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BALTIMORE, Dec. 81, 1860.
There very little done in Stocks here today and
the market for them rather heavy, but at New York
the market quite strong, and almost everything
the list advanced The only sale of Railroad Stock here
to-day of so Baltimore and Chic at $55s
seller so days. but closed regular way S55X bid $50
asked. For Northern Central Railway SIS was asked,
but no bid was made In Northern Central 1885 bonds
made of 81 900 at 45 and IS 900 As and they
left of at 45 bid 46 asked sale of $500 Baltimore and
Ohio 1885 bonds made at TX but nothing done
in of the other bonds of this road in City 6s For
Mining Stocks there some inquiry, and sales
made of 1900 shares Guilfor at So cts but nothing
done in any of the others.
The following dividends have been declared by the
Banks named below, all for the past six months viz
Union Bank of Maryland, four per cent payable the
9TH January; Chesapeake Bank, three and half per
cent payable the 10th January, the State and city
taxes being paid by the Bank; Farmers and Planters
Bank four per cent payable the 9th January Frank
lin Bank, three and half per cent payable the 10th
January Citizens Bank, five per cent payable the
10th January
In New York to-day Virginia 6's advanced 2H per
cent; Missouri 6's 24 per cent; Erie SIX; New York
Central ST. Reading $lA Cleveland and Toledo " Mich
igan Southern guaranteed H Rock Island sly; Harlem
X; Gaena and Chicago s24 and the market closed firm.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
MONDAY, December 81, 1850.
'S5-77X SIS
1000 N W. Va RR. so shs.B so RR.s3O- IS Il
I'd m. BIDS, ~ 1900 shs. Guford NJ.
1000 N. c. RR. bds., Co. -55
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LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER KANGAROO.
AnvANcEIN coTToN AND BREApsrUFFs.


NEW York December 3l.-The steamer Kanga-
roo, from Liverpool on the 10th, has arrived below.
She left Queenstown on the 2lst.
The steamer Africa arrived out on the 18th.
There being no Galway steamer, the Kangaroo
brings the mails intended for the steamer of that
line
European political affairs generally remain un-
changed
There had been no confirmation received of the
recent China news.
COMMERCIAL INTELIIGEN
The Liverpool Cotton market closed active aud buoy.
ant under the influence of the advces from the United
States The sales of Monday and Tuesday amounted to
50 900 bales including 900 bales taken speculation
an advance of ia. in prices
Manchester adyices are favorable.
Breadstufs closed quiet but with generally advanc-
ing tendency. All qualities had slightly advanced
Messrs. Wakefield & Nash quote Flour firm at ad-
vance of Cd, and Wheat I'd higher. Corn firm and Cd.
Gls. higher
Provisions closed dull generally for Beef Pork and Ba-
con. Lard is quiet at 7Os.
Produce Sugar and Coffee quiet. Rice steady. Ros-
in dull at As 4s. Sd. Spirits Turpentine dull at 32s
MONEY MARKET.-The London money market closes
generally unchanged Consols closed at 93HG934 for
account exdividend.
LONDON MISUNDERSTANDING closed firm at an ad.
of Is @2s per quarter for wheat. Flour had also
advanced in the same degree.
The Kangaroo has Ell 900 in specie.
Illinois Central Railroad -2S4 to 27H discount; Erie
Railroad stock 81 to So; New York Central Railroad n
to 49,
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assurance that the citizens of Baltimore believe
call of the Legislature would neither promote
" the welfare of ouc State nor of our country"
In addition to this manifestation of activity on
behalf of those who entertain these views, it takes
occasion to scatter through its columns laudatory
notices of the " lirmness' OF The Governor praises
of the "calm and dignifed attitude of Mary
land, and inuendoes about the " disorganizers'
who continue to insist that Maryland should speak
and act. As therefore the american may be ex-
pected within a very few days to 90 the whole
figure, and denounce as secessionists and disun-
ionists all those who adhere to their original con-
vctions in regard TO the propriety of calling the
Legislature together, it is WELL perhaps, to warn
the public of its structures, in advance. Lest,
therefore, any such representations should be sent
abroad, we repeat, without the fear of successful
contradiction that there is no disunion party in
Maryland. The whole population is united in the
desire to preserve the Union it has existed here
tofore 1t may be- however, that majority of
the people, by a blind and i'll advised course, may
render the State obnoxious in future to the charge
having contributed by her INDIGESTION and weakness,
to the overthrow of the Republic. In such case
the reproaches ofposterity will not rest upon those
who, in the day of peril, wished to play a manly
part and who might, if the opportunity had been
| given them have done much to avert their coun-
| try's ruin.
