Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-22
BALTIN0RK c0RREsPoNDEHCH.
BALTIMORE. June 81, Is

BALfNoRl. June 81, 1854
Every one here is complaining of the hot
weather. The first ejaculation that greets you
when meeting friend or acquaintance is
"Row hot it ISL Those of our citizens who
are able, and many who are not are preparing
to leave for the watering places, where they
will exchange the heat and dust Of our crowd
ed city for the pure air, cooling waters, and
quiet of the springs and eapes.
The surrounding country is suffering much
from the wan of rain. The prayer of our gar
deDers and farmers is-"Let it rain"
There Is much sickness now in our city, ow-
ing 10 an excessive indulgence in the fine lus-
cious fruit and vegetables which crowd our
markets, and the copious draughts of cold
water taken to allay the thirst produced by
the hot weather. There is scarcely family
here, some Of whose members, during the past
few days, have not been attacked by the chol-
era in some form. The greatest precaution
should be observed in order to preserve health
This morning, about 3 o'clock, q man with
the blood flowing from his throat which was
cut IN a horrible manner, was discovered.
lying on the pavement in Pratt street, near
the American Hotel Upon investigation, it
appeared the unfortunate man was a German
physician, named Englehart, a resident of
West river, Anne Arundel county. Having
arrived in this city short time since, he en-
tered, 1t is said, as a boarder into the house
near which he was found by the watchman,
and cutting his throat during the night in his
Judging room, jumped from the window to the
sidewalk below, where he died shortly after
wards.
Jenny Busk, our charming little Baltimore
singer, sailed on Saturday last from New York
for Europe, where she will complete her mu-
steal education. She is destined to create Il
sensation in the musical world.
The clipper ship pride of the Seas; Capt
Hooker built in this city, and now owned BY
Msssrs- j. Hooker Co. of Boston, made her
first trip to Liverpool in fifteen days Her
length is about 2l5 feet, ~ beam, and Is Deep
IL about 200 tons register. She crossed the
Atlantic 1cithoHf copper, but did not bilge one
drop OF water. Baltimore clippers can beat
the world
The manner in which the business at our
custom house is conducted delights the mer-
chants OF Baltimore Collector Thomas is not
only dignifed gentleman, treating every
one having business with him in the most
agreeable manner, but is also most efficient
officer He is constantly at his post and sees
that his subordinates are prompt in doing
their duty. With he best arr anged and most
convenient custom-house in America, and an
attentive set Of officials Baltimore is peculiarly
blessed.
10 AGSu ucEc OUT
business men on account Of the passage of the
ousquehanna Railroad consolidation bill By
majOrities sufficient to annul the veto of the
Mayor. The vote In the First Branch was iii
teen against five. Your friends of the CIippsr.
who are friendly to the re election of Mayur
Hollins. will swallow this as the sick patient
would bitter pill. But yet they must swal
low il.
learn that Mr. Tatum is not candi date
for Congress yet If no one else can be found
10 run. and the nomination of those who have
taken "a little walk" is pressed upon him he
will offer up himself. His patriotic heart
no doubt will prompt him to this