The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-09
OUR ANNAPOLIS LETTER.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. s, 1884.


smoothly, but slowly. thus far. But
few bills have passed either house on
their final passage.
Quite spirited contest took place
on Friday between the Baltimore city
and Baltimore county delegations in
regard to the selection of a committee
to whom should be referred bill to
consider the question of including the
"Belt' within the city limits. The
Baltimore county delegates asked for
six members from the city, and one
from each county to compose said
committee, but the city delegates op.
posed it very bitterly. Mr.. Offutt,
from Baltimore county, said "that
the tail almost wagged the dog now;
that the city delegation controlled
legislation in great measure" and
If the Belt was included in the city
limits, and after new constitution
is framed, the probabilities are that
Baltimore city would be represented
in the Legislature by another delega-
ton.
A bill has been introduced into the
House which gives the privilege tothe
qualified voters of the state to elect
their s 'hool Commissioners by ballot.
We pray for the passage of such bill,
but from the complexion of affairs at
present, we fear that the opposition
will be strong, and it will come out
in the minority. We can see no valid
reason why all officers from President
down to road supervisors should not
be elected by the people.
The lobbyists are becoming more
and more numerous every day. Large
delegations bave been sent here to
meet the different committees and adj
vocate their causes with reference to
the compulsory inspection of to-
bacco, which is at present fraud and
imposition, and detrimental to the
poor tobacco grower. Also in regard
to the Oyster Navy and laboring men,
&c,
The entrance to the Governors
mansion has been crowded with office
seekers daily for some time. A dozen
or two applicants for each Office,
which is generally the case. l pre-
sumo the Governor will be harassed
and worried a great deal for the next
ten days.
The House as usual adjourned from
Friday until Tuesday. We therefore
concluded to make short visit to the
Nations Capitol, returning this even.
ing feeling very much gratified that
our trip has not only been pleasant
but profitable. We were entertained
at the house of our esteemed friend
Mr.. Charles Brown, who, with his
kind and noble lady, endeavored to
make it pleasant and comfortable to
all. and who have, weare frank to con.
fess, one of the most intelligent little
girls we ever met for her age. She
spoke and read several poems from
LongfellOw, which were exquisiteIy
rendered and made very impressive.
We had the pleasure of attending a
reception in the White House given
by Mrs. MallOy. sister of President
Arthur. 1t afforded me great priv.
ilege to view the interior of the Red
Green, Blue and East rooms, so ele-
gantly furnished, and also the room
in which our dear, noble, brave and
beloved President spent so many
weeks of agony. The Sabbath was a
bright and beautiful day. We attend.
ed services in the morning at Doctor
Buffers church. We were given a
practical and plain sermon, intended
to feed the souls of all those whose
hearts were prepared to receive it. II
was their communion season and over
two hundred souls renewed their
covenant with God. In the evening
we attended the Garfield Memorial
church, which was dedicated but
three weeks since. II is very hand.
some church everything is very con.
venient and tastefully arranged. Rev
Mr.. Powers delivered an excellent
| and impressive sermon to his large
and attentive audience. We also saw
the old church in which our noble
President. James A. Garfield, wor.
shipped God, and the pew in which he
sat, which has been removed 10 the
new church and placed in one corner
near the altar, and there to be kept
as token of respect, honor and love
We also met with our highly respect.
ed Representative, Hon. Louis E.
/ McComas, who is looking moderately
well, considering the amount of work
he has done since the assembling Of
Congress. He is an indefatgable
worker, and is looking closely after
the interests and welfare of his con.
stituents.
Mr.. H. Wheeler Combs and Hon,
Geo. T. Michael paid short visit tC
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