The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-01-09
Letter from Baltimore.

BALTIMORE Jhuudry Otui loio.
The inauguration last night, with grand
ball, of our new Academy of Music was a mag
ni6cent affair The elite, fashion, wealth and in
of Baltimore was there including many
guests from elsewhere Scarcely anything else
is talked of to-day than this superb fete. All
were highly gratifed There were, probably,
fifteen to eighteen hundred persons present. many
of whom, however, were but spectators and did |
not participate in the dancing. President Grant |
and some of his Cabinet including other Official |
dignitaries from Washington were expected but
they did not come. The address OF 5. Teakie |
Wallis was greatly admired, and in neatness, ap'
propriateness, eloquence and classic beauty like
everything else that eliminates from that elegant
scholarly gentleman. | need not 60 into partic-
uiars, as the morning papers have given full,
glowing accounts of the entire affair. The grand
Italian Opera commences there tomorrow night
under Sirakoschs management, and performs SIX
nights with a probable re-engagement, though
this is not definitely fixed upon. 1t promises
surprising attraction and brilliancy. Or course
there must be full houses.
Among the most unique and really interesting
exhibitions we have ever had in Baltimore Is that
of the Maryland State Poultry Association, now
omen at Raiues Hall, corner OF Baltimore street
and Postofice avenue. Tbs attendance has been
quite large and fashionable, embracing citizens,
both ladies and gentlemen of wealth, influence
aud culture, and many from the surrounding
country, as also poultry and pigeon "fanciers"
from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washing
ton and many neighboring States. An unusual
interest appears to be manifested in this praise
worthy enterprise spent an hour to-day look
ing at and admiring the splendid variety of birds
on exhibition. Many Of them are unusually line.
Several pairs OF fancy pigeons are there which the
owners value at from 5000 to $500 and $500 -
They are worth visit from Towsontown to see.
The poultry is also exceedingly choice and fine,
held likewise, by those who would sell, at high
prices. 1t is amusing 10 hear the multitude oil
roosters with all intonatons OF sound continuous
ly growing. 1t far surpasses the Italian opera in
novelty aud natural wonderment. Thesr-oosters
vrs-~-s -~from the sharp shral mining, tn bsr,
ritoue, alto and the deep basso proundo. Each
one seems proud of his female associates which
are dOcie as doves. Premiums were awarded
to-day, giving, believe, general satisfaction
generous, opulent farmer of Anne Arundel
county presented a superb rooster and two beau
tiful hens, as a compliment to Hon. Judge Gill
NOR. They took the second premium. | have
rarely seen so superb trio of fowls. They are
large, finely shaped, young and of rare quality.
Allow me to hope my friend the Judge, may
have good luck with them. 1t may not be out
of place to say these birds were presented by Hon.
George Cotton, former member of the Maryland
Legislature No one can better appreciate so
choice gift than your distinguished felow-coun-
lyman. He, learn, has quite fine stock at bis
country seat and takes especial pleasure in poul-
try raising. Numerous other handsome presen-
tations were made Of pigeons, fowls, etc., by gen.
tlemen having entrees there to their friends
Quite number of distinguished "pgeoL fanciers"
were at the show, critically examining the vari-
Gus varieties Of select birds. They expressed high
qualification, prenouncing it among the finest ex-
Editions they had seen in this country. Those
desirous of visiting the hall can do So on Friday
and Friday night when the show closes. With
US it has been and is quite novelty. Very
many country ladies and gentlemen have been in
attendance. Baltimore county is we'll represented
there.
The more think of the cruelty in turning out
so many subordinate, small salaried government
officials suddenly, at this season of the year,
when times are dull, the harder it seems II
economy was the object why not begin with those
in high places, drawing thousands of dollars an
nually from the public Treasury There should
have been an earnest in the matter by President,
Cabinet members and others, offering to cut off
portion of their own incomes. 1t is all right to
economic, but let the burthen be borne equally
What has been done is not the way to strengthen
party or gain confidence with the people,
Democrats are not apt to pursue such course
Better if it be absolutely indispensable to curtai
public expenses, if the fat-salaried dignitaries
share in the good work by the razeeing process
individually.
The annual message of Mayor Vansant has
been published 1t shows toleraby large debt
hanging over our heads with prospects of increas-
ing taxes. We must get the belt in soon as
possible to help US out of the dilemma. Never
theless Baltmore's shoulders are broad and she
can bear good deal before the camePs back
breaks.
The people of Louisiana are in miserable
muddle If President Grant would at once put
the State under martial law and take it into his
own keeping it might be better for all hands
So long as the White Leaguers Democrats of
That commonwealth undertake to use physical
orce by getting up mobs and instructions they
can never be sanctioned. If they would exercise
patience, using discrete judgment, it might be
oest for them in the end Violence never can
and never should be tolerated. l doubt very
much if McEnery were Governor whether things
would be any better. He seems to be sort of
Illuminating braggadocio, as are too many other
hot-spurs down South.
Our New Years anniversary was passed here
very pleasantly. Large numbers OF friendly calls,
obedient to prevailing custom, were made. The
ladies received generally, giving handsome enter
tainments, pleasant greetings and sweet smiles
Many gentlemen also had luxurant spreads and
we're numerously called upon. The day passed
off ia every respect appropriately.
Our new City Hall is rapidly approaching com
pleion. Soon as the various apartments are
supplied with furniture-probably six weeks
hence-it will be regularly inaugurated. The
occasion promises 10 be grand, imposing one
When entirely finished it will cost not much short
of three millions dollars. There seats in both
council chambers for members from the belt"
Business though dull begins to assume more
stir with brighter prospects. Our merchants are
quite hopeful Of increased trade in the course of
few weeks. Some of them have done remark
ably we'll in the past years. | notice more stir
about the leading hotels.
| had pleasant conversation with Governor
Groome, a few evenings ago. He is certainly
very clever gentleman and has warm friends with
both parties If we are TO have a Democratic
Governor another term, the "uuterrifed" could
not do better than continue him He seems to
have gotten the hang of things comfortably.
Everything Democratic appears now to be
leaning toward Gen. Latrobe for our next Mayor
and Col. S. s. Mills for Sheriff. Political affairs,
however, are quiet on both sides.
Almost every one meet, who has had occa-
sion to use the Towsontown cars since stoves
were placed in them, speak highly of the improve
ment and willingly give praise 10 the Company
for its wiser management
Why don't your people stir up more vigorous
ly and put the narrow gauge railway through 10
Baltimore? II due effort were made think i'm
portant assistance could be had from our citizens
possibly some from corporate authorizes -
Nothing would tend more certainly to the enrich
ing and development of Towsontowu and Balti'
more county than the consummation OF this en-
terprise Put vigorous shoulder TO the wheel
and il will be done.
We have cold, freezing weather to-day with
indications of snow. We want ice. NEsToR.