The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-30

BALTIMORE, May %, 1886
Departure Of Founders ridend-Episcopai Difficult
hes-Mrs. Mowott-Mr Jamieson, and the Seguins-
German Younteers-.a Military Squabbie- Sons Of
temperance -Mdrkets-Stock Board, &c
The three hundred volunteers from this city whose
services have been accepted by the President started for
Washington last evening" in the One of the
panes, the Chesapeake Rifemen, presented quite fine
appearance being all dressed in white jackets and glazed
caps and composed Of young Of good character and
standing in the city, between the ages of 10 and % The
other two companies were composed principally of the
boys and have given citizens at times many an evil
denceof their bravery in pitched battles where brckbas
were thick hail and heads broken with span
ncrs hosepipes" &c. They have had great practice
in fighting, and will doubtless, make good soldiers
The Mechanics Bank Of Baltimore, has declared
semiannual dividend OF three and half per cent.
The Episcopal Convention of Maryland, commenced
its annual session Yesterday, and there was unusual
large attendance. The trennial charge of Bishop Wit
tngham calm and moderate than was expected
though there is unmistakeable evidence in the counte
nance of many Of the members that will find vent in
harsh language before the convention adjourns The
recent difficulty at Georgetown relative to the Rev Mr.
Jones' and the Hagerstown church case with the re-
membrance of the harsh and disc language Of the
Bishop the last session. to those who differed with him.
his defence Of Bishop Onderdonk, and the iron hand
which he holds the convention, sustained by the
votes Of the youthful portion of the ministry, who
on him Tor promotion in NE al combine to in
among the lay delegates and the older members Of tho
convention.
houses during their engagement at the Holiday Street
Theatre, which closes tomorrow night. Mrs Mowatt
has however, boon much admired and will doubt not
have an overwhelming house for her benefit tomorrow
night.
The seguns are also playing to slim houses at the
Front street Theatre The excitement in the city,
as well as the warm weather operates against all
of amuscments.
Accompany of German volunteers have encamped in
the vicinity of the CITY, and urging the President
take them into immediate service.
The Governor of Maryland, has onicered the two
gments called for from this State without regard the
old volunteer militia officers; the is that in
stead Of fighting Mexico, newspaper war about bo
waged between the claimants for military honors.
The Sons Of Temperance, in this city, organising
large company, from its members to visit New York
and take part in the anniversary celebration the 9th
OF June. The order continues in the fourshing
condition in these parts and numbers its thousands
members
The MARxErs-Howard Street Flour was offered
freely on Thursday at - 49, without finding purcha.
to any noticeable extent Some considerable par
cells OF mixed brands sold yesterday at $4 which
quote as the current rate. The receipt price from
cars is not fixed No transactions in City Mills Flour
An offer made yesterday to sell at 81 IS Tho stock
Of Whskey is very light, and prices barely sus.
tanned We quote hhds at 2o4 81 cts and bbls. at %
cts. dull.
Sales OF Stocks mt Baltimore.
STocK BOARD, May 2sth.-There was $1,000 Mary.
land 6s sold yesterday, at 74 and $1,000 744. Ba.
more 6s to the extent Of about $4,000 sold a4 Mary
arn 6s closed at lat for SALE "a bid Baltimore 6s $780,
closed at 944 asked 9f bid Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road shares All asked, 464 bid.