The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-25
Correspondence Of ibs Republic.
New YoRK, July 23-4 p. m.
TERRIBLE cArAsrRoPHE.

TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.
Early this morning the inmates Of Rathbuns
Hotel, in Broadway, were startled by the lamenia-
BILE intelligence that the son of the proprietor Mr.
LOOMS Rathbun, who had been delirious for some
days. had leaped out Of bed, and, seizing a razor,
had attempted to destroy his mother and himself
The unfortunate maniac inflicted a severe and
almost fatal wound upon the throat of his mother.
and with the same instrument Immediately after
wards nearly succeeded in destroying himself As
sistance was Immediately at hand, and il is crafty
ing to be able to state that both parties in this melan
choly affair are likely to survive. The young man
has been sent TO the lunatic asylum
THE CHOLERA.
To-day in this city the report of the Board of Health
discovers continued decrease in the extent of this
disease. In the upper wards, among the poor, i'll
clad, crowded Irish and German population, the
mortality is considerable. When, when when will
society think more of the poor, and make some
provision to secure the ignorant, the needy, the
homeless, the thousands willing to work, but who
cannot obtain employment, against the terrible ply
steal foes which they encounteri
poS'r BELIEVE 1T.
Pray do not believe word about the terrible
discomfort and dissatisfaction and other awful things
which said TO prevail in the Wing ranks here.
Ii is all gammon-all feeble trick Of " the enemy"
The utmost confidence, the most sincere esteem,
the highest regard, entertained for the Presi-
dent and his advisers among the great in
this metropolis Thus far the policy with regard
to appointments and removals has met with appro-
baton and the future course OF the Administra
ton it is anticipated will be all that sincere patr-
otsm can require, and genuine patriotism dictate
and enforce. Let me repeat TO your readers that
must claim the right TO speak on these matters as
an impartial witness. In selecting me as your
correspondent, you chose no political partisan, but
faithful chronicler Of things and opinions I" here
in Vienna" As for the viruent abuse Of the
"Union" and other organs Of the opposition poured
out on the Chief Magistrate, il excites degree of
contempt and Indignation such as never saw ex-
hbted by our side in mere party warfare when its
avorite WINS assalled. This is significant II shows
the strong hold which General Taylor's moral infu-
ence has upon the minds and hearts Of the masses
in this metropolis.
THE CONVENTION AT ROME.
Great commotion, great squabbing great drink
ing, and great many other things grew out of the
anticipation Of the Democratic Convention at
Rome. Many Of the Old Hunkers still obsinaiely
resist the project Of harmony that is to blend the
discordant materials Of SHE party into beau
tful whole. Your experience Of the workings of
that which is called the Democratic party will en-
able you to calculate the probable result Of this
movement
TIM WAY THAT THE POOR LIVE.
A gentleman, says one Of the city papers, who
last winter a visiter in distributing the aims of
the Poor Society, tells that, in what is called
The Barracks" in Goerck street, there are $50
families on an area Of 50 feet by 200; and that the
families, an average, comprised six members
making total Of about 900 souls within the
mentioned. The only wonder is, that the Of
cholera among them so few. Heaven help the
poor! How long is this to lasti
THE WEATHER
Delightful weather, glorious, refreshing, copious
showers Of rain the other nght-hcavy thunder
and clouds charged with electricity. People are
visiting out of town a short distance.
BALr,soRE July 24-5 p. m.
Preparations are making for the funeral honors to
be paid TO the memory Of Ex-PrcsIdeni Polk to-
morrow evening. A large platform is being erected
in front Of the Courthouse designed for the orators
stand. The ceremonies proper will commence at
seven o'clock, p. m. During the afternoon salutes
will be fired by the Junior ArtIerists at four differ
ent points surrounding the city. Many have gotten
the impression that President Taylor will be present
on the occasion, but there IS no authoritative
nouncement Of his purpose to attend
The State Reform Convention meets tomorrow
in this city. AT the meeting last night, sixty dele
gates were reported to attend IL.
The DOcofoco tOnVenuon nominated candi1ates
for the Legislature. Met last evening, but ad-
iourned without being able to agree upon nominees.
They meet again on Monday. There is much
confusion in the camp.
There has been but one case and one death Of
cholera at the sms-house since the last report. The
disease is yielding rapidly to medical treatment.
Our city continues very healthy.
The market is steady; at auction to-day, 1872
hhds Porto Rico sugar, at $475 1855; also 26
hhds New Orleans al $40 q S4.45 Sales 1000
bbls City Mills -four IS, and 900 bbls. new, on
private terms. Sales also Of 100 bbs. Howard
street at IS. Sales Of red wheat at 100 I06cts.
White l08 lis cts. White corn 81 58cts yel-
low 50 6Octs. Oats 27cts. Whisky 24I cts. in
bbls Beef cattle 725 head at $3.50 e375 per 100
lbs on the hoof, equal TO oats $3.50 net Hogs
IS.
The steamship Yacht arrived on the 10th instant
from Rrszos Santiago At New Oreans with k20 0(p0