The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-07-26
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALrmoHs, July 25-5 D. m
Fs.ral obssguss 70 the memory Of sr-Praidsst Poik-
ssiiag me const't1ii0aai Reform co"os~tio"-Ihs
Whilst writing the bells OF the city commencing
to toll and the note of preparation Is visible in every direc
ton Tor the ceremonies that are 10 take place a Monument
Square, between and O'Clock, In commemoraon OF the
public services and private character of the amented
President Of the United States James X Pok Throughout
the day the flags from the public buildings and shipping
have been lying hamas and al Monument Square the
cenotaph and arches have been progressing finely would
be difficult matter do Justice these decorations by
attempt at description They certainly most novel,
original In their conception and appropriate for the
son On the terrace of the City Hall, from the railing,
six pillars have been erected from midway of which the
five arches spring to the height Of forty feet the
ARCH from under which the Of the day Is address
the assembage, being feet higher than the four
side arches The arches all draped with black cloth
with white fringe The cenoaph which the coffin is
to rest springs from the top the wall in front Of the
tors stand and Is appropriately constructed and decorated
On the terrace in the of the arches rising stage,
pable OF seating about 400 ladies, besides the officers
scans and the two bands music has been erected and
arrangements made for brilliantly Illuminating the whole
as the probability is that the ceremonies viii close be-
fore o'clock
The ceremonies in the Square will consist of appropriate
music by the band prayer by the Rev. Dr. H. W. D. Johns,
funeral dge by the Liedekranz Society, funeral Grafton
by the Hon John O. Legand requiem Of music by
the Liederkranz Vocal Association, benedction by the
Rev. Thomas B. Sargean and concluding with music by
Dtcn
made and carried forward with much Judgment and the
whole Of the ceremonies will, doubt be suitable to the
character Of the distinguished deceased and credable
our citizens
Should the weather continue favorable, Baltimore will
have the honor she generally does all patriotic demon
staon have taken the lead Of all her sister cities In the
extent Of the ceremonals in honor Of the memory of the
amented deceased And learn that the euogy TO be de-
vered by Judge Legrand will be equally conspicuous as
production Of exceeding merit
The State Reform Convention assembled this morning at
the Temperance Temples and, after organizing, eecing
officers and attending to preliminary matters, adj
journed until nine o'clock morning. so as to
enable the members take part in the funeral ceremonies
Capt John Pickel prominent wing, elected pres
dent and the officers generally equally divided between
the political parties The Hon. John Wethered another
prominent whig, is also Of the vice presidents
This is the first time that the wings have taken any open
part in the conventional reform movements that both
parties uniting it. there is probability Of
its success.
further examination took place this morning in the
case Of Thomas Davis charged with the murder Of John
ID, Buck at Locust Point, last week.
In the Baltimore market this morning, there sales
Of 600 bbls Howard street four part re-nspeced &c.
and $500 bbs fresh ground, at IS La Sales $50 bbs
City Mills new 80 20. Sales 5000 bushels prime red
wheat los l06 Sales 900 bushels white
SO SO the bulk So Also about 1000 bush
els yellow at 80 90 cents, principally at last figures Oats
"a 30 cents Nothing in whiskey The article is scarce.