The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-24
INTELLIGENCE BY THE NAILS,
Our Baltimore Correspondence.

BALrrMoRE. Aug. q, 1919.
Conpe~tior Of Enrenfors- Potuieai aspect Of Mary
land Emigrants- BmgL1y- Brutal assault
Steamer Sunk-1Hs Markets, &c.
The National Convention Of Inventors continued
ITS session yesterday, and will probably adjourn
SINE DE to-day. The proposed amendment the
patent laws caused considerable debate, in which
much ability was evnced by the several speakers.
This election in this State this fall wears rather a
gloomy aspect for the wings. They are distracted
and dlsjolnted on private griefs that nobody
understands, each and all of different character
The democrats, on the other hand, are buoyant and
united, except with respect 10 their legislative
ticket IN this city, which will not draw the full
strength of the party. In the second Congress
sional district composed Of Washington, Frede-
rick, and Allegheny counties, the nomination of
Thomas Jefferson McKaig the whig candidate
Tor Congress, has excited local jealousies of no
very pleasant character Washington county
wanted the nomination. but Frederick joined with
Allegheny in electing Mr. McK1ig. In the first
district, thirty ballots were taken last night, with
out eilectng choice, there being five nines be-
tore the convention. Under such circuui tances.
II could hardly be expected that nominaton could
be made that would be generally acceptao ole. How
ever, some OF the wings ace sangune that, in this
DISTRICT such man as Denmtad or Keyser will be
dUlc " ulstduCc hoUtAt MclItut, the uSnDcrdt1c
candidate, and thus gam member, to cover the
contingencies of u loss Ia the first second dis
tricts However, he camp iIgn has not fairly COM
menced yet, and it is rather premature to make
any estimates as to the prob bic result
The ship Charles, Wedge, MASTER Al days from
the river Zines to the Caprs, arrived here yester-
day, having on board IL cabin and 1876 steerags
passengers, all in good health.
young German grl, named Elizabeth Kerner,
about 10 years OF age, was severely beaten few
days since, by drunken fellow. named Leaman,
who chased her Into her fathers house; and learn
that great doubts now exist TO whether she will
recover Leaman Is in jail, waiting the result Of
the injuries inflicted.
The dwelling Of Mr.. Joseph Boury, of the firm
OF Boury " Son, was entered on Tuesday night,
and robbed of goods to the value of 800
The democrats In the second Congressional dis
trlct have nominated VIM. s. Hamilton, Esq, as
their candidate tor Congress. Thomas Jefferson
McKaIg is the wing candidate in this district.
The steamer Georgia, one ct the fine boats o
the Norfolk company, has been aground for several
days down the bay, and fears are beginning to be
entertained that sne will be total loss She went
down on Saturday night with a party of camp
meeting folks, and after landing them, found that
she had landed herself. She has careened on her
side and the water flows In and out Of her cabin
windows.
In the Baltimore market there IL change to notice
in -four; sales to-day Of 200 bb fresh ground Howard
S. 49, 500 at IS 40 and 100 at 81 lsx Sales of red
wheat at 81 . 81 OF; white, 81 OF 81 10. Corn IL
steady; sales Of white ct SO $40 and yellow at so
60c. Rye 63s. The transactions in grain have been
large Nothing to notice In provisions or grocs-
riss Whisky Is FIRM We quote ~ Ask Zoe. In bbls.