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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30
Letter from White Hall.
WHITE HALL, BALTIMORE COUNTY, l
June 23rd 1066

VuuC Aolut lOOO.
Messrs. Editors 1T may be interesting to
your readers to hear of some Of the doings in this
portion OF the county. | will therefore beg your
indulgence while | make brief communication.
1t not unfrequently happens that in secluded
spot many incidents occur which far eclipses the
tetes of your more celebrated places Situated as
the above place is on the Northern Central Rail-
road, some thirty miles from the Monumental
City," surrounded by scenery of romantic gran
deur-the fertile valleys teemng with verdure
for the coming harvest-the picturesque hills. re-
lieved alternately with craggy peaks and the
prospect of an abundant yield of golden cereals
the little Gunpowder falling and rolling lazily
through 1t, with refreshing bFeezes from its crys-
tai waters, makes it rare spot indeed for one of
those gatherings of which SO many of our Young
people are fonda picnic.
One of those social gatherings took place on
the 2lst inst. at the above place, under the aus
pieces of Mr.. i. NJ. Birmingham, proprietor Of
the White Hall Hotel, who has made himself fa-
nous as a caterer, both TO the taste and fancy of
all his guests. He procured for the benefit of the
party spacious platform, and also Wards cele-
brated cotillon band A large number had gath
cred, dancing was INDUCED in until late hour,
and every one seemed to leave the inspiring scene
with regret. will not Intrude upon your col
ums with detailed account Of oil that transpir-
Gu out IL Is certainly great treat TO be removed
from the monotony of everyday life to behold
such scene of grace and beauty Oh, sirs,
feel confident it would have made you feel young
~again to have participated | beg pardon
you are strangers to me-.
This pleasant entertainment will probably be
repeated, as we are informed the accommodations
will remain during the season
With much respect, yours, O. K.
Our correspondent will notice that we have
taken great liberty with his manuscript. We
were obliged to omit part on account of space,
but we hope to hear from him again.-Eds
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Letter from the 7th District.
PARTON, BALTIMORE COUNTY,
June 23rd, 1866.

Juue E0ru, 4oOO.
Messrs. Editors Of The Union:
As have never held an office Except the COM
mission received TO carry musket on the field
of battle, and never expect one, hope you will
give room to this letter.
hear some talk of split in the Union party,
but fail Sto see it, 1t is true, certain clique
of ofice-holders support ''my policy" but that
does not surprise the rank and file of the Union
party, as these men have flexible principles, and
are ready at moments notice to support any
policy whatever, so that they hold Office and
draw their pay. Their continual boast was that
they ''ruled the roost'' in the Union ranks, and
now that they are gone: it is to be hoped there
will be some show for other men to get into Of
fee, as these men (some of them, at least have
been in dating farther back than can remember.
In war the part to be defended is the part at
tackled. If the enemy hnrls his columns on
portion of the opposite line, the commanding
general Immediately reinforceS and strengthens
that line and drives the attacking party back
What would we say of the forces in charge of
fertilization who deserted that part attacked by
the enemy to go and look after the part that was
not endangered? Wouldn't we say they were
towards or traitors? Let US remember that il
politics it is much the same as in war If our
principles are attacked let us defend them do
not let US abandon principle simply because il
is attacked Neither let US abandon represen-
tative of those principles who stands in the breach
battling in its defence. Such conduct is cow
ardly, it is mean, and none bat those with mean,
mercenary motives would counsel it. In these
times there is but one great erwhelming issue
in the political world, and beside 1t all else sinks
into paltry insignifcance. We must stand by
our principles, and we must also stand by those
who stand by them.
The real point of attack is the Registry Law,
and its noble defender, the Hon. John L. Thorn
as, Jr., and the Union men of the 7th district
presents an unbroken front to the foe and is
ready for the attack whether it comes from the
Copperheads or their allies, the ''toad eaters or
both. ONE WHO HAS BEEN AT "BELLE ISLE"
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Letter from the 4th District.

