The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-26
DALslnonr. February 2sd. Is

month, whcn-though u is now mild aud pleasant
I'VE may look for spring In reality. The winter
latitude but throughout the whole county, has
been remarkable one and peculiarly marked for
severity. am glad. however, 70 notice the recent
and present agreeable change In the atmosphere,
u being quite spring-like. There really seems no
vestige Of winter left. The spring trade and
activity In all departments OF business has taken
an unusually heathful start with prospects Of is
continuance. The shipping presents great aetivi-
~ on the different whnFves, with anunusuai mum.
Der Of vessels arriving and departing fully laden
cd with all kinds Of produce. Scarcely ever be-
fore has there been 90 great stir and moving 10
and fro Of freight and goods for shipmsnt ~ now
visible at the various steamboat and
wharves. This 10 . most healthfui sign. Life Is
thus impaired 10 al branches Of industry which 10
likely 10 increase aud continue throughout the
spring and summer.
A more beautiful day than yesterday for the an
nivcrsary OF Washington's birth could not have
been desired. II was clear, mild. delightful. AZ
usual, u was pretty general holiday, business
being TO great extent suspended. Flags were
displayed throughout the city and al the public
ofiees-state. city and general government
closed, except at stated morning hours. Many Of
the hands In the Custom House were on hand 60
attend to the loading and unloading Of vessels in
port, but there was very little demand for their
services, captains and others prefering 20 wait
and themselves take advantage Of the holiday
The public thoroughfares were crowded with sight
seers and At night all places Of amusement very
fully attended. The Jshns Hopkins Institute an
nivsrsary was held and largely attended. Ad-
dresses were delivered, etc., appropriate TO the
casion. The anniversary-or re-union-of the
members Of the late Confederate Army and Navy
came oil at the Eutaw House. A Gne supper was
partaken Of about 200 guests sitting down thereto.
Toasts were drank, speeches made and the occa.
sion generally enjoyed. Gov. Wade Hampton. OF
South caroliua; bradley T. johnson, Mai. Harry
Gilmor and many others distinguished In the
"Lost Cause, were present. Everything went of
satisfactorily and In order. Good feeling and
liberal sentiment prevailed all round.
A very interesting ceremony Of yesterday was
the celebration Of the centennial anniversary Of
the founding or building Of the noted old Quaker
meeting house, corner Of Fayette and Aisquith
streets. The antiquated structure stands pretty
much rs u was one hundred years ago when first
built aud used ~ . meeting house. Service 10
sons were present to SEQ and participate In those
Interesting services.
As the time FOR the Inauguration draws nearer
10 increases In general and special interest. Bal
tmore will doubt, be thronged with strangers for
two orthrcs days before and many afcr the great
occasion on the 18th Of March. Most Of our BAL
timorS ans who attend u will 90 in the morning
and return In the evening, except the many who
remain 10 attend the ball, sights, &c. All the
leading hotels In Datimore are likely 20 be well
dlled with guests for some days before aud after
the inauguration. as there will not be room enough
In Washington 10 accommodate the many likely
20 be there, particularly on the 9Th.
The s5d annual commencement Of the School Of
Medicine Of the University Of Maryland takes
place at the Academy Of Music on March 81, cere-
monies commencing about 10 o'clock n. M. This
10 always highly interesting occasion and large.
" attended BY the most distinguished ladies and
gentlemen OF Baltimore. There are some IS can
didates for graduation out Of tho us students In
attendance this year. Never has this widely
known and venerable Institution been In q nero
prosperous condition than Il now IL In every 70.
gpect II does credit and honor 10 our city and
State for It's deserved celebrity, also to those
who are 90 fortunate ~ 10 have been among Its
graduates. diploma from the University Of
Maryland 10 nm honor Of which all medical students
must feel justly proud.
IL 10 now settled that work will begin on our
new postofhce early In the spring. rs the required
appropriation 10 sarc Of passing congfess. Hence
Messrs. Rennegt and Boyian will DO Obliged 10
vacate their present stands In month after having
been notified 70 that effect, which notice, learn,
has already been given. The question u, after
Guys particularly has disappeared where will our
many Baltimore county friends End another 90
or regular meeting placer
Now since the "funding" bill has passed--a very
wise mca.are-it Is quite likely TIA. capitalist.
not satisfied with three per cent interest for their
money will gradually enieavor TO place Il In bust
ness channels In the hope Of doing better. II this
be done TO a large extent IL must undoubtedly
give still greater activity and stability to business
Of every kind In every respect IL 10 IN excellent
measure.
There IL q sort Of relief at knowing that tho
foolish deadlock In the Pennsylvania Legislature
in reference TO the election Of q. s. Senator has
been broken by q compr2pisc or agreement TO
settle upon Hon. Mr.. Mitchell. who 10 gentleman
in every respect worthy Of the high honor.
AZ . matter Of course numerous efforts will DO
making by expcctants 10 get Official places rs soon
~ possible, but doubt very much u Mr.. Garfield
win hurry himself particularly on the subject. IL
will DO well, however, for thosc wanting places 10
be in readiness. There will without doubt be
many changes and good deal Of disappointment.
This must DO expected. l expect TO see = good
many changes In Baltimore. The old fellows " no
have been enjoying favors so long must let others
have chance. There are many good and true
Republicans who worked faithfully and never got
much 20 whom much 10 due. and they ought % bc
acknowledged aud " dcsireus, d..ly
rewarded with once u they want u.
notice that goodiy number cf improvements
are going forward In different parts Of the city
II Is believed very large number Of new dwell
Of these In the saburbs. The So. Paul street iron
bridge Is nos nearly completed across Jones Fails.
II will be beautiful structure costing about geo.
900. Mayor Latrobe deserves great credit for
these superb improvements.
There 10 an evident activity In business gener-
ally, but particular change 20 notice In prices.
The Baltimore aud Ohio II. X. Company 10 putting
up another grain elevator by the way, Il has been
q great stroke Of policy for Mr.. John w. Garrett
-or the D. 4 o. II. r. co.-to secure controlling
intcres, Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal.
timore Railroad. This must give the D. 4 o. Co.
immense facilities and advantage. NEsron.