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ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH AM ERICA

PORTLAND, Dec. 3l.-The steamer North Ameri-
ca has arrived from Liverpool, with dates to the
Goth inst.
ITALIAN AFFAIRS.
The negotiations foc the evacuation of Gaeta by
the King of Naples having failed, the bombardment
Of the place by the Sandman navy was to recon-
mence on the 10Th of December.
SUMMARY OF NEWS.
Russian despatch with intelligence from Chi
ma, says that the English prisoners, Messrs. Dor
neau, Bowlby and Anderson, and three French
officers, have certainly been mastered by the Chi
nese
The Directors of the Atlantic Telegraph Compa-
ny have determined to keep aoat, in the hope that
something favorable will happen.
The London Times city article ofThursday even
ing states that the funds opened with decline to
Is, and subsequently experienced further fall,
owing to the unsatisfactory news of affairs in Bonn
bay and the depression at the Paris Bourse in con-
junction with intimations given Austria that she
Rates at the Stock Exchange continued firm, with
an active demand. The discount market was also
active.
THE LATEST.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 20.-The Paris Constitutional
says that solution of the Austrian and Venetian
question is approaching decisive crisis, and all
Europe seems to be apprehensive for the events of
the coming spring.
The Liverpool Herald says that arrangements
are making to procure additional sums from the
Liverpool Branch of the Bank of England for trans.
mission to America in case the next intelligence
should not be more favorable.
The Daily Ne,os says: "There is a growing feel
ing of disrust in respect to the of affairs in
America, and it is feared that will yet be called
| upon to contribute largely to the relief of that
country. The increased frmness which prevails in
the English market for corn and cotton, points in
| the same direction
The Liverpool Cotton market closed active and buoyan
with advance owing to the from America and the
conclusion Of peace with Chnal of r. Sales Friday
$4,000 bales, including 1000 bales takeno on speculation
ard for export The market closed firm at the following
prices New Orleans fair KID; mddling 74d.; Mobiles
| fair 8hd.; middling I'D upands fair sgd; middns
| I'd.
Stock Liverpool $50 600 bales including 100000 bale
| American.
| BreadstufTs are firm and in good demand
| Provisions quiet at hrmer rates.
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1850 LI655 I16l.

From the above table it will be seen. that the
and 70 more than in 1856. During the month of
November, 1850, there were issued $50 marriage
licenses, being the largest number issued in one
month for the past five years. The smallest num-
Der of licenses issued in the year 1860 was during
the month of March, there being only SIS. In the
month of February, 1856, there were only 81 IL
censes issued, being less than during any month
within the past five years. The total number of
licenses issued during the last five years is S,242.
FIRE STATIsrlCs.-The following table gives an
account of the fires and alarms which have occurred
during the year 1860; also the statistics for the
year 1859. The report of Col. Boyd, Fire Inspec-
tor, which, with much valuable and interesting in
formation, will be published in few days:
1860 1880
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Mr.. LincOln's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lesis.
Iative Caucus.


HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 3l.-A private despatch
was received by citizen of this place to night,
which announces that Mr.. Lincoln has selected
General Cameron for the position of Secretary of
the Treasury in his Cabinet. General Cameron is
now at Springfield, and it is stated has gone there
to accept. This is from source deemed reliable.
SECOND DESPATCH
HARRIsBURG, Dec. 3l.-The Democratic Legsla-
tive Caucus have nominated DR.. Hill, of Montgom-
cry county, for Speaker, and Jacob Heger, Chief
Clerk. The Republican Caucus of the House have
nominated Elisha w. Davis, Speaker, and Edward
Rauch, Clerk The Republican Senators have
nominated Robert Palmer, for Speaker, and Rus
sell Errctt, for Clerk.
There is strong antagonism manifested here to
the appointment of General Cameron, to position
in Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet.
Mr.. Lincoln has also telegraphed to Alexander
Il. Mcclure, to come to Springfield and he has
gone. Mr.. Mcclure is opposed to General Came
ron, and will meet the latter at Springfield, it is
supposed, when violent rupture will ensue. 1t is
believed that the contention will end in the ap-
pointment of Hon. VIM. L. Dayton, to place in
the new Cabinet.
The Democratic Senators have their caucus to-
up
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EMPORIUM OF ART

JAMES FRYER invites attention to the very extensive
assortment of Looking Glasses in store, suitable for
every position and Of all sizes
Martel Mirrors Pier and Wall do oval and square
Cornice, Tables, Brackets, Consols, &C. at unequaed
prices
The latest English and standard French Engravings al
ways in stock.
