Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-05-12
THE MINING JOURNAL.
FRosTBURG, MD, MAY 10, 1877.

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representations to the contrary not
withstanding. 1t is an accomplished
fact, an entity developed on business
principles. 1t will take something
big to rub it out-something heavier
than pretentions founded upon the
sophistry of inadequate prices or
Fictitious claims upon party support.
1t occupies a salient place in the van
of Western Maryland Journalism
has held it from the outset, and means
to hold it against every encroachment
coming particularly from the rear
rank. 1t is already veteran defend
er Of the town, the region, and an es-
tablished tribune of the people-not
raw recruit plastered as a file-lead-
er-nor a small second Daniel come
to judgment. 1t has never "volun.
teered as a political conscript," and
thence set itself up as hero of home
guards In short, it has claimed to
do nc more than it was able; it aims
at no less now. We have been treat
ed kindly and generally paid for our
work. So long as these pleasant con-
ditions continue, we shall hold our
own. When they cease, we shall be
content to 60 down-not before. This
much to counterfeit some extraordi-
nary inducements offered our custom
ers to discontinue business relations
with us-that's all.
IF no other argument were needed
to convince the people of Allegany
that they should have no hand in the
contest between the canal and railroad,
the correspondence between Presi-
dents German and Garrett furnishes
overwhelming reasons for non-inter-
ference. We see, perhaps more clear
ly than ever before, that each has
rights which should on no account be
assalled-at least not by any influence
extant in Allegany county. Both are
tributary to our welfare to an extent
hardly measurable, taking into consid-
GRAFTON the unknown quantities" and
uncertain qualities of results which a
monopoly by either would entail. If
either had not existed the production
OF Allegany coal and development of
Allegany growth would fall far short of
their existing proportions. tits doubt
full whether without them, our coal
would have reached a respectable
celebrity outside of narrow limits.
To-day it enjoys wide and famous
reputation, almost as certainly due to
the facilities Of transportation afforded
y ,he Two lines, as to its intrinsic merit
Because this is true it seems to be the
part Of wisdom for us to keep hands
OF. Indeed, interest and duty COM
mand US to sustain them impartial
ly. What they have been they will
still be. And it were best this rela-
ton should be continued. We should
especially regret to see a dispute preju-
diclal to either, involved in our conn
ty politics. Republicans and demo-
Gratis alike can well afford to keep the
matter out Of their counsels, as there
is certainly more to gain by this
course than by taking the side of eth
er against the other. We want both
maintained in their rights, and if it
becomes an issue, let us send men to
the Legislature who will represent
this view as the sentiment of Allega-
ty county.
SUMNER REsoRTs.-The Baltimore
Sun says:
1t will not be long before the exodus
from tic great cities to the seaside and the
'''o"ii'"'Ho anu falltyS VIII DcnlN. L he
annual emigration from the cities to the
country IN warm weather of all who are
able to 90 has now become an established
institution Of American social lite, md
can be counted on with as much certainty
as the recurrence of the seasons Some
go for health, and more for pleasure, but
from whatever motive, mutltudes depart
from the cities to the country every sum
mer and the time Of this departure is now
not far distant. The interval that elapses
between this time and that is being occu-
pied in asccrtaining where the peculiar
tastes and needs OF all can best be gratiticd.
1t is important to the general public as well
as TO the interest Of those engaged in MN
istering to their wants IN this particular
whether in seaside, mountain or valley re-
treats, watering places. or pleasant rural
localities nearer home for those who can
rot 90 to distant places, the summer re-
sorts OF whatever character, and their at
fractions are benefits, as the lines of travel