The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-05
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-An accident occurred
on the Philadelphia, Wilmington Baltimore
Railroad, Perrysville, to the train due here at
O'Clock yesterday morning, by which aman named
Peter McGurk, baggage master, lost his life. The
train approaching the river, and the locomotive
was detached from the cars for the purpose of
ming them on the boats, and immediately after the
engine had cut loose a horse attempting to cross
the track was struck by the baggage car, the car
was thrown from the track, and Mr.. McGurk, who
had charge of the break on the front PLATFORM was
thrown from his position, the car falling upon him,
crushing him to death instantly. At the time of the
accident, deaf and dumb negro man, was standing
upon the platform, at the side of Mr.. McGurk, and
fortunately escaped injury One of his shoes was
torn from his foot but he did not receive any bruse
Reuben ID. lamar, conductor in the employ
of the Company, was on the baggage car when it
turned over and he received slight flesh wound
upon the head, but not of sufficient effect to disable
him from assuming his duties. A baggage master,
VIM. McD ufie, who has charge of through baggage,
also received few slight bruises. McGurk
had been in the employ of the company for fourteen
years, and able and trusty officer. The train
was in charge of conductor jeremiah NJ. Smith, who
escaped injury as did also all the passengers. The
baggage and mail car had been detached from the
passenger cars.
The PEABODY HoUsE-Mr. John Lyons, an enter
prising citizen of this city, has been engaged for
some time past, in fitting up a large four story
building, on the northeast corner of Centre, and
st. Paul streets, which he has converted into ono
vi uOSJ complete anu eAJeHslNe hcotduTdulS 10
be found in this city. The establishment was
thrown open for the accommodation of the public,
yesterday morning, under the name OF the Peabody
House. Mr.. l.. expended over $4,000 in these
Improvements.
The entrance is on st. Paul street. The lower or
basement floor is converted into public oyster
loon, for gentlemen only, and is fitted up in fine
style. Immediately over the private entrance is
the main one to the private portion of the house.
On the left of the hall is the ladies' paror-a large
room Handsomely fitted nm with marble mHntpls
tables, &C., &C.. and tastefully furnished. To the
right of the main entrance is a large room, which
is intended for Mineral Water Saloon. Adjoining
this there is apartment fitted up as a private
oyster room, for the accommodation of both ladies
and gentlemen. Next in order comes the gentle
mems parlor; this room fronts on Centre street
The third story is converted into large public
supper room 35 by II feet for parties assemblies,
DC. The following mechanics were employed in
this building:-Rodney r. Brooks, Painter: Jasper
Brown, Carpenter; Emanuel Hultze, Paper Hanger;
Hugh Sisson, Marble Works; Moore & Stanley,
Plumbers; Mr.. Dorrey, Gas Fitting, ornamental
fixtures, &c.
TRIAL OF THE VIG1LANr STEAM FIRE ENGINE
On yesterday morning about o'clock, the mem
bers of the Nigiant Fire Company, tried their new
Steam Fire Engine, at the corner of Lombard and
Exeter streets. 1t performed WELL but did not
reach the expectations of the members. variety
of causes were assigned for the disappointment,
among others, bad fuel and bad oil. The perform
ance however, creditable, it having thrown
solid stream ofwater through a seven-eighth inch
nozzle 2l4l% feet. At the trial in Philadelphia the
distance reached was 224 feet In the afternoon
the Company took the apparatus to Union dock
and renewed the trial The success wasn not so good
as in the morning, and the given were that
troth accumulated in the boiler owing to an oily
substance on the iron, and the funnel was too
short and a consequence the draft too weak. A
member Of the firm who cOnstru cted it, is in the
city, and assures the Company that it shall yet
meet their expectations.
ANNUAL ELECTIoN.-The regular annual election
Of officers by the Board of Trade, took place yester
lay at their room in the Exchange Reading Room
building. There three tickets ballotted for
regular ticket presented by nominating COM
nittee appointed by the old board of directors, and
two Independent tickets. The election was conduct
I'd with much spirit and resulted in the selection of
The regular ticket, as follows:
PresideH.-John c. Bruno.
Vice Presjdents.- -Enoch Pratt, William McKim,
rhos. c. jenkins, A. Schumacher.
Treosarer.-Edw. b. Dallam.
Secretory.-Geo. U. Porter.
