The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08
Letter from Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, August 9Th, 1874
Public sentiment here is turning considerably against
Tlton and somewhat in favor of Beecher regarding the
disgusting Brooklyn scandal with the details of which
all devout people disguised. For my part
have come To the conclusion that Tilton is poor, mis-
cradle poroon, unworthy of common respect All his
acts show the coward Under any circumstances man
who will descend low to debase his wife and off
spring deserves countenance respect. 1t would
he had logged annoyed and veXed his poor de-
fenseless wife TO disturb the equilibrium of her mind
forcing her to reckless despair and mental distraction
1t is clear TO me the man is morbdy hallucinated and
PROFESSIONALLY jealans to ptfn degree of fermentation
= Beecher, being human may have done wrong, but
account OF female innocence let us hope not If there
be anything that ought TO deSecrate and condemn
1t should be his willingness to viify and disgrace the
partner of his bosom and those tchildren) whom
humanity and decency, at every hazard bids him
cherish and protect would not believe such scoun
drel upon OATH neither could he be recognized by gen
temen or ladies as the tenth part Of man. 1t would
be well to drum him. disgracefuly out of the United
States The only excuse-whether his accusations be
true fase-for such miserable creature is shrowd
his faults ana foles with the charitable veil of insan
y and let Rev Henry Ward BeecIer go for what he is
worth.
If Mrs Tilton in the weakness of her ood has
overstepped prudence, let Chrsts injunction be applied
Woman go thy way and sin no more. In the demand
for her condemnation he who is without sin should
throw the first stone. 1t questionable whether Beech
Ell himself his committee of investigation, TiltOn
could i'll clear conscience do this. More harm has been
done to the great and holy of true Christianity
this abominabe scandal and its publicity, than be
undone in century to come. 1t mixed up melange
of filth that should have been inaugurated al
lowed to come before respectable world Hateful is
word inadequate to express my contempt for it in
ever phase presented.
John T. Ford opened his new Holiday street theatre
night before last with great success. The house
literally packed in every nook and corner. 1t is
markedly neat and well appointed establish
ment. Your Tow sontown citizens easily visit Bal
tmore, enjoy the performances this place. and have
abundant time to return home in the horse which
start within a few yards OF its doors.
The Swami and AcLane (Democratc) controyers in
daily and weekly journals, regarding the 4th Con
hair
minute gun is fired occasionally which meets faint
reply. Swami, will, undoubtedly get the nomination
but his election becomes another thing if the Republi
cans manage their cards adroty and put forth an &C.
ceptabe Candidate. 1t would not surprise me greatly
if Democracy Notwithstanding its former strength in
Baltimore and supposed confidence regarding the future
were to find rough travelling the road just now
stretching out before them. There is many slip be.
tween the cup and the lip. Courage and determination
with perseverance, and unity of action upon the part
Republicans are alone wanting to put them-perchance
in the ascendant. 1t is fact Enthusiastically apparent
that Democracy in Baltimore city and Mar yand has no
for Boosting. Its integral elements are
far from being united harmonious. The Republicans
have good chance of putting into the City Council
next fall respectable Representations There are local
questons-JOnes' Falls the Basin and city extension
which must demand powerful influence, regardless
of partizan politics.
Our new and magnificent City Hall is rapidly an.
preaching completion The cupola will be finished in
few weeks, oyertopped by monstrous bell weighing
thousand six hundred pounds whence when struck by
the town clock hammer, re-alarm can be heard at
Towsonown citizens may be able to hear and regulate
their time pieces by ours.
Our gallant 9Th Regiment NJ N. G. has returned from
Long Branch, Cape May, ETC., covered all over with
compliments, bouquets and glory. They had grand
time.
The Southern Circus is performing here at present.
1t is not much of concern
The opening of Col Halckes Central Hotel adjoining
Holiday street theatre a few nights ago, was quite a
feature in the way of entertainments. 1t is excel
lent house, well kept
Everybody looks forward pleasurably to the grand
International Schuetzen Festival which commences
here the 18th inst. 1t will your readers be
well worthy a visit. Extensive preparations are in
progress to make it a complete success.
Most encouraging accounts are given by farmers and
others visiting Baltimore daily of the growing corn crop
in all parts of Maryland and adjoining States Quite
large amount of new wheat is reaching market
Prices rather the decline in anticipation of large
yield
saw Sunday evening last about nine O'Clock bril-
liant and beautiful meteor which traversed the heavens
from west to east being visible about five seconds 1t
presented all the rainbow colorS and illuminated for
brief period the whole heavens magnifcently. At one
instant its tail spread like the tail and pumage
peafOwl, exhibiting superb sembleaions 1t shot of
finally and was lost forever amid the starry depths.
Excursions to Holly Grove Annapolis Fair Haven
and Old Point continue attracting attention and
largely partaken of.
The city remains quiet in consequences of persons be
ing on their summer tours NEsToR