The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-19
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
RALrInoak Sant. IL

BALuMoak. Sept u.s. p. m.
The Weather Grand Lodge Of the O o F-Iagssf on
the body of Mr.. Ciaracg Democratic mssti.g death Of
Hon Christophg HIghes-7As San Ffa~eiseo eoapiets-
The clouds in the northwest yesterday evening, which
strong hopes OF good fall Of rain. passed during
the night without furnishing us with the slightest sprinkle
The weather. however, COOLER and indicates the near
approach of the equnocal gale which tho telegraph In
forms us has already made its debut at the South.
The following the officers for the ensuing year Of
the Grand Lodge Of the Independent Order OF Odd Fellows
Of the United States session in this CITY, who
duly installed this morning, p G. M Robert II. Griffin,
of Georgia. Grand Sire p. G. M A. s. kellogg. of Mich
gan, Deputy Grand Sire p c. M James L. Ridgely, of
Maryland. Grand Recording Secretary; p @. M. Andrew
z. Warmer OF Maryland, Grand Treasurer. The repre-
sentatives from the District Of Columbia In attendance are
Messrs John Sessford. VIM w. Moore and John T. Tow
efs They will continue in session about week. having
the difficulty among their brethren Of New York dispose
Of in some way. aN
The body Of Mr. Pierre Claracq, who was drowned on
Sunday found yesterday, and verdict rendered
by the cooners Jury the deceased 70 his death
by drowning by the cupabe reckessness Of the Of
cer or officers command Of the Mount Vernon
she the boat In which the dsceased was
| sitting" tfh
The immense structure be called
the "Widows Asylum" located at the northe,n extremity
Lexington street. laid yesterday afternoon In the
Of large assemblage The fund for III construe-
ZION has been literally supplied by all denominations and
being under the auspices of the Female Impair
tal INDECENT Widows Society.
district last night enthusiastic gathering Tbs
address OF Mr. Hammond their candidate for Congress, was
most voaby received, also those Of Messs Gala
Cher Ketewe, keenan,, Hack, and Marshall The spirit
eynced by gave evidence that there will be no
lack Of energy in the anagement oil the campaign.
The Hon Christopher Hughes, Of this city. died this
morning Mr.. Hughes, II will be remembered, spent
large portion of his life in Europe. where he held several
important stations in the diplomatic corps Of the United
States and was once, believe, minister TO the Hague
see stated that the parties recently convicted OF riot
and murder San Francisco be TO the District OF
Columbia, their term Of imprisonment In
+" Uncle Sans" penitentiary.
The MARKErs.--In the Baltimore Market this morning.
there were Of 600 bb,s. Howard Hour S6
sales of 800 bbs. City Mills at IS. Limited sales Of city
corn meal 50 3i No change In prices of whcat sales
at 95 loo for good. and 100 TO l05 cents
for good prime red white 100 lilo cents supply light
Sales of yellow corn 81 90 cents, and white 81 IS
cents and Virginia mixed, heated. - 81 cents Oats -
80 cents. Sales Of MARYLAND rye at "a = 60 cents
/ Whiskey is down shade; we quote ~ ut cents in
bbs.
There l450 head Of beef cattle offered to-day, Of
which ITO sold TO butchers ~ SO IL per
100 lbs hoof equal "a 80 nett averaging ~ 20
gross; 500 head driven off, and $50 left unsold
| Hogs "a 50 a So; market bare.
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