Particular undivided attention given the depart
ment of PICTURE FRAMES Also, frames for Miniatures
Photographs, Portraits, &c.
FRYER'S Galleries,
No. 3IESouth Calvert street
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ter from Porto Plata dated Nov. 10th, states that
the little Republic there known as Dominica, has
been sold to Spain, and that the bargain was con-
summated in this wise:
The bargain for the sale of the Dominican Re-
public made in the month of March, but it was
kept secret for three months, to smooth matters
with the people, and also to whether the people
of the United States would object to this violation
of the Monroe doctrine. The Dominican Commits
soner who negotiated the sale carried his family to
Spain and sold out his property on the island, as
soon as the business was settled. Don Miguel La
vastida, the Minister of Foreign Relations, and
have done the same. They are all ready to fly at a
moments notice from the country they have be-
trayed into the iron yoke of Spain. The price is
half million of dollars.
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These figures show difference in favor of 1860,
in alarms IS, in actual fires g. in false alarms g. in
chimneys s. The department was called out once
in the month of February and once in the month
of July by fires in the county.
FIRE.-Yeserday morning, about 10 o'clock, a
lire alarm was given from box No. A. or rather an
alarm came over the wires marking AZ, and that
number was struck by the operator. The steam
engines promptly repaired to the draw-bridge at
the south basin, the location of box AZ, but no fire
was found. The department concluded that it was
false alarm, and was returning, when an alarm
was given from box 54 Canton avenue and Chester
street Engines Nos and 6, and Hook and Ladder
No. went to the spot when it was found that the
fire was at Canton, and they continued on On
reaching Ecott street, near Potomac street, they
found a row of two story brick dwellings in flames
The fire originated in house No. 121 occupied by
Conrad Kissner, between the roof and the plaster
ing, and spread rapidly. Before the department
arrived on the ground, the fire had been burning
nearly one hour. The roof of No. 119 caught, and
thence the flames extended to Nos. lis, III, lis
and lib, and each house was considerably dam
aged. The flames also communicated to No. l23
and thence to Nos. 125, l27, 129 and l3l, all of
which were destroyed, together with most of the
furniture. No. 13l was occupied by William Hon.
nenmyer, who owned the entire row of buildings.
Mr.. Honnenmyer is partially insured. None of the
occupants had any insurance on their furniture
The fire originated from the chimney.
ATTEMPTED SUlCIDE.-Yesterday afternoon about
three O'Clock, officer Davidson was accosted on
Eager street by man named Peter Bowman, who
informed the officer that he had taken an ounce of
laudanum with the intention of committing sui
eide. Davidson paid no attention to what the man
said, merely telling him to go about his business
Bowman then went into lager beer saloon, and in
a few minutes fell to the floor in spasm. DR.. Nor.
ris was called, and Davidson informed him of what
Bowman had said. The Doctor administered an
emetic to Bowman, which had the effect of saving
his life. Bowman gave as reason for his act that
he had domestic troubles He has a wife and three
children, and lives at No. 10 Antonio street.
PROPERTY SALEs.-Yesterday Messrs. Gibson &
Co., auctioneers, sold at the Merchants Exchange
salesrooms, a lot of ground situated Franklin
street, with front of 16 feet and depth of so,
subject to a ground rent of S64 and improved by
a three story brick house. Purchased by Hugh
Dooner for Sl,400. Also lot of same dimensions
near the above named. Purchased by same for
SSH: Also one same size and same improvements.
Purchased by Jas. II. Forbes for $685.
THEFT-Y esterday evening a thief entered the
store of David Oppenheimer, on Harrison street,
near Baltimore, while the proprietor was at sup
per, and stole three overcoats, with which be made
his escape.
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& Coz l5 pkgs. mdse., s. Il W A. Loney Co.; IS do.
rags, Wheelwright, Nudge & Co.; do Woodward
Baldwin Co.; 200 pkgs. mdse., order.
NEW YoRK-Steamship Potomac-22O boxes fruit,
Schwartz & Dix; quarter cask wine, Gustav Brunde;
500 pkgs. mdse., sundry persons
New YORK-Schooner Francis ElHOTe.-2 hhds. glass,
$50 boxes do, 526 kegs Soda Baker Bros Co.. boxes
machinery, George Sothower 700 pieces castings, A G.
