The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-19
Letter from Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10th, 1874.
Before your paper reaches all its readers next
week, Christmas-that joyous old hoiday-will
have come and gone, leaving its impression inef-
faceabe. 1t is an occasion ever sacred to mem
4 :, growing more enchanting as we treasure up
fond recollections incident thereto. Who vAztd
not once more enter upon scenes, days and hours
of juveniity to live them over again, such as
gladsomely whiled away on Christmas ami
versary n Impressions made by that revered holt
day are deep, lasting, perennial. They are as
green spots in the desert of weary life, ever re-
freshing as we journey on its pathway. Permi,
me then, in view of the anticipated anniversary,
to wish all your readers and friends-the whole
world iudeed-a happy, merry Christmas. May
there be no Interruptions 10 pleasures in store for
them, and abundant prosperity in the future.
The occasion, as it ever has, will be generally
observed here. Nearly or quite all churches are
open and bold service during the morning. The
banks, public Offices and all stores will be closed
and business pursuits suspended, except the few
toy shops and fancy establishments, contection-
cries, etc., kept open to accommodate persons
wanting 10 purchase presents. The good old
custom of having sumptuouS Christmas, or
family dinner, of course cannot be forgotten. -
Extra entertainments are expected by inmates
OF the almshouse, penitentiary and Jail which
they always get on such holiday. Our benev.
client citizens-lades especialy-have made ar.
engagements 10 entertain various poor persons
with inviting repasts more sumptuous than they
usually get. All theatres and places of amuse-
ment are to be open during portions Of the day
aud evening where characteristic performances
adapted to the occasion, will be given. There
will be numerous lunches and grauitous set-outs
by proprietors of hotels and restaurants. Some
of our most opuleut private citizens give magnif-
cent entertainments to which their special friends
are welcomed. The custom of making calls is
not so much in vogue on Christmas as it was be.
fore New Years day was set apart for that pur.
pose. Many, however, still observe it.
Editors, like other professional gentlemen,
showing their just appreciation of dear woman
will encourage the revered, holy and blissful or
dinance Of matrimoHy. One OF them belonging
to your city-Harry G. Longnecker, Esq was
united in Hymen's silkeu bands las; evening al
Emanuel Protestant Episcopal Church, to Miss
Ida P Martin the young daughter of Dr.
Joseph Lloyd Martin, distinguished physi
clan of our city. There were present large and
fashionable audience of ladies aud gentlemen, as
spectators The church was well filled. The
bride and groom, as matter Of course, were the
observed of all observers They walked up the
middle aisle to the alter arm in arm, looking re-
markably we'll, deporting themselves courageous
ly and dgnifedly, whilst melting strains Of mu
sic pesled from the organ. Rev. DR.. Randolph
performed the marriage ceremony in his happies
manner. There we're no groomsRen or brides
maids; no attendants save Messrs. ] G. Chad
wick, George Sadtler and John Payne, who, in
handsome full dress, white kids, etc., acted as
ushers THE brides father gave her away. II
was throughout happy, delightful OCCASION
All present seemed charmed. Immediately after
the ceremony the party repaired to the residence
of the BRIDES father where congratulations were
iuterchanged and a set-out partaken of. My
best wish is that their pleasures may never end
that others may do as we'll as they have done
and emulate example so tavorably set.
The Goss trial is still progressing in the United
States District Court The prosecution has got
ten through with its testimony, which seems tc
be remarkably pointed and strong. The defence
put some Of its witnesses on the stand to-day. Il
will be probably six or eight days yet before a
| verdict is reached. Developments in this whole
affair truly wonderful and tragcally romantic
The preacher or church scandal gotten up and
ventilated here in the past few weeks has par
TALLY subsidized, but not satisfactorily to those on
both sides who are inclined to doubt This has
most assuredly, been prolific year in ministerial
delipquences and church squabbles Some sable
congregations prone to initiate, appear TO bs
emulating bad examples set by their Anglo Saxon
brethren. Let us for the sake of religion aud the
respect que III, nope tneSe miseraoie olcheFingS
may forever end and churches be purged Of al
hypocriIs aud impurities, We do not exactly
look for perfection on earth, but desire to re
pose confidence in those who minister in the Cos
pei vineyard and assume TO teach morality.
Business generally is quiet Our merchants
are taking stock and making up their balance
sheets to begin the new year. This is one reason
of trade being slack There still continues com
plants of hard times.
No removals have yet taken place or changes
made in our Postoffice and Custom House, re.
sulting from recent Investigations My impress
sion is there is not much likelihood of disturb
ances. Most of the compliments outside ar:
usore headsN NEsToR.