The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-02
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Union Banking Company-Medical
University Commencement-J.F Fred.
G. Talbot, Esq.-The Mayors APP
pointmentS Local Option
Ea, stern War-Business, &c.
nALrIMonE, February 9th, 1873.

BALTIMORE, February 27th 1873.
The almost en-, less trial of certain parties-Off-
Gals etc.,-of the bogus Union Banking COmpa-
ny, which existed here some time ago and cxplo-
ded, charged with conspiracy to defraud, still lin
gers out its slow length IN the CRIMINAL Court
Arguments NAV be made to-day and possibly the
case closed. No one doubts that this was mag
nicent fraud, but it is questionable IT any OF the
accused can be convicted. They covered up their
tracks-rather their counsel have done IL lor then
too well. 1t has been shown tn. Ut these pecula-
tors got over hundred thousand dollars out Of
the people by what might etermcd cool swIndllng.
The commencement of the University OF Mary
land Medical School takes place Friday next. AS
usual this promises to be very interesting occa-
siOn The faculty yesterday closed the exaiaiha-
ton of candidates for graduation and passed some
forty live of them entitled to the degree
of M. d. Their diplomas will be formally pre-
scented to them at the commencement by Hon. S.
Teacke Wallis, who has been assigned that duty.
grand annual observation-disclosures etc.,
given by the alumni takes place at the Rennert
House the same friday evening 1t is supposed
there will be some two hundred guests present.
This, of course will be occasion of deep interest
fraught with orations, song, sentiment, speeches
and feasting.
l notice thatmy friend, J. Fred. c. Talbot, Esq,
former States Attorney of Baltimore county, is
candidate for the Democratic nomination in the
I'd Congressional district of Maryland, composed
of Cecil Carroll, Hartford and Baltimore counties,
at next falls election. We of this metropolis
apt to hear and know good deal about political
movements on both sides, and from what |
ascertain the triumph of Mr.. Talbot may be put
down as certain. lie is young, energetic, intei-
gent and full of practical ability. His willingness
to render fvors regardless of political distinction,
has made him friends on both sides. He never
forgets a good turn and promptly recprocates.-
| may say indeed, he is one of those peculiar,
cial, affable spirits who can't help being popular.
If elected to Congress friend need fear apr
preaching or asking of him. He is just the clever
fellow to do whatever can be done coming within
bis power. Though myself not particularly we'd
ded to one partizan organization more than an
other, feeling kindly toward all men of true merit,
holding it duty to do as we would be done by,
take pleasure in paying this tribute to Mr. Talbot.
As / stated in a recent letter, Mr.. Charles Webb
has received the appointment of City Collector
from Mayor Kane. 1t gives general satisfaction
and secures full confidence. Mr.. Webb is one of
our very best citizens. Nearly all the other APP
pontments have been mace and confirmed. They
give satisfaction to the people. The Mayors
health has considerably improved. He will soon
go South in the hope of restoring it. The report
that he had Bright's disease of the kidneys is be-
lieved incorrect.
There is strong effort being made here by the
friends of local option in its favor, whilst pow
erful opposition exists among merchants, hotel
men, liquor dealers and others. If the bill is
passed and one more districts of the city vote
to sustain it, there will be a mighty transfer of
trade to the bordering one or ones where option
is not consulted. The general impression, how
ever, is, that both local option and beIl-punchism
will go through the Legislature. The temperance
advocates are very active.
The aspect of affairs in Europe, according to my
spectacles, is pacific, generally speaking. There
is not likely to be any more war; The Russian
Bear, however, has pretty well dissected the Tur-
key taking the best parts to itself. leaving little
else than the neck, bone and rump, or "Pope's
nose"
ADJUSTMENTS are somewhat flourshing. Maggie
Mitchell did well at Ford's and still draws largely.
Mrs. Oates is at the Academy of Music, a great
favorite.
Business is quiet but presents better outlook
for the spring trade-prices of leading commOdi-
ties rather dropping.
The silver bill is not yet signed or vetoed by
the President. People here are satisfied with any
thing that will make times better and money more
plentiful.
The "belt" problem does not appear to attract
much attention way the other.
NESTOR