The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-14
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.


BALTIMORE, Feb ls--5, p. m.
The heather and bnsimsss California fsusrTAs rsvenas
bM.-Ihe sale Of Washimgtons Faye9sH Address. Sc
Commencement Of Lent Refoym-Nsvspaps change -
The markets, &c.
The long-continued spring-like weather is bringing
large number Of country merchants TO The North for the
purchase of their spring supplies Some purchasing
here, and others continuing to Philadelphia and New
York.
The California fever is taking fresh START in this city,
and hundreds OF citizens OF the right kind prepa
ing to pay spring visit TO the great Pacific city The
builders Of houses also preparing large shipments
frames that be made habable few DAYS after they
reach their destination
The amendment TO the revenue BILL which Yesterday
passed the House Of Representative has caused great
jocing among the cusom-house folks, though they fear
that il will receive rough usage in the Senate.
The Philadelphia papers give the particulars Of the
snle OF Washngtons Farewell Address that city yeser-
day There was very large attendance and much anxi-
ETY. was manifested 10 know who would be the fortunate
purchaser was started at $500 by r. Willing alter
three successive bids of $50 EACH it up 900.
From this increased TO ,30O each bid being 500
was knocked down 10 the Rev Dr. Boardman who became
the purchaser for gentleman residing distance A,
the announcement that would 10 Washington there
was much applause.
Aboriginal portrait OF Washington painted for Mr.. Clay
pole by the late James Peae about the year 1885, the
military costume OF that period, 25 and
finally knocked down $3.50, the Rev Dr. Boardrnan also
becoming the purchaser.
An original manuscript copy Of letter OF recommends
uon 10 ten Mn, president OF Congress- written by Wash
ngon, in behalf Of distinguished French general was
purchased by John Wilson, esq, for $20.
To-day is Ash Wednesday, the commencement Of the
Of Lent lis kept here by the Catholics and Epis
copaans, whose churches have been open Tor regur
vice.
The rejection of James Watson Webb also have
given great satisfaction in New York letter from that
city says. "The Senate, in honong the country, has
conferred honor on itself"
The battle for reform Is being carried on In egsa
manfully, ard with bright prospects Of ultimate
Every effort is being made divide and dstrac,
the friends of the measure.
The B,l,imore Argus finding that evening paper i.
convenient and desirable for the WORK ngmen, eps
ciay Of cy, has given notice that md after Mon
day next will appear again evening piper They
also preparing for the publication Of weekly campaign
paper, be commenced the nomination for gov.
shall have been made It will doubtless have ex
ensve circulation among the democracy every section
of the State.
The movement in favor of The repeal of the law prohibit
ing the sale OF liquor Sunday has aroused strong oppo
ston its peal, and meeting w be held hi.
evening on the subject
The report of the Baltimore and Ohio lilroad Tor the
month OF January shows the following recepls'
For Passengers. For Freight
Main stem S24.S2S 80 S665l7 50
Washington branch 1900 IL 1885, 81
| S37 90 4uB s6