The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-03-24
Letter from Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, March Zlst, 1877.
The equinox is upon us to-day with another
storm finishing up with rain what st. Patrick
commenced with snow. We may expect, however,
fair setting-in of spring in the course of a few
days.
There is likely to be much excitement and in
ternecine commotion among our Democratic friends
this coming fall when the city and State political
campaign begins Already there are not much
less than dozen Democratic aspirants for the
Mayoralty of Baltimore. Chief among these are
Gen. F. G Latrobo, present incumbent, ex-Mayor
RObt I. Banks, Col. Geo. p. Kane Harry Mccoy,
Charles G. Kerr, Col. Sanl Ii. Tagart and several
others Of less note. The great struggle, of course,
will be to get the nomination. Some allege that
Henry Warfeld, ESQ.,, who ran as independent
against Latrobe, will also be in the field. Who is
most likely to come out first and best in the con-
test is rather difficult to divine. The chances at
present most favorable to Gen. Latrobe. His
father-in-law Gov. Swami, is likely to give him u
strong support. There are many aspirants for the
Legislature who are, oven now, working to secure
that honor. Since the general government has
gone HoyeSiag, the Democracy is determined to
hold fast upon Maryland. If within its power
This may not be easily done if matters are
properly managed by Republicans. There is no
telling what few months may bring forth.
Up to this writing no appointment has been an
| nOunced to the Postmastership of Baltimore. The
prevailing belief is Gen. E. B. Tyler stands the
best chance, though others are making desperate
efforts for the place. There is rumor that Mr..
Thorp, who was Assistant Postmaster long time
| under Mr.. Maddox and others, might possibly get
the place. 1t is pretty vol understood no rcmov-
| ais of subordinates in the Postoffice or Custom
House will be made except for special cause. 1t
| is quite likely new appointment will be made OF
Surveyor of the Port place of Col. Gpin, though
he is an exceedingly clever and competent gentle
| man. Ellington Fulton, of tho American, who
1 hall SO aft fha al
! Keeping pace with the Improvement and spirit
of our progressive age, Col. Little, of Guys re-
nOwned Monument House, having taken another
| lease upon it, is contemplating O thorough reno
walton of the establishment. He likewise designs
inaugurating various novelties and arrangements
I in reduced prices of fare suitable to the times
which cannot fail of attracting and increasing the
already large patronage Of that favorite hotel
! Col. Titles long experience as landlord puts
| him at the head of the profession. The cOntem-
plated improvements of this house must make il
| in every respect desirable.
| There seems now no doubt that st. Paul, Cal
vert and North streets will be graded and bridged
before long to Boundary avenue, ready to meet
| streets connecting with them in Baltimore county
A very large number of new houses to be erect
ed in that portion of the "belt" this summer. I'm.
| provement is progressing in every direction Of
! what we call North Baltimore, in and outside the
city. Grading and opening new streets there
make prominent feature of the place. In five OIL
ten years hence millions of dollars taxable basis
will be added to tho county treasury, causing it tc
| overflow with wealth.
Doc. Slater, the distinguished Democratic sport.
ing man of our city-the Morrissey of Monumen.
talism-who Judge Brown sent to jail recently fol
violating the gambling law, is still in DURANGO vile
There is no question of his having hosts of friends
who arc working hard for his release, by pardon
but Gov. Carroll, who Slater was the chief instru-
ment of nominating, still holds of. 1t is quite
! likely the release will come quietly before many
days. Slater is too useful politician and wire
worker to lose or fail in accommodating with SC
precious boon as liberty.
Business matters have not yet assumed much
improvement, but confidence is gradually being re-
stored and capitalists preparing to put more Of
| their means into channels of trade and new enter
prises, which cannot fail of making times better
! by giving employment to labor and fresh impetus
to various industries. There is less complaint and
| grumbling. Everybody seems anxious to concen
trate their thoughts and energies upon business
NEsToR.