The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
BALTIMORE. .,
"a, 1876.

BALTIMORE, "a, 1876
Quite large number of our cih1ens, promi-
nent and influential, socially, politically, etc.,
went to Annapolis to-day to witness the inaugu-
ratoa Of Gov. Carroll There were many here
last night from several of the counties en- route to
see the same grand fete which came off at noon.
Gov. Carrolls address is we'll timed, digni6ed,
conservative, liberal and to the point. If in the
administration of affairs henceforward he abides
by it all will be we'll. Let US hope he may do so
and citizens of our State will enjoy the benefit Of
having good Executive head.
The message of Mayor Latrobe delivered on
Monday last, speaking independently and free
from partizan bias, is an able well written and
exhaustive document. As general thing people
are well pleased with it. Some of his views,
though original may be considered extravagant,
but if put into practical working will prove ad
vantageous to eur commercial metropolis. The
truth is Gen. Latrobe gives indications of maxi
ing 6rst-rate Mayor. He is already pressed to
death by thousands of hungry applicants for Of
fice none of whom, as learn, need hope for
much unless they can show proper qualifications
in every respect. He designs ruling for the ben
eft of the whole people and the entire city, re-
CARELESS, far as possible, of party leading strings.
His duty will be to appoint the leading officers,
or heads of departments, and hold them respon-
sible for subordinates of thier own choice. If
most likely to get the position of City Collector
in place OF Col. Anderson, though Fx-Sheriff Al
bert, if he insiss-which it is said he will not
might come in before Banks 1t is useless how
ever, Just now to speculate upon these matters
They will be mere fully developed in a few weeks
hence say frankly, Gen. Latrobe gives promise
of making a useful, popular Mayor, and one
keeping steadily in view the material interests of
all good citizens regardless Of mere partizanism
1t looks like as if he designed to be thoroughly
independent and in accord with the progressive
spirit of our age. He attended the inauguration
to-day
The Poultry Exhibition held here last week
was really one of the most interesting and tri-
umphant shows we have ever had in Baltimore
1t proved grand success in all things. A much
larger hall must hereafter be procured to accom-
modate depositors and visitors. So tine dis
play of pigeons, poultry, ETC., and dogs was
never before seen in this county. | saw one or
two pigeons Clancy, buffers and carriers for
which $3.50 in gold apiece had been paid. They
were equisite beauties. All who participated
were satisfied regarding premiums and other
matters.
There is really not much news or matters Of
moment to write about to-day. We have very
cold, freezing weather. Ice is being formed rap
idly and by tomorrow packers will be busy
housing it. This is fortunate, for as yet com
parative little has been saved. The changes Of
atmosphere have been wonderful. Last Sunday
the thermometer was up to SO out doors; now
it is considerably below freezing, which does not
exactly argue well for the healthfuness Of our
winter climate. There is one blessing, however,
and that is mild weather favors the poor, very
many of whom are now wandering about asking
aims.
Edwin Booth continues to draw full houses at
Ford's theatre. 1t is, indeed, difficult to pro-
cure good seat so great is the rush. Whilst
there is complaint of hard times people always
find money enough to patronize amusements,
which, perhaps, is all for the best
There seems not the slightest chance for any of
those contesting to get their seats in the City
Council and Legislature mean Reformers-be-
ing successful. The only good to come out OF it
will be an exposure OF glaring fraud, which has
already disguised many Democrats to such an ex-
tent that they will not again support the party if
attempts be made to repeat such rascality. All
must outwork eventually for the benefit of Re-
formers, whose numbers must be greatly increased
at elections hereafter. Democrats of course and
"ring" ones especially, are not going to vote
themselves and their partzan friends out of place,
power and office. 1t is, really, too much to hope
for in these degenerate days. NEsToR.