The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-09-25
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Equinoctial Storms-The Presidents Re-
turn-Poltical Matters-The Coming
Municipal Election, sc.


Municipal Election, &c.
BALTIMORE, September 21st, 1886.
Messrs. Editors This is supposed to be the
| day when the sun "crosses the line"-an imagina
| ~ one-and the days and nights are equal giving
us what is called the equinox" which period is
| generally accompanied with very severe storms
some persons 60 so far to assert they have seen
the sun crossing the line but found out afterwards
that it was only a telegraph wire between them
and the luminous orb. 1t took them some time to
be convinced. Almanacs differ somewhat as to the
Generally accfedttebdis phenomenon occurs, but it is
ushered in few days before-on Sunday after
noon and night last by two heavy storms of rain
accompanied by vivid lightning and frequent loud
peals of thunder. The lightning struck large
derrick used in erecting the new postofice build
ing and shattered it considerably but did no other
damage. 1t also struck several other places in
and around the city. Rain fell very copiously and
good deal of washing of the streets occurred but
no other injury of moment. 1t evidently belonged
to the equnoctial gales or storms. We have since
had it cooler and more pleasant. We may, how.
ever have several warm days yet in September
and very probably pleasant October, which, all
things considered, is often the most charming
month of the season. 1t is very favorable time
for cunning, hunting, &C., and those fond of the
sport indulge therein, though game is not so plen-
tiful as it was in a time when the red man roamed
our forests. It, however, is remarkably pleas
ant sport and many indulge in it in mountainous
regions and on the water 1t is really the choice
season with many to 60 travelling if they know
how to enjoy life and where to go. Even Presi
dent Cleveland, if he could have spared the time,
I doubt not would have enjoyed it.
Speaking of the President, notice by the pa
pers that he and his wife will, if nothing happens
return again from their summer tour to morrow
in good health and spirits. Pleasant it is to be
President of the United States and in the White
House under such agreeable circumstances, yet
very much doubt if he would not have remained
longer rather than be annoyed with the turmoils
of Office and annoyances incident thereto. He,
however, must have had an agreeable time. He
knew how to enjoy fishing and took advantage of
INDUCING in it to his hearts content.
New life will again commence in Washington
and from this on there will be-increasing as the
season advances-a lively, pleasant time. 1t is
likely there will be more freshness about politics,
even on the matter of appointments, and things
60 off more smoothly. We are also approaching
a period when people will talk more earnestly
about who shall be taken up for the next Presi-
dency, and if I mistake not Mr.. Cleveland will
ceive the endorsement of his party. Thus far he
has certainly done well and he stands popular be-
fore his party and the people.
There is no doubt whatever that Col. L. Victor
Baughman, of Frederick City, will accept the
Democratic nomination of that party for Congress
in the Sixth district. Mr.. Baughman is q young
rising Democrat aud very popular with his party.
l have known him since boy and can have moth
ing but good words to say for him. He has talent
and all else calculated to make his nomination a
popular one. He, however, is in a strong Repub-
lican district, with popular gentleman to oppose
him in the person of Mr. McComas, who stands
very high and has made good member of Con-
gress. We shall see when both are in the field
which poll "shall knock down the most persm-
MONS"
There is no doubt some dissatisfaction among
the many warm friends of Hon. j. Fred. G. Tai
bolt that he failed in the Democratic nomination
for the Second Congressional district and that Dr.
Shaw came out ahead. However, the 'little
giant" gave in manfully and takes things coolly.
If the Republicans should nominate a strong man
in this conflict of opinion who knows that they
may win though the odds are much against them.
Let US at least be sure of having popular and
good man. DR.. Shaw has made good Congress
man. Let whoever may be his opponent be
nominee acceptable to all, whether in success or
defeat. The Republicans certainly have as good
a show they could expect.
There is hardly doubt that Hon. VIM. Pnkney
Whyte will be nominated by the Democrats from
the Third district. Whether nominated or not he
will run anyhow. If so he is almost sure of cleo
ton, as he is finished statesman, very popular
and stands high even with his opponents.
Hon. j. V. L. Findlay is determined to again
in the Fourth district whether nominated or not.
He is very popular with the people and deserved
ly so, as he is an aple statesman. He was during
the late war an active Union man, since which
time he found the Democracy to suit his fancy,
but was always liberal and just.
The workingmen have gotten out ticket for
the City Council which have no utilization with
other parties. They will poll strong vote and
it will not surprise me to some of their candi-
dates elected. Things getting very much
mixed up. The Prohibitionists will likewise have
candidates in the field for City Council. 1t will
require good man to stand out against all. We
cannot tell what may be in the future.
The city of Baltimore has now sent some $780,,
600 to Charleston in aid of those who suffered in
that city and will yet place more at the Mayors
disposal. All things considered Baltimore has
done we'll and deserves high credit.
The recent death of Mr.. August Hoen, of Wa
verify, has caused much regret. He was a valua-
BILE citizen of Baltimore county. He was also we'll
known and much respected in Baltimore, where
he did large lithographing business. His estab-
lishment is well known throughout this country.
Business is steady and increasing but not yet
by any means active. Prices have not changed
much in anything. Though things look to be
booming somewhat yet they are hardly up to
other seasons. There is rather better foreign
demand, especially for wheat and flour. There is,
however, nothing exciting in the market.
Over $500 persons have thus far subscribed to
the Pratt Free Circulating Library and new names
are being daily added to the list. 1t is the best
institution in our city. NEsToR.
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