The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-17

BALrinoRE. December i4,h. lssI.
The preparations for Christmas aud the holidays
are more extensive and general this year than I
remember having seen them In many years past.
Every one, indeed, 10 be alive 20 the subject.
Already the streets and prominent thoroughfares
are crowded with persons. male and female, young
and old, white aud eolores nearly all Of whom ap-
pear 10 be out looking for Christmas presents
The object in many is 10 prospect and ascer-
tain where the most suitable articles can be oh.
tanned, whilft goodly number 60 In nj once for
making purchases. Those who act on this prin-
eiple, sering the fret opportunity, taking time,
u were, by the forelock, quite apt not only 20
get best what they want most but save q great
deal Of annoy ance and erowding " they delay their
purchases until the day or two before Christmas.
Whilst Sunday is the actual anniversary this year,
Monday, as usual will be kept In lieu thereof
| Al secular business will be suspended, though,
owing TO oversight when altering the Law In
the Legislature two years ago, 90 happened that
tho banks were not given privilege 20 suspend
business on the Christmas holiday. Il was an
fortunate. unintentional oversight. which doubt
will be corrected at the approaching session Of the
General Assembly. II the weather should con.
tnue mild as IL nOw is-at this writing the Their
mometer up to 20 degrees-poultry Of every kind,
likely TO be very abundant, must be found selling
at very reasonable prices. Even now turkeys are
cheaper than beef as are also chickens, ducks aud
many other kinds Of poultry and game.
The recent decision Of Judge Yellott, Of your
Baltimore county Circuit Court, In the kabsas
PH' ease. pronouncing the protective oyster law
unconstitutional, and thereby releasing certain
persons from custody Who were arrested and held
under u, has caused n considerable sensation here
as well as In Annapolis. where the parties were
held atnenable 10 the Law. The Judge has un-
doab,edly exhibited much hrmness In this decision,
taking n bold, fearless stand, and, IL is strongly
believed. n pretty correct view Of the Law. His
views hitherto regarding the baJeas corpus where
other matters aud legal or constitutional points
were put and Investigated. have been considerably
eoniroverted and caused sound lawyers In not a
few cases o. take sides with him. There 10
getting the fact that Judge Iellott l. u very
independent. clearly considerations Judge, apt 60
say what he thinks In a clear. fareibe and com
mon sense way. Ifthe Judge aiheres 90 bis opin
Ions IL will give trouble IN other where par
ties may be arrested for similar offences. There
be doubt that some law should exist for the
effective protection Of our ChesApcakc oysters or
the period will come when there will be but few of
them 60 boast o. They are grosing seafeer
every year and unless protected. great source.
not only &c revenue 90 our city but % enjoyment
10 her lovers of bivalves. will be cut OF
Tho remarks few day. ago made by Judge
Pinkney. of our Criminal Court. in reference 20 the
safety protection from ere Of theatres and those
attending them were very timely anl appropriate.
The truth IL none of the theatres here well
guarded against accidents from hres, such thA;
recently At Vienna. as they should be. II !. eini.
bs siay enforced - 10 secure both safety and
confidence 60 the very fullest extent. II Z. only
because circumstances did not occur that Balt.
more has not suffered. perchanee. siIniiarlyif not
worse-than Vienna. No means should be left
unemployed 10 make places Of public amusement
and public baildings o. every Kind where crowds
assrnhie. secure possible from e0nfagrations.
believe out Acadsny of Music and ford's Opera
House very usll secured in this respect-a.
sell probably, A. other similar theatres In the
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mais un them regarding safety against 1res.
There 1. siili an ocrasisnai case of small poI
here. bat the disease may be considered very much
aba;si. There one death yesterday from IL
and tso Or three eases IN the past week or ten
day. bui ihsy gave no alarm. Very many per
sons young and oiI .iili being saecina,ei.
| ia ,Iuiing large number Of children in public
schools. Who not required q pay fof il. Il be
| ing considered public benefit
The merchants of cur Cora and Flour Exchange
have nou extended the time q Change meeting.
g. o'clock =. m, Which gves more desirahle
time f0r business transactions q those both u
cpuntfy asl city. The new, costly aud very hand
some bailiiss q the Exchange, N Holiday and
Second street. aud Pe.tefiee seeaas. =. no~ rapid
| " approaching completion and ~ili be ready for
| occupancy perhAp. early IN the spring. Iiuill be
superb. ra'iy s;Tuetars aud espeeialiy convent
ent
The neu central baltimore and Ohio Railroad
buiidns. corner Of Baltimore Ani Caivet; streets.
gill soon be under roof and completed nsxt spring
% early summer. IL uill be the most Imposing
aud substantial structure IN Baltimore
Cot. Adreon. our Fosimaster. still eontinass g.
make very desirabls aud impoT;sn; Improvements
"a bis department. among ~hieh the ex-
peditou. delivery and reception II nails 10 ciii-
Iens anisr the carrier system, paeArds g'.iHs the
| psbhe prcetAble information. As.. which prove
greatly adsantAgeous
am glad 20 learn from many q our eititsns
uho have visited wAshington since President
| Arthar's accession to the Presidency. that they
were most Agreeahly pleased ~ith their intsrse~
being particularly Impressed siih his department
hi. manner aud his cordial greeting 20 all. lie.
- Am informed. makes every one feel perfec;iy
at home, giving q good, hearty shake of the hand
aud welcome 20 each. 10 every respec; he i'm
pre.se. per,ons mo,t fAvorAhiy. These are most
| certainly desirable accomplishments and none DO
| they become better than the Chief Magistrate oi
our Republic. IL 1. therefore most pleasing 20
kno~ they are - happily eoneentra;si IN Pref
dent Arthur.
There nov . general impression that
Gsiisaa the assassin, has been PLAY ing % insan-
| ity. ani be should be convicted aud hung. II
would. according 10 the evidence, be difficult 10
/ hni more eonsammA,e scoandrei Ia al things.
Iiis good sense Is shosn IN his con, iction q
/ hitnscif. NEsroH.