The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-03
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Correspondence o. INC National Wing.

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Correspondence oftLc National Wing
BALTIMORE, May 2, 5 p. M.
l have to record in our midst another shocking
murder About O'Clock, a party Of five persons en-
tered the public house Of e. Pertherbridge in High
street, known as the " High Street Hotel" for the
purpose of procuring liquor. While there, friend
ly scuffie ensued between two Of the party, named
John Price Commonly known as "Ciiy John, - and
George Campbell. Campbell, il seems raiseda stick
which he had in his hand, apparently In playful
manner when Price threw glass ofliquor in Camp
bells face, which, from the shock, had the effect Of
staggering the latter. One Of the party then ap-
preached Price, and fearful Of difficulty arising in
consequence Of the act begged him 10 desist. Price
ordered him off, and told him to let him alone
Campbell then approached In the direction where
Price was standing, with his open hands appraised,
when the latter drew revolver and fired twice one
Of the balls taking effect in The left side Of Campbell,
entering the left lung, the region of the heart.
Campbell exclaimed, "Pm shot-rm killed." when
he WINS taken into the yard adjoining. Price, Turn
ing to one OF the party, exclaimed Come, let's go
I've killed the son of -i' and immediately left
The house.
The wound Of Campbell was Immediately examin-
cd, when 1t WINS discovered that nn internal hemon-
hage had ensued causing his death In about half an
hour. An inquest was held upon the body by Coro-
ner Reilly and verdict rendered that the deceased
came to his death by ball shot from pistol In the
hands of John Price.
Price, Immediately after the commission Of the
deed attempted 10 escape but, an alarm being
raised lie pursued by The city police, and arrest
ed on Hartford avenue, where some OF his friends
Ind pro vided horse 10 aid him. He was taken to
the Central Police Office and uponthe testimony Of
Charles Solnn and Edward Petherbridge, who wit
messed the affair, was committed 10 Jail by Justice
Bordley to appear before The City Court and answer
the charge.
The deceased has left wife and several children,
and was connected by marriage with Price, having
married sisters ss
The State Agricultural Society assembled here
This morning, and adjourned until seven this eve
nine without transactng any business.
Correspondence OF the National Wing
New YoRK, May 2--2P. M.
BY an arrival here we have later dates from ST.
Domingo. Gen. Solouque, with his forces, was
within sixteen miles Of the city Of 81. Domingo, He
has an army Of twenty thousand well disciplined
troops, and expected to attack the city in a few
days.
He has taken captive all the towns on his march.
The whole island Is In state Of great confusion and
excitement. The inhabitants suffering much dis
tress II was believed that Solonque would be COM
pleiely victorious.
Correspondence Of the National Wing.
MONTREAL May ].
Canadian A6airs.
Ii was reported this morning that deputation
was coming from Quebec TO present an address 10
the Governor. This created great excitement, and
large mob Of about 1000 persons assembled TO pre-
vent their landing but they landed at Cross, about
three miles below Montreal Il is rumored that Mr..
Boulton intends moving for dissolution of the
Union, in The Assembly tonight Large meetings
are being held in Toronto, Kingston &C., for the re-
cali Of Lord Egin. All pretty quiet ats p NJ
Correspondence OF the National Wing.
PorrsviLLE, Muyl.
The Coal Miners on Strike.
The miners and laborers at the coal mines turned
out for higher wages and suspended work, yester-
day demanding an advance Of about 40 per cent.
Correspondence OF tile NalionalW ig
WtLMisoroS, May |.
Wig Victory in Hiipingion.
The Wings have triumphed in our city election for
the first time, having elected their Treasurer and
three out Of FIVE Councilnlcn.
Correspondence of tie Nationa! Wing.
PnILApELrHIA, MAY2-2P. M.
Stocks are steady but sales small No change IN prices
Rye Flour2 81 Sales Red Wheat lo5 l09c Corn is
6rn-sal Of yellow at Sc 57c Oats doc yRye SIC. Pro.
visions dull sales reported and prices nominal as last
quoted. Nothing doing in groceries, the market quiet
Cotton is without movements sales very small Wttsey
is selling at 81 a22c. per gallon.
1 Correspondence Of the National Wing
New YoRK, May 2--2 r. NJ.
Business generally Is quletdeaers awaiting the steam.
err Stocks frm-Treasries l0t New Loan l21 ll2s
Exchange London II per prem. Flour s steady
and pure Genesee So 75a 81 Corn Meal SIT Wheat
is firm sales OF Red at LOG lose; and Genesee do. la
26c.; Oats &c., Rye 81. Provisions dull Mess Pork
$40 l2t; and Prime s. 2h Beef and Bacon unchanged
Lard 81 &C. in bills Groceries steady in favor OF
buyers The Cotton market quiet Dealers holding on
for the steamers news Sales Of but 800 bales at yester
days rates. whskey is selling at q &c per gallon
Correspondence of the National Wing.
BALTIMORE May p
Al auction to-day, 1896 bags Rio Green Coffee O. u
Sales OF 1000 bbs Howard street Flour 81 SIT the mar
ket closing firm these figures Sales of600 bbls City
Mills q az Sales yesterday City Corn Meal a2 10 II
Is held day at SO SIT Nothing doing in Wheat to-day,
except few trhng parcels l07 1886 Limited sales
OF Yellow Corn at &C. and White at 90 sic. Very little
In market Sales Oats at % CSC. We have heard OF no
sales OF Whskey to-day Stocks steady Sales OF $1,000
U. S. 6's, 1868 at li3, and sIJ00 Md. 9's at 800
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