The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-24
Dinner 10 Mr. Barring,


of Mr.. Barring. Hon. Samuel A. Elliot presided
who delivered a happy eulogy upon the eminent
house OF Barings, and concluded by proposing the
health of the representative present. MIR. Il. re
sponded in appropriate terms
Mr.. Barring concluded by offering this senti
ment "Friendship-May it not be national or
sectional, but universal"
Speeches followed by the Hon. VIM. Appleton,
Edward Everett, and others. There was much
social and intellectual enjoyment
MIR. Barring, in the course Of his speech, dis
claimed the rumor of his being charged with a
diplomatic mission TO this country. Neither Mr..
Webster General Pierce were present. as il
had been reported they would be.
Iphig Mass Meeting at Pittsburgh.
PiTTsBUReH, September 22.-Great preparations
are making for the Wing Macs Convention which
will be held here Tomorrow. Flags displayed
from many houses in various parts Of the city, and
large numbers of delegates arriving from the
western counties. despatch from Harrisburg
Philadelphia. with splendid band, had been
obliged to turn back, having failed to make the
railroad connection at Harrisburg.
Freesou and Wing Conventions
BosToN, September 22-The Freesoil Convention
Of the fifth district nominated this morning Hon.
John G. Palfrey as Presidential eector, and Arson
Burlingame for member of Congress.
The convention OF the fifth district nominated
William Appleton for re- election.
The Wing and anti Coalition Conventions of
Norfolk county met to day.
Inc rrsssUlleTs ~ UniO
CINCINNATI, September % John P. Hale ad-
dresses the Freesoilers at Delaware to. nj ght.
Senator Chase speaks at Columbus to-day.
agricultural Fair.
WILMINGTON, DEL, September 22.-The New
Castle County Agricultural Fair and Cattle Show
commenced here TO- day, and commanded quite
large attendance. The attractions are superior,
exhibited being the beat in the county or
State.
The Horticultural Society have also opened their
exhibition, and make very handsome display.
Steamboat accidents.
BUFFALO, September 22.-The steamboat North
ern Indiana which left for Toledo last night,
when off Barcelona, broke her steam pipe and
other portions of the machinery, forcing her to put
back
The steamboat Cleveland, arrived to- day, reports
passing the steamboat Minnesota, with flag Of
distress flying. The Cleveland could not go &c
her assistance, as her own machinery was broken
The Fishery Question.
QUEBEC, September 22,-The Legislature haf
adopted an address to the Queen thanking her foi
the protection afforded the fisheries, and praying
her TO make no treaty without embracing recipro
city.
Sailing of the Steamer Sierra Nevada.
New YoRK September 23.-The steamer Sierra
Nevada has sailed for Aspiuwall. full Of Passen
gers bound to California.
Markets.
New YORK. September 23-2 p. m.-There is nc
change to notice in Government stock-sales o
Canton Company at 81; Exchange on London 10:
premium.
Flour Is firmer. Sales of 800 barrels at 81 q
"a 81 for State brands. and 81 80 81 62 fol
southern. Rye -four and cornmeal unchanged
The supply OF wheat has increased and is pressing
on the market. There is fair shipping doing
Sales to day of 81, 900 bushels Genesee at Occnts
Ohio white, 100 cents; and red, SO 100 cents
SaIes of 20 900 bushels corn at 50 cents for mixed
Oats and rye unchanged Sales of 100 barrels mes
pork at SlS 81 SIS so; prime do, $ls IS Ba
con heavy. Bard in barrels, III cents. The cot
ton market is dull-sales small Whisky, "a I
24k cents.
PHLAprLpnIA. September 23.-There is but lit
tie doing in Government stocks, and we have NJ
change to note in prices. Flour-small sales Q
parcels for shipping at 81 37s Rye flour, So 81
Cornmeal, SO SO a 81 rs. In the grain marke
there is but little activity: White wheat is vert
| Sc a lG3 cents; red do, SO Sc cente. Corn-6
cents for white, and 50 70cents for yellow. Oats
81 a So cents. Rye, 75a Is cents.