The Baltimore County union., 1884-12-13
Sweet Air, 10th District. Between the va

Sweet Air, 10th District. .-Between the val
eys of Long Green and Dulany's there lies tract
of rolling land, beyond doubt the most pictur-
esque and fertile of the entire county. While here
and there upon the hills and hisides nestle fine
old homes and homesteads that for years have
sheltered thriving, prosperous farmers, who have
lived true lives, gone to their graves beloved and
have left living testimony of their worth in the
present generation. To you, Messrs. Editors,
these facts, so long conversant, may have become
matter of fact; yet with stranger, this beau
tifu country, at this bleak season, strikes me
with surprising force.
Although l will not make this an ecstatic sketch
of nature but rather word of those who live here,
around whose genial family circles have watched
the interest and pleasure the perusa of The UNION
caused, and in SO doing became almost jealous for
them, when 1 considered bow other communities
were frequent topics in your columns while they
were left entirely; and SO, with your permission,
I'll drop occasional line, with but one motive,
and that to bring to your notice the better quali
ties of these estimable co-laborers, your subscri
bers. Of course there are exceptions, but of the
thrifty farmers will treat and trust their exam
pie will hasten those who lag behind before the
wintry storms set in.
Let me take you, in your mind, through farm
of equal superiority of others adjoining. First,
close the gate, to keep the wandering cattle from
the wheat. Observe how well and prosperous it
ground was prepared before the dry season set in,
and now, while many shake their heads in doubt
at the result of the coming wheat CROP the future
of this seems bright and promising. We pass the
house and take a casual glance at granary, crib
and barn, each overladen with ripened grain and
stores Of every kind; the well fed stock the place
from end to end, all neat and trim, the plowing
nearly done, ga place for everything" etc. But
here comes the owner, a man whose very looks
betoken determination to be ahead, which makes
the sequel easily understood.
Politically, all sentiment seems to have waned
with the varied and tedious returns. Even now
the glaring torch and vibrating brass band from
Towsontown failed to arouse the lethargy result
ing from the hard fought battle.
The harmony of religious sects is a fact of truth
and commendation. The pealipg Angels reaches
all for miles around and reverenced by large and
fourishing congregation. Episcopalians include,
as usual, the stately copper ten" The P7esby--
terians rather take the lead in many points
number, earnestness, and especially in going to
and from their homes to church how they rush.
The rattle of horses hoofs, a cloud of dust, and
presto all is passed. Somewhat unlike the gait
of their blue e-stockinged ancestry. The Methodsts
are palmer in their mode of going and their
ship; and by the way, the ladies of the Union NJ.
E. church are busy bees preparing for a fair
and supper, to be held the week prior to Christ
mas, and at present this forms the theme among
all creeds, for every one knows what kind of an
affair this will be-one filled with appetizng deli
cacies, the event of the season. Friends for miles
around will lend helping hand and 60, for well
they know the efficiency of the committee in charge
If have said too much I'll promise in the future
to be more BRIEF for rest assured the story has been
only half told. HOWARD.