The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-08-11
Correspondence Bai'ia'or, County raion
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE. August Sth, iSS3.
Near. Editor. Very active preparations for
the third annual meeting of our baltimore Oriole.
which commences in the early part OF September,
now being made. AIN credibly informed
that IL will greatly surpass in every way any of
those hitherto held. Neither money nor labor
will be spared 10 effect it, marked excellence
The grand spectacle will outrival anything Of is
kind ever seen in Baltimore and rarely in New
Orleans other Southern cities where these fes,i-
walls have long been in vogue. Most Of the para
phanalia has been imported directly from Paris.
The terrible tragedy or killing Of Mr.. l.. l.. Con.
rad, one Of BatimOre's most esteemed citizens and
able lawyers. which occurred in Baltimore county
yesterday, has cast a sad gloom upon the many
who were acquainted with the deceased in our city.
lie was widely known and highly esteemed, pos
sessing very large circle Of admiring. ardent
friends. The intelligence was So sad and seeming
ly unnatural that II could scarcely be believed at
first announcement, particularly when announced
as having been perpeiraied by his wife. Those,
however, who best understood the unfortunate
condition Of Mrs. C.. n to her physical and men
tai ailments, did not hesitate in arriving nj n
proper solution Of the tragedy and a due excuse
therefor, relieving her from all evil or wrongful
intent. The great grief Is in the untimey cutting
OF OF so useful. so esteemed and good q citizen
through 50 moarnfnl an ins;rutnentality as mental
alteration on the part OF loving wife without de-
sign or purpose, save uncomfortable physical and
mental disease.
A very agreeable social assembling and dinner
was that which took place yesterday at Barnum's
Hotel. on the occasion Of the Goth birthday ami
versary Of Mr.. r. Y. Taylor. the celebrated batter
Quito 4 number Of Mr.. Taylor most intimate
friends participated in the festivities. may say
there are fow gentlemen in city. who. for no
biiiiy Of heart, true worth in every way. and pure
generosity. more deserve the many returns &c
birthday than Mr.. Taylor.
The telegraph strike It'll continues. seemingly
gaining strength with the operators. The fact l.
suits against the companies should be brought in
every instance whore they have caused delays,
losses in business and social dissppointments.-
The blunders are simply vexatious and should put
those causing them into heavy damages.
Great dissatisfac;ion il being manifested at the
changes that have been suggested in the building
of our postoiice. fear. IL adopted. they will
spoil the whole appearance Of the structure. Ia.
stead Of down East granite II should. originally
designed. be constructel 81 marble. and that too.
taken from our Baltimore county quarric', better
than which Is nowhere to be found.
IL Is expected that the Republicans will begin
very soon to stir up political affairs and 20 vgor
ously to work in Baltimore and in all counties of
the State. They never had a better chance 20 win
now.
Business generally Is quiet, though moderate
transactions take place daily on Change. The
tendency Of prices IL downward In wheat and corn.
The frui, crop 10 very promising. There are now
large supplies Of peaches in our city markets.
which sell ai moderate prices and are getting
lower ~ supplies largely increase. They arc Of
very excellent quality. The Gamers are actively
preparing to pack large supplies Of these substan-
tial delicacies as also pears. apples ounces, ete
We are. indeed. promised n very abundant supply
Of all these canned goods at fair prices.
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