The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-02
Correspondence baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Natures Choicest Robings-The Tilt for
the Postofdce-Other Government
Of1ces-The Re Union of
Veterans, &c. &c.
BALTIMORE. April 2sth. 1885

Messrs. Editors Spring weather has ruled
very genial and pleasant since the date of my last
weeks epistle 1t has been sunshine most of the
time, and vegetation has come forth beautifully.
Grass has sprung up in all directions and buds,
leaves and blossoms are coming forth abundantly
on trees and plants. The parks, cemeteries and
other places look handsome. Hundreds Of pcr-
sons visit them daily. few days more and Ma
ture will have on her choicest vernal robings at
tractive to admirers. 1t looks indeed as if earth
was being completely renovated. We are fully in
the fishing season and many go out to the Patap-
SEQ and Herring Run to enjoy the charming sport
of fishing for gudgeons and other fish, which are
abundant. They generally meet with good luck,
coming homo with strings and baskets full.
choicer days sport can scarcely be found.
would chcerfully recommend it to my country
friends when they want pleasure in order to for
get dull care or anxiety about political matters
President Cleveland might pass very pleasant
day at either the Herring Run or the Patapsco II
he were to take his net or fishing tackle and see
what might be his luck.
There appears to be sort of hitch about the
Baltimore postofice and some other places to be
filled. Too many cooks, it is said, spoil the BROTH
1t is possible, therefore, that the disagreement be-
tween Gen. johnson, Mr.. German and some others
about this position may tend to keep Col. Adreon
longer than the 5th of May, when his commission
expires. 1t is said that Congressman Findlay is
potent lever with the President. He looks upon
him decidedly conservative, intelligent and
honest, and will give great influence and weight
to what he says. Whoever, therefore, may have
Mr. Findlay on his side certainly has strong
friend. He, generally speaking, is very much
like the President himself in politics. that is, in
dependent, depending more upon his own than
the judgment of others, being determined that the
Civil-Service law must be respected when it is
necessary and proper to do so. To do otherwise
would be simply farce which both Democrats
| and Republicans would look upon as clap-trap.-
This kind of game, learn the President does not
| purpose playing to please even his own party
Thus far he has been straightforward and intends
| continuing so.
| As the Postmaster has been retained to the ex
pration of his term it is almost as certain that
Col. Webster, Collector of our Port, against whom
no fault could be found, will be permitted to hold
his position until the period when his commission
also runs out, as he could only be changed for po
ltical cause. We will wait and see, though [
have no desire of seeing it otherwise, nor is it
mine to find fault. 1t is said many good subordi-
nate clerks and other officers would be kept where
they are if so desired by them, as it is known by
long practice they ill their places well and to the
Governments and peoples satisfaction. 1t is
quite certain that Mr.. Cleveland does not wish to
throw himself and the Democratic party entirely
upon one side of politicians to run the Govern
ment and country. It never was done and per-
haps never will be; less than heretofore,
because the law is really against it. The next
Presidency will depend very much upon how this
principle is managed. The odds between parties
is very slight. Let US hope, however, that the Dem
ocratic party and those now in power may do
what is right and give good administration
Among the greatest and most interesting occa-
siors of the season. or for many years past, will
be the grand re union of the Army of the Potomac,
which takes place in Baltimore on the 9th and 7th
of May. vast concourse of soldiers and people
will be here on that occasion. Business to very
great extent will be suspended on those days
All hearts and hands will unite in sentiment.
Let US hope it will be grand, beautiful, touching
union jubilee without diseord, of any kind. Let
cordial hands be shaken "across the bloody gulf
forever and the white dove of peace rest its pnons
over all the land. With this sentiment prevailing
there can only be harmony and purely happy
time. Come, then, all who can into our city on
the days designated and fully enjoy this jubilee
and union. 1t will be well worth seeing by all.
Railroads and other conveyances have greatly re-
duced their fares to persons coming and going.
Very many of our best citizens-old merchants
and others-are very DESTROYS of seeing Mr.. Kirk
land appointed to of the offices under the
National Government He is entirely worthy In
every respect and wholly fitted. have known
him intimately many years and rarely ever knew
a better man.
Very many who knew him acknowledgement
among them-will regret the death of our old Bal
timore merchant, Mr.. Hull, who reposes with
tho dead.
We are to have two more weekly papers in our
city very soon. Those to publish them give evil
dence of making them journals of first quality.
I observe by looking over the papers and learn
ing from persons coming in from different quar-
tiers of the country that spring prospects are invi
ting and promises well, especially for grain and
fruit.
1 am glad to observe that things look much
more pacific and quiet at Aspinwall. Trouble, it
Thought, win soou Uc siOIo Tue Uuitod
States matters escaped molestaton. 1t now looks
very much like as if they to have war between
ngland and Russia. Nevertheless, as all Nations
hate hostilities-especially such as now pending
there are chances of averting it. If it should
occur between these powers and Others keep out
of it, the effect will not be very great upon
breadstuffs and war materials as supposed Per-
sons, therefore, should operate cautiously. Hos
tities-actual-would of course cause consdera-
BILE fluctuations in money, stocks, wheat and flour.
A good deal depends upon our growing crops
But only two Nations at war cannot do much mis-
chief.
A good deal of improvement is now going on at
Canton and elsewhere, both in the suburbs and all
over the city.
Our markets are just now much unsettled and
quiet. Merchants scarcely know what to say or
do. They want more definite news from abroad
about war or peace The times are really dull.
NEsTOR.