The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-07-25
From our baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, July 2i-5 p. m.
Preparations for tks fsn1ai soiemnitis-Choua at ii.
Ainshouse. Democratic CoWpemtioW.-Fda day.-Mor.
tally in Nno York.-Ths markets. &c.
The preparations making in Monument Square prepara-
tory the ceremonies take place there night
in honor Of the memory OF the late erPredent Of the Uni
ted States James X Polk give promise that they will be
well worthy of the OCCASION and honorable 70 the patriotism
of the Monumental City. spacious cenotaph is being
erected in front OF the Court House, with and
staging for the accommodation Of the speakers and those
invited be present The cenotaph will consist Of sue
cesson Of five Gothic arches, occupying the entire front
the Court House The centre Of these arches will IS
in height and 20 feet broad. The others will be
enteen wide and similar in proportion Each arch will
be handsomely draped with black cloth, and brilliantly u
minated with lamps. Beneath the centre arch the speak
ers rostrum will placed whilst in front will appear suit
ably adorned coffin The whole decorations In charge
Sydnor Donaldson ESQ., and reflect great credit hi,
Judgment and good The euogy will be delivered BY
Judge Legrand, and will OF course be good Two Of OUT
best bands and the Lederkranz band OF vocals, will be
present and take part In the ceremonies.
The to-day from the Almshouse is that the cholera
seem, to be slightly abang Up to O'Clock this morning
there had been new cases and but one death.
The democratic convention for the nomination Of candi
dates for me legislature assembled las, night and although
large number OF names were presented the best feeling
prevailed among the contestants IL finally thought
advisable adjourn Monday next without taking
The state Reform Convention will meet here tomorrow
morning. and there expect that will be largely
attended without distinction OF party. The Temperance
Hail. Gay street, has been secured for the assembage Of
the convention.
The Rev Archbishop Eccleson has issued circular
the clergy and their congregations Of the archdiocese Of Bal
more requesting them comply with the recommended
ton of the President Of the United States for the obsev
ance OF the s,h OF August day Of fasting and prayer,
in view OF the awful pcsence which pervades threat
ems every part OF opr country.
Tn. weekly number Of inerments at New York for the
week ending Saturday amounted laOe Of which TIA
1from okes
OF the sum- 81 diahna ~ from dysentey, and the balance
from diseases generally known The total number Of
cases and deaths by cholera, (as reported by physcans
which have occurred in New York from the h Of May
the Esd Of July inclusive amounts 70 si and 80
deaths IL may be proper remark that the physicians In
New York, being under compulsion, fa make regu
lar reports.
The MARkKrs.-In the Baltimore market this morning
the sales Of Howard -four foot up 1000 bbls fresh
the uniform price of 50. Sales 100 bbs City Mills fesi
ground Of old wheat IS, and 1000 bbl'
TRANSFERRED The market Is better supplied with wheat
and several thousand bushels have been taken 100 l0
for prime red, and los llb for whiiethe latte
for family -four. Sales yellow at 80 60 cts white 81
So cts, and mixed s. oss "a cts, with sales. Moth
ing doing In whiskey.