The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-05
Oar Baltimore Corr..ponse moo.

BALrlnoaR, Nov 2, 1870
;wgslss Weaths- Friemds Yearly Meettsgs -
R~etist Unio~- shocking Ca" Of Political Brs-
taistv-7he Markets, SC
Yesterday was one of the most extraordinary ct
forts of old Dame Weather ever witnessed In these
parts During the morning we had occasional
sprinkle of snow, integspersed with sunshine. In
the evening there was regular hail storm, accom-
panied with loud claps of thunder and the most
vivid flashes ef lightning This continued until
about O'Clock in the evening, when the moon
shone out bright and clear
The Friends yearly meetings, which have just
closed in this city, attracted great attention, es
Pecsally to hear the sermons delivered by the
brethren and sisters.
The Rev Mr. Backus, of the Presbyterian
church, in this city, states that tho amount contr!-
buted by the congregation OF his church, through
their pastor, tor charitable and religious objects,
during the past thirteen years, has been upwards OF
SIX, 600.
The Baptist Union Convention is now in session
In this city, and quite large number Of delegates
were present. A resolution was adopted, aud a
committee appointed, TO inquire into the expedency
Of establishing Baptist weekly newspaper In this
There il an immense number of houses for CALI
fornia building IN this city, some OF wood and
others of iron.
custom houee, who war recently turned out by Col.
Kane, continues weekly to pour forth his attacks
on the Collector. through the columns OF the Argxs.
He complains thai when he was removed he had
been four months confined to his bed, and had no
ether means Of providing for his family than the
regular pt OF his salary. What a cruel and
heartless man The Collector must be, to allow his
duty to interfere with the convenience Of Mr.. Mar
mott He has also filled all the Offices with able
bodied men, instead Of gong TO the Lombard street
hospital and selecting, a noble minded and cha
ritabls man would have done, his assistants from
among the poor convalcscent inmates of the instl-
tuition. Uncle Sam has got plenty of money, and
there 10 no reason why our custom houses should
not be made to sustain and foster the paupcrs of
the city. Out with such heartless and brutal
Collector! The Senate should reject his confirmi-
ton for this brutal act, If nothing else.
Mr. Hudson Is doing we'll al the Holiday Street
Theatre, and would do much better II he had
good company. i saw number of persoas leave
the house few nights since, on account OF the
company bungliHg sO in their parts.
The stock market has been very firm during tho pre-.
sent prices being and holders of good
stocks showing but little disposition 10 operate Money
cent on good security or from nine to ten per cent
the street
The folo~ipg we're the sass ct the stock board yes
terday:-SlbQ Baltimore and OHIO RR bonds. 'o7, 81 (;
500 do, Sok; 1000 do soh 100 do 90k; 1000 city
6s, 80, 1851 1000 do, 1887; AGO Md quar- SIS, IS;
shs Merchants bank So1s, TO Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, dividend OF 434; Baltimore and susq 10
hannah Railroad. ~, l do, lvk
There sales In our -four market, yesterday, of
2000 bills Howard street -four 1t 50; 500 bbls City
Mills at So: eco bss. City corn meal ut % as; O00
bushels Virginia white wheat at 81 II, and prime red
~ 81 o. 81 90, yellow corr 1t Co., aud mixed and
white t6c atse.; oats soc a. $50. Whisky 27xo. q
$50. In bbls. We note sales mess pork at $40 rs q
$40 30, and prime at 80 q 80 IS, part time Sales
bacon sid-s vt bac Sc. and shoulders 4ao. 5&o
hams 70 q lilo aud 800 bbis lard 1t exc part cash
besides 70 Kegs At no and "a cans st no, discount