The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-03-18
Correspondence BaiiiRors County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Postofiice Troubles-Adoptlng the
Electric Light-Ladies and Their
Pets-Grand Army En-
campment, &C.

BALTIMORE, March 18th, 1854.
learn most reliably that Col. Harrison Adreon,
postmaster OF baltimore, Is abunlantly prepared
with securities TO take the places Of Messrs. BooE
and Homer, who were on his bond with others
still ON it-at any moment the Government may
desire. So popular 10 Col. Adreon aud 80 great 10
the confidence In him that soon a. u was an.
nounced that Messrs. Boon aud Homer had with
drawn rs surcties, number Of Batmore's most
substantial, respected and best known citizens Of
both parties, came forward and offered 20 supply
the places OF the retired or withdrawn bondsmen,
any and all OF whom are ample In means TO make
them acceptable TO the Government Though u
Is reported that some charges have been filed
against Col. Adreon Of very trihing character
and they not susceptible Of substantiation-no one
for moment believes even they have any other
foundation and motive In bringing them forward
than idle rumor and selfish purposes by certain
aspirants TO get Col AdFeons place as postnaster.
Col. Adreon was, rs Is well known, the first Mary.
land appointment made by the lanented Garfield.
lie had not only been known TO President GARFIELD
personally, but was strongly recommended for the
Office and endorsed by the very best citizens Of
Baltimore and Of the state Of both and all parties
His business qualities his integrity and popular
social qualities, made him might almost Say
all friends and no enemies. lie has ever been n
thorough. active Republican and an unainching
Union man, having rsked HE life In actual battle
for the good and safety Of our country.
as ootu uNNucute OF tuo Atty louucll nave pass
ell and Mayor Whyte intimatss his purpose TO sign
the Brush electric light bill to illuminate quite
number Of the most prominent streets, avenues
and public squares, IL may be anticipated, there
fore. that before long shall be brilliantly aud
beautifully lighted by electricity instead Of gas
before many weeks or months at farthest. AZ n
matter Of necessity the introduction Of this light
must detract very considerably from the income
and profits Of the existing gas companies, which
have been coming fortunes for their stockholders
by exae,ng high prices, under the impress that
they were permanent monopoly. II. however.
this new light sGpcrcec. the ordinary gas in light
ing the streets public buildings squares etc, and
does not become suitable for illuminating private
residences. the result. fear. will be to put up the
price very disagrecably upon housekecpers By add
ing 20 their bills what the old companies lose by
having the lighting of public thorouRhfares.
squares, theatres. churches. manufacture. 4c.,
taken from them and their receipts. II il hoped.
however, the electric light will be perfected and
arranged that IL will be found In due time suiia.
bic for all Illuminating purposes. The expert
ments already made with electricity in various
part Of the worli-largc towns aud cities pariica
lafly-leaves no doubt that in not many years
hence it mus, come in universal use both in town
and country. taking the place % dangerous huiis.
Science seems yet. though amazingly progressive
In it, ttiumphs in outWorking the great powers
and wonders Of this Sable principle, still marching
forward O. farther tiumphs which will make IL
EtiictNe anu 81 use ~ 'Nef9 ttsIeHt
observe that the custom among laiies-tash
ionable ones-of having pet dogs iollo~ them on
the streets and visits % friends l. coming more
generally In vogue. Hvory dog. they say. has H..
day. and let u hope the lay j. not distant Nhen
little puppy lists pets will have their day in
this disgusting fashion With ladies. either elderly
maiiens 90 young oues Ia their loycly teens. II
young ladies knew how gentlemen hold this Gus
tom in hatefulness they would certainly discard
these pet-. Or when they 90 out on the streets or
90 visit friends they would leave them az home
Scarcely anything = more despisable than 10 see
these pe,s-sitraciive a. they may be IN their
proper Places-Nholly ou, Of place following laies
a. now too frequently sccn N their pcrambula-
. tons.
!; /. gratifying 20 notice tina; our merchants
manufacture. leading mechanic, and business
men have determined g. extend tull cuur,e,ics an
recognition o. the Grand Army % the Republic On
its annual assembling ia baltimore ia June next
magnificent reception and entertainments are
g. be given them gotten ~ ia the fne.t styie. II
l. expected several thousand strangers from all
par;s q the lRitei states will visit baltimore %
that occasion. There will also be many ladies'
wives. daughters and friends Of the gentlemen
from abfuad-acrompanyi ng them. Ia every
spcct Il promises % be most important and Ia
tc+esting occasion.
1, 8. but fair 70 say that the Baltimore daily
Iassns Of our city. since going into nes editorial
and publishing management. has improved very
materially a. a newspaper. II IL e.cheu, the
venom % mere politics and maintains liberal Ia
dependence I, has yet fertile Geld before Il.
observe tha; -. Paul street extended, be,uesn
First and Second sireets. has been handsomely
paved, eurbel and rows of trees planted on either
side which makes quite a handsome and desirable
improvement. The fifteen residence, on the
same street, between Second and Third streets. are
now being rapidly built. The work of improving
North avenue. be;ween the York road and Charles
street. !. also going forward. This when compile.
ted With the designed ofnamentations. shrubbery.
graycling. sidewalks. lamps. .odiing. etc, will
give IL an attractive and beautiful avenue. A
number Of other nne mprovements--rs.idenees
churches. 4c,-are In contemplation ia tina; Sec
tin both in aHi outside the city limits. be CON-
menced very soon. NEsroR.