The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-17

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arrival of the poltigt regime~t- E~camye~t at Fort Nc
Henry.-Eiectiow nstcs-Importa~t letter from Gtnsrd1
Tayior-Ihe markets, &c.
The vogeur regiment numbering TOO officers and mon,
under the command of Colonel Johnston arrived this
ing Fort McHeny, and now, learn. being landed
They will remain in camp at tho fort days, recruit
their health before being discharged and paid and doubt
they will be visited by large number of cixens In
the time Our military and citizens also making
preparations give the brave fellows cordial reception
This regiment has great deal of hard sorvcc having
participated in of the battles from vora Cruz Mox
leo.
have received but few additional returns from tho
western elections, which sum up follows.
INDIANAA despatch from indianapolis, dated on tho
l4h, says ndiana has for the democrats Tho SEN
will stand n or % democrats to Is wings In tho
House. So counties show democratic majority of 20, be-
ing gain of 10 members" ,sf
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, St. Charles, and Montgomery
have given four hundred majority for Day, dcmo
crat The wings have carried Clarke county
KENTucKY.-The returns from kentucky indicate tho
election of Crttenden by pretty large majority.
ANOTHER LETTER FROM GIN TArLon.-The following st-
appears in this mornings Philadelphia Ledgers
BATON RoUoE. La, July A. Iets.
DEAR Your letter of the 9th inst asking Of line
in regard to position as candidate for the pres
In reply have , T. say that h am 1.. ne. party candidate,
the President Of the whole people.
dear SIR with high respect and regard yG % most
GEORGE LrppAkD, ESQ.,. Phila., Pa.
This vouched for by tho Ledger genuine letter,
and will produce still more lukewarmnoss in tho whig
camp.
The MARKKTs.-The by the Acadia has had par
tcuar effect the Baltimore market. Saes of Howard
-four made today at 81 SIT, the extent Of
bbls City Mills held IS l2i without sales. Re-
cepts of wheat light, and prices advancing Rcd
wheat is quoted 80 100 cents white 100 los
white 4S so yellow do IS IS 70
a 20 cents rye IS a 70 cents.
Small sales ofmess pork gil Small sales of whiskey
t24A cents in bbls. and % in hhds.
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night but for an accident which detained the cars until
long after paper put to press 1t contains how
ever. some valuable information which should be on
our record.-UNIoN]
BALTIMORE, Aug. 1876 p. m.
The encampmsnt Fort AfcHs~ry.-A Merica~ wifs.--
Illinois election.-1he markets. &c.
paid visit this morning to the encampment Fort
Mcenry, and gratiAed with the sight NO than
700 of returned volunteers Of tho vogeur regiment
the heroes Of Churubusco Moline del Rey Cerro Gosdo
and the fights under the walls of the halls Of the Monte
Twas graed find them in excellent health and
all busy work washing. shaving, and putting themselves
trim after their long voyage from the city Of Vera Cruz
They long boards and bronzed faces but in physical
condition, with half dozen exceptions, they look II
they could face enemy yet with all the stamina
evnced by them former occasions One of the pvates
has brought with him Mexican wife, and little gid, her
daughter, about ten OF age They accoured In
the reoboso OF which much has been heard and live In
the camp apparently perfectly contented. One of tho off,
has also with him Mexican boy about IL years of
age, sprghtly, active and intelligent little fellow.
They are remain in camp ten days, by way of
quarantine when learn they will be paid and discharged
We further intelligence from the elections, OK
cept the following from Illinois
From Illinois have intelligence thai John Wentworth.
present member from the Chicago district is reelected
In the Gaena district, Col. Baker (whig) is elected
The Sangamon Springfield district, represented
by Abraham Lincoln, (whig) is still doubtful. M
The MARkKrs-In the Baltimore market, this morning.
-four good deal unsettled The receipts for several
days past have fallen Off and many of tho large holders
have put up the price Howard S6, bat there
no BUYERS at these figures There sale OF 800 barrels
this morning 81 S7 which price considerable quant
ties are sold by the dray-oad. City Mills continues
held IS H. though there was saie Of 600 bbls
this morning 81 sA The following the quotations
for grain to-day Good prime rcd wheat IS 100
white 100 lO6 Yellow has advanced and 10
worth 81 cents, white 48 SO cents Oats %
Rye IS a 10 cents. fe't