The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-10-20
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE October 18th, 1877.
The absorbing topic at presents the races which
commence at the Pimlico course in your county on
the 23d inst All agree that this will be the most
interesting andlargely attended contest ever known
at that course. The attraction is certainly unsur-
passed, as trials of speed to come off with the
renowned horses, Tenbroeck, Tom Ochitree and
Parole, all especially celebrated. If the weather
prove fair an immense and fashionable attendance
may be anticipated at Pimlico, such as never be-
fore seen there. Already persons of note ar
irving here, or engaging rooms at our prominent
hotels to be present Among them Imay mention
the venerable Bailey PeytOn, who has written Gov.
Bowie private letter expressing his determine
ton to be q loOker-on. He is one among the old
school horsemen and wishes once more to witness a
our-mile contest between such celebrated nags as
are entered. Great pains have been taken to afford
the most convenient modes of conveyance by rail
and otherwise to the grounds at cheap rates.
Political matters here become more and more ex-
citing. There WILL really, be but one element in
the field against Democracy, it consisting of the
Workingmens party joined by Republicans, Re-
formers and Independents. It is fact not dis
guised that the Democrats quite fearful of be-
ing routed. They know full well that their power
the voting strength of it-rests with mechanics
and laborers-as also the hard listed, knock down
and dragon felows-those who can vote pudding
tickets stuff ballot boxes, count double-in or out
ad hbitun,-and make showing ofvictory whether
this at the bidding of rings and ring leaders, de-
sert them, going over to the opposition, there must
surely ensue a Democratic defeat. Even with a
vote fairly counted by judges of the several pre-
cincts, it is believed the WOrkingmen can show a
clear majority of three or four thousand. l still
believe the Workingmen ard opPc.efs~tu Demve--
racy will elect goOdly number of their City Coun-
ell nominees. They may alsodo similarly regard
ing delegates to the Legislature. 1t is impossible
now to predict what may turn up on election days.
There is novelty in the new combination and
sort of fascination about it which may surprise all
after the contest is over. The same thing may be
discovered in reference to Baltimore county under
the combined agreement between those who have
grown sick and wearied of Democratic rule. Vic
tory is certainly within their grasp. They only
need to improve present and coming opportunities
Work on st. MichaePs p E. church, corner of
st. Paul and Denmead streets, is progressing fa-
vorably since its cornerstone laying. The foun-
dation walls, of granite, now nearly complete.
Rev. Dr. Kirkus the rector, deserves great credit
for his energy in pushing forward this noble
terprise. When finished it will be an imposing
ornament to that rapidly growing suburban region.
Some of the finest residences within what may re-
ally be called Baltimore, though belonging to the
"belt" have been built and still being erected
in that section. As property there, on st. Paul,
Charles, Maryland avenue and other streets north
of Boundary ave. amounts now in value to mil
lion or more of dollars, it is especially important
that better means of extinguishng fires should be
promptly inaugurated.
Business continues to improve and money finds
its way more freely among all classes of society.
Our city presents very much the active, thriving
aspect it did some years ago at this season of the
year. An unusual number of country merchants
are here purchasing goods They come mostly
from the South and West. Our dealers in all
branches of trade are more cheerful and hopeful.
NESToR.