The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-24
CITY ENHE

SUBJECT by the recitation of incident in the life of
the lamented DR.. Kane, after his last return from
the Arctic regions. The Doctor was asked what
was the most solemn spectacle he had ever witness
ed when he remarked that it was the lawful 81
lence OF an Arctic night" The lecturer gave copi-
GUS extracts from the works of Dr. Kane to ;llus
trate his opinion of an Arctic night He then pro-
ceeded to illustrate the influence of sweet sounds
upon the ear OF the poet by recitation from Gray's
"Elegy."
The principal topics of his lecture were the form
atlon OF volce, and explanation of the vocal organs
In blrdS, animals and man, the influence of voice in
music, speech, and the powers of eloquence and in
illustration of his theme nstanced the distinguished
orators of various ages and countries
The attendance very large and the lecture
was listened to with attention, and elected mucb
applause.
SALE OF THE ALMsHoUsE PRopERrY-During the
last session of the City Council, Messrs Christian
heener, Jacob W. Hugg and Lawrence Sanrston
were appointed commission to confer with Messrs
James L. Ridgely, George NJ. Hiss and John S.
Berry, commissioners appointed on the part of the
authorities OF Baltimore county, relative to the
valuation ana diylslon OF the joint interest of the
city and county in the Alnshouse property, in ac
cordance with an act of Assembly authorizing the
same.
In the early part of September last, the Commits
S $40 presented their report to the Council
They apportiOned to the CITY of Baltimore three
lots OF ground containing 100 acres, roods, and
81 perches, which was valued at the sum of $780,
o9O62 together with the sum of 1892 80 to be paid
ny baltimore county to equaliZe the valuation of
the divisions. To Baltimore county was apportioned
two lots of land containing SO acres and 10 perches
valued at $50 ,S56.25, less S3S2Sl to equalize the
DIVISIONS. They recommended the sale of the other
portion, consisting of two lots and the improve
ments thereon.
The sale took place Yesterday at the EXCHANGE
and was made by Messrs. Samuel J. Soper d Co.
on behalf of the commissioners. The lot contain
ing the almshouse buildings consisting of &C acres
rood and perches, was sold for the sum of $3.50
NOR and
ESQ., as agent for the county, and the lot consisting
OF Al acres and 80 perches, was sold for $3.50 per
acre, and purchased by the same gentleman. The
aggregate amount realized from this sale is Sl93-
ozo' OF winch the city will receive 500, Add
ing to this the valuation of the property already APP
portioned the citys proportion or interest in the
amshouse property will realize the handsome sum
OF SLY ,24o:94 This matter being disposed Of and
lae city Demg without any almshouse, the subject
OF providing suitable accommodations for the poor
VIII doubtless secure the prompt action of the Coun
Gil during its present session.
ANIMAL MEETING OF THE MARYLAND TRACT SocIE-
TY-Ihe annual meeting of the MARYLAND Tract So
clety was held last evening in st. Johns Church
tine Rev. Dr. Webster's, on Liberty street. The
meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. Web
ster, after which the Rev. DR.. Stephenson Secreta-
ry OF the American Tract Society, delivered an in
terestng address, which was listened to with great
satisfaction by the company present. The reports of
the Superintendent and Treasurer were submitted
from the former of which we extract the following
facts:
Mr.. j. Cross, the Superintendent. states that at
the time he took charge, which was the first of
j une 1887, there were six colporteurs engaged
four OF whom were confined to the CITY and two
canvassed the country. Since June LIST, twelve
more had been commissioned, and at the present
moment eleven were in service, several designations
having taken place. During the year, 1882
visits had been made, and each family visited
supplied with book or tract, by sale Or gift. The
bIDie was read in 6,257 households, in many of
which, the report states, for the first time. 1949
families had been found without the Bible, and
| 40 destitute of any religious books except the
Bible 7,46S volumes were sod amounting to
!! ,6z3.l5, more than one-half of which were dis
tbuted in the city. The total costs of services and
expense of colporteurs was Sl,75S10, including
grants s., 3S3, S5.
The report goes to say that in addition to this
amount, S76335 of the annual contribution was ex-
pended in refunding to the Rev. S. Guiteau for
money advanced by him to carry on the work dur
ing the spring of 1857, and for what was due the
former agent-whch made the whole amount of
expenditures for colporteurs, ETC., S3,147.2O. The
donations received including standing subscriptions
amounted to S2,95S.64, leaving balance against
the treasury of S1SS.56.
