesting ga this subject, as H. ow they
have little OF NO grain TO market, as Is uslI-
ally the case when prices are in their favor.
During the week, prices have again ad-
vanced. consequent upon the sudden fall
ing OF tom very large 70 small Feceipts.
Spot eurn opened ON iussday at g and
closed II 70 to "a cents. February opened
at eel and closed nc 10 toll. Wheat also
rise about a cent all rUund 10 Is, however,
about - cents lower than Tor same time last
year. and corn about 1--WE cents higher. TIE
market Continues firm and the advance Is
maintained, tbs prices ranging from Il6 %
lal faR gOnd Fultz 10 % Iz5 fur long ber-
~, and No. Nd red 1871 g. la. CJrn
may be quoted &C from 90 % % cents as TO
quality alld condition, and futures at from
% 5 cents lower. Oats are firm, with
moderate offerings. and prices range frUm AZ
{. 81 cents. Rive higher and firm. SALES
of Nd. and Ia. IS frOm 70 20 Isl cents. Cool
e. stock and poultry a al kinds are in de-
maud at fair prices. Oysters, game ard
other miscellaneous stuff, als. brisk az d
prices generally in favor Of sellers. The a.
sacc0 market i We v dull and low, ard
transactions limited owing partly 70 q E
al sen II new orders and partly 20 the
lilnsassA stock of new ernp g m.ng forward
The principal sale uf WI, says the ''Sun,"
was q bt from SC hands. supposs o
b. taken 10 enmpleie che Frenrn s',a.s Ct
OF this Transaction, knew nnfhing perso :
ally. IL IS hard 70 give reliable quolafi. ms,
and viii merely say that the figures given
/ ~ the city papeFs-paEiiculaFly as regards
ctmamun grsdes-canD0t No realized on in