The Baltimore County union., 1882-04-29
corrssPondsnes Baifiasors couHty Uaioa.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Sermon on Darwin-The New Steam Road
The York Road Line Compliments
yBanQust-More Postal Improve
ments-The w. n Loan-Afore
Building improvements. &C.

BALriNoRK, April Goth, 1882.
Rev. Dr.. kirkus, rector Of Sc. Michael's and All
Angels y. 4. church, corner Of ST. Paul and First
streets, announced from his pulpit last Sabbath
that his sermon next Sunday morning. seth inst.
would be on the life, character, philosophy, new
theory Of evolution. ETC., Of the late celebrated
Charles Darwin, whose obseqaics took place In
Westminster Abbey, London, to-day. As DR..
kiFkus ranks among the most learned and able
divines Of fBaitmoFe-and indeed of our country
his discourse upon this occasion cannot fail Of be-
ing one Of great interest," especially at the present
time, soon after the demise Of the famed seien.
tist, who 10 20 form the subject Of his sermon
Those familiar with the writings, new evolutiona-
~ theory and peculiar views Of Mr.. Darwin, his
exalted life, character. great eruditon etc,
not but feel an especial desire 90 embrace the op-
portunity OF hearing 90 able q divine ~ DR.. kir-
kus give bis views regarding so distinguished aud
wonderful \ man as the woTld-rcnOWned Darwin,
whose name and writings and theories are known
familiarity 20 scholars, scientists thc0lo great
thinkers and philosophers In all civilized nations
Of the globe. Il has been supposed by many that
the doctrine Of evolution" as expounded and
treated by Mr.. Darwin was in opposition 20 the
Seriptural account Of creation Of mans immortal
ity and what 10 set forth also In the Scriptures
taught BY Moses, the prophets, Christ himself and
other writers Of the New Testament. DarWin's
view is that this earth has been In existence mil.
lions upon millions OF years, that, In fact has
tangible idea Of its beginning nor Of i,s ending.
and that from the undehnable commencement Of
all things there has been q ceaseess evolution and
progression towards what may be supposed per-
fection-if indeed that ever can be attained-and
that this evolution or progression must continue
throughout ages wholly inconceivable 10 mans
finite ability. The high and pure moral character
Of Mr. Darwin In all his walks Of lfe whilst good
and pure men In and out Of the church-many Of
them-wholly disagree with his views theological.
ly. they. nevertheless, hold him In the very high
est respect for his virtues and conceded excellence
Of feharaeter-being markedly honest aud upright
1t is conceded therefore that his liic character
and views worthily command the attention Of the
ablest and best men of all countries, and that he
cannot but form fitting theme for such dis
course as DR.. kirkus purposes delivering 90 his
hearers next Sunday. There can be no doubt that
\ very large congregation from all parts Of Bati-
more and the suburbs will be In attendance. Not
q few will possibly avail Of the steam and other
railways and come in from Towsoutown and other
intermediate points 60 hear the sermon.
am glad to learn that the new Baltimore aud
Delta narrow. gauge railway, since its recent open
ing and daily running 90 and from Towsontown.
has been doing quite gratifying business. better,
indeed. than was anticipated. with excellent pros-
poets for the future. The company is procuring
additional cars and other appliances. intending TO
run excursions regularly TO different points very
soon % Towsontown and elsewhere. Al who have
avaied of this railway speak highly Of it, running
in every way.
observe that the York road horse.car line il
brushing up considerably and making improve
ments on thsr line. one Of which is shortening
the single track in II alliiay street 90 only few
yards by adding an additional track. This makes
an almost entire double track to North avenue
very fine new car IL also to be placed ON the
line 10 shorten intervals between the running
of cars. especially from the boundary and points
far out a. GoyanstoWn.
Extensive preparations are making here By the
friends OF Gov. Hamilton 10 tender him the CON-
plimentary ovation soon a. he RECEIVERS his health
sufficiently 10 participate in IL. II has been chiefly
gotten up aud conducted by the Independents. the
o. l.. D.s and the liamiltonians. with such Others
of the old line ring Democrats as the q. l.. D.'s
choose 60 invite or admit.
I am glad TO notice that Col. Adreon, our popu-
lar postmaster. has lately added another new car
rers ietterbox for letter. papers. etc. at the
ner OF uTeenmOunt avenue and Townsend street.
This Il certainly a very great onyenicnce and ac.
cOmmodation TO those residing in that vicinity
lie has Nestors particular thanks a. the box is
very near HE residence. Other improvements of
a similar Kind are contemplated very soon ia other
parts Of the city. all of which must be daily ap-
preciated.
The loan authorized by the late Legislature of
$1,000. 600 10 the Western Maryland Railroad, Il
10 generally believed. will be readily and gladly
sanctioned by the Baltimore City Council. IL ap-
pears 20 be popular on all sides. n this road
promises great business anu social advantages To
the city and entire state. Mr. Hood the able
president, 10 very active in his management Of
this important improvement.
observe that the foundations Of six new brick
residences, three stories, with three story back
building. 10 q. in. front each and Gs q. deep.
are now being excavatei on the west side of north
Charles street between firs, and Second streets
They are TO have marble steps. etc. ihd in every
way the latest improvements suitable TO desirable
tenements. They are being bull, by Mr.. John
Fox. the well known contractor aud builder, wh,
has also many other Improvements on hand.
Quite neat grocery and provision store {. also
being built on Second street, betxeen Charles and
80. Paul streets extended. The Messrs. Ditch
Bros. have amos, completed quite large carriage
mandatory on their lot recently purchased by
them. adjoining their large confectionery. bakery
and livery stables and carriage repository. II j.
80 by Is feet, two stories and will he occupied by
Mr.. Michael kilroy, q wellknewn en,erprising
carriage maker.
The hfteen residences on 81. Paul street. between
Second and Third streets. are progressing quite
rapidly toward completion. IL IL worthy Of no
iice that fne row Of young trees have just been
planted on the south side of North avenue. from
Grecnmount avenue 10 North street. which will
add greatly 60 the contemplated ornamentation
and Improvements going forward on that beauii-
full avenue. Mr.. GOsncll on the north or opposite
side IL also 90 some extent improving and orna-
meniing his premises which extend . considerable
distance along the avenue. I hear also of other
contemplated improvements in this growing and
desirable neighkoFhOoi 10 aud outside the Belt.
must compliment the editors and publishers of
THE CSiOS upon its enlargement, general i'm
provement and handsome appearance. NEsroR.