The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-05-30
Letter From Hayre de Grace.

1t is no longer doubted that the change in ou
charter privileges has been beneficial to Havre dc
many city airs there is noticeable change for the
better. Quite a number of new buildings have
been erected this year, and of a better character
than heretofore Citizens seem to have more pride
and interest in their surroundings than formerly
and to be anxious that their homes should present
more attractive appearance; hence the many
praiSeWOrthy efforts ut adjoining and beautitying
apparent on every hand. And our city authorities
are doing well in the same direction. The streets
are now in better condition than ever before, as
nearly all of them have been graded and heavily
shellcd; the side walks have been thoroughly
overhauled and improved, while gasoline lamps
have been erected on almost every corner.
We have Il public park, too This is strip OF
land, containing about five acres, along the bay
front of our city, and was purchased last year. at
avery low price About three acres of it has
been enclosed by cheap fence, hedge has been
planted, and about one hundred fine overgreens
and deciduouS ornamental trees and shrubs plant
cd therein. The whole cost of these improvements
has understand been less than 500. This park
is already an attractive resort, and will become
more so rs the advancing seasons brings forward
the foliage of the trees and enhances their beauty
There are, of course, some croakers about "ul-
necessary expense" &C., but these little ebulli-
tons of displeasure will all disappear after while,
and should not wonder IL these very dissatisfied
ones would, in the near future be won over to the
supported side of the park, and be foremost in de-
manding its further Improvement.
The fishing season of 1879 has about cloSed.-
Some seine-hauers have made money; some have
lost it. The OILERS have all succeeded WELL as the
run OF shad was much better than that of her.
ring.
There is an absolute dearth of local news, and at
this writing do not know of an item worth re-
cording not already published. ] might, to be
sure, give you some political rumors, now rife
among us, but us you and differ radically upon
the question rs to what constitutes our political
duties, suppose would not be well received as
political correspondent. did once, in a COM
munication, attempt a gentle dig ut some of our
officials but you (perhaps wisely struck that part
out. But may, perhaps be permitted to say that
there nlrpnuV SipnS Df N active I'M If
your partisans for many positions to be fllednext
fall. From our own city, Mr.. Vandiver is again u
candidate for legislative honors, while Mr.. ]. j.
W. Taylor seeks the sheriffalty. Mr.. Taylor has
started late in the race but he is popular here and
among the farmers with whom he has had bust
ness relations, is energetic has good Democratic
record behind him, has been faithful worker in
the ranks, and may win, particularly If the Craw-
ford county system, with its divisions of the pop
ular vote, is continued us the means of making
nominations. ! say frankly that | would like to
witness the political funeral of your whole ticket
next fall but as this can hardly be, please Messrs
Democrats of the county, make good nominations
Tor the offices to be filled. c. C.