RElsTERsTowN June 25th, 1866.
Messrs. Editors The warm weather and
pleasant evenings are at hand, (some rather too
warm, and with them all summer enjoyments.
We had a Picnic in Mr.. Ducker's grove, near
here, on Saturday, 18th instant, which was at
tended by about a hundred and forty ladies, and
to Judge from their sunny smiles they enjoyed it.
The ladies here, as a class, will compare favora-
bly, with any neighborhood in the State, and
am confident nothing of the kind has transpired
for years that could excel this social gathering
Every one seemed to use their best endeavors to
make Others enjoy themselves, and well did they
succeed.
They convened in the morning and remained
until after night, being provided with everything
that was nice, confectionery, lemonade, as well
as substantials, such as fried chickens ham, &c.
tell you, sirs, 1t would have made your mouth
water to look at all the good things provided in
abundance. And the ladies, too looked SO pref
ty and sweet in their little gypsy hats. Well
can't say bow felt; suffice it TO say, wish
they would have one every week. Too much
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cannot be said in praise of the committee Misses
Ida Bergman and Lizzie Warner, Mr.. N. Van
SAINT and Mr.. George w. Uhler, to whom we are
peat it soon.
The Fair and Festival just closed at Miss Mar
tins school room, for the benefit of the Lutbern
Church now building, was decided success. and
realized several hundred dollars PEABODY.
We would be pleased to hear from our cores
pendent often. We haven't the least doubt that
the enjoyments of that Picnic were several de-
grees above mediocrity, because we know some
thing about the Reisterstown girls. The last
time we visited that vicinity we saw one that
nearly took our senses away-in fact, we don't
know whether the trip-hammer motion of our
heart, caused by that sight, has ceased yet.-Las
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Enrrnps OF rHr SoIp1ERs. the great Union

FRIENDS OF THE SOLDIERS -That the great Union
Republican party of the country is the true friend
and ally of the soldiers is sufficiently shown by
incontestible facts. Thus the candidates of that
party in the most important of the loyal States,
for the highest positions in their gift, already
make formidable list:
In Ohio Gen. ]. d. Cox. Governor.
In Connecticut, General J. R. Hawley, Govern
or, and General Orris S. Ferry, United States
Senator
In Rhode Island, Gen. A. f. Burnside Govern
or.
In Iowa, Gen. Stone, Governor. = gg,s..s
In New York, Gen. Barlow, Secretary Of State.
In Pennsylvania, General Hantranft, Auditor
General AK
Col. Jacob NJ Campbell, Surveyor General,
and John W. Geary, Governor. .
All those save the ast-and his case needs on
ly the form Of registry nominated regular
" by the Union Republican party, supported by
their votes, though opposed in every caseby the
Democratic party. N0
We call these G stubborn, facts, ''-H arrisbWyg
1sl00e0ph
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GIRDLING THE EARrH.-Gen. E. r. Sanford,
president of the American Telegraph company,
sailed on Wednesday for Europe, to make ar
rangements for making Geographic connection
with the Atlantic telegraph when it shall reach
our shores and also TO push forward the work
of laying submarine telegraph from Florida to
Cuba. It'll proposed to continue the line from
Cubastp the coast of South America, and have
the whole work completed this fall The tele-
graphic wire already stretches from London to the
Amoor river, and from the Atlantic to the Brit
ish possessions on the North Pacific The mis-
sing links in the circuit of the earth will in few
months doubtless be supplied, and then Puck g
mission of girding the earth in forty minutes
will be surpassed, With and odd half hour to
SPARE Washington Star.
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DIED

On the 22d instant, at his residence in Baftf~
more county, CHARLES GROVER, in the Esd year
of his age.
In Baltimore county, on the 23d inst, JOSHUA
LYNCH, in the 4Oth year of his age.
On the 25th instant, in the ed year of her
age, Mrs. SALLY A McGAw, of Baltimore CO.
At Paradise Mills, Baltimore county, on the,
ed instant, CLARA RosELLE, youngest daughter
of S. A. and Mary A. Rollins, aged years and
Ii months.
In Baltimore county, on the Dist inst, HENRY
EAST, Sr in the 18th year of his age,
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yg- Edward v. Ward, Esq, greatly respect
ed citizen of this district, died suddenly at his
residence at Govanstown, on Thursday morning,
from heart disease. His age was about 55 years.
His numerous friends will hear of bis decease
with deep regret.
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MARRIED.

On the 2lst instant by the Rev. J. W. Kirk
ley, ANDREW TAsE to Miss EMMA Bowen, both
of Baltimore county.
the Rev. F. Marion Hawkins, IRA W. SHAFFER,
OF Dunkirk, New York, and MARY E. DuvALL,
of Baltimore county.
On the 14th instant, at the residence of the
brides mother, by the Rev. Richard Norris.
PHILIP BARBER, of Baltimore county, to MARY
E. MAcAULEY, of Baltimore county.
On the 9th instant, by the Rev. c. A. Reid,
EDWARD G. HITcHTocK to SUsANNAH CoNsTAN-
TINE, both of Baltimore city.
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. From, a renort made to Congress Il a

