Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-10
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names
There is somo rumor Of an important dsfal-
cation; bat as it comes to one in significant
whisperings, 1 shall allow the matter to rest.
learn that Geographic dispstoh was re-
ceivef here to-day, from Charleston, by his
friends in this city, that . young man named
Thompson, member Of the Baltimore Empire
Club, was shot in that city few days ago,
whore he had been engaged in a personal
rencontrs. Whether dead or not, the dispatch
fails to state.
Our city to day has been all life and gaiety
Baltimore street was perfect scene Of plea
sure-slsighs were out in great abundance
and merry bells ging,ed in charming melody. 4
There seemed to be contest who could drive
fastest The swiftest team ard observed of
all observers, was that Of Billy Mcdonald
he had the celebrated trotters, aPhelix" and
'Blus Dick /" harnesssd together, attached to .
superb sleigh, and magni6cently eaparisonsd.
They went like lightning up and down our
principal throughfares, distancing ell compe-
itors The owner, Mr.. Med drove himself,
and did the thing up in style uuequalled.
xSo far as water communication ID concerned,
Ne are almost ice bound. The harbor Is frozen
tight, and ships lay quietly moored at the
vharves. The bay il blocked up some fifty
mileSdown. The Norfolk and other steamers
have suspended their trips, and I learn several
vessels are now distressed in various parts Of
the Chesapeake. There are apprehensions of
serious consequences, if the freexing contin-
ues
No further Developments have transpired
in reference to affairs in the municipal Know
Nothing wigwam. It seems to be conceded
that the Rev. J. N. McJiltop will get the
City Collectorship If 90, / say "Anssn,"
&c So mote it be-" John w. Richardson il
certain Of confederation if he wishes it. "f
Mayor Kinks is trying to emulate the ex-
ample of Mayor Wood, Of New York. In
doing this, he cannot come very wide Of the
mark. There continues trouble, however,
amongst the Old Hunker American "wire.
| workers. Those who were foremost in the
ranks, when death and danger few thick and
fsst-when the battle was fought-are over
slaughed by green-horned sinners coming In
at tho eleventh hour. How truthful is the
| saying that all things earthly are uncer-
tain y They spring up like hoiIyhocks, and
| are cut down like asparagus We know not
what day nor An hour may bring forth.
A singular man, wrapped In mystery, who
wears shawl, has recently appeared in our
city and created quite q sensation. He 10
preparing to visit Washington soon, and will
| take lodgings at the National Hotel. His
manly form and peculiar personal beauty have
enamored not few Of our young bellies. Look
out for him.
The steamer Atlantic's news has given more
fmness in bteadstuffs. The tendency Of the
| market is daily to greater ease and in
creased confidence. The impression in we'll
informed monetary circles, is that We have
passed the crisis-have seen the bottom That
the combined influence Of insolvencies lower
values and general contraction of business
and engagements has placed, or is rapidly
placing, money in ezcess of demand; and tina
as consequences, much niger rates for sound
! dividend paying stocks and bonds are about
to be realized.
The foreign imports Of New York for Janu-
aIy have declined nearly one half. This
will tell its own story on our fin ancial position.
The suspension of our railroad system will
put stop to the further imports of railroad
iron-the largest item on the list of Imports
Good paper is selling on the street at Gale
per cent. and collateral Cal per cent Toe
banks are discounting freely. Greater case is
| indicated in all departments of monetary
affairs.
Exchan on London 8a9t premium; Bro
men. 79a793 ~Amersterdam, 4la41i
RoDRRIcK.