The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-16
ST.. LOUIS, April 2, lS4S.
ST. LOUIS, April q, Io4o.
Preparations for the Municipal Eisetion-IHsa-
Observation-Disclosures the Murderer.

ST. LOUIS, April z, lS4S.
Preparations for the Municipal Eisetion-IHsa-
hicals-Bald,Din, the Murderer.
There was general rallying Of the two great
political parties last night, preparatory to the
municipal contest which comes of tomorrow.
Great enthusiasm prevails among all classes,
and the struggle, no doubt, will be close one
The two candidates for the mayeralty-Kennett,
(whig) and Krum (dem.) are both personally
popular; and each, probably, will run ahead OF
hts ticket AS i informed you IN my last letter,
the wings and natives have united under the
Taylor banner-so that the democrats must poll
every vote they have, If they would ensure sue
csss. Long ere this reaches you, however, the
contest will have been decided.
never witnessed stronger determination In
the two parties here TO gain, if possible, the SUI
premacy, than is manifested at present. Last
light the Taylor meeting at the Rotunda Was
perfect jam. The galleries at an early hour were
anable TO gam admIttance to any portion OF the
house, The speakers were among the best that
this section of country affords and assure you
We have some in that way. Between the speech
es an excellent baad OF music played enlivening
airs, and the whole affair went oil timely. .
the democrats, not to be outdoue, held rally
meetings in every ward in the city; and large
number patrolled the streets until u late hour
two immense omnlbuses leading the way, from
the windows and tops OF which speeches were
made by leading politicians of that party. Mr..
Treat, of the UniOn delivered an effective speech
to a large concours. of citizens gathered IN front
ut the Planters House. He was followed by
Capt. Reed, one of the heroes OF Sacramento,
and the leader of the victorious party at Ell Paso
IN the affair against the keech Indians Inc
redoubtable captain delivered an anlmited ad.
dress, but created some merrimeet by several
times excaiming, "Gent'emen OF the Jury
He has quite youthful appearance, and Is
promising member OF the bar
Our city Is becoming quite lively ia the way
OF public amusements Gen. Tom Thumb has
been holding his levees here, and has had per-
haps as much kissing to do as had his youthful
rhomas departed this morning for Louisville
Ludlow & Smiths theatre has been open about
week. The season commenced with the
Viennoise Children. They attract good houses,
though some are of opinion that Madame Welss
and her troupe are not so eite Give as when here
last. Perhaps this is owing to the lack OF fresh
ness IN a second engagement. The inimitable
Their slim stock company, is playing IN the inter
'udes and after pieces Query Can man b.
said to be low comedian who stands SIX feet
three inches 10 his stockings! The accom-
pished Mrs. Stuart, of Mobile, formerly Miss
Voss) is here, and will play short engagement
She plays well. but scarcely nils the niche ieii
vacant by Mrs. Farren. she is calculated TO win,
however, on her audience.
Baldwin, the fiendlsh murderer of Mathews,
was taken out the other day for trial. AS ne
affects insanity, jury was empannelied to IN
vestlgate the state of his mind. Several ply
sicians gave it as their opinion that h. was not
insane. The jury, however, could not agree,
and were dismissed last night. They stood min.
Tor and three against insanity. the father Of
laid over until next court, as the present term
ends TO- morrow