Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-30
baltimore Correspondence.

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| BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.-The Odd Fellows Of this
city gave quite an elegant entertainment yesterday
afternoon to the orphan children of deceased mem
beers, left to their guardian care The children, to
the number Of several hundred, were assembled at
the Hall of the order on Gay street, about noon,
and from thence were marched in procession,
| headed by band Of music and the joint standing
committee Of education, to the spacious saloon Of
| the Maryland Institute, where variety Of inter-
esting exercises took place. After prayer had
been offered by Rev. Mr.. Shrevc, the children
joined in singing an appropriate ode, written for
| the occasion by George w. Mayors, Esq, which
was followed by a neat address from Col James G..
Ninde The address concluded, the yourg folks
and their kind benehctors, together with q large
number Of their widowed mothers, partook Of a
most bountifdl supply Of Refreshments, while the
fine band in attendance discoursed number Of
charming airs. At the conclusion, the children
were treated to a concert by the Kunkel Opera
| Troupe; after which they were dismissed with
gladdened hearts, and pockets and hands we're filed
with cakes and confectionery. Altogether the af-
fair was highly creditable to the beneyolence of
the order, and to the good taste and management
Of the committee having it in charge.
The decision Of the United States district court
in reference to the obectains raised by the counsel
of William II. Martin, the post Office clerk, as to
the legality of his conviction what they term an
unlawful Indictment is expected to be given to-
day.
The Young Guard of Richmond, are still enjoy
ing the inequalities of our military citizens Their
| appearance has been much admired here, and the
superior music OF their fine band has elected much
applause. ha -
At an early hour yesterday morning, one Of the
western district watchmen caught burglar in the
act of endcavorng to force entrance to the front
basement Of the dwelling Of Mr.. Reese, on Lom-
bard street, west Of Howard. The fellow, on being
searched at the station-house was found well-pro-
vided with all the necessary tools and appliances
Of his trade. He gave his name as John Williams,
and was committed TO await further examination.
tut Tue past lOuI VI h'c MBhto oui tihzcno Haft
had abundant proof, If any was wanting, Of the fol-
~ of the regulation in regard to Lighting the city
lamps only in nights when the moon is not engaged
to shine. The trainers Of the ordinance appear to
have never once thought Of the possibility of the
moons beams being obscurcd by thick clouds, and
so, taking the position that If the moon ought TO
shine, she wouid shine, contented themselves with
simply providing light for the rest Of the month.
The result, as every ono knows, has becn that the
city is left for nights together in almost Egyptian
darkness, afording encouragement to rogues Of all
shades to carry on their nefarious practices with
out fear of detection. This "penny-wsc and pound
foolish" regulation might have suited Baltimore
Town" in days long past, but is quite behind this
age of progress; and now that Young Anericd
has taken possession Of the Council chambers, il is
to be hoped we shall soon have reform in this
important municipal regulation. In large city
like Baltimore the streets should be well lighted
every night and If the lamps are dispensed with
at ALL it should be only when the moon Is actually
shining with such refulgence as to render other
light unnecessary. AMrRIcUs.
The Old Year--Appointmenfs BY the Mayor
cide-Basiness Matters and ne Money Market
BALrMoRr. Dec. so.
The old year Is fast departing how ffaught with
sadness is the fact, and how does il arrest tumut-
Gus thought, and bid the careless heart reflect
May the lessons Of our own frailty and mortality,
which are presented in tho death of tho old year,
make us wise TO improve what yet remains Of our
eeting life, so that when we shall have passed the
bounds of time, we may not be unprepared for that
great change.
The argument Of the counsel Of w. II. Martin,
convicted last week Of purleining letters from the
msi against the legality of his conviction for the
reason chiefly that the Indictment did not set forth
the ownership Of the money, said to have been
stolen, was commenced to-day in the district court
and had not been concluded when the court adj
journed.
The city fathers had quite long session in Sc
cret convention last evening, on sealed commu-
nication from the Mayor generally understood to
contain the appointments called for by the Nc
Donough beqnest ordinance and the water ordt
nance These nominations, as far as they trans
PRED are as follows:
Agents Of the McDonough bequcst, Brantz Mayer
and John Spear Smith, of Baltimore, and Thomas
L. Emory, Of New Orleans
Commissioners Of the Water Department, Park
Winchester, President Commissioner, and Levin
b. Clark and Edward Spedden, assistants
I understand there was considerable dissatisfac
ton expressed at some Of these appointments, par
ticularly that Of Mr. Winchester. Thewhole batch,
however, were laid over till to-day.
John dc Gurchy, an eccentric old Frenchman,
who resided for many years in this city, leading
sort Of hermit life, died few days since leaving
an estate valued at about $4,000, which he has
portioncd among several scquaintsnces, having left
no relatives lie gives house and lot to VIM. ..