AT the conclusion of Dr. Stephenson's remarks,
The Rev. DR.. Johns, pronounced the benedfction,
ana the company retired.
BOARD OF TRADE APPOINTMENTS To THE S.N1r,pv
CoNvENTIoN-The Baltimore Board of Trade, at
meeting held on Monday, selected the following
Gentlemen as delegates to the Sanitary Convention
month John W. Randolph, Hugh A. Cooper,
colbert &C Weir Israel NJ. Parr, Hugh Bolton, Noah
W alker, Robert Turner, j. b. Seidenstricker VIM.
). Thompson, Moor n. Falls, Enoch Pratt, George
\: Eaton, E. b. Dallam, JAS Ii. Stone, C. b.
links, VIM Robinson, Henry Duvall, Jacob Trust.
robert Leslie and VIM. Crichton, Esqs.
PIONEER Hook AND LADDER CoMPANY.-In conse-
luence OF the outrageous and unprovoked assaults
ecently made upon the members of this company
whilst IN the discharge of their duties as tremen,
he President has concluded to conlne their field of
perations, for the present. to that part of the CITY
ylng east OF Calvert Street. At the same time they
eel IN duty bound to exceed this limit if necessity
hould require it, and render such service to their
elbow citizens as may be in their power efficient
remen.
FIRE ON NORTH Po1NT RoAD-A fire occurredson
londay afternoon in the woods of VIM. H. Good
ian, Thomas & Co., situate on the North Point
Dad, about eight miles from the city, which de-
troyed timber covering 222 acres of land Loss set
own at 81 900. reinsurance. The fire originated
ON lighted match accidentally thrown into a
edge held adjoining, and the wind being high at
ne time 1t was found impossible to stop the progress
f the flames.
FIRES AND ALARMs.-Yesterday morning, about
~ O'Clock, an alarm sounded which proceed |
= from the burning of foul chimney of the house
Mr.. John Dolan, situated on Cav near Caroline |
-reet. The sparks soon communicated fire to the |
oot, which was almost entirely burnt off the flames
so communicated to the roof of the adjoining
ouse, out were soon suppressed by the firemen
he damage to Mr. Dolan's house amounted to about |
loo, which is covered by insurance in the National
hce; the other house was damaged to the amount |
$50, insured in the Associated Firemen's office
The alarm Immediately after the above fire was
Use.
About o'clock yesterday evening an alarm was
wen, caused by the burning of foul chimney of
dwelling house on Phpot alley, near Canal street.
ne root took lire, but was extinguished without
lie aid of the firemen.
lNcENDIARY ATTEMPr.-About midnight on Mon
ny, a villainous attempt was made to DESTROY a
rye frame mouse on Franklin street near Jasper,
lie lower portion occupied as a willow ware facto- |
:, by MIR. j. ii. Acomb, the upper part as a dwell
g by his family. A hole was bored through the
ont door, by which means combustibe materials
ere forced into the room and lighted. Fortunate
oIhcers Dixon, Rivers Mcdonald and Kelley of
lie w. ID. F., made the discovery before the flames
Id gained any Roadway, or the probability is the
suit would have been the loss Of several lives
NEW HOSE CARRIAGE.-The Columbian Fire Com
my have just received from Philadelphia a new
ose carriage, which is quite a handsome piece of
paTatus. The running gear is made of hickory
10 mighty varnished the reel, which will carry
< hundred feet of hose, rests on polished steel
rings: the rest of the iron work is finished in the
me manner 1t is very light, will carry double
e amount of hose, and is much easier of propul-
IN than the two-wheeled carriages.
DIsrURBANcE.-le sterday afternoon, as some Ger
ans were passing in the neighborhood of Broadway
ID Madison streets, they were attacked by a par
of young men, upon which fight ensued The
1cers of the Eastern district soon quelled the dis
roance by arresting several of the parties. They
ere taken before Justice Welch, who committed to
Il Thomas McMahan for assauting Valentine
lrwood, and William F. Thompson for assaultinp
choas Rice. They We're subsequently released
pail, to take their trial before the Criminal
,urt
BURGLARY.-The unoccupied three story dwelling
longing to Richard c. Mason, ESQ.,, situated on
gh street opposite Watson, was entered by a rear
ndow on Monday night, and robbed of all the door
US in the building. The robbers also cut the
lights belonging to the dumb waiter besides com
ting other outrages
MYsrER1ous.-A box, considerably decayed, con- !
nlng the skeleton of man, was found on Sunday
Last in tho ,.ininit.. e 1 Y