The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-09

BALTIMORE, May 8, 1896
Dark, Dismal Weather-News from the .4rmy-Er Gov
Thomas Triai-Nationai Fair--Madame .qususta
Murdoch and Clara EHis-Canton Races-Ladies
Fdr-Sfock Board &c.
Yesterday was a dark, dismal damp, dri4zly day-a
real suicidal day-and the complexion Of nature over
head this morning holds 'out every prospect that to-day
will be perfect fact smile of yesterday.
The from the army last night, that Gen. Tay Tor
had made second and imperative demand on the Next
commandan at Matamoras for the delivery Of Col
Cross, who, by the way is Marylandcr citizen Of
Prince Georges countyhas given great satisfaction to
our citizens Unless Gen. Taylor holds the Mexican
responsible for the acts Of the bands who
prowling around the American army, and committing de-
prcdatons he will forfeit his character officer to all
eternity. He must act and act promptly.
Gov Thomas trial for libelling Col Benton was yes
to-day postponed by the Washington Circuit Court until
excite intense interest throughout the States as almost
every you meet has different idea version Of the
melancholy facts on which II Is based It nas got
into party lines the wings considering Mrs Thomas
vrtuous and deeply injured woman whilst the democrats
side mainly with the Governor who has been
Large quantities of goods arc passing through this city
daily on their way to tho great national fair, to com.
movement yet by our railroad companies to reduce the
price OF travel is customary such occasions They
have not spark OF true enterprise in their whole COM
position forgetting that such would double their
receipts by inducing three to visit Washington where
would go at the present rates But they will
into IL.
Madame Augusta has had rather slim houses for two
nights past but as tomorrow night positively her last
appearance | presume that she will have a crowded
house. On Monday night Mr.. Murdoch and Miss Clara
Ellis commence an engagement at the Holiday Street
Theatre, and matter of will have prosper.
Gus rum The box sheet is already filling up. He will
not however during his present engagement bring out
"Witchcraft" as he has engagements in New York and
Boston to fll which will prevent his remaining long
enough
The races over the Canton commence on Tues.
day next; and already large number Of racers are
on the ground whilst others daily arriving Our
hotels also rapidly filing up with gentlemen of the
turf and sportmen OF all grades who anticipate most
spirited and exciting meeting.
The recent Ladies' Fair, ut Franklin Saloon for the
benefit Of the Orphans Asylum attached to St. Vncents
Catholic church. nctted $270o clear profit for the com.
mendable object, over and above all expenses.
sales Of stocks At Baltimore.
MAY 7-$ooo Maryland Is, 7eis 1000 do 7st 1000 City
IS, $1,000 do, pleasure s3s shs Bait aud Ohio Rail-
State per cents closed 76 asked 76k hid City six
per cents, OF $780, closed 96 asked . bid Baltimore
aud Ohio Railway shares le on 10 for SALE ~. bid
CoMMopoRE BARSEy.-It is is stated in the Pittsburgh
Journal, that the managers of Ne Allegheny Cemetery
have passed resolution for the removal the remains OF
the late Commodore Barney (which Inferred in the
buryng ground of the First Presbyterian Church Of Pitts
burgh,) to lot and vault in the cemetery sppropr
ated by the managers for that purpose The removal will
be accompanied with public ceremonies attended by the
| military from I'll the neighboring towns