The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-26
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Presidential Outlook-Henry Clay
President Arthur-Other Matters of
Interest.
BALTIMORE. April 22d. 1884

BALTIMORE, April 22d, 1884.
Messrs. Editors Political matters are now be-
coming quite active, not only in Maryland, but all
over the country. The problem-a Presidential
queston-is of course a very serious and impor-
tant one more or less involving the interests of
every citizen of our great Republic. | am not
surprised, therefore, at its interest to every one
Who will be the nominee cannot yet be foreseen,
but whomsoever he be let us hope he will suit ALL
At the present time many speak very confidently
in favor of Mr.. Blaine as being the foremost man.
He is, unquestionably, very prominent states
man and will stand his chances among others
1, however, have confidence sufficient in Mr.. Blaine
to find him stepping down and out, making way
for some one else in case demanded. Mr.. Blaine
has done so hitherto, and doubt not would do so
again did circumstances so require. 1t will be
very wildly recollected by those who took an ac-
tive part in politics many years ago. that Henry
Clay was the most active and erally-truly-
beloved and popular Wing of his day. He had
his friends everyw here-and most ardent ones
who would really have done anything for him.
Finally they nominated him for their Presidential
candidate or standard bearer and every true Clay
man voted for him. Never was there man who
had more and truer friends. They really loved
him even to the very bottom of their hearts, po-
litically and otherwise. There were men, indeed,
who would have given their very lives for him.
He stood first and foremost with his party and his
friends. The great misfortune, however, was that
he had too many real friends, who, perhaps loved
him too much, which also had the effect of making
more and bitter enemies than he otherwise would
have had. Thus when he came before the people
for their suffrages, those who worked adversely
worked the harder to defeat him, and unfortunate
ly did so. Thus great and good man had his
ambition-political at least, to certain extent
cut partly off, even in the prime and vigOr of full
manhood. He was really too great, too good and
too much beloved by his friends, and hence his
political enemies who strove to do him injury, and
to certain extent and in q certain way did in
jure him. Never was there great man in his
party liked and lovad, more deserving
thereof than Henry Clay up to the hour he was
taken out OF this world to a better one by his
Heavenly Father. There those still who say
he should have been, but it was otherwise ordered
in the mysterious events of Providence. We had,
however, to put up with things they were and
make the best of them.
So may it be with the many ardent sincere
friends of Mr.. Blaine Whilst they are willing to
do all in their power for him, yet it may not be
theirs to give him the nomination or make him
President of our great Republic. Let u.s. however,
make ourselves satisfied with whatever comes, be-
leving all is right. Mr.. Blaine, we hope what
comes, will be found on the right side and do
all he can towards electing them. Thus far it
looks as if he will carry majority of his party in
Maryland Be things as they may, we want no
half Breeds stalwarts and others one working
of the party-especially at this time-to work all
together in harmony and unity. Thus doing they
will certainly win-must do it. It is by no means
agreeable or pleasing for partizans of the
family to be anything else than friendly and in
unison. 1t is only few months now until the
people of our great nation will be called upon to
cast their votes for President and Vice President
Let them do it as with one accord, looking for u
glorious, homogeneous ultimatum, again in favor
of those still in power.
1t locks to me as # Mr.. Arthur was still grow
ing popular with his friends and the party. 1t is
fair to say he has made an excellent ruler, and if
re- elected very few-if any-can find real fault.
Whoever be the nominee, /, if living, will gladly
vote for him. I want only to know him as Pres-
dent of the people and of his party. As I have
hitherto said the time has not yet come NOT for
at least another term, if then-for uncertain Dem
ocracy to get into power 1t can do no good, but
possibly harm. As so are most the other
SUSCEPTIBILITY speaking-fairly harmonious.
am rather sorry to see that Mexico and Cuba
are slightly disturbed, but they will come right
again without bloodshed I hope.
England is not doing by any means as she
should in Egypt. Gen. Gordon appears to be in
a very bad way, and is to an unnatural extent,
probably, unjustly forsaken.
1t is rather painful to notice that Mrs. Gen.
Wooley, wife of the late provost marshal during
our recent war, has been in New York and Balti-
mOTe-nOW nerc-ln TaCuer lOrSdKeu clrcum-
stances
The arrival of emigrants here and in Phiadel-
phia and New York have lately been very large
They promise also to increase greatly this spring
and summer.
Improvements are quite extensive now-and
promise to increase-both in and outside the city,
Work generally is healthy and promising.
Spring vegetation is not quite SO forward as
usual. Fruit, &C., have not been injured.
The church ON Charles street charging few
days ago the Temperance Alliance, of which Mr.. |
Daniel is president, $50 for the of their house
a few hours, has given Mr.. Daniel and the associ- |
hereafter ignore churches and fall back on the |
Masonic Temple.
.p-s;ness presents no very snecal change
Prices Of wheat mad drooped a little but they nave
again recovered. Flour somewhat lower. Corn
pretty steady. The supply on hand is toierably
air for the season. The prospects ahead are not
20 promising as usual fer grain. Good prospect
or hay. Stocks slightly dull NEsToR.