Nza- From report made to Congress 1t APP
pears that Government has provided six thousand
and seventy-fve artificial limbs to soldiers-two
thousand one hundred and thirty-four arms,
three thousand seven hundred and eighty-four
legs, forty-fogr hands, nine feet, and one hundred
and four other appliances TFepty-thFee differ
emit manufactures of artificial limbs supplied the
ffty-seyen thousand seven hundred and twenty,
eight dollars.
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HEARING FOR MURDER. Alexander McCann,
William Hursey and James Hobbs, three Of the
parties charged with being implicated in the
murder of David White, had hearing on Nom
day last before Justice Herbert, but no evidence
tending to implicate them was adduced. They
are held. however upon charge of robbery, as
sauIt and battery, &C., made since their arrest
upon the former charge. uoll III D..
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Found DEAD.-On Friday morning last Bernard
Flood, and old man, was found dead in quarry
near Texas. Justice Irwin of this town, was cal
led upon, and summoned jury of inquest, who
rendered verdict that the old man had died
from heart disease The deceased was about 80
years old, and we believe leaves wife surviving
him
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30

COURT OF APPEALs.-In the Court Of Appeals,
the case Of Gardner h Burke VS.. the State of Ma.
ryland, on writ of error from the Circuit Court
for Baltimore county, came up for hearing on
Monday last Chief Justice Bowie delivered the
opinion of the Court. Judgment affirmed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30

SOUTHERN CRoPs.-A Georgia paper represents
the crop prospects along the Arkansas and White
rivers as promising. In the interior and north
ern and extreme southern portions Of Arkansas
they are Indifferent. while along the shores of
the Mississippi the high water has resulted dsas-
trously, and the late continued rains have added
to the damage, universally procrastinating the
replanting of crops. From the interior of Texas
disheartening reports come also. By some the
incoming cotton crop is put at85O, 900 Bales.
This, however, is an absurdly low estimate
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30

SALE OF COUNTY SEAT.-F. w. Bennett l. Co.,
auctioneers sold on Wednesday last, at the ex-
change salesrooms, the desirable county seat of
Isaac Solomon, located in this Country, near the
Frederick road, four miles from the city limits,
containing 4s acres, handsomely improved &C.,
to Capt. r. K. Cooper for $4,000.
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PAINFUL ACCIDENT. As Mr.. John Greacen was
driving along the Pimlico road on Monday after
noon, his horse took fright, and running off,
became unmanageable. Mr.. G. was thrown out
and considerably injured. His head was cut,
body bruised and one knee cap displaced.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30

FIRE IN THE COUNTY The slaughter house,
carriage house, smoke houses and ice houses be-
longing to Messrs. Miller Carr and BLY,, at the
intersection of the Calverton with the Frederick
Road, near the city limits, took fire on Wednes-
day night, and were entirely destroyed Loss
about $500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30

WARM WEArHER.-The past week has been an
intensely hot one, the thermometer ranging as
high as $50 in the shade. The farmers are re-
joced at it, as it is just what their corn needed,
and the wheat is rapidly ripening under its nau-
onno
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30
R.sr R.,,-Tbe Towson Base Bali Club pla

BASE BALL.-The Towson Base Ball Club play
ed again on Friday evening, 22d instant, and
the first nine were again successful, beating the
second nine sixteen runs. On Tuesday evening
last game was played between the second and
fourth mines, resulting in victory for the second
by one run. The club is rapidly improving in
play, and our trends in Baltimore must be care
full. else that silver ball F." will one day make
n Journey to Towsontown.
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ADMITTED TO PRACTICE On motion of Rich
Grason, Esq, s. Parker Bosley Esq, the eff
Gent and esteemed teacher of the public school at
this place, was on Saturday last, admitted to
practice law in our Court. We wish our young
friend abundant success in his new vocation.
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CIRCUIT CouRT. On Saturday last the case of
Jarvis Spencer vs. Adam II. Krout, was further
argued by Mr. Spencer for himself and Messrs.
Boarman and Cuttings for Krout. Not yet con-
cluded.
Court also met on Monday, to try the case OF
Reinv va. Wesley. but the witnesses not being
ready. it was postponed. Court then adjourn
ed until Monday next, when the case of Josephine
Chatterton VS. John Chatterton will be taken up
for trial
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Larceny IN THE CoUErY.--A quantity OF clo-
thing and small sum of money was taken on,
Tuesday night, from the residence OF Mr.. ", +.
Day, residing on the Little Gunpowder, IN balti-
more county. A man about 80 years old, known
in the neighborhood as Deaf John, it is alleged,
committed the theft, information to that effect
having been placed in the hands of the police OF
Baltimore on Wednesday. He has not as yet
been apprehended. 1t is stated that he also took
with him dog belonging to Mr. Day.
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ANNIVERSARY MEETTNG

THE ANNIVERSARY of the BALTIMORE
Il COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY, will be held
in the COURT HOUSE at TOWSONTOWN ON
Sunday afternoon, July 18th, at o'clock.
INTERESTING ADDRESSES will be deliY-
cred, and it is to be hoped that all friends Of
the Bible, who can, will be present.
H. G, TURNBULI5
July 9O.--3t Secretary.
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M. The surrender of Lees army threw into
the hands Of our Government thirty thousand
muskets of the British manufacture. These were
sold to speculater, ana from him purchased At
double their original cost by The Canadian sus
a~.fAe..
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Too Much.

