The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-04

BALTIMORE, December LIST, 1850.
We have now entered upon the Grst winter month.
II came In last night with quite n rain, accom-
panied by slcct and some hail. There was also n
thick, heavy mist which frole into ieieles on the
trees, fences, etc., presenting this morning rare
and attractive appearance. The trees In Green
mount Cemetery. rs passed Il In the cars along
the York road this morning, looked rs " they we're
literally hung with silver ornamentaton. There
were millions Of ieicles. Il was altogether very
pretty sight. The ground, too, was lined with
slcct and leo which made pedestrinating exceed
ingly unpleasant and difficult. The clouds passed
away about noon when VIC had bright sunshine
and n mild atmosphere. An old Sc. Marys eoun-
~ farmer sitting near mo as write, remarked,
though somewhat singular. that slect never comes,
however cloudy and portentious the weather may
be at tho time, that fail In having Il clear and
almost invariably pleasant twenty -four hours
afterwards, frequently much sooner. Such was
certainly the case to-day.
Preparations for the re-assembling Of Congress
are in active progress here and In Warrington
especially the latter city. Members OF the House
Of Representatives and Senate are arriving almost
daily, route for the National capital. They are
apt 10 pass q day or two with Us, particularly
those from the South and West. Our fnc, fat
oysters ut this season Of the year tempt many 10
hold over and enjoy them.
IL Is worthy Of remark that our city markets
are at present and likely TO be fully supplied with
all the substantiais and delicacies Of life from now
until the Christmas holidays selling at reasonable
prices. / notice that our dealers in all kinds Of
articles suitable for Christmas presents, or the
holidays, are gradually getting In supplies and
preparing themselves 20 accommodate purchasers
on the iookout-or soon 10 be-for such com
modities. Many Of the toys aud other jim-cranks
now exposed In fancy stores for sale are very
novel. unique and handsome. The prevailing i'm
preston 10 that the demand for such things will
bc unusually large this year, rs money 10 more
abundant and persons of all classes better able 10
crafty their inelinatiUns In making presents than
during years previous. stroll ON any Of our
business thoroughfares will expose all sorts of
holiday matters which attract general attention.
Those Of our merchants who wish 20 use the coun-
try newspapers TO make known where, when and
how such notions are 90 be had most advantage
ously. should take time BY the forclock and ai.
vcrtisc early. IL IL singular how apt country
people are to be guided by what they see In their
own familiar. reliant. home journals. II IL well
therefore 10 keep an eye TO business always.
Gen. Garfield, Prc,ident.elect. though passing
through baltimore has not stopped here. lie went
directly through lie will not be this way again
until he comes on for Inauguration and n pcrma-
ncncy of four years residence. ut least, at Wash.
iEston as President. I have IL upon good author.
lily that he has not made any particular dec-
sion regarding who will be in his cabinet any
other position. lie wants time for elaboration.
The matter between the baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad aud the baltimore Corn and Flour Tx.
change regarding the advance in the price of
storage on wheat aud corn has not yet been adj
jusied. but the belief is IL will be anicably and
satisfactorily arranged in day or two so that
there will be further di.puta,ion or uncasincss
II Is also hoped that there will be further losses
by sudden depressions or elevations of the market
and prices detrimental to our merchants. Mr..
John ". Garrett. president Of the Baltimore and
COmnunN- nj fha
rcpor; originating with or appearing In q Phiia-
dclphia newspaper, that he had combined with
certain heavy capitalists and grain spectators to
put down or put up prices might best suit them
in making money through such dealings. my
self have such confidence. from long personal nc.
quainiance with Mr.. Garrett. as 60 believe most
implicitly that he could not. would not. be in any
way connected with such despicabic business.-
What was done-wth his consent-in managing
railroad affairs has been especially in the belief
and for the object of making things better, well
for the railroad interests generally for the mcr
camille community. free. wholly. Of improper mo-
uvcs. Mr.. Garrett IL worth. probably. between
five and six millions Of dollars. hence he would
have NO occasion TO desire adding to his already
great wealth by such unfair means.
have heard IL intimated that there will proba-
bly, be change in the proprietorship and man
agemcnt of the Baltimore Gazette. There arc
some who think II will take somewhat Of n new
ionei Democracy, advocating such doctrines. lib
erai in character. as will admit Of the South dis
cariing sectionalism aud its provcrbial prcjudces
against Republication. Il may well be said that
until the South abandons its solid South" notions
rs n part Of Democracy and the Democratic party
Il must ever be beaten by the solid Republican
North.
IL is not probable that any very decided efforts
will be made by those seeking official places under
President Garfield until he gets in position 20 fair.
~ act. That there will be new appointments
important obes-in baltimore and Maryland Is
fully expected. Ny impression is that retiring
modesty, when the applicant il properly endorsed
and presents his claims will prove most fortunate
II is quite certain, highly important. places which
have been filled by the saas person two o. more
Presidential terms will be given 60 new claimants.
As matter of course there must be numerous dis
appointments obedent 90 civil service reform aud
other exigencies but there still are and will be en-
couraging hopes 20 those fully capable who were
the ardent, active friends and supporters Of Mr.
Garfield.
l hear wi(fperings daily Of dissatisfaction
among our Democratic friends who have been
fighting 50 long and earnestly in the Democratic
ranks without ever getting the show even Of an
other Democratic President Of the United States.
The hard-working. hard-6sted fellows who do
most Of the working and voting say they see no
outcome TO their hopes and no chance Of getting
Offices under Uncle sam unless they get on the
strong side. which they will do before another
National contest for the Presidency.
Some ice was housed from different ponds. lakes
and streams near our city, averaging in thickness
from two TO Eve inches, during the recent cold
spell. but little being gathered now. The supply
thus secured has been mostly by packers for pack
ing purposes.
There is nothing very special in business be-
yond what IL has been in the two past weeks
Wheat and corn advanced materially in price.