The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-06-24
pALrInoar. June 2Is.. Iss2.


This has been n week Of stir and excitement In.
edent 10 the annual eneampment Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, which commenced here yes-
teFday to continue three days. Ithas proved thus
far complete success, fully meeting tho most San
guine expectations Of all who participated therein
as members Of the association, besides others not
specially connected Herewith. The attendance,
both military and civic, exceeded even what was
anticipated by those who fully calculated upon
seeing very large and triumphant eonvocation.
To-day has been, no doubt, tho great day Of the
occasion, though throughout Il gives evidence Of
being complete success. At an early hour this
morning people began 10 pour into the city and
continued doing 80 BY every conveyance up 90
twelve o'clock, and indeed many thereafter through
out the entire day and evening until late In the
night, so as 10 be present tomorrow and there
after.
This has been \ complete holiday, no business
Of any moment being transacted. Nearly all the
stores and places Of business closed including
the postofee, custom house and other public Offices.
The great crowd concentrated on the streets and
avenues through which the immense procession
passed. They were literally packed with men,
women and children Of all ages, sox, sizes and
coloFs, as lookers-on; so much 20 indeed that II
was almost impossible to move or pass aud repass
each other. There were probably twelve thousand
military, including members Of the Grand Army
and other associations in line. Something over
m hour was consumed by the procession In pass
ing given point, marching ut quite n quick step.
II was particularly interesting 10 sec these war;
worn veterans Of many bloody conflicts fought
eighteen and twenty years ago, thus steadily
marching 20 martial music, who nearly two de-
eades ago were at deadly enmity, now peaceful
and on friendly terms ~ brothers Of the same
family and supporters-in nnity-of the same
glorious Republic. There were present on this
occasion rs lookers-on perhaps thousands who
went forth 10 do battle In opposition 10 the cause
In which this Grand Army-with is now dead
eomrades-had embarked, viewing the display Of
to-day In appreciation and with pleasure. The
mos, fricndly feeling manifested itself on all sides
with no word Of bitterness or sectional prejudice
heard or action seen. The tendency Of this grand
encampment was 20 hegct Naturalization, kindly
sentiment and n willingness 10 let the dead past
bury its dead permitting by cones TO be by cones,
with determination TO cultivate peace In the
future.
The reviewing by President Arthur and tho die.
tinguished dignitaTies upon the stand with him,
also an especially interesting and imposing sight,
rs indeed was all else connected with the great
parade, which moved with marked precision and
order as IL passed and rcpassed. The whole city
presented the appearance Of = complete and tFi
umphan: gala day, each and all enjoying what
they saw and heard 20 the fullest extent. In every
way the convocation may be pronounced COM
pcie and grand sgcccss, giving full satisfaction
20 paTticipators as members Of the Grand Army
and the hundreds Of thousands Of spectators.-
There are many who arc free In asserting IL has
thus far been one among the most agreeable and
satisfactory asscmbngs Of the Grand Army that
they have ever experienced. There can DO no
question Of lis being fruitful In admirable results.
tending 20 cement friendships where they were un-
desirabiy estTanged. learn that President
Arthur. members Of his Cabinet aud others who
accompanied him were especially gratihed and
pleased with all they saw feeling that good results
canno, but low from cordial meeting and
greeting Of the people North, South, East and
West.
Pleasure excursions on the Chesapeake as also
by rail have been participated In by many of the
visitors. which gave them much gratiGeation.-
The electric Examinations in prominent points
Of the city were much admired. Visits to Druid
Till, Patterson and other parks were much enjoy
ed. Fortunately, too, the weather has been pro.
pi,oas aad very agreeable.
The registration of voters thus far IL not up 20
Wha, was expected in numbers, showing 2g.65i
whites and 1898 eoloFed. The negro vote Is like
lyto be all tina; was expected. but the white
doubtless in the end. considerably short Of Demo.
cratic anticpatons. IL IL questionable II the reg
istry will show much over co 5000 votes ia the city
Fully 1000 of these will DO coiorcd four hfths
Of them Republicans. There arc those who be.
lievc the new registry and registry law, division
Of the wards and precincts, and the chances Of
fair election and honest count, will make an
amazing difference In the Democratic majority In
Baltimore as also In the whole State.
This, according 90 the almanac. Is the very long
est day Of the year. Aftcr tomorrow or the day
after the days will be again gradually getting
shorter, though old SOL will not lose his power for
some time to come. A few days more and our
farmers Ia this latitude will be busiiy engaged
harvesting. and an glad 20 learn from newspa.
pers aud other tina, there are prospects Of
an abundant yield Of wheat, rye, &e.
The sudden death yesterday 81 Mr.. jesse Sling
luii, president Of the FarmeFs' National Bank of
Baltimore, IL much laincatei. lie was universal
iy esteemed and widely known. This l., be.
lieye, the third or fourth prominent oficial-pres.
ilen,s and cashiers--of our banks that have died
suddenly in the pas; few months.
The members generally Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic assembled this evening q. Camp
Agnus. held In the Scheu;Ien grounds, north Gay
street. and had what may DO called glorious and
magnificent jubilee. Gen. Agnus was n centre Of
attraction and performed his part ike a trus
soldier. The camp il called after him. Tho en-
tcrtainments were on a magnificent scale with
sump;uous Tasting and pleasant hilarity through
out Al were especially delighted. The park
was brilliantly illuminated and adorned with
patriotic e;nbioms Of various kinds. An immens
crowd was present aud Ia ful! enjoyment.
NEsroR.