At recent meeting in one Of the districts OF
Washington county to endorse President John
sons policy and denounce the Registry law and
the Unconditional Union party of Maryland,
among the resolutions adopted was the follow
ing:
Resolued, That we heartily approve the noble
and firm stand taken by Governor Swami and
Lieutenant Governor Cox. if'f
This is OVERRIDING the endorsing" business,
we think. Governor Swami processes to oppose
the repeal of the Registry law, while the pres
ent popular Lieutenant Governor c. Q Cox !
has expressed himself in favor of its repeal. Be
sides, these two gentlemen S views do not harmo
nize, we believe, on some other matters. The
"friends +" of the new party in, Washington
county should be more careful. in their resolu
tons, or they will probably have gentleman
complaining again Of being placed in 2 falst
position
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N- Reuben " is terrible in the last Journal,
but really we haven't time, space nor inclination
to say much to him this week. He squirms and
kicks fearfully because we some time ago charged
him with writing falsehoods, and challenges
ryoof that he has done SO. We only ask 8 Reu-
han - to sit down and calmly read his last arti-
t;cIa and sSaa how many downright falsehoods it
contains n reference % the editors oftbis paper
IL be cannot see them we will point them ont
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-30

lEs- At Stablersville Baltimore county, Josh
ua A. Young has be appointed postmaster-vice
Daniel Briggs, resigned
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1sg- The Rev. j. H. Kaufman, of Govans
town, will preach { D. V. } in EPSON Chapel
Sabbath, July lst, at o'clock, P. NJ.
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ASSESSORS MEETING. The Assessors for the sever
al districts of this county, will meet at Towson-
town. on Tuesday next the Bird of July.
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NOTICE.

THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING
l. of the Executive Committee of the Balti
more County Bible Society, at the Bible House.
Baltimore, ON Thursday July 5th. Business OF
Importance will be attended to, and all the
members are earnestly requested to attend.
III. c. TURNBULL,
June 30.-lt. Secretary.
, 1866-11-08

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, 1866-11-08

ducd for brief space, the derorinr oianacnt @
again btcak8 forth d second tIue in ali It's
1aFy. curtains Of fire narlnc out Of
fhc Tood,u,rI oe gIs", ,,,.,. and curling around
9eeams &c 1s 20 unendurable, that an engine in
1he middle Of Cherry stnet. opppsIir Tho
t1;a 11analnE was hastily removed Hardly had
viii vii 1ein innG accomplished when the vail fell
9onnalng crowd scattering In trepidation.
~ iess tnan three quarters OF aa bonr TIM
a,tr9aoway Varieties, with the grocery store
~ " James Waller and the clothing store on
ruins. In spite Of all e1ertions. In thrcs.
stosY building occupied on tie flrst Two
Stones ~ Bluod, Gregory & Comnany oro'
gers. an1 on the third story lT 1T. TucEer
;,nd 1a;miy; became involved The great and
Whit nnit1tog @ eaoita to stay the flames at this
succeeded. M The roof and it, rooms immc.
,!. ,n.a1e!y underneath arc Of course q wreck.
put tue ufst and second floors, with their
eon3enis, are damaged mostly BY water
J., 4ne losses arc rs follows, Us nearly ae can
ne ascertained. crcn By She lostnS parties
count:
Mr: Adler. dsy geode and clothing, IN tho cor
sa5 aeoat .sf9 .s',
Tl.h The agency Of Cary i Ross for sn.o0J. III.
th1ntT HA!Htr. next door on Broad Street frtr-
f.s1,f. pIoti:ions. c'c. Stock valued 4. $la10).
!hsTrSa H.: ms With % 'he saae a:ercy ~ above for
,rs. Stock irnm various cstinlstes worth INN
s:u,ol9 q ~ !oa, a'ost Of which viii lc found IN
nssrly worthless condition forn, wafer ,yhil.
;.r'" The extent Of The 1rc in ihc bui,diaS occu.
11rd by them Mr. j: J.. DAVIS loses cverythtng,u
,snnccuou with the Iraticstcs Theatre, including
t!e saoon II TIC rear Of The building, % Cher
y tt'ctt Its los catnot be Iesx than <lVJQ.
lion which Me could lesn Of Insurance 10 thc cx.
:, Thc Varieties building was owned by Mcssrt,
H.oHton q Heed. who are the heaviest loscrs nv
,s:e asc, Atlr p' opcr1y beng wosth ahout I'll Ehj
damages 70 the othor building will probahl; reach
tonas s1.s making The to,oI loss aearly si'N,uN,
npon ~hich, VIC have ttatcd. tho tr.ancc which
Ihit docs not include the stuck Of Mtssrs J:1ood.
t'tcEory d Co., which, VT have no doubt, Was IN.