The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-20
Correspondence BaifiaOrs coaHty Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Democracy In Council-Memorial Day
oroenmount-Mattors and Things
Generally.
DALrIxoRK. Nav I7,h. Iss2.

BALTIMORE, May 18th, 1859.
After nearly two weeks Of cloudy, chilly and
often disagreeable weather, We have Il once more
fair and pleasant to-day, excepting some harry
clouds, which may possibly turn TO thunder storms.
IL 10 warm, indicating the approach Of summer In
earnest. Vegetation Is much advanced and rank.
We really and truly fully launched into spring
with her beautiful Ternal robings.
The Democratic State Central Committee assem-
bled here yesterday and agreed upon time 10 hold
the conventions 20 nominote candidates for Con-
gress In all the Maryland districts OF rather xcd
. period at which the nominations should be
made. Senator German, who presided over the
convention, made quite long, carefully prepared
speech in which he did not attempt 10 disguise the
fact that there was far from being desirable har-
mVny In the party, nor had there been for . long
time past. lie, however, counseled unity beyond
what prevailed at present, otherwise the party
would stand . fair chance Of being beaten at com.
ing elections and finally lose its hold the State
There were, as Is known, too many prominent men
and headers within the Democratic ranks at rrecon
eilable odds and ends 20 make things a. safe and
secure as they might be for the future health Of
Simon. pure Democracy. There were some very
discordant and refractory spirits, present here
At this meeting, uniting pretty much only as oil
and water do-ihat 10 not at all. Of such are the
George coltons, the Barnef Comptons, the Cor
mans, the Hamiltonians, the Regulars and various
others who at one time went up willingly 20 the
who see things in their true light and are
able TO forecast coming events that the Democratic
party is neither exactly . happy or united family
atpresent. They will require good deal Of patch.
ing up before getting satisfactorily straight.
Preparations are already making for the proper
signalling Of the coming Memorial Day-May
5Oth-whieh will be consecrated 20 the dead that
sleep In the various cemeteries in and around Bal
timore. The holy rites and sweet memories 50
tenderly interwOven with such touching scenes and
fond recollsctions are ever among life's hottest
melancholy pleasures. Thousands will be out on
that day with their tender flowers, wreaths. esef-
greens anu other hAllowed emblems 10 bestow upon
the graves of the unforgottsn dead.
GreenmOunt Cemetery Is nov become green aud
BEAUTIFUL with tS luxuriant Tobngs Of vernal fol-
age and richness. II attracts very many visitors
who greatly enjoy perambulaiions through its
winding pathways and shady seeiusions.
During the recent two weeks of wet, rainy
weather II was almost impossible, with any degree
Of comfort, for pedestrians-ladies especiaily-tO
cross North avenue at any point between Charles
street and Greenm9unt avenues. Thus persons
were obliged 60 go-very ofien--thrce or four
squares out Of their way 10 &c, rather than
venture in the mud. This Is decided annoy ance
and ough; TO be Temeslied soon a. possible.
The Art Loan Exhibition continues 20 attract
very full. apPrceiat.ve audiences a, the Academy
of Music. The last opening for the season will be
on Saturday night, when there will still be an op-
portuniiy 90 sec its many beautiful attractions.
Our Republican friends are rather quiet just now
In political matters. II IL worthy of note. how
ever. that they are in good spirits and decidedly
hOpeiul regarding the future. They arc-unlike
their Democratic opponctts-free from factiunal
differences. but rather are harmonious and work
we'll together.
II Is worthy of notice ;ha; the new voting pre-
eineis under recent legislative enaeinentS. in Bal
timore county, authorized. must prove quite de.
sirable and much mote convenient than hitherto
TO voters. This Is certainly eoInmendAble Dem.
ocratic reform.
attn nos enabled 90 say that the very disagree.
able efiiHyium. heretofore exhalei from Jenkins'
run on our suburbs. 'has entirely disappeared to
the decided gratio alton of persons residing in that
neighborhood. both in the Belt and within the
northern and northeastern portions Of the city. IL
cOnduees : well 10 health a. g. comfort for all
concerned.
The beautiful little village Of wayerly. in your
county. and 30 prominent part of the Belt. IL
now. with the advanced aud advancing spring.
decorated as she Il With shfabbcty. shade trees,
flowers and other vernal attraction, becoming q
decidedly fAvorite place of resort.
In very fe~ days excursions by both steam.
boats and railroads will be regularly commenced
People are waiting anxiogsly for the new narrow
gauge railway 60 open 90 the Gunpowier water
works 90 they can visit Il in excGrsions.
There has been rather more than the usual nun
Der of smallpox eases in city during the pas,
ten days. but they are not viewed a. being very
dangerous.
There has been al unusual stir and moving of
people on streets 20 day. i; being long since
they have had = good chance of going out OF
Promenading since the Proiraetsi rain.
NEsroE.