Mott & Co; do. blue stone, j. W. Maxwell q Son;
cask mdse. W O. Towson SOL bars ron W. G. Wetherall
x CO. 776 bbs apples Evans & Staum; so boxes soap,
W. &. Crawford & Co.; ITO logs CEDAR Thomas Stone
n Eric
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The Five Million LINN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Certain parties in New
ork have proposed to take the remainder lover
three millions) of the late five millions Govern
ment loan, but the particulars have not yet been
received here 1t was said, however, at the Treas
ury to-day, that the last named sum would proba-
bly, be realized in the course of a week, when the
acquisitions of the various disbursing officers would
be met. Members Of Congress are among those
whose arrearages have not been settled.
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THE FIVE MILLION LoAN.-The Washington Star
of yesterday, says that "at late hour Saturday
afternoon, the Secretary of the Treasury is re-
ported to have received despatch from the Bank
of Commerce, of New York city, offering to take
the balance of the five million at twelve per cent.
interest The offer we believe, has been accepted"
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SECRET Political MEETINGs.-The exigencies of
the time, it seems, forbid the public discussion of
political topics. Citizens, whose love or hatred
for the Union forges all barriers, seek to bind or
break it by confidential caucuses. And the friends
Of the country have grown SO ehary Of popularity
tions themes for criticism or clamor. The great
Union meeting, held in Independence Square, was
managed with rigid secrecy until the eve of the ap-
pointed day; and not less than five meetings were
held last week, called together by circular, and
managed with more than Masonic secrecy. One Of
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TEN PERSONS POISONED IN PHILADELPHIA
The Philadelphia Pennsylranian of yesterday says:
"A case of wholesale poisoning occurred at Ger
man boarding house, in Race street, below Third
yesterday noon. We visited the place in question
last evening" and found ten persons all more or less
suffering from the effects of arsenc.
From all that we can learn of the facts, it seems
that Mortz Mendelsohn, boarder at the boarding
house and hotel of Isaac Biggardt, No. 239 Race
street. has at several times made threats against the
lives and safety of his landlord and feow-boarders
A few days ago he stated that before many DAYS he
would leave for New York, and play them fare
well trick before going. Yesterday morning he
passed considerable time in the kitchen, and was
observed by little girl to empty several papers of
White powder into large dish of SOUP
de left the house before dinner and did
not partake of the soup. After dinner
all the boarders that had partaken of the same
were seized with gripings and severe pains at the
stomach. DR.. Patz prepared an emetic for the
poisoned parties, and in a short time most of them
were out of danger. Mendelsohn returned shortly
after dinner when he was arrested upon oath of
Mr.. Biggardt and taken to the Sixth ward station
house On the way thiher, he stated that he had
into the meal, and had often done the same before.
subsequently, he denied any collision in the mat
ter.
HORRIBLE AFFAIR AT GALENA, ILL.-The Galena
(n.) Courier of the 9th contains an account of a
fire which occurred in that city on the night pre-
vious, by which the dwelling house of James Nc
Carly was burned to the ground. Among the ruins
was discovered next morning the charred remains
of his wife; suspicious of foul play were at once
aroused, and quite number of circumstances were
developed on the inquest held upon the deceased
which afford very strong presumption against
McCarty,
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Marine Disaster,

WILMINGroN, N. G., Dec 3l.-The ship Emma, of
Liverpool one hundred days from Bombay, for
New York, with cargo of flaxseed and wool, was
seen ashore in a sinking condition Friday night,
the Doth inst, three miles northeast of New Inlet
Light. The captain and crew were saved. The
vessel has biged and as the weather is heavy with
a northeast wind, to-day she will probably soon
90 To neces
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Mr. Bringham's bill fur
Their to provide for the collection of duties imports
was introduced in the House of Representatives
to, day, and referred to the Committee the Judi
ciary. The bill looks to an increase of the Presi-
dent,s mower to enforce the revenue laws.
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LECTURE.-The fourth lecture O. the course before
the Maryland Institute will be delivered this even
ing by Professor Henry Copee, of Philadelphia
Subject "Valley Forge and Yorktown, the Ex-
tremes of American Fortitude and American Sue
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New ORLEANS, Dec 3l.-Advices from Texas
state that band of Indians, nine hundred strong,
had assembled fifty miles from Dallas, and the set
tiers were leaving in large numbers. Companies of
Rangers were organizing, to proceed to the scene
Of
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In making your selections of Gifts for the Holidays,
member that you buy the best SEWING MACHINE in the
world for $50, permanent suitable present, at
LADD, WEBSTER x CO.'S,
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IMPORTS AT BALTIMORE


MANILLA-Ship Annie Botcen-24 GAS bags sugar, 285
bales hemp piculs sapan wood Thomas Whitridge
Co.
