The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-07


ty, two and half miles from Sykesville, on tn
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. 1t is is improve
with large stone dwelling, fine barn, and all othe
necessary ont buildings. 1t was purchased by Mr.
b. NJ. Campbell, at $50 per acre.
THE INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. - The disagreeabl
weather throughout yesterday and last evening
prevented the customary thronging OF the Mary
land Institute Hall during these exhibitions, thougl
the numerous works of mechanism and art Wer
examined by large number of persons during tina
period. From those having the matter in charge
we learn that there has been largely increased
sale of membership and season tickets for this oc
! casion. We this morning proceed to note thos
articles on exhibition of special interest.
Upon the north end of the main hail. or the righ
| of the entrance, Mr.. VIM. McGrew exhibits a col
lection of mirrors, frames, tripods and gilded orna
ments of various kinds, the workmanship OF which
is of highly creditable character.
On the left of the entrance upon the side of tht
hall, Mr.. Israel displays an extensive collection o
plain and coored photographs, ambrotypes, &c.
embracing likenessess of many well ll-known citizens
These pictures possess high order of merit.
The attention of those visitors for whom emusic
hath charms cannot fail to be attracted by the dis
play of pianos by Mr.. j. 7. Stoddard. They are
from the celebrated manufactorv of the Messrs
Chickering, of which firm he is the agent for th
city. He exhibits the square, the halEgrand anC
the grand piano. the latter of which, in both power
and sweetness of tOne astonshes as well as graft
ties all who hear it.
Mr.. Z. McClain, the perfumerv and fancy soar
manufacturer, of Philadelphia, is again on hant
with an extensive assortment of goods of this char
acter which displayed upon the east side of the
hail. and usual, this display attracts much atten
ton, especially on the part of the ladies.
Mr.. II. o. Morrill,, of No. % Liberty street, again
exhibits his wonderful eight day alarm, lamp light
ing, fire-kindling, servant waking, and carriage
driving clock which, for years past has never failed
to attract the attention of all the visitors to these
exhibitions. This ingenious piece of machinery has
undergone some additions which adds to its novel
| character.
The Vigilant Fire Company has on exhibition
their new suction, description of which appeared
In our columns short time since
Mr.. Nennard, of No. 60 Baltimore street, exhibits
on the west side of the hail. variety of the new
Carcel gas burners, with shades and gas fixtures
Steers sewing machines, and Shaws' gas stOves.-
The gas burner exhibited by him, and of which he
is the agent, has been applied the picture gallery
OF the exhibition, for the purpose of testing its
powers as dIttuser OF light, and where all will
nave an opportunity of witnessing its results 1t is
butJustice to say that it has already given great
satisfaction to the exhibitors in this department.
TRIAL OF THE YOU'VE AMERICAN FIRE ENGIYE-
Inc MeSsrs. Rodgers have been engaged in the con-
struction of gallery fire engine for the Young
American Fire Company, of Sacramento CITY, Cali
| tornla, and on yesterday the Columbian Fire Com
pany, at the request of the Building Committee
tried Its power i'll front of their engine house on
Ann street. The trial proved very satisfactory the
distance thrown being l9S feet through a one-inch
nozzle. AT the commencement of the trial, one of
the levers broke, but it was removed and soon re-
pared. side stream was thrown through fifty
feet link of hose, with one-inch nozzle attached
$50 feet. Those interested were highly gratiied
with the exhibition. The Company and Building
Committee had an entertainment prepared which
was partaken of after the trial Justice Audoun in
troduced Mr. Bailey, of the California Building
Committee, who, in few appropriate remarks,
thanked the members of the Columbian for their
kindness in undertaking the trial of the engine.
Mr.. Gill; Capt. Mcdonald and Justice Audoun
OF this city, also made some remarks.
New Town CLoCK-The New Market Fire Com
pany, of this city, have contracted with Messrs.
Holloway " Bro for new clock. to be erected in
the steeple attached to their engine honse on Eu-
taw, near Lexington street. There viii be four
dlals, four feet in diameter, to be painted black
with gilt hands. The framework will be of iron,
thirty feet above the main works of the clock. |
is intended to run eight days The total cost of the
clock will be Sl,050. 1t was intended to illuminate
the dals so to be plainly at nights but the
idea has been abandoned, owing to the heavy ex-
pense attending it.
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-We are informed
by passenger who arrived in this city at one
o'clock yesterday, from Pittsburg, via the Penn
sylvania Central Railroad, that the Express train
upon that road coming east, at early hour yes
terday morning, when near Harrisburg, came in
collision with hand with four of the road
hands upon it. He states that two of the men were
killed instantly, and third one badly injured: one
OF the men named John Woods, escaped uninjured.
He did not learn the names of those who were
killed and wounded.
FATAL TERMTNATION.-Mr William Kaltenbaek
who was injured on Tuesday last. at the Baltimore
Glass Works, died from the effects of the injuries
received at six o'clock, yesterday morning, at his
residence on Hughes, near Williams street. He
was attended by Professor N. r. Smith, who did
every thing in his power to relieve him, but found
1t impossible to save his life.
SEVERELY SCALDED.-The fireman of the Georges
Greek steamer, soon after leaving the wharf on
Tuesday night, threw bucket of water into the
ash-pan, which, on coming in contact with the hot
bars of the grating created steam, which rushed
back, scading the mans arms and face so severely
that the skin peaed off. The steamer stopped at
Locust Point was provided with another fireman,
and proceeded on her trip.
PERsoNAL-Mr. Louis Lesser, of this city yester-
day morning received dispatch stating that his
sister, Mrs Wachman and child of this city, but
now OF Cincinnati, had arrived by the steamer
flammonia, at New York, yesterday, all safe
Mrs. w. was supposed to have taken passage on
the steamer Austria.
NOMINATIONS FOR Cry CoUNcrI.-Henry Herring.
Jr., has been nominated by the Independent voters
OF the Third ward as a candidate for the First
Branch City Council.
AT meeting of the independent voters of the
Tenth Ward held last evening, Mr.. Samuel Hart
was nominated for the First Branch City Council.
Mr.. Hart accepted of the nomination.
NIGHT SCHooLs.-At a meeting of the Board of
School Commissioners, on Tuesday last, a resolu-
ton was passed authorizing the proper committee
to commence the holding of night schools on the
evening of the first Monday in November.
ROBBERY.-A colored preacher, named Loudon
Evans, had his watch stolen near the corner of
Lombard and Sharp streets, on Tuesday last 1t is
silver watch, numbered 5000 A silver kew with
the losers name and Master-Mason's emblem en-
graved thereon, also taken with the watch
PosTPoNED.-The trial of the Washington Fire
Companys steam fire engine, which was to have
taken place at olock yesterday afternoon at the
corner of Baltimore and Sharp streets. was post
poned until o'clock this afternoon, at the above
named place.
Northern Central Railroad will hereafter leave the
Calvert Station at S14 o'clock, instead of o'clock,
as heretofore.
The New STEAMER.-Late on Yesterday afternoon.
the Messrs. Winans succeeded in launching their
new iron steamer. Her appearance in the water is
so different from ordinary vessels that it is well
worthy visit to see her.
THE VoLANDT BAND.-We are gratified to learn
that this Justly celebrated band have been engaged
during the afternoons, at the Exhibition of the
Mary land Institute.
The steamship City of Norfolk, sailed from Savan-
nah, heavily laden, on Tuesday, the 5th inst for
Baltimore.
FIRES.
The alarm of fire at about halfpast one o'clock