The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-06
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.


| ELL lUn OUhhHbI VNUUNUEs
vro.- oar IAisi.4ss. Correspondent.
| BALrIsoRx. August SIS, p. m. I,
The Democratic Mayoraify Comrsafion Union ard Hrr-
noay Proportions SD Fare,p at Caps MIy-Hsmry
| clay --Fus.Mr Bsipu and the Mosgaitoss = Death
Of comnodons Jomss City Mortality The markets, &c
There 10 every reasonable prospect that the oubls
among The democracy relative the nomination ola Mayor
viii only be amcably settled but win tend to cement
that harmony and goodwill essential 10 success That
portion oil the convention which now assembling wh
make proposition the friends OF Mr.. ruraer " withdraw
the o the principal couteantsMessrs watkins
aud disputed Of the 4sh and
18th wards back the people. Major Watkins has made
proposition Mr. Turner 10 withdraw; and there a no
doubt now that ageneman wi Dc bfongn' Forward ,na'
will unite whole democratic strength oil the city, and so
cure heavy majority for Mr. Lowe in the approaching
| gubernaoria contest. h. Q Ai
The Philadspha papers contain account Of quits
row between Baimofeans and the negro waters al
Cane May in which the latter totally routed II APP
pears the negroes during ball at the Atlantic
Hotel insulted Of the Bamoeans and when the ball
was oyef he knocked the negro down The servants 70
the number hundred rushed 10 his rescue, and the
came assistance OF their iownsman
There quite number oil bruised heads and aces on
both sides, bat the negroes were finally routed aud ode
| restored. The announcement made THIS morning tnai
the had all been compelled 10 leave tho island
altogether fabulous About one hundred Bait
moreans down in the boat to-day
/ The Hon. Henry Clay reached Baltimore this morning,
/ O'CLOCK
was loudly cheered the boat moored from the wharf
and according the New York papers, he viii receive
grand welcome in that CITY from both wings and demo
Gratis,
The whitehead works South Eutaw street, Of which
@. Coles esq. is agent, wsrs again, for the second
lime wi,hn few months, destroyed by fire last night
! letter from New York says that Sir Honry B,iwer is
rusticating with his family at Staten Island, enjoying the
pure air and bathing in the of that locality The
only drawback his enjoyment Is the mosquitoes which,
he says, give him trouble Than the Mosquito difficulty
he recently encountered and disposed Of at Washington
The Phadelpha papers announce tue death OF the gal
liant Commodore Joer, late governor OF the naval asylum
near that city, He expired his residence Saturday
afternoon He had been in feeble health for long time
gradually sunk under disease and the infones OF old
4 age.
The number Of deaths in this city during the past week
was 49, OF which number 80 under years Of aye
There 20 dysentey s Of cholera nfantum and OF
diarrhu.a.
THK mARkErs.--In the Baltimore market this morning
and on Saturday there safes OF bills Ciy
Mills, on 50 90 No change il wheatgood 70
prime li5 1l8 cents white 10 ls5 cents. inferior
sells all priresfrom 90 to 100 Sales OF corn NJ 90
cents white and yellow. Whskey rs cents, with safes
The offerings Of beef cattle the ses TO day reached
head Of which 400 Sold go sent Phladcphia
apd the left byer Prices ranged from 81 % 70 Ss per
100 his thu hoof equal ~ 30 &c. aud Averaging
/ ~ 62A gross. We quote hogs al ~ 70
Phladc phia this morning thare beitar feeling
in The cotton market, and holders demand advance
Sales flour 50 I2l 50 lS3 for old sock IS % for
IS Yellow corn 65 cents. Oats 4S go cents
The TROUBLE AT CAPE MAY.-As this matter has
ted much excitement in city, we have obtained the
following account of il from gentleman OF Baltimore
who was present and witnessed the affair: :
On Wednesday evening, difficulty occurred Between
negro waiter and gentleman Maryland, in the
bali room of the Atlantic Honse, IN this way, On the gem
ueman ping take glass oil wine from the tray Tor
lady, the negro ud y repnised him, and Of last dared
him take making, at the same tme some remarks
the id southerners, and striking the gende
person who by took sides with The and
the matter rested until after the ball. Then gen.
teman up the negro who had insued and struck
him, and told the he meant TO punsh him Upon
this negro drew back strike the gentleman, but
ceyed him blow Immediately the night be.
came gene the soufher and the negroes
The southencrs nearly all Banoreans. 10 the me
goes were driven from the ballroom lmmediauy,
however, they rallied in front OF The house, with clubs,
Knives &c. uefng the fercest oa,hs and threats against
all southernsIs and daring them to come out Finally 'he
| negroes withdrew.
Tho day, negroes excited by certain
Island held meeting, and resolved 10 be Ievenged
upon The soaIherners and particularly the Bst,mo
reans.
That night order preserve quiet and the request
Of house, who terrified NJ
uproar Of the previous night many OF the sonientr'
left the house.
AL manner OF reports OF this matter, of course greatly
exaggerated are in circulation. The above Is plain
statement OF the affair, received IRON the lips OF
the gentleman prcsent-Bait Patriot of last susnsng