The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-04-07

The Maryland Central and the city'i
Endornement.---Thc baltimore Norman Hcr
aid, which fayors the city, endorsement Of s6eo,
600 Of the bonds % the Maryland ~central Rail
road Company, has the following 70 say on tha
subject:
"a request was prolIered last year by the man
ayers Of the Maryland Central 10 the Baltimor'
authorities for accommodation In the Ruise o
en- lsffement on bonds 90 the amount Of $500,
900, % enable the company 20 complcto the roas
for which charter was secured some twevs
years ago. Last August a consolidation val
effected between the baltimore Delta and Oh.
Maryla Central. which Is now asking for ID,
endorsement. No definite action has yet been
taken by the City Council, nor will any decision
be arrived at in all probability until they shal
have returned from their proposed trip along ths
line Of the road. They will then be better quail.
ted 20 give an Intelligent opinion n to the eyre.
diency Of granting or Withholding tho soliclltd
favor. An enterprise of the nature Of that con,
soidaion 10. Of course, susceptible Of liberal q
illibcrRl Interpretation, according 60 the stand
point from which u is regarded. aud should not
be undertaken without a careful investigation oi
its merits. II they are found TO outweigh any
objections that be offered 10 the completion
Of the Maryland Central 20 It's terminus, the
Delta, then the endorsement might BE- safely and
graciously granted. Hut II may he said that Bal
timore Is not especially interested on that line Of
improvements that II the Maryhnd Central
Nifncs tn pcttcct It's rfau " can 10 80, nut must
not look 60 this city for further assistance. Nov
We contend that every new road tina, Is extended
from Baltimore through the State u an additional
source Of trade and material prosperity to our
citizens. They arc not only benefited by those
lines Of railroad, but the inhabitants Of these
sections Of the State through which those lines
extend are likewise the gamers By sieh internal
Improvements IL a fusion Of interests or con-
solidation Is made with the design o. creating =
monopoly that may initiate against the welfare
% the people, then the scheme Is rsprehen sibie
and should be discountcnanccd. Bui. IL on the
contrary, combination or junction Of forces Il
made for the purpose Of facilitating transit Of
freight passengers. developing the resources Of
the State, adding 20 the value Of landed property
and giving employment 10 the working classes
then such an alliance presents the strongest
concentrations and its course should DO endorsed
all along the line Of march, " the approval Of
hs e c. SSSSs Is r.: r.: ss&sS y .a aPap.
insolvent corporation. as Its solvency IL shown
by the statements that il has already sold s35a.-
900 Of bonds at about ninety cents on the dollar,
and NJ present the remaining $3.50. 900 have 4
par value. We're they. with the solicited endorse
ments, to DO put on the market. they would con-
mand the usual rates Of city paper, namely.
$780, and by that enhanced valuation realize an
extra $4,000, which smoGni, together with the
stock now on hand. would enable tho Maryland
Central 10 complete the road without negotiating
loans or sols;ting additional favors. We do not
presume 10 prescribe 10 the City Council or the
the Mayor how they should decide on such sub.
ject, but might venture. without giving ofense.
to state that II the wishes Of many Of our most
influential and public minded citizens, who are
neither stockholders nor directors In railroad
companies. and consequently have no incorporated
iniercsts Of their own 10 subscrvc, be consulted,
the City Council WILL after due confederation, re-
spond favorably to the reques; PrOHered by the
Maryland Central
a Growing Evil.-The Ilagersiown Herald
dcscants somewhat on the great desire existing
among country folk. farmers particularly. o. quit
the farm and 10 seek the advantages Of city life.
IL says:
"in our intercourse with country people We
find growing evil tina, needs a prompt remedy.
II u the Lamentations Of y large numbc. Of those
forming the agricultural community who arc
lamcnting over the mono;ony Of their lives. sighs
ing for the diversions and advantages Of town OF
city. IL Is very clear 90 Us that every year the
number Of dissatisfied farmers il becoming largcs
and larger. Young men, and VIC regret TO say,
old ones too. are beginning 60 look scurnfaliy
upon agricultural pursuits. and are seeking en-
ployments which. in some instances. may be
lighter, but are much less dignifcd, aud we arc
sure are not near 80 heaithful.
"By way Of illustration. let n merchant in a
large city. a town the size Of ilagerstown,
advertise for a clerk. aud II he docs not receive
hundreds of applicants VIII aspire 90 the meagre
honor Of wearing pencil behind their ears, and
eultivatns an appetite Of foppishucss. We will be
greatly mistaken. On the other hand, however.
let one Of the farmers offer generous and liberal
salary for an intelligent, active and energetic
man TO manage aud conduct farm, or for sober
aud industrious young man TO cultivate IL, how
many will apply for the position: We will
answer the interrogaioTy ourselves by reply ing
few. ir any. feeling safe in the assertion We make
by our intercourse and conversation with those
interested in such matters.
at il very truly sail that every effect has a
cause. and the matter under discussion l. no cx-
ccption 20 the general rule. As every cause has
n remedy, there IL certainly one for the matter
complained Of. In this instance, Il seems to Us
the trouble lies in home education, and. doubtless
the training in the schools, both private and pub.
lie. What il II that attracts county people e
large towns and citirsi Certainly nothing
dangerous than n natural and laudabie ambition.
Let the intellectual desires Of such be gratied in
their rural homes. and IL will be found that AZ a
rule they will have no inclination 20 seek wider
fields More attractive home surroundings. eetn-
bined with social culture. will, We apprehcnd.
edcctualiy arrest this migratory spirit Of which
We complain. and render the farmers life the mos,
truly rcstful, independent aud enyiablc Of which
We have any knowledge"
A Baltimore Countian in tho Prize
Ring.-A dispatch from Troy, n. Y, dated