The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-04-07
corvsspoHdsHee Baifimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Trip Over the Maryland Central-Tho Ad-
vantagos OF Encouraging Railroad
Enterprise, Etc Etc.
BALTIxoRr, April 9Th. lsss

BALTIMORE, April 9Th, 1883.
The larger number Of our City CouneiI-mem-
beFs OF both branches-t0gcther with several nroin
inent railroadists, also business men and other
citizens, left city this morning on tour Of in
spection over the Maryland Central Railway 10 its
present temporary terminus, few miles from Bel
air, towards which town, also Delta the road IL
being quite vigorously constructed. As there Is n
very important bill pending--or soon will be-in
our City Council 10 ind0rse 5000 900 worth Of the
bonds OF this company for the purpose Of it, more
speedy completion and effective working, Il was
thought expedient and proper 20 let the members
Of the Council, who % act and vote on the sub
jeet, see and understand fully the Importance Of
the problem soon 20 come before them, that they
might be able TO eco personally and practically for
themselves the extent, advantages and outcome Of
the enterprise. There can be no doubt that the
work, when completed, will be one Of especial in
terest and Advantage as we'll 90 the city Of Balti
more IN augmenting her trade, as TO the people Of
Baltimore and Hartford counties In enhancing the
value Of their property, developing their lands
etc, at also manufacture, agriculture and other
industries. Aside from this Il must likewise
prove Of decided social convenience and interest
IN every way. Viewing the subject IN this light,
u seems just and fair that the city of Baltimore
should as well aud In the same fairness and lbcr
atty she has In times past extended 10 other rail
road enterprises, give this one helping hand.
IL has been practically and perceptibly demon.
sirated that railroads have been chief among the
great improvements that have served 10 build up
commercial cities. as also develop the resources
agricultural, mineral, manufactures and indus
trial-of the whole country. Though occasionally
these enterprises have not turned out Immediate
~ profitable investments per o., yet ultimately
they have done 50 and nevor failed in bcnehtting
the people at large, the points where they tsrmi.
mated and the rural regions through which they
passed. Small beginnings and the DAY Of small
things, therefore, Should not be neglected there
Is no telling what rests In the outcome The more
wo do towards developing Maryland the better
must Il DO for all her citizens. This has been
shown In the progress of the Baltimore and Ohio,
the Northern Central. the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and baltimore, the Western Maryland and the
Baltimore and Potomac, all Of which were liberal.
ly aided and encouraged by Baltimore city in her
municipal capacity. With the lapse OF years they
have Demonstrated that there was wisdom and
economy In giving them such onragcment.--
Then Why not help this youthful entcrpri se-thc
Maryland Ceutrai-to the-comparatively sneak
ing-vcTy small favor she asks, Of endorsing $780,
600 Of her bonds. As Baltimore county, Hartford
county aud other adjoining counties Of the state
becomes enriched by such internal improve ments
go must that wealth aid In augmonting tho wealth
and commerce, manufactures and industries Of the
central metropolis.
As the more genial atmosphere of spring il APP
proaching-now, indeed, at hand-a goodly num-
Der Of our citizens who had sought more southern
climes in search of health and pleasure, are re-
again. notice that our postmaster, Col. Adreon,
IL now at Old Point and expects 10 be again on
duty Mt his Office very much restored in health aud
pleased with his southern sojourn. Late adviccs
from Mr.. A. :. Abel, OF the Saa. and his two
daughters, who were at jacksonville. Florida, re-
port them as in good health. They expect 10 70
turn soon. lion. John ". Garrett, PRECEDENT OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. is also at Jack.
sonvie. Florida. and In good health. Geu. Shriver
water register Of Baltimore, who has been sick
Il H.
poets to be at his Office In a day or two. IL l. a
noticeable fact that the very chsnscable and disa.
grecablc weather of the month Just past has been
unusually severe and ing upon all delicate con
stitutons particularly persons somewhat adv aneel
in years. IL Is quite likely. hereafter large mum
befs Of baltimoreans will visit the South during
portions Of our winter they do the North in the
hot months Of summer.
There 10 considerable interest being unaffected
here ut present-especiaily among Democrats and
independents touching their coming Mayoraliy
nominee. ten. =. e. Latrobe appears "a be a
general favorite. on the ground that he made the
best Mayor Baltimore ever had. II the Republi-
cans cannot triumph in this contest they will glad
ly sec Gen. La,robe again Chief Magistrate OF our
city.
Quite a number Of May festival. are in contem.
plation among the young people and those who
give such things their special attention. That
under the SUPPLEMENTARY and management Of
Miss Kate Jones. enc singer and amateur artist,
will he well worth attending. | may refer 20 IL
hereafter. as IL docs not take place until tho 30th
inst., at the Academy Of Music. II promises n
rare treat intellectually. unsteady and otherwise
10 be rendered in n very worthy cause.
No injury has yet been done the early fruit, so
far as ascertained, in any part Of Maryland. Del.
aware and Virginia, nor in many Of the Northern,
Eastern or Western States. The chances, there.
fore, are encouraging for full fruit and vcge,a-
bic crop, particularly In Maryland. Early vege-
tables are nov quite plentiful in cur city markets
Fish are abundant and very fne.
Business generally 10 looking up asi sn:ourag-
ing for an active springtrAde There Is no special
change in prices Of leading articles. A good sup
ply Of -four and grain aud steady sales. A good
deal Of activity s seen in all public thoroug
about the wharves, at railroad depo,s aud other
business localities. NEsroR.