The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-09-21
Correspondence baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Aid for Yellow Fever Sufferers-Grand
Lodge of the United States, I. o. OF.
j. Fred. G. Talbot, Esq.-Poh-
tics-New Daily Paper
Business, sc.

BALTIMORE, September 18th, 1878.
1t is gratifying to know that unusually good
health prevails in our city. Though quite num-
Der of refugees from different places in the South,
who left account of the epidemic, are here, none
of them have been taken with the disease. 1t il
fair to say there is probably more healthy city
in the world than Baltimore. Up to the present
time considerably over fifty thousand dollars have
been sent from here in aid of the Southern fever
sufferers. Most Ofths money was RENTED through
Mayor LatrObe. 1t is proper to remark that a
good deal of it came in from different towns and
associations in the surrounding counties of Mary
land, which helped to swell the amount generally
credited to Baltimore. The good people of Balti-
more county, including TOwsontown, Woodbury.,
Waverly and other villages, have done their share
nobly with those of our city and merit high praise
The benevolent manifestations Of people through
out the entire country in behalf of their Southern
brethren and stricken sister cities of the South
have been truly noble in this melancholy period of
distress. 1t shows that the heart of man can
scarcely be prone to wickedness as the sparks fly
upward, but that there certainly are redeeming
qualities in his nature.
The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of the United
States, which has been in session here since Mon
day last closed its business and the delegates will
be departing for their homes. They enjoyed an
excursion down the Bay to-day. more intelli-
gent, finer boxing body of men is rarely to be
seen. Their department in every respect is an
honor to themselves and the fraternity. In gen.
eral appearance, when in session, they compare
favorably with similar number of Congressman
grave Senators. Their reports and delibera-
tiOns present the Order throughout our country to
be in a very prosperous condition. have hither-
to attended many sessions Of this Lodge and never
heard even whisper of politics sectarianism
from any delegate. The strictest circumspection
and decorum prevailed throughout.
T Ofia Int ha RuII nf of
does not SO cordially acquesce in the nomination
for Congress of Mr.. j. Fred. c. Talbot, as Dem
ocratic journal-whch it is-might be expected to
do. This is an unkind cut for the "little giant"
but he has the vim and endurance to recover from
it. 1t must be recOllected Mr.. Lincoln was a
'rail-splitter" and 'fat-boatman" before he be-
came President. Who, therefore, knows what
your Baltimore county '1ittle giant" may yet be-
come notwithstanding the Bultetin's seeming un-
kindness? Even the "little giant of the great
West, Senator Stephen A. Douglas, carved his
way up to fame and distinction, commencing rather
humby. Then 1 say-so should his Democratic
brethren-gve him a chance.
Joe Thompson, the eloquent blacksmith, may
be brought out by union of factions to run against
Mr. Kimmel in the Sd district. If so he might
come out winner. strong, popular, Independent
opponent might possibly defeat Mr.. McLane in
the 4th.
There is good deal of excitement just now in
reference to nominating candidates for the City
Council The Democrats hold their elections in
the wards tomorrow. A legion Of aspirants are
in the field after that 81 900 which each member
gets for the session.
There is talk of starting another new daily pa
per here with capital of $j7, 900. Twenty thous-
and copies are to be printed each day and circu-
lated gratuitOusly. The publishers depend upon
advertisements to pay them. Cheap as the jour
nal may be | fear its patrons will not appreciate
the compliment more than long enough to realize
disappointment and complain of the carriers de-
linquencies.
The indications of general improvement in
business are more encouraging. Decided activity
can be seen in all parts of the city. The adver-
Using columns of our newspapers also show it
Receipts of wheat and -four are large with CORES
pOnding sales, though at somewhat reduced prices.
The jobbers and retailers in dry goods and other
commodities find increasing customers. Manu-
features more encouraging. Mechanics and
labOrers find more employment. The railroad
companies present better reports and their depots
more thronged with freight and passengers
The entire aspect of commerce is brighter.
We have hot days still, but pleasant nights bar
ring mosquitoes. They are furious. NEsToR.