Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-07-01
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BALTMoeI, June 80, 1854

BALTMoeI, June 80, 1854
In my letter Of yesterday, I stated that the
Hon. John P. Kennedy was to deliver an ora
ton before the American party" alias "Know
Nothings," at their celebration on the ap-
preaching anniversary of American indepen-
dence. 1 now learn that Mr. Kennedy, though
his name was, and still is published in the
programme as orator Of the day, declines
serving. The illness and very precarious state
of Mr.. Gray's health, his fsther-in-law, is
alleged as a reason for Mr. KS declining the
honor conferred. His place will, probably, be
filed by VIM. P Preston, Esq, who is already
announced to read the Declaration of indie
pendence- An advertisement in the Sun of
this morning displays quite a list of names as
managers Of this celebration. Whether they
are know Mornings or not, is only left to be
inferred. Wings and Democrats are among
them. Some, L am told, were put into thu
mysterious category without consultation, OF
whom is DR.. Leas, City Physician, and officer
under the Democratic Mayor. He is rather
indignant, and publishes q nste stating that
his name was used without permission. Why
all this backing out / also observe some
Dames in the list who are members of the City
Council belonging to both parties. Those OF
the Democratic faith / turn over to my friend
b HI Richardson, of the Argus, for rePrimand;
the Wings to whomsoever may assume su
thority.
The steamer Europa has arrived with later
European advices. Affairs in the East seem
TO be about as before-no prospect of peace
and but little signs of any immediate fighting
Silistria still holds out and probably will
until reinforced The commercial news is
rather important from the fact that breadstuffs
have advanced in view Of an apprehsnded
failure Of the cropsi in France. This, however,
viii have very little effect on our market at
present.
We have had an oppressiyely hot day, though
the thermometer did not stand so high as a
few days ago. The atmosphere is close and
depressing.
Good health continues to prevail in our city
Strict precautions are being taken in antici-
patton of epidemics
Our Board of Brokers, who may be consid-
cred amongst the most patriotic body of men
IN the State, to- day passed resolution unani-
mouSly, to adjourn over on Saturday until
Wednesday 5th July, in honor of the Natal
Anniversary.
An unusual variety of pleasure excursions
are being advertised for that occasion The
city, until evening will be pretty we'll desert
ed, when crowds Will return and attend the
display of fireworks.
Judge Frick has appointed J. NJ Harris.
Esq Auditor of the Superior Court, in place
Of A. Wolfe, deceased.
Miss White, who was in your city for some
time. gives Shakspearian Readings, at the new
Assembly Rooms, on Monday evening next
The members of the Baltimore bar met in
large umbers yesterday, in the Superior Court
room TO pay tribute Of respect to the mem
Ovy Of Alcsus p. Wolfe and Edw'd HinckIey
Esqrs.
A card appeared in the Patriot of this even
ing. over the signature Of a "know Some
thing propouding some pertinent questions
to VIM P. Preston, Esq, in relation to bis ac-
ceptiRg to read the Declaration of Indepen-
:, 3enee at the coming Know Nothing celebra-
tb on. MIR. Preston is in the field fer Congress
n 1875 His flag is still there" and he will
not haul 1t down. He rode the Catholic hobby
last time, but found he could not ride in on H.
ne appears now determined to ride the other
horse IN the hopes of doing better.