Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-08
Baltimore and its Trade,

The city of Baltimore, because ofits general
sympathy with us, is endeared to the people
of our Valley. by then indissoluble associ-
ations. The iiberality of her business men
toward our people in the time of suffering,
their generous disposition to our merchants
in their hour of distress, and the readiness
ever shown to build up and improve our
section by material aid, have conspired to
make Baltimore the city of the South in the
affections OF ali who appreciate services render.
ed in time of need
As mart for business she offers the most
superior advantages and for the ensuing lail
trade, her merchants have made such arrange
meuts in the matter Of supplies, that satiS!ac.
ton is assured to 81 who offer them their
trade We notice some Of the houses whose
cards appear III our paper, and commend them
to our Valley people.
The traveller visiting Baltimore, either on
business Oh Pleasure, naturally desires tostop
at house whore he can receive accommoda-
tons approximItng the comforts OF home
A recent trip has convinced us that the
Howard House, once the tavorite hotel
B'SSS'SSS
requisites that can be wished for, and affords
every convenience and comfort Of first class
establishment. Iu every department, it is
perfectly kept hotel, and its manager is
gentleman worthy OF support and confidence.
Recently the house has passed under the
exclusive control of Mr.. n. z. SEWELL, who
is untiring in his efforts to give satisfaction
to his guests, and to render their sojourn with
him agreeable and satisfactory. The table is
furnished with every article that the prolific
market of the city affords the chambers arc
as tidy the neatest private parlor, and the
employees, from the polite and attentive clerk
Mr.. G. w. Bayly, to the waiter who serves
you at the table, are prompted by disposition
to please. Feeling as we do, that the Howard
is worthy Of it, we have no hesitation in COM
mending it to public support, and ask our
people to visit it when business calls them to
the city.
Among the first class houses of the city,
in its line, is that of CANBY, GILPIN Il Co.,
importers and jobbers Of drugs, paints, glass
ware, &c. Their establishment is located on
the corner of Lombard and Light streets,
where an immense business is done, in the
most systematic order. Call on them when
YOU will, and all hands are busy, boxing and
sending off goods in bulk. As sllgh hit lad ca
ton OF tue amount or business they uO we
may state that they paid DR.. Lawrence, i'll
one month, ST 600 for his celebrated ROsa>
dais. At this house may be found three
young men from this county, all worthy repre-
sentatves of the land of their birth, viz ::
Messrs. T. =. Lanydon, Jas. l.. Avis and Il,
II Cavalier. Mr.. il. las been with the firm
long time, and is the confidential clerk OF
the house.
On German street, near harJ, is Tie
hardware house Of TRIEBER, 81 ALL 4 Co,
one of the most extensive and compete in the
South. Maryland, Virginia and North Car
olina, arc represented in the house. The
first by Mr., Tricber, the second by Maj, Bcaii
Of this county, and the third by the gallant
Capt. Waddell, in confederate times the com
mandant of the Shenandoah. We walked
through their entire establishment, embracing
four foors all stored with hardware Of every
description. As speciality, ihcy deal largely
in Wade Il Butchers celebrated edge tools,
and are always prepared to fill orders.
- On Baltimore street near Howard. Is
located the house Of WHITE, RosENBERG
& Co., dealers in hats, caps and straw goods
Their stock is immense, and should you ever
give them Il call, ask for Nh .Jarboc, who will
show you the ropes, and sell you goods in Il
polite and gcntIcmanly style.