RIO JANEIRo-Bdrk Wn. II. Ne,cman-4,5 55 bags
coffee, Jas. A. Hooper.
C0ASTWISE.
CHARLFsFos-Schr Aarydnd-30 bbls molasses, 6s
tiercss rice J, Williams Sem bag corks, Baker Bros
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HOLIDAY STREET THEArER. Seven Dauqh-
tiers will be played at Holiday Street Theatre again
tonight.
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MARKETS. nv TFI,FcP.pu

NEW YORK Dec 31.-Cotton is active and prices have
advanced B94-sales Of 500 bales at11XG11A cts
Flour is rm-saes of 800 bbs State 5Gl0 cts. lower
$5:2O@5.S2 Ohio s5.70@5.75; Southern s5.4o@5.55-
Wheat is quiet and held advance of 12 cts sales
OF $500 bushels Chicago spring Sl17 red Western 81
Corn is rm-sales of 81 900 bushels at advance Of
ct mixed 70G72 cts. Whskey is steady at 19gl94 cts
Naval Stores are firm. Freghts are firm The Stock
market closed active and decidedly better.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-Flour-The market is very
frm-saes at s512K@G537X. Wheat is firm and in fair
35 Corn is active at an advance-sales of old yellow
at 6S67O cts new 5SK cts. Coffee is frm-stock much
reduced-sales at 11X@13X cts, Sugar is steady
Whiskey I8(G19 cts. Provisions have declining ten.
dency.
MOBILE, Dec 31-saes of 5000 bales cotton, at 1OX@
IL cts Market firm
NEW ORLEANS, Dec Sl.-sales of 10000 bales, at II
milk cts Freights-X for cotton to Liverpool
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DIED,
On Sunday evening, Both ult., JOHN g. CURLElT son
OF John and E. u. Curett, the 9th year Of his age
His frien and those ofthe family, nvit to attend
his funeral Wednesday, 81 January at o'clock in the
afternoon from the rsd of his parents east side Of St
Paul, north of Madison street. - -
On the morning of the S2th ultimo, WILLIAM r. Low
GROVE in the 3Sth year of his age.
His relatives and friends invited to attend his fune
North High three o'clock this Tuesday after
Washington and Philadelphia papers please copyl
On the SGh day Of December last JOHN &. CURLElT,
in the oath year of his age.
He died in the sbooa OF youth in the ycrnal day o.
manhood, to his obedient loving TO his
brothers. and sisters aleconata brother aud all
who bore him friendship, afabc friend The spot
esness of his character the purity Of his sentiments the
honesty Of his intentions and the rctitude Of his &C
matey knew him, that este and regard which, as
tribute sincerity, honest to such noble
spirit. He dedicated his whole life to the study and attain
ment of those qualities which secure superiority he sacl
feed his youth his unqUenChabe thirst for knowledge
Loving parents, attentive relatives and faithful friends
soohed the last hours Of his earthly and his soul
The angel of death dealt gently with him. and the
messenger of Immortality bore him friendly
into the realms OF celestial felicity.
HEALTH GFFIcE Baltimore Dec 81, 1860.
Report Of Deaths in the city Of baltimore, for the lCssk
Apopley cancerI; chid-bed collie 2; congestion OF
the lungs consumption 10 commissions q Group dropsy
dropsy in the head . catarrhal fever ;! scarlet ever4;
hemorrhage l. inflammation of bowels Inflammation Of
ach nteperance NEURALGIA old age 3; organic dis
Of the heart g. stone in bladder j. spinal affection
teethng 4; unknown infantile IL Thooping cough J
total So.
Under year, Is between and . g between and D. TO-
between and 10, between 10 and 10, between Is and
3D. between 20 and TO- between 30 between
above i6O O. Stiiibirhs ' ~ -'
Males IS, females IS Of which number 10 were coiOTcd
J. ". BoUCK Commissioner of Health
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DAMAGED CARpETING, On CLoTH, &C.-i am
prepared sell very low for cash. that portion Of my
stock Of CARPETIYG OIL CLOTH, &c, damaged by water at
the fire on the evening OF the 18th inst
JOHN TURNBULI.
d2S3t 327 Baltimore street.
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Cruiser, the celebrated horse, whose name has
become so distinguished under the tutorage OF Mr..
Rarey, in England, has arrived safe and sound at
New York,