Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-13
Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, Sep. 12-10P. NJ.
The anniversary of the Battle of North Point was
celebrated to-day in an imposing and appropriate
manner. The several military companies were out
IN Iull numbers and made very handsome di.play.
They went short distance into the country and par
TOOK OF refressments went through various eyolu-
IONS and returned again to the city. That veteran
band OF weather-beaten patriots the Old Defenders
paraded at an early hour to Cockeysvlle about four
teen miles out and commemorated their gallant deeds
OF patriotism enacted thrty-nine years ago. by par
taking of sumptuous entertainment end ENJOYING
o'er iestVlties There much of interest connected
win the public parades of this diminished association
and as they advance in years the interest becomes
greater 1t does ones heart good to mingle with
these veterans on day like this. They seem to b.
regensrsted and their hearts grow young whilst re-
counting hy-sone "reminiscences. The physical man
may have palsed and grown tremulous, yet the big
spirit of ofpatrotism swells Within and there il not
one of them, but at their courtrys call would shout
der arms march again to the battlefield, and fight
shoulder to shoulder in defence of the sacred of
liberty. Even now they march with firm step under
that same bulletriyen and tattercd, vet sacred old
star spangled banner, which sheltered and led them
to victory nearly half century ago. on the plains of
North Point They returned to the city oil well and
in good spirits after day Of exquisitely happy en-
joyment.
According to his usual custom. Thomas Nelson
Esq.-true to his proverbial taste and patriotism
had his observatory on Federal Hill ornamented
with 6age, banners and other significant and appro
pirate embems.
COL Mabury Turner gave a most sumptuous en-
tertainment at his justly named residence WELCOME
Hill) near Paramount The loud booming cannon
sent its voice from his hospitable abode and told all
to come, eat, drink and be merry. Thousands re-
paired there during the evening and participated in
the enjoyments.
Business was to fome extent suspend d. and the
entire day passed off appropriately, Handsomely,
joyfully.
The Montgomery Guards from Washington re-
ceived much attention, and were greatly admired
for their sentiemanly department and soldicr-like
appearance.
various places OF amusement were opened during
tho evening, among which was the new theatre at
the corner of Baltimore and Charles streets 1t was
well attended, and the performance passed off adj
mirably. 1t is really neat building very comfort
able and promises to afford most desirable amuse
ment. Tho Museum was also crowded. Also. the
Front street, Old Holiday, &c. No accident and
nothing Of an unpleasant nature occurred The
city was thronged with strangers. Flags and BAN
ners were displayed from all the public buildings,
and the whole scene was one Of patriotism.
We have had quite an agreeable change in the at
mosphers 1t is now seasonable and our city con-
tinues to enjoy remarkable health
BUSINESS is quite brisk. Sales Of -four at &c,
though the stock is light and some are asking
more. Grain firm at 123 127 cts. for red to lSs a
l31 and 40 cts. for hite wheat. White corn II a
u cts; yellow 10 cts. Sugars further advanced i;
cent per lb, with sales Of 600 hhds. Coffee very
frm-sales 5000 bags Rio at III l1s4 cts; now
held at II cite. per ID. Whiskey % 80 to 30z cts
Stocks quiet-sales Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
shares at 6O12 Ga decline. Money in fair re-
quest, but getting easier. RorEprK