The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-06-01
Correspondence. Of the Dispatch.

TIRE WEATHER AND the cRops-RALLooS AscEN-
sioN-srocx OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MARRErs.
BALTIMORE, May Seth, 1854.
We have been refreshed with another delightful
shower this evening. 1t wss plentiful and tended to
purify the atmosphere that was becoming oppressive
for the past few days. The crops abundantly
promising every direction leading from the city FAR
into the interior The wheat yield in many sections
of Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania, contiguous
80 Baltimore, never, said by farmers, promised
better. There has been but few complaints of the
fy ravaging the young plants. Almost the only Sec
ton reported affected by IL, comes from the rich
county Of Frederick, Maryland, some so miles West
of US Here Il is not nor felt. We hope 1t has
been only partial. and the fine growing weather for
the psst few weeks may revive both the hopes and
promise to the husbandnan for his toll
The most charming snd beautiful Sightseeing bal
iooa ascension came of here last evening, few min
ut.s AFTER six O'Clock Mr. George Elliott this city
delighted q 900 persons by taking airy ride
among the clouds for more than an hour, travelling
to the height of near 600 feet when the air by cur-
rents waited t rapidly amid space, first North then
East. until il seemed mere spec on the surface
above. The thousands were never better satisfed
This day week the same daring gentleman makes apo-
ther voyoage, providence and weather permitting.
on horse back. We wish him every success "
Securities quiet but firm Both the stock and
money market hiss been improving for some DAYS
pest Money has been getting more plentiful, and
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baltimore and Ohio Railroad shares have advanced
TO Sass per share The spectators are having ano.
Their battle about the mansg cement of the road. We
all hope that the time will soon come when this spe-
cies Of gambling wfll be ended. 1t has caused more
loss TO the middle classes who had this kind of stock
for permanent investment, than any other Maoy
sleepess nights havebeen passed by parties doubt.
ing the safety of their funds But there is but little
prospect for an end to it.
Tee -four market opened firm this week. Yester.
day and to-day holders asking So so per Dbl
with considerable sales at these figures Some ssles
were also made at 80 37t. Howard Street -four firm
at So so; City Mills So S7l The supply of grain
continues light, and prices are graduated according
quality. There is neither flour grain in the
srket for shipping. Stocks unusually light.
Tobacco, noticed. rule at premium prices All
DESCRIPTIONS sells readily from
81 to Sl3 as to grade. The increased active move
nent is owing to the low price of freghts now of
ieriug to European ports.
Groceries are without change-sales are for imme.
date consumption and so limited in quantities
Provisions rather firrner Sales of mess pork
81 25 prime l3 mess beef Sic; bulk meats So to
cot; Lard loelel cents. There is not much change
in other articles.
The city continues very healthy-busness moder-
ste-uothins new-all matters quiet save the Boston
riot, which rouses the blood of old and young
Yours truly, &c A