Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-25


fair at mberlnnd-Lola Montez-Bar-
ton, Miss Davenport, and Booth-Grays'
Ball-Mechanics' Institute Entertnin-
ment-Decline In Flour-The Markets.
BALTIMORE, February 24-l0 p. m. I.
l have recently heard numerous inquiries in
regard to where the approaching Whig National
Convention is to be held The time is not very
far distant when it must assemble somewhere.
1t is therefore important to know when and
where. If | mistake not-indeed, | am conf
dent-the power to select a place and appoint
the time rests with the National Whig Committee,
composed of delegates from the several States to
the present Congress Your paper, am aware,
is independent and does not interfere in party or
political matters; but as the subject here spoken
of is merely matter of news, it may be alluded
to with propriety. The Democrats, we know
have decided to hold their Convention in Balti-
more. 1t would therefore, be highly satisfactory
to know, soon as possible, where the Wings
design holding theirs. Light on the subject will
crafty all your readers. Baltimore is, beyond
all question: the most central and convenient To-
| cation; and ] have doubt that the National
Whg Committee, in its wisdom, will select this
city. True, the Whig nominations made here in
times past have not been successful, but third
trial may prove the charm. l write this notice
in hope that attention may be excited towards
| the matter.
The next Presidential campaign will doubtless
be a very warm and excited one, but question
much if the scenes of 1910 and 1S44-and even
| Of 1848-will ever be enacted over again. Heaven
forbid that coon skins, hard cider, log cabins,
hickory trees, polk stalks, &C., should again be
resorted to by reasonable men.
The Hon. James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania,
was in our city short time on Saturday last.
He stopped at Barnums, and was visited by many
of his political friends. He has evidently an eye
to the Presidency. learn, upon pretty good au
thority, that paper is to be established here
to advocate his claims. The Argus" the old
Democratic organ, is decidedly favorable to Gen.
Cass. He is its first and last choice.
All who have heard of the unfortunate affair at
Cumberland which resulted in the death of young
Sprigg, some ten days ago, are aware that the
first difficulty occurred at a social party. l have
not yet seen precise statement of the alleged
offence which, rs ! am informed by one who
knows, was about as follows: Sprigg and Swan
were nt social dancing party. During one of
the cotiIlons, Swan playfully in dancing, turned
one of the young ladies who was not his partner
Spricr seing this advanced towards him, and re-
marked that if it was not for the presence of
ladies, he would knock him down. Swan, paying
no special attention to this observation, (Sprigg
and himself having been intimate friends, imme
diately repeated the same presumed offence with
another lady Sprigg subsequently met him, and
without further provocation spit in his face. This
is in substance the beginning of offence which
has resulted in the death of one and the jeop
ardng of the life of the other. How frail is
human nature How much better it would have
been for both to have adjudicated the difficulty
by the sober second thoughts of reason
The famed Lola Montez has arrived. She will
give some entertainments at the Holiday street
Theatre Those who expect much of her as an
artistic will be disappointed.
Mr.. Barton, the manager and lessee OF the
Holliday-street, has a benefit tonight The house
is crowded and so it should be, for he is very
clever, worthy little fellow Miss Davenport
and Booth arc playing. ......
The ball of the Independent Grays, last night,
was n very superb affair The house was per
fectly crammed. Quite number were present
from Washington. .n..w...
The entertainment at the Mechanics Institute
was attended by probably five thousand persons.
MIR. Stevens was eloquent and patriotic. All who
heard him were delighted. The day throughout
was more appropriately and generally observed
than have ever known it to be in Baltimore.
In my letter Of Friday last forcshadowed q
decline in -four. 1t has proved true. Best brands
of Howard street sold to-day at S4.2o cash, and
$4374 on time, showing % cents per barrel de-
cline.
Grain is somewhat depressed. Sales OF red
wheat to-day ut 92Gl95c.; white do. osc. .o3;
White corn, 55c yellow do. 5G@o'e' oats 90
! @3Sc. Rye, 78c 1900,
Provisions are firm; prices unchanged. Gro
ceries steady. Rio coffee is now selling at go
| lOc. Whiskey has advanced to 24@25c., in hhds
and bbls. r.
The money market is decidedly easy, and busi-
ness generally prosperous, CHRsAPEAKE'