Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-02
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE. Nav 1-lOP

May Day-Ths Concert-THe Ward Ac.
q~lttai-AdjHStmsHt Of the Flour Diff
Guilty, 9c.
Contrary, somewhat, to the indications
last night, May was ushered in this morn
Ing with mild atmosphere, clear sky,
and genial sunshine. The day has been
delightful, and many of those who bask
in the sunlight of ''young loves dream
were out culling flowers according to an
cient custom.
The debut concert of Mrs. Young, for
merly Mrs. Clifton, came off tonight at
the New Assembly Rooms. The hall was
literally crowded with a select and high
ly fashionable audience. The de5utG1.te
acquitted herself with great credit. At
first, she naturally seemed somewhat
timid, appearing before an audience un-
der the circumstances, but this timidity
soon gave way to confidence, and she
sang with peculiar sweetness and beau
ty. All of the pieces were loudly and
enthusiastically applauded, and several
enehored. Every one present appeared
delighted. Indeed, they could not be
otherwise, for mere agreeable enter
tainment, or musical treat, has not been
offered to our citizens, all things consid-
cred, for many years. She has made an
admirable ''hit," and dissipated all ap-
prehensiOns of her future success as a
vocalist. Your music Glowing citizens NAV
promise themselves delightful enter
tainment at her promised concert in
Washington, which will take place about
the 10th of May.
This was regular military day in
Baltimore. Nearly all the volunteer
companies were out on parade. They
mustered strongly, and presented an un-
usually imposing appearance.
| observe that nearly all the papers
speak In terms of just condemnation
with reference to the verdict of the Jury
IN the case of young Ward, of Kentucky,
tor killing Professor Butler. If there be
an hereafter, that jury, without repenting
viii have much to answer for. They
have set precedent to legalize murder.
OF the two, / look upon the Jury as
equally guilty with the man they &C.
Quilted Their act has done much to
encourage crime Of the deepest die. The
citizens of Kentucky may now feel them
selves at liberty to shoot down any one
upon the slightest pretext. The act of
the Hon. j. j. Crittenden, volunteering
to defend this culprit, with his hands
imbued deeply in innocent blood, and
wet with the sorrOWing tears of a door
diseonsolate widow and orphans, must
detract from his future popularity. As
= matter of professional business, it
might have been excusable; but to gra-
tuItously aid IN shielding a blood thirsty
murderer from the just retribution of the
law, Is more than / had supposed Mr..
CrIttenden disposed to hazard.
The -four difficulty to which alluded
yesterday, has been finally adjusted by
the board of trade, as the -four was SET
tied for to-day, 5000 barrels superfine at
IS per barrel. This is another evidence
Of the good influence and effects of ou1
Board of Trade. Under different circum.
stances, the matter might have been
thrown into court, involving protracted
and costly routine of litigation.
| acknowledge, with pleasure, the re.
ceIPt from our most excellent representa-.
tive, the Hon. Joshua Vansant, several
valuable public documents. a man who
remembers his friends in these small
courtesies never fails to attend to other
AID more important duties.
The rumor which gained circulation to
the effect that the agency of the Peruvian
guanO was to be removed from Baltimore
10 Norfolk, turns out to be without foun.
dation. No such removal was or is con.
templated.
The recent European adyices by the
Pacific look decidedly warlike. The
latest dispatches speak of constant dis
tant cannonading having been heard fol
some days. The next steamer will, in
all probability, bring accounts of terrible
battles having been fought.
Breadstutfs, under tie news, were held
higher. Holders of -four were willing to
take less than IS so, but I doubt if that
price can be obtained. Wheat is also
held at an advance since the news.