The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
NEW Yoxx. July 3l-2 D. m.

New YoKK, July 3l-2p. m.
A young man named Dular, formerly compost
tor from Philadelphia, made desperate assault
upon his wife with Ratchet, inhicting upon her
several severe wounds, some of which, it is sup
posed, will prove mortal. He has been imprisoned
to await trial.
Stocks steady; sales at ll6 for Treasures, and
ll6s lit for New Loan; Exchange on London
81 a 81 premium.
Flour is steady; sales of common Western at
"a rs a 81 81; Genesee IS rs; and Southern IS rs
ass So; Corn Meal S2 57l; Rye Flour SO.
New YoRK, July 3l.--There were l64 cases
and II deaths by cholera to-day.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3l--2p. m.
The Board of Health report thirty-nine cases and
twelve deaths by cholera for the "a hours ending
noon to-day
The weather at ten o'clock this morning was very
warm. Thermometer 49, Since then we have
had refreshing shower, and the mercury fell de-
grees.
BALTIMORE, July 3l-5 q. m.
There is trouble, much trouble in the Democratic
wigwam here. Last night their city convention
assembled for the purpose of nominating candidates
for the Legislature After being in session until
about one o'clock in the morning, and going through
with numerous ballots, they succeeded in selecting
but one candidate The other four have been left
over for new trial. The candidates were nearly
as numerous as the representatives at the conven-
ton. Mr.. John Marshall is the gentleman nom-
mated. it was a regular family quarrel.
The cholera still prevails moderately at the aims
house.
BALrIMoRE, July 3l-9 p. m.
The cholera has broken out q Sandusky city,
Ohio. One hundred deaths occurred in two DAYS,
in population Of about four thousand A des-
patch this morning says that between the deaths and
those who fed, not over four hundred remain The
post-ofice, hotels, and business houses are all
closed Twenty deaths last night in Cincinnati ;
eleven by cholera. In Pittsburg there were five
cases and one death.
ST. LOUIS, July 30.
DESTRUCTIVE FiRE-FIvE STEAMBOATS, BuRNr-
APPREHENDrD Loss OF LIFE, &c.-A fire broke
out yesterday morning on board the steamer Al
gona. The fire soon spread to the steamer San
Francisco, lying contiguous, then to steamer Ma
ry, next to the Phoenix, and finally to the Dubuque.
The flames ragged violently, and before they could
be subdued, all five of the boats were totally de.
stroyed. The loss is very heavy, probably not less
than one hundred thousand dollars. There was q
partial insurance, but to what extent has not been
stated.
II ID seriously apprehended that some persons
who were on board the steamers when they caught
fire, have been lost-either burnt to death OF
drowned. The captain of the Algona, although
awake when the fire broke ou., very narrowly es
capped with his life.
A disgraceful riot occurred during the prevalence
of the fire among the fremen and others on the
wharf.
SECOND DEsPArcH.-The steamer Algona was
commanded by captain George E. Young. He was
seen to jump overheard with his clothes on fire
and has not been heard of since. The boat is val.
ued at ten thousand dollars, and insured fully.
There was $l2 900 in specie on board of her, which
were saved-anoiher box containing 1900 was
lost. Captain Cleveland formerly commander OF
this boat, was on board and narrowly escaped with
his life. Mr.. William Fitch, passenger, was lost,
besides many others whose names have not beer
ascertained
The steamer Mary was valued at $4,000, and
insured for $4,000. All her books and papers
saved Some 500 hogs and sheep on board were
lost.
The San Francisco is valued at $4,000, and in
sured for $4,000.
The Dubuque, valued at $4,000, insured fol
10000. The Phoenix is valued at SO, 900,
While the fire was raging the riot mentioned il
tween the Irish and the iremen The former uset
firearms. Some Is or 20 were wounded, and som,
killed. Finally the fremen drove them into thei
hiding places, and destroyed the contents of hv
houses where they took refuge There are appre
tensions Of another tremendous riot The polio
and military have been called out TO preserve order
| The Missouri Fire Company broke open the ar
mory of the St. Louis Greys, and took their arm
by force.
The Mayor has ordered out the Greys, to sup
press the riot, and has sent to Jefferson Barracks
for troops.
number Of arrests have been made, and eigh
| teen lrishmen are in Jail.