The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-18

BALTIMORE, December 18th, IssO.
We have had quite y change Of atmosphere in
the past two days. II is now clear and the Their.
mometer ranging from 40 10 SO degrces-wind
south. leo, frozen to the thickness Of 10 inches
in the past cold days Of last week, Is still being
cut and housed, but Il melts rapidly. Am glad
10 learn that very fair amount Of this luxury has
already been secured and put up for use. The
packers, who are the greatest consumers, have
gotten their icehouses very generally we'll filed.
This Of itself will tend TO keep prices down, even
II We have no more freezing this seasons thing
not probable.
As We get nearer and nearer 10 tho Christmas
holidays the moro and moro Il becomes apparent
that old Santa Claus IL getting ready TO make his
most welcome annual Christmas visit and distribute
good things-particularly to the juvenile genera
tion. Every show-window in our most conspicu-
Gus business thorOughfarcs Is making unmisiaka-
bic displays of articles for holiday gifts. II Is
quite refreshing to take stroll In north Charles,
Lexington, Fayette. Howard, Eutaw and other
streets and see the thousands cf notions, embrace
ing almost every possible shape variety and price
applicable 10 the special time. Next week and on
until the favorite holiday makes it, advent these
things are likely 20 increase and grow moro and
more attractive. Many persons are now taking
time by the forelock-out making purchases.
Our Democratic friends here are considerably
exercised ~ 20 who will be placed In nomination
At the proper time next year for Judgships 20 our
several courts. There are numerous aspirants
for the places. Judge Dobbin-now over age
and Judge Brown, very nearly seventy years, will.
Of course, not DO expcctants for denomination II
even they desired Il. II is quito likely Judge
Carey, Judge Gilmor and Judge Pinknsy-the
two former partieularly-will again DO candidates
for denomination, as they are young enough for
another term OF ffteen years. The same may
said he purposes retiring from the Bench at the
close Of his present term. There is no question
whatever Of their all having made excellent Judges
and our best citizens would make no objection TO
their continuance another term In the same digni.
fed position. provided equally good and able men
be not wanted by Republicans TO GIL their places,
IL votes enough are found 10 elect them. II would
really DO decidedly better II the Judiciary we're
kept wholly out Of politics and men chosen 10 the
Bench simply on pure merit.
regret 10 learn that some efforts are making In
your Judicial district 20 turn Judge Richard era
son down and nominate another in his place for
the high and dignifed position he has so ably and
satisfactorily filed during the past fifteen years.
Permit me 20 most earnestly 'kope-if the
Republicans cannot get Judge Of your court Of
their own political crccd--that Judge Grason will
be re-nomina,ed and re elected. Ito Is a most
able Judge, purely upright and just in oil his
opinions and general fayOrite.
From what learn there Is likely 90 be n de,-
peratc effort made by very influential wing Of
the Democratic party % break up the ring which
has existed among them long, carrying things
sll its own way. There seems absolute earnest
and power in this. similar pretty much TO the late
movement against John Kelly. The hard work.
of the party are tired Of "all work and no
play :" or in other words, all work and no pay-
NO offices. I, would not surprise me if matters
came to a similar pitch at no distant day in your
county. i; Is rumoFcd that the boys who were
instrumental in giving Democratic victories on
days Of election very rarely get either thanks,
recognition or compensation. They are now talk
ing Of seeing what Republicans are willing TO do
for them IL coming round 90 their side. They are
wcaried Of being beaten go long and regularly Mt
Presidential elections, never getting = chance at
the National spoils.
dropped in this morning TO the very cligibiy
located tobacco and cigar establishment Of Mcssrs.
Jones Ellis, l27 W. Baltimore street, between
Calvert and South streets. This Is n branch, just
opened. Of their large housc-whOiesale depart
ment--5j German street. They have q very fne
assortment; at both places. The new house 10
handsomely fitted and keeps the choicest articles
business Is generally steady and prices Of all
staple produce without much change. There Is a
good supply Of wheat and corn in the clevators.-
The demand Is not active for shipment TO
Europe. Stocks selling TO fair extent and
prices Of all sound securities well maintained
Baltimore and Ohio and Northern Central arc in
steady request. NEsroR.