The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-12
Correspondence Baifis,ors caasiy grisu.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Real Summer weather-The Parks
That Meeting OF Democratic
Editors. &C, sc.
DALIInenr. MAY 9th. Isss


That Meeting OF Democratic
Editors. &C., sc.
BALTNoRr, May 9th, 1883.
In the past two days ne have-so far as the
weather n coneerned-jumped suddenly and al
most directly from mild spring into heated sum
mer. ThethsrmometeT in the Governmen mt meteor
oIogical headquarters here yesterday In the after.
noon rose TO 10 degrees, whilst at some other local
ities u went up 60 30 degrees In the shade. the
highest attained this season. To-day Il was not
quite 80 hot but pretty close TO the range Of the
previous day. We have had pretty generally
pleasant brseEes and an inv yigoraiing atmosphere
Vegetation has come forth with great rapidty and
everything looks green and beautiful. The yari.
Gus rsrks. squares and cemeteries have become
inxuriant and enchanting. Thousands visit them
daily, especially in the afternoon. Druid Hill
Park is the great attraction. Nothing can be
more hcalthfui, invigorating and agreeable than
visits at such period In the season 90 this spIen.
did park. Though 80 near the city, when there
We feel as IL wholly isolated thercfrom aud In the
fuli enjaymsnt Of country rurality. fic-nics aud
other parties, many Of them from the surrounding
country, visit this popular retreat almost daily,
spending the entire day. Nothing can be more
enjoyable than these scenes pleasing 20 look
upon.
Patterson Park. on the eastern suburbs Of
our city. has also become n very beautiful place
and favorite resort II being nulnerously visited
by persons In that portion of the city. Though not
80 extensive or widely known. aforiing fewer Of
either natural artificial attractions IT, neyerthe
less. is well worth visit aud day may be passed
there most pleasurably. would advise those who
have not seen this park to pay II - visit. They
will be charmed with it, many attractions. There
are within the enclosure old relies of the war
Of 1872 quito prominent. which must be viewed
with especial interest. These are the cntfeneh.
mcnis. rampar,s and other dciences thrown up,
behind which our troops sheltered themselves from
the enemy's guns-or intended doing so-if tho
British troops approached that far. which fortu.
nately they were prevented doing by our Yankee
doodlers,' always invincible. There are also
several Inc natural springs, fountains aud aTti6-
cial lakes there particularly inviting TO both eve
and taste. Some extensive additions in grounds
and other handsome improvements are now prog
ressing in this popular resort which. when CON-
Pieted Egst add greatly TO its appearance in every
way. would advise all who can to make vi,i,
to this decidedly beautiful park. They will be
we'll repaid.
Riyersidc l. also another of our parks which at
tracts many visitors. II Is located ON what IL
called Federal Hill. fronting on the Spring Gar
dens In South Baltimore, aioTding the best view
Of the city anySherc 10 he had. IL l. really "a
beautiful spot. destined 20 become very largely
visited. There are also highly interesting relics
Of the late war with the English in the shape of
fortiteations. ranparts, entrenchmcnts. etc, in
cluding what is called the "Old Three Gun Bat
terry, from behind which several Of the enemy's
boats and bargcs were sunk By our guns or bat.
teries. and many Of John Bulls men found watery
graves or we're killed by the Americana guns
Those who were present at that engagement re.
member well the terrible shrieks and groans Of m.
wounded and dying on that fearful occasion. Il
was dark. gloomy, fearful night. II l. said not
u man of the enemy was lft 10 tell the tale of their
voc. These rcdoubts and dcfences are now plain
ly seen In the centre Of this park. The new park
on Federal Hill. including the high prominence
opposite south Gay street. IL now being hand.
m ell m nd MI len aFna ntnla mi
plctcd will be especially attractive. II will be-
come one of the ve:y popular resorts in or around
baltimore. aaording extensive views of the harbor
and PatapscO river almost a far the eye can
reach. Also n full view of For. Carroll, ianl
views on both sides Of the harbor and river.
likewise Of nearly the entire city. This place Il
particularly connected with our national air. the
"Siar Spanglcd Banner. written by Francis Key
when the bombaTdment was raging and bombs
were bursting In air, hc prisoner Of the British,
speaking forth true patriotism, unlauntcd either
by the enemy troops. or his cannon balls or
biaEing rockets. II was q night Of nights, but
gave 10 our nation patriotic hymn immortal
All will think of these things when hereafter they
visit that beautiful retreat II Is fair 90 say that
at no distant day Baltimore cannot be surpassed
either in the variety and attrac,ivene.s Of her
many public parks. cemeteries and other imposing
and beautiful suburban re-ori5. either in summer
or winter.
The country Democrats eliiors--or a portion Of
them-held n sort of eony ycnti0n family meeting
at Barnur's Hotel yesterday. There aerc about
twenty Of these gentlemen present. They were.
of course, all one-sidCd in polite. and had
things their own way. They made speeches,
issued n preamble and passed resolutions otnnous
Of big movements, and agreed TO harmonic, far
in their power-ihosc pscsent--in political
matters, sound sentiment and In u desire, if pos.
sible, 20 elect the next President Of the United
States. get fat Offices aud be content. Being fear.
ful also that the Republicans might carry the
state Of Maryland next fall, thi. editorial con-
eave agreed, II possible. TO prevent 90 terrible
catastrophe. They ought to have had a few Re-
publican editors among them 10 give spice 90 their
proceedings. The speeches are said 20 have been
terribly eloquent aud patriotic. The faeLis these
editors settled all things harmoniousiy among
Themselves and as they hope for others also. who
are not quite in harmony now or likely to be, so
long as the Regular" the "Oid-liner the
"Yoang Democracy" aud other factions Of their
party are at iTToeoneilable iosgorheals. Mr. Geo.
Cotton, the Little Giant" was at the meeting for
II short time, bat made no speeches and soon re.
tired TO attend - important oica duties outside.
The baseball fever continues up Go high water
mark. The whole city seems carried away by IL.
The two recent gaines, yesterday and the day be-
fore, between the Baltimore. aud Philadelphia
Athletics were Won by the latter. taking from our
Baltimore boys the honors they had recently won
by heating the New York Me;ropolitans. The
Oriole Park vas literally orowied both days by
1900 spectators in the enclosure at each exhibi-
iion. Neither Of these contests were of a very in.
tcTesiing or exciting character, they being too
quickly and easily woa by the Quaker City boys.
There were some so chagrinnei that they grum.
bled considerably aud hintcd that the games may
have been "soli out which, however. l doubt.
7 learn tha, Miss Kate VI. Jones, having been
50 successful with her recent cantata Aad beauti.
fu exhibition at the Academy of Music. will in
all probability be induced to give repetition OF
IL at no distant day.
The past few warm days have brought gu; any
quantity Of new spring dresses and styles, which
can be seen on the streets and fashionable prone.
nades in every direction. They are remarkably
neat, attractive and captivating as appearing
upon both gentlemen aud ladies. The new spring
styles Of hats as put forth by Mr.. X. Y. Taylor.
the celebrated fashionable halter, exceedingly
handsome and tasteful. II will rot be long be.
fore his fayori,e straws will suporoedS the early
sprin; woods, rome of which may now be seen.
Business generally Is healthful in all branches
Of trade and prospects good for the future.
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