The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24
Correspondence Baiiimore County UHiea.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Across 1.-THE Line"-Easter-- Demo-
cratic Muddle--More Improve
monts, &C., &c, sc.

montss &C., &C., &C.
BALrinOnE, March 2Isi, 1883.
To day is generally looked upon ~ the "Equi |
nox," OF period when the days and nights are |
equal. the sun rising aud setting at o'clock. The
earth In Its annual orbit has swung round TO that
point In her elliptic circuit when she more
rapidly towards the sun aud gradually warmer
weather sends forth spring vegetation. few
days hence, therefore, and We may rely upon a
more settled condition 81 the elements and real
foreiastes Of spring and summer. The real eqai
noctial storms have no doubt already taken place
In those which occurred n week ago. though some
rough weather may yet occur, A. there are those
"Ls sPcah OF very heavy SHOWS storms having &C.
Cured many years ago eyen within the memory
Of not the Oldest inhabltants-On Easter Sunday,
when coming later than u docs this year.
Good friday-day after 60 -morrow-wil be n
legal holiday. when all places Of worship will be
open for morning service aud secular business 10
great extent suspended. The pebble Offices will
close alto the banks. All the courts adjourn on
Thursday until next Tuesday. The various schools
have also what Is termed their Easter holidays.
AZ q general thing Easter IL about the time when
new spring fashions and 'pring dresses make their
appearance our streets, AZ churches, etc, max
ing everything look gay aud lovely. but the holt
day coming 80 soon aud tie weather being cold
and backward, II l. questionable u these new
attres. Tobings, &C., will coine forth so early
Though, perhaps, already procured aud in Teadi-
ness Tor 20 wear they will be kept back, parlicu.
larry by young ladies and gentlemen, for more
genial weather and better opportunities TO display
them. II Is said the styles exceedingly taste
full attractive and beautiful. being also costly aud
dicult 20 obtain By those not exactly flush of the
spondulicks.
ST Patriok's day last Saturday passed OF very
quietly, free from any unusual bluster Of the ele
mcnts or excitement There was no regular pa
rade. The usual exercises at st. Patrieks church,
on feil's Point. and the ceremonies attending the
Oliver liibernian School were chiefly the special
public demonstrations. Quite large amount of
money was raised by the "doar Donations" By
immigrants from ireland 90 the cause Of those
suffering in the mother country on account ofpov-
erty.
There appears 90 be much anxiety sprin cling up
in Democratic circles 90 how their party shall
be galvanized aud unified IN Baltimore. a. also
throughout Maryland, 10 view &c approaching
elections aud coming political evenis. II Il con
eeded By the most Asiaie and influential leaders
that they In a dangerous condition, standing
on what l. called slippery ground, not knowing
exactly which way Go turn for relief Even those
who went OF into opposing factions. becoming
not n few Of thcm-bittcr enemies. are trying now
to heal old sores, restore former friendships anI
mako any kind Of concession, that may tend
| towards harmony. Toward this end. even Cover.
nor Hamilton. Senator Gorman. Mayor whyte.
General Bra Hey 7. Johnson. George Cotton and
lots Of others bciray desire 90 ~ axe friends for
&c. the past, let bygoncs be bygoncs close up the
bloody ehasm aud sue for peace in the fearful
apprehension ot being overwhelmed next fall
and In years 10 comedy the growing pariisan
Z opponent Of Rcpublicanism. Now tho whole
truth of the matter Is that the real secret Of
Democratic weakness in this city consists in tho
prevention Of false voting and fraudulent count.
ing Of returns Of elections heretofore practeed
under the old registry law by our Democratic
friends. Under the new Law aud new, honest
regulations. advantages can no longer be taken
rs formerly and hence the true Republican
. h.ts Enna Nts.
Il has become eyidest that the Republicans and
those sufficiently independent who vote with them
have the majority, leaving what L. known NJ old
"ring" Democracy In the cold, regularly whipped
out by It's own inherent corruption. The citizens
Of Baltimore-which IL both u commercial and
political power In the staic-havc wearied Of
politics 10 local affairs making up their minds 90
secure the very best men ftr rulers TO control
municipal Affairs, regardless Of general politics
and special partizanism. Such, IL not greatly
| mistaken. will he the status Of our monumental
metropolis hereafter in the selection of her officials
aud rulers. II being already, almost certain. that
I the counties have an independent Republican
majority. and Democracy defeated in Baltimore.
would, as n matter Of course, cause n thorough
Democratic dcica, in the entire commonwealth.
II is not TO be wondered, therefore, that what
are called the "regulars" Of Democracy are nnx-
ious that the lion and lainb should lie down TO-
! gcthcr and be lei by whOmsocycr could best guide
| them 20 place Of safety. The Republicans are
locking quietly on at this condition Of things
|; exists In the ranks Of their opponents and
waiting TO cmbToil the best opponents that may
offer In the future for harmony. unity and success
They certainly have a very hopeful. fertile and
encouraging Geld opened 90 them, aud Il will be
their own fault IL they fail in taking advantage
thereof. az well In municipal rs in State and gen
erai elections.
Mr.. Courtney. tho we'll known and successful
grocer. corner Charles and Faystte streets, has
<recentiy purchased the lot south east conner OF
North Charles street and North avenue also an
adjoining lot where he purposes very soon erect.
ing Enc building for branch Of his grocery
and some three or four handsome residences.
This property belonged to the estate of Dr. Man.
ming. deceased. who had partially built upon IL.
When improved as deIigned IL will add greatly TO
the appearance Of that part of the city. IL IL
opposite what Is called Beams corner and near
Coleman Rogers branch aPo,hceary store on
North avenue.
The holders Of Tennessee State bonds here and
elsewhere in Maryland complain bitterly Of tina;
State so shamefuy rcpudiating her just indebt.
edness. aud especially the securities which were
prescnted by Mr.. Peabody to the Peabody Insti
tute Of our city. II seems almost tacriligious to
defraud those justly entitled TO the whole by civ.
ing them only half q both principle and interest
Of what 50 justly belonged To them. II will take
. good while to blot out 50 foul n stain upon Ten
nessee's name. NESTon.