The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-12-29
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Christmas Anniversary-New Year-The
Assembling of the Next Legislature
Mayor -Business-Amuse-
ments-W Weather, &C., &c., &c.
BALTIMORE. DECEMBER 26th. 1S7J

BALTIMORE, December 18th, 1877.
The Christmas anniversary was very generally
and appropriately observed here yesterday. Ex
cepting few variety shops and restaurants being
open it was otherwise a complete holiday. The
churches were all open and well attended during
the morning. With this religious observance, it
then became day of feasting and social enter
tainments, with visiting to some extent friendly
greetings, etc. The juvenile generation seemed
in high glee at what good old "Santa Claus" had
done for them, particularly by filling their stock
ings. 1t was, truly, day of days to the little
folks and they made the best of it. Everywhere
could they be seen with cheerful countenances,
bright eyes, joyous hopes. The only drawback
become realized when night drew his sable curtain
and not a few of them went to bed with sick stom-
achs, realizing as all-both old and young often
dO-that after pleasure comes the pain. The
weather was cloudy, murky and slightly unpropi-
tious, but nevertheless thousands thronged the
streets to see sights, Rather too many young men
and half grown boys gave evidence of having in
dulged too freely in egg-nog or some other seduc-
tive alcoholic beverage. The station houses and
Jail afforded asylums for such until to-day. 1t
gave them time for reflection and tapering off,
Fortunately there was an almost entire freedom
from accidents or mshaps incident to general ho-
idays.
Before 1 write you again we shall have entered
upon the new year. Allow me, therefore, in an
ticipation. to bid all who read the UNION and
everybody else without distnction-the compl-
ments of the season. If Nestor has afforded them
any qualification in his past correspondence he is
glad of it, and will strive henceforward to improve
on the future, giving his readers what in his udg
ment may prove most amusing and instructive.
Our State Legislature assemblies in regular
sion next Wednesday, January I'd. The organi-
cation of the House and Senate it is thought will
not consume much time. The Governors message,
somewhat long, is now ready, and will be deliver
Il.
torial question is apt to cause much excitement,
there are numerous aspirants for that high posi-
ton. 1t is understood that Mr.. George Cotton, of
the Maryland Republican, will, as heretofore, get
the State printing whether he be regularly chosen
to that position or not.
Our excellent Mayor, Col. Kane, is gaining
friends all sides, regardless of politics parti
Fan proclvities, for the Independent manner in
which he is acting. Not few of the old political
hunkers and ring LEADERS who expected much at
his hands in the way of appointments re-appoint
ments and other favors, nOw-seeing what has
been done and the independence manifested by
his Honor-trcmble in their boots. One thing is
certain, Mayor Kane will, under no circumstances,
tolerate "gougiug" the government, in other
words, fleeing of tax payers. He will have no
drones or fathless officials under him. Every
man must come up squarely and "toe the mark"
to the thirty second part of half inch, travel
unceremoniousy. Already it is quite evident his
operations don't suit a considerable number of
those who attended ward meetings, drank bad
whisky and drenched their workers with the
same to secure his election. 1t may be confident
ly asserted COL Kane will be Mayor of the city
and of her whole people, doing what he believes
best for the interest of all.
Business as usual at this season is quiet
Merchants and others are taking stock and pre-
pairing to commence the new year. Prices of
breadstuffs and other leading commodities
somewhat dropping in view of European affairs
and probable peace between Russia and Turkey at
no distant day. Receipts of grain and flour
quite large.
All places of amusement were literally packed
last night and at the matinees The managers
hope for good run until after New Year, when
things with them are likely to slacken off.
We have had remarkable weather for the season.
The sun has scarcely been visible during five days
past. 1t is cloudy and mild. There has been
very little rain-mostly thick mist. The weather
is not considered healthy, though but little sick
ness, except some colds, prevails.
Our banks arepreparing their annual statements
Money is abundant and easily had on good paper
NESTOR.