The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-06-14
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Work Of the National Republican Con
vention-A Strong and Winning
Ticket-Mud-Slinge AL
ready at Work, &c.

TSduy dU WOrk, IC.
BALTIMORE, June 10th, 1884.
Editors Union We'll, the National Republican
convention has met and made its nominations for
President and Vice President in the persons of
James G. Blaine, of Maine and John A. Logan,
of Illinois. 1t is useless for me to say anything
about these gentlemen, politically or Otherwise
They are we'll and thoroughly known by the whole
country. They have each been high up in poll
tics for more than quarter of a century. 1t has
been my pleasure to know them both personally
a considerable portion of that time, when / was
rather more prominent in politics than | now am
AS | said before so say again, it will be great
pleasure ON the score of harmony and unity, to
vote for each of them, though if left to myself I
probably might have selected some others, but all
things considered they suit me and hope will
others of our indomnitable party, who, at the ap-
preaching National contest, to do battle
against Democracy and for the good of our coun-
try. / cannot deny that in this contest my favor
itism-if anyways for our existing ruler, Mr..
Arthur, but the people in convention thought
otherwise and freely submit. l am for the peo-
pie, and hope all others are the same. There
time when none more than Mr.. Blaine
would have gratifed me, and believe now he
will make us frst-rate ruler, far better than
Democrats can select, placing him, as they would
be obliged to do, on Democratic (played out)
platform and on Democratic principles which
have long since been adverse to the Nation and to
the good of the whole people,
There is one thing of which L am sure-and l
speak almost advisedly-that those who suppose
they may be favored more than others in the party
who entertained perfectly independent views be-
fore and whilst the nomination was pending, will
find they have been greatly mistaken in supposing
that because of such independence they will be at
all overlooked or ostracised. Mr.. Blaine is a
thorough politician and thorough ruler; there
fore it must and will be his policy to select the
best men for Office and do the very best he can for
his party and his country. To do this he cannot
and dare not undertake to rest upon special favor
ties to the disadvantage, equally as good and de-
serving, of others who had and still have their
likeings and favorites. Should such thing be-
come papa5le in the least degree-or even appar
ent at an unfortunate time-it would certainly act
very seriously against Mr.. Blane's chances
powerful and able he is-of being elected,
which believe would be the greatest misfortune
Nation could meet with. Like Henry Clay,
Mr. Blaine is unquestonably the greatest living
favorite of the Republicans, and therefore he goes
to them as a great-and deservedy so--favorite
of our whole country. He has potential, loving
friends (like Ciay) all over the country, in every
State, county and precinct. Hence, he must pos
sess favoritism and electricity which very few
If any-other men can command. Nothing In
the world can swerye them from him.
[ would, as / have often hitherto stated, been
happy in supporting any of those prominently
named for the high Office, including among them
Mr.. Arthur, Mr.. Edmunds and the others named
or even dark horse, if good one, had the
convention seen fit to nominate him-because
believe we could not have gone wrong in support
ing good Republicans and the Republican party,
in the full belief that its mission has not yet been
fully developed nor its principles wholly out
worked for the good of our great domain and the
mighty body of the people. There is much yet to
be done for the good of the country and the good
of the people which none but Republicans and the
Republican party can be entrusted to DO. Hence
l feel fully convinced that this party, with whom
soeyer it dominates, must and should be success
full and will come out triumphant. 1t is true that
just at present there some whom they call in
dependent Republicans, not exactly pleased with
Mr.. Enthusiastically not on account of his lack
of craftsmanship and other abilities-but owing
to some other minor considerations. These, how
ever am of belief they will forget when seeing
that their course might endanger not only their
party but future prospects, and make solid prin-
ciples subservient to foolishness and nonsense,
giving the enemy advantage thereof and an ad-
verse party the ascendency. My belief is that
not only Baltimore county and Maryland but the
Republicans of the whole country will see in full
time and promptly prevent L believe, therefore,
with proper judgment and just working, come
what may, the next President and Vice. President
of the United States will be James G. Blaine and
John A. Logan.
AS was fully expected-as shining marks are
always chosen for vituperaton--Mr Blaine would
be selected for scandal. This has already been
begun severely upon him in the recalling of old,
played out nonsense long since enthusiastically
not existng-and forgotten. Its object is easily
foreseen, brought about by Democrats who are
afraid and use it first and last resort, but it
can do no harm. Good men who know him and
know he will make good President let such Fluff
go IN at one ear and out at tho other. ThcSe srrS
@ma1y soaSd, idSofnsservatve axe
him because they believe he will make = nrsv &nte
and their best President. Such is my belief and
soft living-shall I vote. I, therefore, take the
Chicago convention as it is. Our standard is
fixed and far in my power l will most glad
ly uphold our party and help to elect those whom
it has selected to be standard bearers. 1t is
my belief all other good, patriotic citizens will do
likewise.
Mr. Logan is a National man and very supe-
rior nomination. He meets the time and place
and adds great strength and popularity to the
ticket.
On the Sth of July our Democratic friends will
hold their great National convention in the same
place. Who they purpose making their standard
bearers I cannot tell, but hope they will find
good, true and patriotic men, worthy of running
against those we have already named. 1t is
conceded fact, however, that what is called Dem
ocracy has long since played out. The people
cannot be found to repose confidence in it or the
management of disparity. The world knows it too
well. The people of our Nation tried it long ago
and found it failed in suiting them. So they find
it now, and so will it be. The truth is-generally
speaking-those once Democrats have turned Re-
publicans and purpose remaining.
L find that some journals in our city which have,
ever since their establishment, protested indie
pendence neutrality, getting quite one-sided
and are almost rampant in Democratic politics.
Some persons are rather surprized at this depar
ture. They have not, however, been on the win
ming side for quarter of century more, aud
not likely to be in some decades yet to come.
NFSToR