The Baltimore County union., 1874-05-16
Letter from, Baltimore.


feat Some of them are little inclined toward
recalcitration and slightly kicking backward in
the traces. They are indeed, ungenerously |
think, wanting to retaliate and punish Baltimore
county for exercising her independent preroga-
tive in voting against annexation. This dispo-
sition, Of late cropped out, as they say of coal
veins, in the City Council. Some members pro-
posed to cut off privileges hitherto enjoyed by
county citizens OF sending their children to our
public schools Those wise savans argued that
if the county was so obstinate as TO oppose uni
ting in common with US regarding extension,
they should not be permitted TO enjoy the priv
ileges of our excellent public school system with
its cheap rates and conceded excelencies This,
in my judgment and in the eye of both common
sense and generous liberaliy is the very worst
course that could possibly be pursued. Farmers
tell Us one man may lead a horse to water, but
twenty cannot make him drink We are also
informed it is easier to catch flies with molasses
than vinegar. The best way to choke dog is
with butter.
Though we were incontinently licked up at the
recent contest, pethoric and corpulent as we are,
welding both power and money, yet it was q
fair fight and a square defeat. Hence it lilly be-
comes us to complain. We are still able to be
magnanimous and generous, afording to chill
dren within the proposed Gordon, our suburban
neighbors, whatever benefits in the way Of edu-
cation they may desire from our public schools.
Retaliation, such as forshadowed in the recent
proposition by member of our Council, where
by it might be visited upon innocent, harmless,
wel-disposed parents and children would be
cruel and undigni6ed think | may assume
the responsibility of sa ing that the prevailing
sentiment of Baltimore does not accord with such
small se6shness. On the other hand know our
people are more liberal. They would give to the
county freely and without murmur Jones Falls
in its entierty if the ruling Sa0anS of Towsontown
and elsewhere would agree to divert that pellucid
stream with all its freshness and lmpid beauty
at any point outside our existing limits and turn
it over to Baltimore county so as to empty its
bright waters into Herring Run. Aside from
this think may venture to say the commissions,
engineers, surveyors and all others hitherto Of
| fcialIy engaged, at fat salaries, manipulating
and outworking various aborive plans, would
| be thrown in as a portion of the bargain. We
would willingly see our good neighbors Of Balti-
more county enjoy the full benefits and water
power advantages Of this yawning chasm. 1t
has long been favorite nursing of ours, but
welded as we are to its memories we freely yield
all those halcyon "reminiscences thereunto con-
nected Our water and fire department facilities
will likewise be extended in true generosity out
even as far as Towsonlown if you want them.
1t is a dangerous thing, looking at the lesson
recently taught US, to turn up our puny noses at
your city after being 80 severely whipped. 1t is
for US to realize there is power at the Sdnhidrnl
of Baltimore county, that, too, in its potential
capital, not to be sneezed at. Who knows that
we are not at her mercy and may, some day
within the coming century, be obliged to get
down on our marrow bones and humbly petition
for small favors at the hands of Towsontown
when she numbers her million of inhabitants
1t is, indeed, not outside the range of posi-
ify Oiv uin,r IN ipooo inof fion fn
template the necessity of cutting ship channel
from our harbor, extending to your city, thereby
accommodating navigation when Towsontown
becomes a maritime port of entry
When that period arrives my friend Judge
Grason, and his associates, might have occasion
to adjudcate cases of admiralty, and legal gen.
tlemen of the Towsonown Bar be called upon to
plead causes appertaining thereto. There is no
telling what revolutions of this ponderous globe
on which we exist may bring about 1t is best,
therefor, to be on the safe side and make friends
by joining hands across the extension gulf just
now separating US. When the subject comes up
again, as it doubtless will, perhaps it might be
well to settle it through friendly arbitration. In
such case would suggest my friend Carman as
one OF the arbitrators to represent the county
He's good talker aud enthusiastic
There are some who entertain slight hope
that an extra session of the Legislature may be
called to adjust the blunder in the new assess
ment law, and if so another bill may be approv-
ed to give second opportunity for extension,
with longer time to canvass the subject and make
converts in its favor This, however, is only a
remote probability. douot if the question be
again agitated seriously for two years to COME
1t would be pity to spoil laurels SO fresh
The Fifth Regiment Maryland National Guards
grand May Bail comes off at their armory on the
2lst inst This promises 10 be one of the most
interesting, peasurable and elegant affairs OF its
kind ever held in Baltimore. The elite of cur
city-ladies aud gentlemen-will be in attend
ance as is always the case when this celebrated
regiment proffers an entertainment One item
alone will give an idea of what may be expected
in the way of cost and decorations. Arrange
ments have been made for over three hundred
dollars worth of flowers and boquets All else
is to be in correspondence. Tickets of admission
are two dollars, to be procured only on recon-
mendation. Numerous distinguished guests from,
abroad are to be invited. 1t is expected Towson-
town and Baltimore county will add to the scene
Spring is now with us in all her genial warmth
and freshness. New costumes and fashions are
out in great variety. The dressing of the ladies
has been greatly admired, and, like themselves,
is exquisitely tasteful and beautiful 1t does one
good to behold them promenadng, flushed with
Springs mellowing influences eyes sparkling
could help falling in love with such angels p
There is, Solomon says season for all things,
and Spring is the time to nurture that melting
melody which vibrates upon the heart-strings OF
young affection. Yes,
One sweet hour of such dreamy bliss,
Is equaled only by kiss.
This, at least, is my opinion and my own impro-
vised poetry given for ladies to criticse.
The engagement of Edwin Booth at Ford S
Grand Opera House opened last evening with a
large and brilliant audience. He acted magnif-
Gently. believe he gets clear profit of $500
per night. People come In from all parts of the
surrounding country to see him rhe acting is
inimitable. Towsonlown and Baltimore county
were we'll represented among the beauty and
fashion present. The performance is over in full
time to take advantage of the horse cars.
| stated in paragraph last week that | met
Madame Jerome Patterson Bonaparte out walk
ing. She has been engaged almost daily for
over fifty years writing her memoirs which now
number some nine or ten volumes, closely, plain
ly, neatly written in her own hand. This work,
if it ever gets into print, will be wonderful and
deeply interesting. speak knowingly, having
had some pages Of it read TO me by the author
1t is likely to be severely sarcastic in many things,
but reliably historic, graphic in style and pecu-
liarly entertaining throughout. The Madame is
now nearly ninety years OF age.
Since Spring has fairly set in with more genial
weather, | observe large increase OF strangers
in the city and at our fferent leading hotels. -
This indicates better condition of trade and
business has materially improved.
Gentlemen direct from various portions of the
Eastern Shore inform me that the peach crop is
remarkably promising. Strawberries will also
be abundant. The Spring crops-wheat, rye and
grass-indicate luxuriant harvest.
All our railroads and steamboats, are doing q
thriving business Excursions to Annapolis and
elsewhere will soon commence NESToR.
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