Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-04
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, May 80


Some time ago, described quite a
singular parsonage, resident of Baltimore
county, not far from the city. l prom
Used to give his name in a future letter, |
but, thus far, have not obtained all the |
facts regarding his eccentric history, and
will defer particulars until another &C.
casion.
In the interim, however, permit me to |
briefly sketch another equally singular
AID, if possible, more eccentric individ- |
ual. residing within the limits of Balti-
more. This semi-hermnt has marked upon
his venerable brow not less than three
score annual rounds. Baltimore has
known him as an inhabitant for at least
fifteen years, and yet only a select few
are aware that so strange an existence
lives and moves in their midst His in
fantile eyes first saw the sunlight in, or
near Boston; and many of his boyhood's
hours were whiled on Bunker HILL"
That is the hallowed soil of his nativity,
and there he justly claims connection
with the very best blood that adorns
New England. When in the prime of
manhood, full of vigor, hope and promise.
during tie first term Of General Jacksen's
administration-if | mistake not-he
served as Secretary to the Governor of
Florida, discharging the various duties
q the office with credit and ability.
This service expiring, he again returned
to the land of his fathers, and after pass
ing few years amid the sweets and SOL
aces of home, migrated to Baltimore.
where he has sojOurned ever since in par
tial seclusion, almost solitude. Whether
or not he eschews the fairer portion of
our frail race, am unable to say, but he
has preferred to remain solus. There is
an air of dignity in his department, and
evidences OF refined, gentlemanly demea-
nor, united with marked intelligence and
education, which at once convince the
beholder Of his being no ordinary person.
age. The interior of his isolated domicH
is sanctum to which few-very few in
deed-ever gain adnittance; and yet it's
arrangements are of the most unique,
complicated and peculiar character, in
perfect keeping with its inhabitant. He
Is man of letters, Of deep study and
profound erudition. There are few SUBJ
iects with which he is not familiar,
whilst his pen, unknown as that of
.'Junius," has made It's mark upon
the undying pages of literature, striking
boldly also into the arena of Science
There is an original, yet oriental, SEM
blance IN his costume, bearing, and man.
ner, which would arrest the Observant
eye, If seen amid sea of ten thousand
up-turned faces. Sunlight and its glories
M m
vorites. Hence the moon and stars most
frequently look down upon his wander
ings, while night and storm keep pace
with the solitude of his meditations.
Once, it is said, when the elements were
In agitation, two beautiful white doves
entered his apartment at the window
and became his companions. They were
more to him than Baron Trenck's pet
mouse. He nurtured them with parental
fondness, until fancy took wing and
turned their innocence and beauty into
poesy. As Omar the son of Hassan died
within the walls of Bsgdad, so is the
spirit of this eccentric genius likely to
20 out within the limits of our own city.
There are some who may recognise my
heroine, and many that will wonder who
Roderick alludes to. Upon some other
occasion | may venture to enlighten the
curious.
There is but little general news to-day
of moment.
Business continues active-breadstuffs
have AIKEN an upward turn III the expect
alton ina The next European news may
BE- favorable. RODERlCK.