The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-10-01
Correspondence Baifimore cSaaiy Caios.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Late Prosidont-The Oriole-Mary
land Appointments OF 0ui-
toau-The New Gas Company,
Etc. Etc. Etc.
BALrIMonE, September 2sth.

BALTIMORE, September 2sth, 1851.
The public demonstrations in respect 10 the
memory Of our late lamented President Garfield
are now ended, yet the Nation mouFns silently and
IN sorrow for the irreparabls loss. The great and
good man 10 not only mourned In his own native
land but all over the civilized world. Never, per.
haps, In the worlds history have there been high
or, more sincere tributes Of respect paid 20 the
memory VI any man than have been 70 this Chief
Magistrate Of the American Republic. Though ho
sleeps now quietly In the silent grave vet his
name, his noble traits and his susFiags can never
be forgotten aud his recollection will be smbalmed
IN the hearts Of his couutrymen through ages 20
come. II will be as with the immortal Washing.
ton, ever green and fresh. elieiting tributes and
encomiums 10 the cause Of patriotism Of human
liberty, patriotism through his hallowed name
The devotion, the tender love and patient sndur-
anse Of suffering and sorrow 90 heroicaiiy and
patiently borne by his noble wife must ever hold
sacred place In tho archives Of memory. II can.
not but be gratifying to realize the substantial
evidences Of respect and appreciation so generous
~ bestowed upon the stricken widow Of our late
President In donation to the fund for her benefit
aud that OF her children. IL IL worthy Of especial
mention TO note the liberal subscriptions thereto
by many Of our Baltimoreans. chief among which
may be mentioned those Of 5000 by Mr.. John
W. Jarrett, president Of the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad, aud $4,000 BY Mr.. VIM. r. Walters, one
Of Baitimores most liberal, energetic and respect
cd merchants. What makes the generous acts of
Mr.. Garrett and Mr.. Walters 80 noteworthy L. the
fact that whilst conservative, liberal Democrats,
they rose wholly above any partiEan feelings In
these generous deeds.
In consequence of the oriole celebration coming
50 soon the display Of mourning for the deceased
President will mostly be stripped from public and
other buildings In city by the end Of the pres
ent week In order that time and opportunity may
be Afforded Tor persons TO decorate in gayer and
more appropriate colors suitable 10 that asion.
These will, doubt, DO very elaborate attractive
and beautiful. The most conspicuous, doubtless,
Of them all will DO the decorations, with fountains
Jets OF water, electric lights, etc., on all parts Of
that classic structure from top 10 bottom. II IL
also TO be deliberately illuminated, as also the
whole Of Monument Square. The scenes also IN
Washington Place and around Washington mon
Notwithstanding the new costly fountain being
erected there by Mr.. John W. Garrett-wiII like
wise be especially beautiful.
IL Is generally believed here that in due time
President Arthur will commence looking into the
Baltimore appointments in the Custom House.
The prevailing impression is, as Mr.. John J..
Thomas has now held che eollcct0rship Of the port
for almost three terms-or twelve years-thai he
cannot complain IL Mr.. Arthur appoints some one
else IN his place. This change, IL fully believed.
would prove gratifying to the great body Of the
party. In reference to the u. $. District Attor.
neyshp and U. $. Marshaiship very little 10 said,
though there parties after both these places ne
also that Of the Collector Of Internal Revenue
Regarding these, however, there seems but little
would probably give general satisfaction IL made
at the earliest prudential opportunity. II has.
indeed, been long in demsnd.
Some sixty eHigies Of the miserable
murderer Guiteau have been suspended in tho past
few days in different parts Of our city aud in the
subuTbs-several along the York road. They
were permitted to hang BY the neck for n day or
two and then either shivered TO pieces with stones
or burnt at the places where suspended. Never
has there before been such universal indignation
seen here. All passed of orderly among the
crowds surrounding them.
The new Equitable Gas Company in our city
has now nearly two thousand hands at work lay.
ing their pipes in all central parts Of Baltimore
and have already several miles Of them laid
They propose furnishing gas at Sl.j0 per I,0OO
feet, which IL 50 cents per 900 feet cheaper than
tho present old companies charge. Quito u mum.
Der Of persons are agreeing to become consumers
oft.
notice that the York road passenger railway
company has now n large number of workmen en-
gagged putting down an additional traek--making
Il double, except u small distance In tho narrow
part Of Holiday street-from Baltimore street 20
North avenue. This will be q great Improvement
and enable the company TO shorten the time con-
siderably between Baltimore and Towsontown.-
Il will be completed in . few days.
just at present. The Republicans are very earnest
In their endeavors 10 procure good, frst-ciass
nominees for all Offices.
The Democrats, though they talk good deal
about unity. harmony, etc., are still far from be-
ing in that delcctable condition. The o. l.. D.'s
are determined to run their own special ticket,
come what may. and 20 against the ring.
All kinds Of fruits and vegetables are very
scarce and selling ut unusually high prices. Al
most everything in this line Is nearly one half
dearer than usual at this season of the year.
Business generally 10 steady with m upward
tendency In the prices Of wheat, hour and all
saable articles. The drought has 10 q great ex-
tent caused this. Ngsroa.