The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
CorrssPondsaes Baifiaors csuniy Unioa.
LETTER FROM BALTTNoRH.
The Month OF Blowors-sormon on Oar.
win-Tho Governor In Baltimore
The New Steam Road, &c.

BALTfnonE, May ID, 1882.
We have nov entered upon the month Of flowers,
iiness loves romance and ali that is charming and
beautiful. New life seems stamped every whsFe on
natures vernai lace, whilst each succeeding day
adds 10 enehantments Of the peculiar season. The
old-time and very enjoyable custom Of "Aiaying"
was INDUCED In By very many Of our young peo.
pie on the ar't Of the month. They sought vari-
Gus rural groves and retreats In the surrounding
country. Many sought the different parks whilst
others vent fishing for gudgeons 10 Herring Run.
the Patapsco near the Relay House, and elsewhere.
The day, though rather windy and cool, was,
nevertheless, much enjoyed BY those who went
forth on these pleasure seeking excursions.
did myself the pleasure last Sabbath Of attend.
ing 50. Miehaeis and All Angels p. Z. church, 10
hear Rev. DIR. kirkus deliver his promised sermon
on the life o: the late Charles Darwin, % distn.
guished as great naturalist, scholar and man Of
eminent scientific requirements. There was In
attendance = very full aud appreciative audience,
many Of whom were ladies and gentlemen ofknown
culture and eruditon. Mr.. Kirkus did full justice
10 his subject. lie was thoroughly liberal and ap-
propriate In all he said, choosing 10 give justice
In every respect 90 the talents, patient investiga-
tion, marked honesty, goodness Of character and
undesirable sincerity Of the bold. determined, pa
tient investigator and scarcher after truth, Of the
truly great man Of the age. Mr.. Kirkus dealt
with Darwin only as an investigator Of Nature
through learning and science. lie did not even
attempt 10 controvert the results and Tendencies
Of the results that might follow In . theological
contest Of opinions with those as set forth By the
facts made apparent through the great scientist's
works. lie did not nj ali quarrel with what is
termed "Darwinism," or 10 say whether u was
true or false contrasted with the scriptural or
Mosaic account Of creation. the origin Of species,
etc. lie simply viewed him tDarwinl ~ . most
wonderful investigator, whose discoveries and
views have made impres essions upon the intellectu-
al aheol0 cal md daeia s0hi
as admitted and shown, have staggered many Of
the deepest thinkers and most learned Of the pres
ent age. Mr.. Kirkus wished 10 deal with Darwin
merely as he found him In his Published works
aud opinions therein set forth. taking them-ali
In all-for what they are worth as great produs.
tions Of a great, good, honest, earnest man seek
ing after--as he beiieved-iruthfui ends. II was,
however. in Mr.. Kirkus' view, as Il IL with mo.i
others. that Il matters very little how. Why or
when the human spscics came into existence u is
enough 20 discover and cultivate q faith that
would and will give hope that the soul Of man
must continue TO exist hereafter. Darwin, though
differing In sentiment and views from those enter
tained by persons strictly allied 10 TIE Christian
faith yet no one could doubt the earnest and hon
est endeayors Of the great naturalist In striving
10 set forth what he himself thought was founded
in irrevocable facts, and. therefore opinions thus
honestly arrived at were worthy Of being treasur-
ed. Aside, nevertheless. from what Darwin's the
ory and books may teach regarding mans origin !,
his modus operand Of evolution. etc., rising from
obscure animal exisienees up 90 his present con-
formation there 10 Ons5la;ion and real foun
dation for hope aud eontentment in what Job says
In asserting. II know that my Redeemsr iivsth.
or in the 18th chap. Of Ist Corinthians. where 81
Paul breaches his great and grand sermon on the
resurrection. teachiag that We shall live again 90
enjoy endiesS happiness with those whom We
knew and loved on this earth. l would certainly
rather enjoy such doctrine and such hope than de.
Ii. - a.s.
monkies. apes. tabboons aud such other animals.
OF the twO therefore. whilst respecting the talents
aud honesty. purity of life etc. Of Darwin, II GER
tainly appears more Consolidating aud humanizing z
10 AXE side. With 81. Paul. with Savior and
Others teaching and believing as they did. than
nothing in the future but principal evolution
ming forever. but one not knowing that the other
ever had piIOr existence. The "nly real worth
Of existence here seems 90 be in n hope, desire
and conviction of its absolute truth that We shall
exist hereafter and be happy there With those we
most loved on earth.
Gov. Hamilton was In our city TO day aud pro-
ceeied 10 the residence of Speaker kcilholtI in
company with Mr.. Williams. president of the Sen
ate. and there. in each others presence. signed
quite = considerable number Of the bills awaiting
their signatures. Mr.. kcilholtI's health 10 much
improved and IL IL expected he will very soon be
able to visi, Annapolis and sign the O;her bills
passed by the recent General Assembly.
lam glad 10 ascertain that the newly opened
portion Of the Baltimore and Delta Railway, run-
ming between our city aud ToWsontown. is doing
n very satisfactory business, with excellent pros
poets for the future. II is-whai IL unusual for .
new rOad-paying expenses and really making
some money. II must-soon a. In readiness-be
n grand road for excursions In the summer. II is
hoped the next grand-rsai opening celebration
when IL comes OF on this road, may realize more
harmony and unity Of feeling with some of tho
Towsontonians than was evinesd at the recent
80 ocalled-eelebratiOn.
There IL no doubt whatever that the approach
ing eneampment Of Grand Army Of the Republic
in city in June. will be one amtn ng the largest
and most interesting occasions ever seen In Balti-
more. NEsrog.