The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
Correspondence baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, June 2.th, 1883.
This has been busy and anxious week with
both pupils and teachers in the various schools
public and privatc-who have been engaged In
preparations for examination teachers anxious
for the success Of their scholars and pupils iouby
so in their ambition 20 gain promotion win ii
plomas. All the schools will in few day ., enter
upon the enjoyment Of their anxiously looked. for
summer vacation. Il Is proper 10 say tha, no
better system Of public education exists anywhere
in our wide domain than Ia Maryland, and that
all the schools within its range have been doing
honor. not only for themselves, but the State and
her unsurpassed educational ins,rument alitics.--
No child, however poor need want for a good and
useful education within our Comm on wealth. IL
comes without money and without price, which is
blessing, the value of which Is hey oni computa-
tion touching real worth in every way.
There are strong hopes that or more Of the
new United States iron and steel ships advertised
soon 10 be put under contract, will be built in Dal-
timore. II so IL will give employment to many Of
our artizans and mechanics. besides distributing
large amounts of money in the city.
For some weeks past there have been almost
scores Of contractors from different parts Of the
country, soj0urning in baltimore who have been
putting In bids for building or constructing the
extension Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railraid be-
tween this city and Philadelphia. soon to be CON-
meneed. Some Of these contracts have already
been accepted. This work, when completed, will
require the expenditure Of between Twelve and
eighteen millions Of dollars within the coming
next two or more years, most of which must pass
into the hands Of laborers, mechanics and artsans
large number 0f whom will be Baltimorcans aud
Marylanders Tho intention on the par. Of the
company 10 TO push the work TO completion yigor.
ousiy and soon as possible. ! End, however, some
of'our leading merchants and business men are
opposed 10 II. thinking that more good could be
done for the trade Of Baltimore by building rail.
ways South In order to cultivate aud secure the
vast trade Of that region, rather than making the
Baltimore and ohio's northern terminus In the
rival city Of New York. Not few Of those in
this way Of talking openly oppose the policy Of
Mr.. Jarrett In his management u the great work
over which he presides as adverse 10 BaltiMorc's
interest In her trade and commerce, by discrimi.
mating in frsishts, etc.. which works TO enr d.sd-
vantage. They also assert, that being y baltimore
work, projected by DaltimOreans, built by Balti-
mOre's and the States aid and money In tho out
set, IL should al all times and under all circum-
stances be so directed 10 hrst and foremost keep
in view the business and social interests and ben
ehts Of our own great commercial metropolis
Long, practical observation induces me 10 think
there Is too mach truth In these allegations.
Political matters here are rather quiet lust now,
excepting some stir with Democrats regarding the
reassembiing Of their city convention. which meets
TO regulate matters on July 10th. There Is more
talk than truth and reality with them about unity
and harmony In the party. II still forced work
WIN authkuutAtc Nuo may OF may
not affiliate. The Republicans are doing hut lli.
tie. They prefer waiting 10 SEQ what comes Of the
Democrats. II they use their time and opportu-
mites wisely there Is good chance Of their win.
ming this fall in both city and State. Tho local
option question 10 likely stumbling block TO both
political parties, and they would rather hght shy
oft.
A good deal Of new wheat. mostly from Virginia,
has already reached our market. II u Of superior
quality and brings fair prioo. In n few days
hence there likely to be fair supplies Of Il from
MaFyland harvesting, which promises very hope.
fally AZ 10 yield, texture and quality.
The natal anniversary Of American Indepen-
denee-tth Of Jnly-eomes next Wednesday,
which will be . general and-I doubt not--s hap
py holiday. II is likely 10 be quiet ia Baltimore,
~ vast number of our citizens will either visit
the various parks, seek the country or 20 on the
many projected excursions by water or rail 10 the
pleasant re,Featso on the Chesapeake aud elsewhere
IL is quite luxurient sight at present TO pass
through our various city market. houses and see
the vast quantities of berries s1asonablc fruits aud
vegetables which load the different stands aud
stalls.
Business is quiet as usual at this season Of the
year. Prices Of grain aud -four are rather de-
elining. NEsToR.