The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-05-23
Letter From Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, May 18th,

BALTIMORE, May lotn, 1871
This city presents a lovely appearance at the
present time. For many reasons baltimore is fast
becoming one of the most charming of our Amer
lean cities. Her location being in close proximity
to the Capital of our nation, and only few hours
ride to either Philadelphia or New York, makes IL
very accessible. No city surpass it in the
generous spirit that prompts her citizens, in the
warm welcome they ever extend to strangers
Besides this, the places of resort within and near
her limits are equal to those to be found anywhere
else. Her parks are lovely, beautiful and grand,
and just now they certainly look charming Her
public buildings are imposing. The many squares
within her limits and the tasteful manner in which
they arranged and kept, make it still more at
tractive to those who love the beautiful, (and who
does notO These things, all considered, present
inducements of high order for pleasure seekers
to stay here, and examine things for themselves
The signs of improvement in business of almost
every kind are seen on every hand, and men whose
countenances were downcast few weeksago, are
now smiling, while their step is more firm. May
their most sangiline expectations be more than
realized in year of great financial prosperity.
the work of Mr.. Moody. His visit to this city has
proved a blessing to thousands God has wonder
fully crowned his labors with success. Churches
have been revived, members of the different
branches of Christ's universal church have been
brought in close contact, and have learned to love
each other more, while sinners have been reclaim
Plain and unassuming, with no show, but with an
earnest faith in the word of God he holds out the
glorious promises of his Father in such manner,
that men must almost accept them, and on them
rely for salvation.
The buildings of the Johns Hopkins Hospital
are progressing slowly, and months and years will
doubtless roll around before they will be compile
ted. When his plans have been consummated, by
the men to whom they have been committed, they
will stand through the ages as monument of HIS
charity.
Methodistic circles have been agitated by the
camp meeting question, in its relation to Sabbath
dissertation. The Executive Committee of the
Emory Grove Association, at their meeting in
April, passed resolution to have the grounds
fenced in and the gates closed on the Sabbath
BY this means they could control the running of
cars on the Sabbath, and the influx of thousands
for recreation. The trustees for reasons, object
to this arrangement and now the ministers are
manifesting determination to have nothing to do
with any camp meeting, where Sabbath desecra-
ton is allowed, by the running of trains, &c
What will be the result, remains TO be seen.
Baltimore has lost one of its most worthy citi-
zens, by the death of Bishop Il. Il. Ames, of the
NJ. Il. Church. He was widely known and highly
esteemed. His funeral was one of the plainest
that ever occurred in this city. He gave the most
minute instructions concerning it. According to
his request, an example was set, that may to a
certain extent check the extravaganza that Is dis
played on these occasions
The cause of Temperance has received new
impulse by the meeting of the Maryland State
Temperance Alliance, and the advocates of the
cause are hopeful for future success. Heaven
smiles on all and every effort made to crush the
monster Alcohol. He has had reign for thous-
and years, and his way paved with skulls. May
1t come to speedy end. ii.