DireoorS--Robert Leslie, Geo. n Eaton, Hugh
Cooper, f. S. Courtney, Il. r. Kirkland, Laur-
,nce Thomson, Alex. Rieman, j. Hall Peasants,
Vim. T. Young, H. L. Whitridge, William Crich-
feorge W. Howard, Jas. H. Stone, Henry r. Viii
on, Benz NJ. Hodges, Werner Dresel, James Full
on, VIM. 7. Walters, Frank Sullivan, Henry NJ.
Warfeld, Wm Wilson, Jr.
ACCGDENT.-On Saturday evening about six
'clock, child five years of age, son of Mrs.
}ohldr, residing on Canal near Pratt street, was
eriousy injured by being run over by hack
The child was in the street playing, when hack No.
6, containing three gentlemen, was driven past by
careless driver, and before the child could be re-
moved, and although the driver was repeatedly
warned of its presence, it was knocked down and
he wheels went over its abdomen inficting serious
INJURIES. DIR. Martin gave medical attendance but
phil in npiti IL alo
ng became entangled in the spOkes of the wheel
md it passed around once before the hack was
stopped.
RoBBERY.-Between twelve and two O'Clock YES
erday, the house of Mr.. Geo. r. Gather, on Cathe-
lral street, was entered by thieves and robbed of
'stol, gold pencil and finger ring, the property
# the house-keeper. Mr.. Gathers family are in
he country, and the house is in charge of a house
,eeper, who, at the time of the robbery, was en-
ragged in cleansing the front steps, The thieves
opened numerous drawers, tossed their contents on
he floor, but the articles named are all that are
missed.
ARREST OF A FUGITvE.-Henry Burns, formerly
proprietor of jackson Hall in the Sth ward, was
rrested in Washington city by officers Wise and
" williamson, few days since, and brought to this
1ty yesterday morning. The accused is charged
With being an accessory to the murder of police
'ttcer William Jordan, who was shot by some per-
on during the last fall election lie is also charged
With shooting at officer French. He was commit
ed to jail upon his arrival in this city, upon bench
warrant, issued by the Criminal Court
RELIGIOUS.-The Strawbridge Methodist Episco-
oal church, situated on the corner of Biddle and
jarden streets, which has been closed for several
weeks past in order to make extensive alterations
md improvements, was re-Opened on Sunday last
md two services conducted therein. Large congre-
cations were in attendance, both in the morning
Ind afternoon. The basement of the church has
'een fitted up into classrooms for the accommoda-
ion of the members of the -eburch.
New IRON STEAMER.-On yesterday morning an
stfort was commenced to launch the iron steamer
It the ship yard of the Messrs. Winans The pecu-
lar and novel construction of the vessel makes it
lifficult matter, and the progress gained was but
mall. Up to O'Clock yesterday afternoon she had
'een moved about seven feet. They are now
making machinery which will be of great assistance
n launching her.
PROPERTY SALEs.-Mr. s. H. Cover, auctioneer
yesterday sold, at the Exchange Reading Rooms, a
OF of ground on East Fayette street, near Front,
With front of Il feet inches, and depth of I52
eet inches, improved with a two-story brick
lwelling, No. IA, and subject to a ground rent of
'SS per annum. 1t was purchased by VIM. II.
ohnson for $500.
MISUNDERSTANDING between Saturday evening
asst and yesterday morning the shop of Mr.. L. A.
colbert, architect and builder, on Exchange alley
vas entered by burglars, who forced open mum
er of the tool chests of the employees of this gen
Ieindil anu cdrFleu OH large assortment or their
most valuable tools. An entrance was effected bv
orcing open window in the rear of the build
ng.
Council NOnNAToNs.-NathanielW Williams, ESQ.,,
vas last night nominated as an independent candi-
ate for the Second Branch of the City Council for
he Ninth and Tenth wards Mr.. Francis H. Grupy
Tas nominated last night by the Independent voters
# the Sixth ward, as a candidate for the First
Branch of the City Council.
PRICES OF FUEL.-The following are the prices of
Tood they ranged at the different yards yester-
ay morning. Pine-whoesale, from 50 25 to SO;
etail, from S2.75 to $3.50. Oak-wholesale, from
3.25 to 1915; retail, from 1913 to S425 Hick-
525
THE INDEPENDENT CoNvENTIoN.-This body did
ot meet last evening the hall in which its meet
1g held being otherwise engaged. The next
1eeting will take place on Thursday evening next.
Nor CANDIDATE.-We have been requested by
laj Joseph p. Warner, to state that he is not can
idate for a seat in the City Council, as was an
ounced in paper.
LNQUESTS.
Coroner Sparklin held an inquest on Sunday
vening about six o'clock, on the body of lad