Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-06-28
From Baltimore.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE WHEELING INrELLIeENcEn

From Baltimore.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE WHEELING INrELI1cEscsR
BALTIMORE, June %.
The recent very warm weather was quite de-
structive TO human life. Some ten or twelve per-
sons in all died here during the week Just ending,
from extreme heat and imprudence in drinking,
too freely, of cold water while ,oyerheated 1t is
singular, after having had so many warnings, that
persons should remain ignorant of the effects OF
cold water when oppressed with unusual heat. l
have been frequently surprised to see laboring
man working in the broiling sun-themometer up
10 100 degrees-drink, without cessation, a quart
ormore Office water. Acct 'entally, too they have
escaped with their lives, but more the result OF
good fo,tune than good Judgment. In excessive
hot weather and when greatly heated, under no
circumstances should any one swallow more than
mouthful or two of water at a time. Todo any
thing else is TO run four chances out of five of
losing their lives. 1t is well, under such crcum-
stances, always to wet the hands, wrists and battle
the temples before drinking. am rather reluct-
ant to advise the of ardent spirits at all, but
to mix u little brandy with water, when persons
thirsty, overheated and about to quench thirst
will be of infinite service and prevent diliterious
effects. In this case it serves the legitimate pur-
pose of medicine.
There has been quite an agreeable change in the
atmosphere since yesterday. The mercury to-day
is fifteen degrees lowe: than 1t was on Thursday
last, now registering IS degrees. Notwithstand-
ing the intense heat, good health prevails and we
are entirely free from epidemics Of any kind
1t now appears that the independent faction of
the much disturbed democratic phalanx of this
city, has come out victorious. The Old Hunkers,
ofice-holders and administrative suppliants have
been thoroughly beaten down, more especially
with reference to the Congressional nominations.
The McLane faction is whipped out, and Their
leader, r. McLane, Esq, who recently sailed for
Europe with the full beliefthat he would be nom
mated laid on the shelf, perhaps for ever. Henry
May, Esq, who will be nominated candidate
for the 4th Congressional district composed of the
twelve upper or western Wards OF Baltimore is a
gallant fellow. If elected, though abjure his
politics, he will do honor 10 the station. He is
brother Of Col. May of the Amy. Joshua VanSant
whose friends have carried the third district, is
honest, Intelligent mechanic, but rather too old
politician to be popular. His nomination, how
ever, in that strong hold of locoft coism (and by
the recent gerrymander more Stronger) is equiya-
lent to an election.
The Wings have not yet moved in regard
10 their nominations, and there is some prob
ability that they will place regular candidates
in the field, preGerring to allow tire democracy TO
founder upon the swell tide and foaming waves of
its own inherent strength. A result almost nevi
table, The elements are already in a state of TO-
mentatlon-the storm cloud lowers and from its
eliminating DE- rkneSS must be destructive tor
nado.
The Rev. DR.. Tharp, highly distinguished
minister OF the Baptist Chuch, died here yester-
day. He belonged to Boston, where he had large
congregation and was greatly esteemed. He visi-
ted Baltimore for the purpose of recuperating his
health.
The recent decline in the stock Of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad has caused considerable
excitement have already noticed the cause OF
this depression, and am still further convinced
that it is unreal. The whole thing has been
brought about by the "bearS," these persons oper-
ating in stocks, whose business and interest it is
TO cry down. The sales oday were at 693 to 10.
There is possibility that prices may recede fur
ther, though they appear to be al stand. Many
weeks, however, cannot elapSe before il takes a
decided upw ard turn. 1t went down upon fic-
titious pretext, and being really substantial, must
unquestionably go up again. 1t is safe (and in
my judgmenp very profitable investment at pres
ent rates. The money market is quite easy. Good
paperi is taken on the street at Cal per cent per
annum. The brokers are discounting freely.
BreadstufTs are quiet. Flour is held to-day at
S4,75, no sales. Grain slow, prices unchanged.
Provisions are dull-sales small. Mess pork
sl5,75-Beef DO. sl5,75. Bacon, shoulders 81;
sides 7sas4; hams 1Oal24c. Butter .2al3c in kegs
Cheese 7tasAc per ID. Lard in bbls 9EalOc; in
kegs 10ia1lc per Id. Coffee, dull at 9aa93c fol
Rio. Sugar and Molasses quiet. Whisky 22a23
Cts Tobacco very firm at full prices OF last week.
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