The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27

BALTIMORE, August cath, ISsI.
Very deep anxiety i. still manifested through
out our city regarding he President. Whilst bull
letins from the White House are slightly hopcfui
yet a general impression prevails that he cannot
survive many days. The suppostion really 10
that he is slowly sinking. Ills death, therefore,
would not be n surprise ut almost any moment
Whilst there Is life there Is hope. and all will cling
thereto in the earnest desire that beloved and
suffering Chief Magistrate may, In the ordinances
otProvicncc, be spared 10 for future usefulness
~ public squares and parks in aud contiguous
To large cities are always popular aud desirable -
useful as well as oFnamentai-I take the liberty
Of suggesting that = new ornamental square or
park be made cut Of the vacant lot bounded by
Charles street extended, North avenue, st. Paul
street aud LIST or Dcnmead street, In the Belt or
northern suburbs Of Baltimore. This square con &.
tains probably between four and Eve acres. There
Is only one building upon IL. the fine dwelling Of
Mr.. $. g Lee, all the residue being vacant or IN
improved. This being the case Il could lie pur-
chased entire for a comparatively moderate price,
probably $4,000 or 100000. A fine stream Of
pure water. mostly from springs up in the county
in the vicinity Of Waycrly and elsewhere in that
region. runs through the middle of the square, and
II converted into park might be made quite APP
propriate aud ornamental 10 such place. Aside
from this the large enclosure Of the Blind Asylum,
bounding on the north, also between North ave-
nue. and lst street. running northcrly to some dis.
tanec north of North avenue. containing probably
six or seven acres, now and likely 10 remain un :
improved beyond the buildings now upon IL, woul I
be almost like a continuation of tho same park
This place has, indeed, ine clump Of original
growth trees already upon it and 10 quite hand.
sonciy improved. When North avenue Is i'm
proved. as Il will be, between Charles street aud
the York road. ne the same avenue already has
been west Of Charles street TO Oak street, on the
Falls bridgc-ornamcntcd with soddins, shrub.
berry. tree'. flowers, fountains. gas lights c,c.--t
must add very materially 90 the appearance and
attractions Of such n park. An Improvement Of
this kind to that portion Of the belt would be most
desirable and add materially TO the pleasures and
attractions as place Of residence 60 the entire
ncighborhood. Not this only. but Il would afford
very beautiful resort and plcasurabic place
for persons in both city aud county. The three
magnificent bridges aeross Jones falls--ali in
sight-wOuld iikcwise prove additiona attractions.
learn that all the property owners and residents
in the vincnity would gladly subscribe their pro.
portion towards dcfraying the expenses of such q
square a. the one here proposed. This IL the first
time the matter has been mentioned in a public
print. but there are sanguinc hopes Of its future
success. II II should cuiminate in a triumph,
"Ncstor AMI the BALTIMORE CorSrY txIoN will
merit their share Of credit for giving thereto the
first impetus.
The second or new comet. the period of whose
coming was predicted by astronomers. IL now quite
plainly visible in the northwestern heavens. oca.
ted no; far from where the previous one just dis.
appeared. was seen. II grows brighter nightly
and promises magnificent display in the heavens
in few evenings hence. IL j. not far FROM the
e nstcllaiiun of tho "Grcat Bear aud easily found
or seen by the nakedeye. The appearance of two
comet. one soon after the other, Is very rare
occurrence.
Our citizens are daily preparing for the October
celebration. There can be no doubt Of its being
the finest. most imposing. novel and attractive
display We have ever had in Baltimore. Neither
pains nor money will be wanting 10 render IL com
plctc in every respect.
Our Standardization Of Baltimore
and throughout the State seem very much put out
Mt the course Gov. Hamilton is pursuing In regard
10 the registers AMI his iavOriism of the o. l.. D.s
in opposition To the ring. Its quite evident there
Is trouble in the camp. which may yet ultimate in
the Republicans gaining very decided triumph
nj the fall elections. The brecch appears too
wide TO be healed. breakers are evidently ahead.
The Republicans are united and taking courage.
II will not be surprising e. see that wing Of Dem
ocTacy called %. L. rs split al from the regulars
and uniting with the Republicans. II so il IL all
done with the ring and adherenis thereof. Even
Hon. VIM. Pinkncy Whytc, Democratic candidate
for Mayor. IL growing fearful and thinks IL incum-
bent upon him to make extraordinary efforts TO
keep from being beaten IL the Republicans bring
out strong opponent.
observe that Mr.. GEORGE Savage. secretary TO
Mayor Latrobc, has been appointed clerk TO the
Police Commissioners In place Of SIR. Marriott
Boswell, dismissed from that position, held by him
II years. for irregularities. Mr. Savage 10 certain
~ very worthy gentleman and stands high with
all parties. Mr.. Bosweilis out oftown. his where.
abouts unknown. lie certainly, up TO this mis-.
fortune. was well thought Of and generally known.
Politics possibly seduced him into error.
The electric lights now used in prominent parts
Of the city have almost turned night into day.
Persons can see distinctly 10 read by them in the
open streets. They really throw ordinary gas
lamps literally into the shade. The improvement
Is astonishing.
observe that four very fnc new brick houses,
three stories, marble trimmings. owned by Mr..
Chas. klineieiter. are now being built on Maryand
avenue near ID street. Mr.. ID. Davis Is the ear.
pcn,cr. The houses are iS feet front and IS feet
deep. A man named SkiImorc. a carpenter on
these buildings. abou, year ago hal three Of his
fingers and thumb Of the right hand cut ID with
crosscut closc by the hand. and what Is singu.
lar he works daily and does the same n any other
good mechani, without suffering any great incon.
vcnicnce.
Your distinguished Towsontown farmer comedi.
an. Mr. John T.. Owens, !. drawing immense
houses at ford's Opera House. lie Is as good ms
new and increasing in popularity aud interest -
All our theatres are open and doing well.
Nrsron.