Middletown transcript., 1878-05-04
BALTIMORE LETTER.

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withering." Not exactly in the sig
nifcance Of Shakespearean nomencla-
ture, do we wither; but from more
gloomy and depressing source than a
missing letter do we that way tend
Here, We behold a gang oftemperance
sharks, with true christian zeal (?), for
our interest; our pledge; and our
pocket-boeks. There our City Coun-
Gil seems bent upon agreeing only to
disagree, and appear proud in the con
sciousness Of how much time is wasted,
and how little good accomplished
Then again we are confronted with the
saddening reflection that it is "dog-
days." while we are yet in April. The
sickening reality Of the hot days, and
sleepless nights, to which we are has
tening; together with flies, mosquitoes,
and thousand other ellis that flesh
is heir to" all conspire to render US
supremely miserable. Could a more
depressing state Of affairs, well, be toll
Grated a more gloomy picture, well
portrayed? But what is offered for
the defense. Is there no consolation
to be gathered from these charming
excursions to "Fair Haven" Those
prospective strolls over the "heaven-
kissing" hills Of the parks; or rambles
among the famous, and well-kept pic
mic grounds adjacent to our city
Take these collectively, in conjunction
with the paradisiacal privilege Of "a
tour to the springs" and tell we are
compensated for the gloomy outlook
"Whatever is, is right"
"The great bench show" Of dogs, as
it is termed, Just held at Masonic Tenn
pie reminded Us Of the ready French
man, who in his pressing needs,pound-
ed brick, and sold it for "fea poison"
It was well patronized, even BY the
fair sex; but we thought one got about
as little for his money, as the old lady
who invested in the "brick-powder."
Easter Sunday was a truly joyous
day in Baltimore. Every one appear
ed impressed with the joyous occasion,
and lent to its celebration, BY fine
dress, and smiling faces. That femi-
nine ideal, the Spring bonnet" did
not fail to put in an appearance on this
day, and take it ''for all in all" it is a
nose-gay in variety Of detail, but, no
doubt, the girls think it real sweet"
and are happy. The music at the va
rious churches was an especial feature,
more prominent at the catholic service,
where the best efforts Of Mozart, Hay
den and Hummal were called into
requisition as nothing short Of the
masters Of greatest eminence, find fa-
vor with the choirs, upon this greatest
feast Of the year. Some Of the church
es made the music feature to be re-
membercd; notably 50. that Of the I'm
maculate Conception, where Prof.
Werning, leader Of the Fifth Regiment
Band, is director. The whole orches-
TIA Of the band were stationed in the
choir, and with the organ, accompani-
cd the whole mass through. The
Episcopal churches, too, celebrated to
some considerable extent, in point Of
decorations and music and even the
Methodist congregations, who have 50
long ignored anything pertaining to
festal days, chanted the gloria ill &c
cclsis in honor Of the glorious resurrec-
ton.
We are having a real Shakesperean
revival at the Opera House, in this ci-
ty. On Easter Monday, Booth open
ca two weeks engagement, and has
been nightly assaying the most famous
works Of the great author, to audi
ences, such as only Booth can draw.
Parliamentary delegation from Wash
ington have paid homage to the great
est works Of the greatest poet, as in
terpreted BY the greatest actor Of the
present day. It is fact, perhaps not
generally known, that this celebrated
artist never visits Washington, either
professionally or otherwise; owing to
the "little unpleasantness" that occur
red there a few years since, in which
bis brother took part. Hence from
motives all can appreciate, he compels
all whe would see him, residents Of the
Capitol, to visit him in the Monumen-
tai City.
The vicinity Of the courthouse, for
the past few days, has been the scene
Of much activity, consequent upon the
obligation Of traders to renew their il
censes. It is rarely that one sees a null
titude clamorous to rid themselves Of
money for 50 little return; but all sorts Of
devices and stratagems are here resort
ed to, to effect few moments audience
with batch Of the crustiest clerks
that ever drove quills for the body
polite. Civil answers are at a hand
some premium, while anything tend
ing towards common courtesy, are
quite ignored BY these rufied-tongued
monarch. Very Respectfully,
SHADDIE.