The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-23
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From, our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, December 22-5

BALTIMORE, December 22--5 p. m.
The heather Christmas preparations Mac'sady The
goll fever Tie ehoiTa-Ohi0 legislature - The nlurk',
Sc
What said yesterday in regard the weather is equal
y applicable to-day up the present moment, though all
eyes are turned the north where streak OF blue
has appeared in The heavens giving some prospect OIL dy
weather.
The preparations for Christmas ia Baltimore more
extensive than they have been for years past aud
should the weather clear of, fine business viii be
done
Macready engagement at the Holiday
theatre Monday evening, in his famous character
OF Hamlet and many members of Congress will doubtless
be pleased enjoy the opportunity OF witnessing The per-
ormance
lis mentioned in the New York papers as feature
in the god fever" that tickets for passage IN the Cres-
cent City selling at considerable premium with plenty
OF purchasers.
There three and death from cholera
a the New York quarantine and reported
to-day There have been in the city, de-
patch received from New Orleans last night, dated ON the
18th instant says that the disease has broken in that
city Also and that five deaths had occurred
1t is stated that Thomas Devln Reilly and 'Kicheeu
Robinson Tribune, about starting Irish paper
Ina New York TO be called "The People"
The MAREErs--In the Baltimore market this morning,
sales Of Howard street II our made at 81 rs
The receipts OF grain are large, and prices hrm The
state of weather, however, has operated against out
door business. We quote wheat amiy-iiour at lI0 ia
cts white 0s red 50 l03 cts. Corn white, ID
u
AT New York. this morning. the stock market was with
out much movement and the tendency OF prices is TO de-
cline.
Flour was dullno much doing. Sales of SEQ bbs at
So 81 So I3 Tor Genesee, aud S. 81 for western; south
(Georgetown) held 50 30. Corn meal - 81 81 81
Rye flour S3 l2k.
Small transactions in wheat at l25 cents Tor Genesee and
I03 III for red Corn firm, with sales OF 10000
bushels 81 90 for mixed, and 81 10 cents
and old yellow Sales of 30 cents and rye
at 62 cents.
Provisions steady Sales mess pork Sl3 Si3 81, and
prime at SO Lard "a II Butter 81 cents.
Groceries quet-sugars and molasses duh. Rio coffee
81 cents per 10. Rice, prime, 81 cents.
Whiskey % cents, and dull.
COLUMBUS, December FL.
Ono LEGISLATURE -seaqte--A motion made TO
the Senate organized fiery discussion followed.
which commended by the wings that there was no
House, and there could be any until both bodies We're
organized properly. The resolution was voted down
Mr. Archbad's resolution, inquirlng into the constitu-
tonai,y of the law authorizing the State auditor 10 levy
taxes then up for debate and shared the same fate
| the preceding resolution.
A motion made to take up the resolution about
the keys OF the House. but aied and the Sehete there
upon adjourned, ~
ton which after being debated for time, was laid on
The table by the emocfats.
did much favor from portion OF the House Mr.
Riddle made well-tmed remarks, which were lis
tened with from both sides OF the House lie
expressed himself sick of the prolonged dsorganizao OF
House. and thought neither party would be benefited by
it, and they understanding The better
it would be for the interests OF the Commonwealth
Gdding. incidentally Remarked during the discussion
firm of purpose and resolved. The wings would recog-
Mise the democratic organization until the last trumpet
| sounds"
The wings laid Mr. Riddles proposition on the table, and
adjourned , -
night and daynever leaving without sufficient guard re-
naming behind TO keep It.
ganiz alton the House is hand Probably shall
be able to telegraph you TO that effect tomorrow