The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-14
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, March 10th, 1885.
Messrs. Editors On the 18th inst, if the
heavenly orbs come out right, we shall have in
some parts of the United States total eclipse of
the sun and in this latitude partial one. 1t can
be seen before and after IL O'Clock Though
rather novel it is not exactly new, being caused
simply by the new moon intervening short time
between the sun and the earth. This astronomi-
cal phenomena must always take place at
moon, though the latter will appear so small that
we cannot see it for day more. This is about
all there is of it. Nevertheless, it is wonderful
that in their revolutions for thousands of years
they never vary moment in their coming to time,
even to the hundredth part of second. Don't
look at it under any circumstances with the naked
eye, as so doing may injure them ever afterwards.
Use a smoked glass some dark ened substance
that will protect the eye know several persons
VINO greatly harmed their eyes by thoughtessly
and carelessly looking at the sun in eclipse so
that they could never see clearly thereafter. Iii
better, therefore, to forego such pleasures and
have good sight through life.
1 notice that the Democratic guillotne has al
ready been put into action in some places to dis
place Republicans and give place to those OPP
posing them politically. AS a general thing this
has been done rather tenderly and pretty much
because it could not be helped. Such things were
to be expected. There have been no infractions
thus far upon the Civil Service law. Thus far
things are going on very well under this rule
Some of President Clevelands first acts were to re-
appoint Republicans who fully understood their
business and duties. This was certainly to be APP
proved by all sides and parties who approve what
is right. He would not, however, be a Democrat
if he did not take care of his friends.
There seems thus far very little change in bust
ness generally. 1t is still dull though picking up
somewhat. think the spring will fairly open in
few weeks with better times and more cheerful
prospects, as we'll with merchants mechanics and
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the country. We must earnestly hope for this
1 want to see good time and business prosper
Gus, no matter what party. is in power. Let us
have a fair trial. 1t will not do, however, to de-
pend too much upon politics of any party or set
of men. Every one should endeavor to help the
other. Not to do so would certainly prove dan
gerous to the whole and our great Nation as
country.
Mayor Latrobe has put forth very good mes
sage, suggesting modelling of the School Board
and system of education, which, if adopted, will
do good.
notice whilst Gen. Grant at times is better of
his malady than at others, still he is very bad and
will not be likely to recover finally 1t is hoped,
however, he may, and that the earnest prayers of
the whole Nation-of the entire world which he
surely will have-tend to his recovery and he be
restored to us for many years yet Such is the
universal desire. 1t seems hard that one so USE
full should be cut f-partially-in his prime
noticed one city passenger car on the York
road line jump the track FIVE times between Town
send street and Baltimore street. and once or twice
returning. This is too much for comfort.
Quite quantity of fine shad-generally from
the South-are now presented for sale in our
markets; also other fine fish of different kinds.
Our city purposes getting new supply of water
for the higher service at Lake Roland, which is
very commeudabe.
I regret to learn that COL Thomas Sheppard,
son of the late Capt. Sheppard of steamboat men,
DRY a long time ago, who held political Office in
the City Hall, has been removed for some reason
or other, probably to make place for some one
else more useful as politician. He is known and
liked by everybody. NEsToR.