The Baltimore County union., 1882-11-25

BALTIMORE, November 22d, lsS2.
The ceremonies attendant upon the laying Of the
cornerstone Of the new United states p0stofiiee
building. located on the square bounded By Fay
ettc. Holiday, Lexington and Calvert streets,
which took place yesterday, were very largely at
tended. II was in every way highly imposing
and impressive 60 all spectators. The United
States Marine Band from Washington diseoursel
most charming music. which greatly enjoyed
by Thousands. The entire affair went Of 20 the
ull satisfaction of the vast audience The knights
TemPlar In their beautiful and rich paraphanala
were the observed Of all Observer. The addresses
were full Of historic interest, particularly that OF
the venerable j. ". u. Latrobe, who ranks high
in the mystic order Of Masonry. Work hence.
forward upon the noble aud costly structure will
progress uninteruptedy and rapidly. When CON-
peted IL will cost probably between three aud four
million dollars and rank among the finest in the
country.
The dedication or formal opening Of the new
Chamber Of Commerce building, on the block
bounded by Postoffce avenue, Second and lIolli.
day streets, took place o.. day aud was largely at
tended by leading merchants and business men Of
the city. There were also n number Of prominent
invited suests-merehants and others-from Phil
adclphia, New York, Washington and strangers
from different parts Of the country. II was a very
pleasant and enjoyable affair. The opening to-
day was mostly on account Of the Baltimore Corn
and Flour Change taking formal possession aud
occupancy of their large chamber or hall, which
very spacious, convenient and elegantly fitted up.
The ceremonies exceedingly interesting and
thoroughly enjoyable. The building Is costly.
convenient aud imposingin in ornamen,ation 10 itself
aud 90 the city. II ranks first among its kind In
any city In the United States, likely also 10 prove
a profitable investment 20 the stockholders. II
contains numerous most desirable Offices and count
ing rooms. The entire structure cost between
three and four hundred thousand dollars. Grain
and Hour dealcrs-or. what is called the Corn and
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hereafter for the Transaction Of busincss-seling,
buying spccula;ing. &c.
The baltimore and ohio Railroad Company Is
gradually taking possession of rooms aud apart.
men;s IN IT. grand new central building, of
Baltimore and Calvert streets, which Is now com.
pleied and ready for use. Al the spacious rooms
are supplied with new. costly furniture. desks.
etc. which will be in the full occupancy Of officers,
clerks and Others in the course Of n few days
This j. the most subsian;ai, imposing and conye.
nien; building II it. Kind anywhere throughout
the country. IL has cost-aii ;old-not much
short of eight hundred thousand dollars. Aside
from this u adurls very attractive ornament 90
the central part Of Baltimore where It 8. loca;el.
The ncNly elected independent judges are now
all occupying. their seats IN the several courts of
oar city. 70 which they were warmly congratulated
by lawyers and uthcfs. They preside with be.
coming dignity anl decided fitness anil ability,
proceeding with the trial Of cases - II they had
long been fanliarly accustomed 20 dealing in
problems Of juri.pruicncc IL affords your cor
respondent. who j. not only writer Tor the pub.
lie pres but also a member of the Bar. and init.
matciy acquainted tor many years with all these
gentlemen # the Bench. o. ofer them. in like
manner hi mos; cordial congratulations IN full
consciousness Of their fitness 60 wear AMI preserve
the Judicial cruinc.
Permit me 20 say ia the most kindly .piri, 10
those who manage the York road railway line.
running between baltimore and Towsontown,
adoriinc ii iocs stch great advantage and con.
NcHencc g. cfsHEs u,ius IL. that fear their cars
get od tho track-or jump ii-;oo frequently.
esie,iaiiy in-i.le o." -i'r limits 90 prove either
comfortable 2" Va.scHsrT. rVrpfiabc To- the CONF
pany. l. filc an average o! twice daily on hi.
route from Townsend street 20 IL. terminus NJ ilol.
liday and Baltimore streets. should be greatly
eratifei II the ear. could bc kep; on the rails
more regularly. a. riding with them % !. exceed
in.iy unpleasant. feel certain the company
don't intend or ictire giving it, customers such
rough riding. Then again % nigh, prove more
generally sAii.fae',ry 10 they could run ears be.
tween 10 o'clock 10 the morning AMI In the after.
noon at shorter in;crvals than every half hour.
The recent Northern Light. werc nspicuuusly
seen here len evening. aso. They we're iruly
grand AMI beautiful. Winter or cod spell is
20 .et in after the appearance Of IL se light.
AZ this particular season oi the year.
The beautiful and uugsua! .0roHI wlich AZ
pearci la.t III ,hi surrounding the moon was Oh.
served and much admired hy many cititens.-
Hundred. we're looking at Il in all parts & Balu.
more. II cannot be deemed altogether unusual
phase of the lunar orb. bu, rare AMI mos, in.
tcrcsting one especially to those fou fasfenony
Political matters since the late election have be-
come rather quiet. The next special move will be
. in looking aheai towards the MayoFaity Of Bai,i.
more. II l. now believed that Mayor WHITE IL
out Of the question a. being IN the race for thA;
Office after his present term expiFes. The opinion
gain. increasing. strength that Gen. I. {. La,robe
who. conceded. made the beet. most popular
chief Executive baltimore ever had. will be the
most formidable candidate iar re nomination and
election a. inlcpendog; Democrat. There are
thousand. of Republicans who will gladly give
him their supper; anl votes.
There are significant outeToppiRgs and indca.
tions of the Christmas holidays being a; no grea;
distance Ia the future. In various fancy stores
may already Ls ss0n in the show windows souve-
nier notion, for presents. There -, too. some
thing IN the bright eyes aud smiling cuunicnances
% juveniles which pfocaims that old Santa Claus
j. on hs kindly journey towards the Joyous land.
Those who are smart, wishing 90 take time by the
forc'ock and make profitable thing Of these ever
welcome holidays. should advertise their good. in
the BALrINoHE CorNtY USioS soon as possible
The Ford Brother. murlereEs of Jesse james.
the OUTLAW. exhibiting here at one % the small
theatres. However gopf ae; these mea did ia
Kidding the world oi villain and murderer IL il
corrupt and bad taste 20 paironiIe oT encourage
them a. public exhibitors.
Business j. steady though not specially active.
II l. expected that considerable briskness will be
manifested by our grain AMI four merchants after
+ they fairly get "into the hang" Of the Cham.
T Der Of Commerce baling. where they will hence.
forward assemble. Il ~oali he well IL they could
refrain from much unreal time. sales. whieh in
nine ou 81 tea is mere gamblin: TO pay diff
.efences WithoG; :as ssAs:sass. NEstoR
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