The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The May Cold Snap-The New Postmas-
ter-Few War Prospects-Preparing
to Avert Cholera, ETC., Etc, Etc.
BALTIMORE. MAY 18th. 1885

BALTIMORE, May 12th 1885.
Editors Union We have had the few days past
quite cool weather for the season, though not I'm
usual, as we frequently have such about this time
for brief period, and then comes summer in
earnest. So 1 presume it will be this year, though
we have had rather heavy white frosts in various
parts of the country in the past few nights. As q
general thing such frosts, unless very heavy, are
not especially destructive either to fruit cereals
and thus far no great damage is reported. Often,
indeed, if not too heavy, farmers report them as
beneficial as they kill and take off the trees a
superabundance of fruit, which can be convent
emily spared, making, really, better yield and a
better crop than would otherwise be. Prospects,
generally speaking, are very good for grain and
fruit Some Southern fruit is already in our
markets Dealers in those articles hope for a
plentiful year.
Our new postmaster, Mr.. Veazey, has not yet
received his commission, though will possibly re-
ceive it to- day or in very few days. He is very
we'll known for so young a man and much esteem
ed by those who know him. The selection is an
excellent one in every respect Though decided
Democrat, he is thoroughly conservative and high
ly regards the important civil-service law He, OF
course, will make some changes in his subordinate
clerks and others, but not by any means to so
great an extent as supposed. He is, as matter
of necessity, wholly unacquainted with the duties
of the position, which is highly important one
to the whole community. He, therefore, must
move cautiously and the places be filled with
great care. Even the smallest employee, down to
the letter carrier-which in my judgment is a
highly important one-must be properly and faith
fully attended to. Thousands and hundreds OF
thousands of dollars dependent upon the hon.
esty, capacity and faithful attention of these Off
GERS or clerks.
The public fireworks and concert at Druid Hill
Park last Friday night, was signal triumph
The place, large as it was, presented an immense
audience. 1t made grand display and the music
charmed every one. They kept it up to nearly ii
o'clock. It was so attractive as to make ell pres
emit wish for its repetition, which, learn, will be
given occasionally throughout the summer.
The excursion season, both by steamboat and
railroad, is now about commencing. 1t is likely
to be very prosperous and well attended to all
points.
The news from Europe does not present much
novelty tits not exactly warlike but by no means
paci6c-both England and Russia rather appa-
rently acting shy. Neither want to fight and, in
my judgment, will finally compromise 1t would
not pay on either side. England, particularly, i;
somewhat on the back down, though she wants to
keep from showing it.
Our city has men now engaged in the health de-
partment all over Baltimore, examining the sani-
tary condition of every house and other building
and place, and if possible ward off the cholera and
Our country neighbors can also aid their city
friends in this respect. 1t may also prove much
to their benefit Thus far the city is quite heal
thy in nearly every respect and likely to continue so
learn with regret that old Mr.. Daniel Dorsey
of Barnum's Hotel, is quite i'll, suffering from
paralysis, with which he has suffered some months
He is pretty well up in years, being nearly 75.-
He, however, walks about occasionally, but moi
with satisfaction.
notice that Mr.. Robert Rennert will have hi:
new hotel, corner of Saratoga and Liberty streets
completed before long. 1t will be superb build
ing. He is also doing very active business a
his new restaurant on south Calvert street.
learn that Improvement going forward quit
rapidly at Canton and that vicinity this spring
So is it on North avenue, Greenmount avenue, ant
west of Jones's Falls and Druid Hill Park. o
all parts of our city where buildings 60 up mos
| rapidly is on the northern and western suburbs
| 1t is really wonderful.
| To tell the absolute truth I am compelled to sa.
business of almost every kind, all over this countr
and most of Europe, is unusually dull, more 81
than it has been for years, and prices are on tn
| decline, nor is there much likelihood of an imme
| diate improvement. Sales on our Corn and Flou
Change are moderate and a generally downward
market. Think those who depend on war maxim
more business and active markets will be disap
| pointed. It now looks as if we might have goo
crops throughout the country. Such at least or
| present prospects, NEsToR.