The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-06-06
Letter from Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, June Sd, 1874.

RcCeut puOllC auCtlOu sales OI lois Wlthlu TUG
limits Of our city and in not distant suburban re-
giens inside the 'bslt," or proposed extension,
have demonstrated very conclusively, that prop
erty OF the character Noticed, is rapidly advanc-
ing in value and coming into special demand
Only few days ago there were sales of lots on
the outskirts amounting in the aggregate to over
three hundred thousand dollars worth. They
were purchased with avidity by capitalists many
of whom attended the sale and bid spirtsdly.-
The demand, indeed, exceeded the supply or Of
ferings.
Yesterday, Mr.. G. G. Fulton, of the Baltimore
american, sold some ninety thousand dollars
worth of his property situate on the northwestern
borders Of Baltimore, in lots reaching sum total
Of about ninety thousand dollars. The sale was
largely attended by men of extensive means and
there seemed much anxiety to purchase.
During the war, eight or ten years ago, Mr..
Fulton purchased this entire property, containing
fourteen acres for fourteen thousand dollars. 1t
was then, really, in the country, though partial
ly if not wholly inside our city limits The i'm
provements upon it were of not much account
saving a moderate old farm house and SEINE
stabling. A few years ago he sold small por-
ton thereof, not much over ons-half an acre, for
seven thousand dollars. There are yet eight or
ten lots left which may bring, probably, twelve
to fifteen thousand dollars more. Thus you per-
ceivs our suburban possessions are rapidly ad-
vancing in demand and value. AS with the sales
above noticed, so has it been with others made
in that and other sections contiguous to Balti-
more. There is no telling what may be added
to real estate within Baltimore's suburbs in the
coming few years. The advance in price has
been steady and rapid. So is it likely TO continue
for an indefinite period of time if our city con-
tinues to grow and spread and prosper as she has
done. recollect very we'll when three, four and
Hva IN rod porQ prn ho vn canura6
grounds, then looked upon as far in the country,
used only as farms, that will new command fifty
to one hundred thousand dollars an acre. The
truth is the most desirable and beautiful resi-
dences at present. cover it all over, being accom-
modated with elegantly paved streets and avenues.
Thirty yeurs ago these were waste grounds, over
run with cattle and hogs, the chief improvements
being pig pens. We used to walk out there to
get some country air and escape the heat of a
pent up metropolis. 1t was considered, indeed,
long journey to 60 from Barnum's to vacant
fields where now appear the most densely popu-
lated and attractive portions of Baltimore. Not
even church could be seen within a half OF
three-quarters of mile, where at present are
many of such magnificent temples of worship,
fully attended every Sunday and at intervals day
and night during the week.
AS it has been regarding the growth and i'm
provement and rise in the value of property here
noticed, so must it be, beyond all question, in
the future. 1t would not surprise me, were to
live fifty years longer, to see our city extended
far out as Mr.. A. S. Abel beautiful country sea,
formerly the Mcdonald estate-covering it all
over with splendid Improvements, including, in
deed, every foot of ground inside the famed
"belt." When this occurs what will Towson.
towners say? We will then be crowding you
considerably and you must stand aside to make
room for US whether annexed or not. If, how.
ever, estates in your vicinity become proportion.
ably enhanced in value--which they surely will
AS those contiguous to US, either the existing
generation, or their fortunate descendants will
not very seriously complain. If you can realize
for fourteen acres the same profit Mr.. Fulton and
others here have, l am sure you will bid God
speed 10 the growth and spread of our Monumen
tai metropolis until she embraces within her af
fectionate arms all of Baltimore county.
That beautiful retreat, Highland Park,
about two miles from Baltimore, has improved
and is improving amazingly. The county should
feel proud of it. Thousands of our citizens now
make it pleasant resort. The new hotel is al
ready we'll patronized and bids fair to do large
business. Many such villas can be built up with
in your borders making Baltimore county one o
the richest and most Influential, by all odds, il
Maryland. There will be no end to her wealth
and attractions, including agriculture minerals
and, even, pretty girls.
| Decoration day here last Saturday was appro
| priately observed. Thousands of both sexes ani
all ages visited the different cemeteries and srew
| ed flowers upon the graves of departed patriots
who lost their lives in glory's cause, or to saw,
our hallowed Union. Nothing can be more beau
| tiful and touching than, on such an occasion, Il
| bestow affectionate and grateful REMEMBRANCE
upon the sleeping dead.
| learn that the suits in the Carroll county
court, against the Western Maryland Railroad
to foreclsse mortgage, have been withdrawn an(
| the matter amicably adjusted.
1t is rather distressing to learn that an unusua
number, over FIVE hundred, mechanics and EN-
ployees of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany have been discharged in the past fortnight
owing to want Of present demand for thei
u9gadafr Gaadss slso essn asShAyg %
ever, it is hoped, will only be temporary. ! pre-
sumo it must be caused by falling off of bust
| ness generally. There are hopes that the summer
trade will, to some extent improve and make uI
for this deficiency.
Our pleasure excursion season to various sum
mer resorts will commence regularly next week
Nothing can surpass the "Pentz" trips to An
napolis, Fair Haven, Holly Grove and elsewhere
on our river and on the Chesapeake.
1t seems rather doubtful if the exodus this sea
son to the different watering places will be sc
i"t &c 90 ~ n"o 'oi heily oeeu CtI talnIy ROI IN
less the weather soon gets warmer. A goody
number of our citizens, consulting economy and
healthfulness, will likely pass their summer
months in the country nearer home. So Col
Mann must be in readiness to make Towsontown
a special attraction.
am glad to learn from farmers and Others
just arrived here, that the wheat and rye crop in
Virginia and all sections of Maryland promises a
luxurisnt harvest. All over the country, indeed
except few extreme Southern States-there
are indications of full crops. This is certainly a
glorious satisfaction. However hard times may
be under such circumstances there is no danger
of starving.
Business is fair but not so prosperous as could
be desired. Our merchants complain good deal
about things being slack. There is, however, an
abundance of money. fear capitalists are in
vesting too much in real estate for the general
benefit of trade NEsToR