The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-02-03
Letter from Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, January 31st, 1877.
From pretty general conversation with all par
ties-Republican, Democratic and Conservative
feel convinced that the Compromise Bill for ad-
justing the Presidential question gives very gen
eral satisfaction. The people, too, and business
men on every side, wearied with uncertainty, are
willing to abide results whatever they may be-
Democrats know and feel it is-however remote
and uncertain-the only possible chance they could
have. Republicans, who always thought and be-
lieved Hayes was constitutionally elected, having
the prina fdcie evidence in his favor entertain
fears, believing justice and law must ultimately
work in their favor. Aside from this they have
one majority of those on the committee selected
from the Supreme Bench, in political and partzan
utilization with them. This might not have been
the case had Judge Davis obtained the choice as
fifth member, though he never was a straight-out
Democrat There is confidence however, that the
committee will render justice Independent of all
prejudices. To whomsoever they give majority
of the electoral vote upon fairly counting it, he
will be our Chief Magistrate and the whole coun-
try will coincide. 1t is impossible to tell what
may be the final result. Looking at the problem
in its multifarous phase chances are greatly upon
the side of Mr.. Hayes Such is the impression
with many leading Democrats here and elsewhere.
The truth is there has been too much bui-dozing
and rascality on both sides, which, coming to light,
as it has done through numerous Investigations,
Congressional and otherwise, has given us nation
al cause to blush at these shameful developments.
Both parties appear to know each other so well
and the frauds (politicaD perpetrated by them,
that neither have confidence, even in themselves
or their own pretentions to partizan honesty. 1t
has been plainly shown that there are radical de-
fects in our Constitution regarding provisions for
deciding upon Presidential contests which require
absolute correction. One thing is quite certain,
and it may work advantageousy, that whoever be-
comes President under the compromise he will BIO
in position to act more literally, independently,
and less eircumscribed to strict partizanism than
if chosen otherwise. This in itself is likely to
work well and accommodate better the whole con-
sentative populace. Great anxiety must, however,
continue from now until it becomes known who
will be President. The confidence in Mr.. Hayes
honesty is so great that very many strong Demo
Gratis do not hesitate in saying they will be per-
fectly satisfied with him. Mr.. Tilden, however,
does not appear to maintain a similar popularity
with Republicans. They think he was little too
much mixed up with Boss Tweed, and failed in
paying his taxes regularly. Ifthey had been Bal
timore Gas Companys bills he could scarcely have
been blamed for demurring or holding back.
Speaking of gas, l hear very many consumers
complain that since the company pretended to
give cheaper light and reduce prices its bills gen
orally are larger than before-perfcct swindles.-
Fortunately there is now in progress the Peoples
New Gas Company, which, when in full operation,
guarantees deserved relief. This company agrees
to give gas at 50 per 1000 feet which the exist
ing charge 1918 for and even then make out
bills for pretty much what they please regardless
of metre measurement. The officers of these con-
Germs are heartless, unobligng-often absolutely
impudent and wholly unsatisfactory when COM
plants made to them. There is hardly a citi-
zen, hOusekeeper or business man in Baltimore
who does not anxiousy await the completion Of
the proposed Gas-Light Company so as to avail Of
its advantages.
Having frequently seen the new steam moter or
dummy, at present used on one of our city passen-
ger railway lines, and noticed its admirable work.
ing 1 am fully convinced it would prove of great
service if put the horse railroad from Baltimore
to TOwsOntown and other similar roads running
out of our city, 1t ascends grades, however steep,
with perfect ease always making good time, seldom
getting out of order. If the managers of your
horse railway were to look into this matter and
get some of the dummies they might profit there
by and better accommodate their customers-also
stockholders.
1t is now quite likely that our City Council will
endorse the five hundred thousand dollars of the
Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad Companys
railroad bonds at present askedfor. If so, the en-
terprise must be success 1t will shorten the
time to Annapolis nearly two hours and afford di-
rect communication with deep, open, navigable
water all seasons of the year, costing, when COM
pleted, probably three millions of dollars. Citi-
zens of Baltimore county must also participate in
its advantages. Whilst on this subject let me ask
when is your steam railroad from TOwsontOwn TO
Baltimore via the Northern Central, to be put
through
The indications are, upon political affairs being
Settled, IL
and business in all departments. 1t is expected
numerous manufactures of various kinds will be
put into operation, added to those VIC have, thus
bringing Baltimore to her natural and wanted tri-
umph as a manufacturing mart. | last week re-
ferred to the brewing business. Some large new
brcweries in contemplation, projectors whereof
desire availing of Baltimores grand popularity in
that species of manufacture.
We are likely to have quite gay season of par
ties balls, theatrical amusements etc., before Lent
begins. Ford's Opera House and the Academy of
Music are now drawing full houses. The play at
Holiday street presents two very reckless fellows
who shoot apples off each others heads and the
ashes from cigars held in their mouths. The New
Central offers very pleasant entertainments oil the
time.
We have quite warm weather with indications
of rain tonight. NESToR.