The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-23
BALTIMORE, Oct. 22-5 p. IN.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 22-5 p. IN.
The Baltimore American of this morning has
very appropriate and we'll timed article upon the
subject of a special day of thanksgiving and prayer
by the citizens of Baltimore because oftheir escape
from the dreadful scourge which swept over our
country during the past year. If there is any city
in the Union which, more than another, owes a
deep debt of gratitude to almighty God for his
many tender mercies, it is Baltimore. She has
been singularly blessed and preserved from the
fearful pestilence; and under the circumstances,
think her citizens should render special thanks by
the observance of day for that purpose 1t is sim
cercly hoped that the Mayor will respond to the
suggestions of the american, and set apart day
for the purpose mentioned.
The new steamer Republic arrived here on
her second return-trip from Charleston in sixty
eight hours. She experienced rather heavy wea
Their, which somewhat prolonged her time.
Dan Rice, the celebrated equestrian clown, went
into the Sun Office yesterday, and very unPro-
vokedly assaulted one of the printers named
Appleby. He went up to the unofiending man I'M
der the assumed garb Of friendship, and thus cow
ardly struck him. Appleby is very inotfensive
and well disposed man. He had done nothing
TO merit such treatment. If the printers had
pitched the bravado out of the window they would
have given him his due He has probably been
rested by this time
The duel which was on the tapis here for some
days has not even ended in smoke. The parties, /
understand, went out towards the field OF honor
but not being able to agree upon weapons, came
back again, that IL did not come even to smoke
Whether the authorities will now think proper to
interfere for the purpose Of preventing the efusion
of blood, is a question for future consideration. II
is a momentous affair, and may require grave de-
alterations. There is strong probability now
that the whole matter will be postponed. Lead,
powder, pistols, surgical instruments, &c, have
not yet advanced in price.
The exhibition of paintings of the Athcneum
commenced to- day. The display Of artistcal skill
| is very fine.
! The recent rain has been of great advantage to
the surrounding country. The various Touring
mills, which were doing but little for want of wa
ter, are now in full operation.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
Sales Of 100 barrels Howard street flour at SIS,
part time.
Sales 1900 barrels City Mills at S5 49,, and 200
at So 06., cash
Sales wheat at lOf a 100 cts. Tor prime red, aud
| los a Ii cts. for white.
! Sales mixed and white corn Mt SO 81 cts, and
| yellow at 81 cts. Very little prime in market.
Oats 80 - cts.
! Whisky n CTS. in bhds., and 2s cts in bbls.
Messrs. Gibson x Go. sold to-day, ut the Ex
change. "a lot of ground running from Mount street
10 Vincent alley l55 feet front, and loo feet deep,
per front foot SIS; purchaser Mr.. o. Horwitz. Also,
another lot about the size the west side of
4 Mount street, for 81 81; purchaser Jacob Trust.
Also, "a ground-rent of $22l for $780, and another
of Ais for X 100; both purchased by Mr.. J. Trust.
| These rents are not improved.
| SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.