The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-01-26
OUR ANNAPOLIS LETTER.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. Il, 1854.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I have again taken
my pen to write a short communica-
ton for the columns ofyOur valuable
paper, and for the benefit of your
readers.
Nothing of any Importance has
transpired in the legislative halls of
Maryland since l last wrote, except
the election of a United States Sena-
tor. The baIloting commenced on
Tuesday and did not terminate until
Friday, 18th. The fifth ballot on Fri
day and the twelfth and concluding
ballot in which the Hartford and Bal
timore county delegations voted SOL
idly for Robinson, which ran his
number up to 90. Wilson %, Groome
IL, Thomas 16 and Heating 7, The
Republican scattering between Dix
on, Westcott and Creswel. Then
Senator Moore Rep. rose to the floor
and said, Mr.. Speaker, l desire to
change my vote. The buzz of many
voices ceased as if by magic. Senator
Moore changed his vote from Dixon
to Robinson. Mr.. Randall and Sena-
tor Hodson (Reps.) sprang to their
feet and called loudly on the Speaker
with the evident intention of follow
ing Senator Moore's example, but
everybody else was on the floor at
the same time. The Democrats re-
allied at once that an attempt was
about to be made to east the Republic
can vote for Robinson, and if possible
elect him, and simultaneous move
ment was made all over the house to
defeat it. The friends of Judge Rob-
inson were the first to spring to the
floor and ask leave to change their
votes, and nearly all the Democrats
seemed ofOne mind. A scene ofwild
confusion reigned for a short time.
Thespeaker thUndered with his gayel
on the desk to call them to order, but
by this time two dozen voices were
calling, "Mr. Speaker, "Mr. Speak
err" DR.. Thorn hammered with his
gavel again to call them to order.
Nearly half the members were crying
out and fiourishing their hands and
making other efforts to get the atten.
ton of the Chair. Recognize none but
Democrats said some one near the
Speakers desk. The hall of the House
of Delegates was in state of uprOar
not even surpassed by the closing
scenes of the bitter and excited session
of 1880. Finally the clerks finish
ed the count and the Speaper an.
nounced the result. Wilson IS, Rob-
inson 7, Thomas 6, Groome s, Cres-
well 7, Dixon ~, Clark 8. The
Speaker then said "The Hon. f.
X. Wilson having received a major
ity of all the votes cast, declare him
the duly elected Senator for six years
from March 4th, 1885.
l do heartily agree with my friend
Mr.. Garrett" that l haye found in
my short experience that there are
many things beneath the surface of a
Maryland legislature that member
of the minority does not see and can
not comprehend. l cannot for my
life see the policy in squandering so
much useful and valuable time to the
winds. / see no necessity in adjourn
ing from Thursday until Tuesday in
the beginning of the session and then
in the latter part of the session rush
and force legislation without weigh.
ing it properally and giving it that
just and candid consideration it de.
serves at all times, in order that it
may be for the prosperity and welfare
of the State and its citizens. Why
not commence work at the very be-
ginning of the session, and hold a
session each day allotted to man to
work, as you would expect q man to
do that you hire to work on your