The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

lHE OLD Specal meeting OF tne ASSOcla-
ton of the Old Defenders held last evening at the City
| Hail. Capt. ANDREW J. WARNER, the President, in the
chair The committee appointed at previous meeting of
the Association place for the observance
of their usual anniversary fest tiles, reported through
the chairman, Gen. A. MILTEN GER, that the Associa
ton could be entertained with dinner either of
following places Mount Vernon Relay House, Paradise
! Hotel, and Magnolia.
appeared in the at this stage of the proceedings and
through Mr. WIN. QUINcET, renewed their invitation to
the Old Defenders unite with that body in nterring
of the remains of WELLS and MCCoMAs, the 18th of
| September next.
Gen. MLrExBERGER then moved that Paradise Hotel be
selected the place for their proposed festivities The
motion prevailed by a decisive vote.
Mr.. SAMUEL CHILDs from the committee appointed
select church at which the Association should worship
Sunday the 18th. made partial report and asked an
extension Of time for the discharge of their duties which
granted.
Gen. MLTESBERGER, from committee on that subject
reported that they had requested RoBERr c. BARRY Esq
to deliver Grafton before the Association the ai
preaching Anniversary and that he had accepted such
Gen MILTENBERGEE submitted the following communi-
cation:
HEAD QUARTERS, FIFTH REGIMENT, NJ v
BALTIMORE, Aug. 2l, 1858.
To the Association of defenders of Baltimore 1914 Cen
emen: am requested by the Filth Regiment, Maryland
approaching 18th of September being the iversary of
the memorable battle of North Point, which dear
to the heart every American d Eo r M Ranna+
1t resolved that their kind offer be thankfully ac
ceped and this regiment will therefore spend the day
is their custom, with the Association
letter. to % @y ad0PtSd tSt the ssGei"y
fully declining their invitation to join In the ceremonies
of the interment of WELLS and McCoMAs
The Association then adjourned until Monday evening
next
of Baltimore propose giving grand festival the I'd of
September next the proceeds OF which intended
contribution towards the erection of monument to the
celebrated revolutionary general, Baron Won STEUBEN
All of the German societies, numbering fifty, have
resolved to participate. The number of tickets already
elected President of the day. assisted by Messrs
G. W. Lurman Dr. E. Wiss, Kremelberg, Gail, Dresel,
Col Snyder Dr. Morris, F. Raine, Hessencamp, Steman,
Charles W Leutz Chas Spiker, W Knabe, c. II. Eisen-
brandt Dr. Bickel 0. Hencke and Others Vice Presi
near the city limits The following gentlemen are an
nounced speakers: Rev Mr. Scheit Hon. Joshua Van
SAINT, DR.. E. Wss, Hon. II. W Davis, and others Every
band of music in the city has been engaged the es
val and of the most magnificent entertainments may
be expected The programme of the festival will be pub
hed as soon as the necessary arrangements have been
/ completed.
In with the above may stated that
first call for the erection of Baron STEUBEN
published in New York Since then, successful pre-
paratons made among the adopted German popula
ton of almost every city in the Union. contribute
for the purpose of carrying out the noble object
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF NORTH Po1ST.-This
important epoch in the domestic annals of Baltimore will
be celebrated the 18th of September nexthe 18th be
ing Sunday-in marked manner than has been the
custom for years past. This day have here
tofore noticed has been appropriately chosen the most
suitable occasion for nerrng the remains of WELLS and
McCoMAs in Ashland Square where is proposed to erect
monument in commemoration of their heroism. 1t is
expected that the occasion will be observed by large
ton of military who propose uniting with the citizens
who have this matter in charge in properly commemora
! ting the event.
The Battalion of Baltimore City Guards Maj. Jos. P
WARNER commanding purpose celebrating the day by an
| epcampnent which will continue three days On the
morning of the 11h-Saturday-t will march to spot
about three miles from the city, the line of the
Baltimore Ohio railroad where they will encamp
Sunday, and spend 18th in true military style.
The Association Of Old Defenders will also celebrate the
day in their usual manner, by partakng of anniver
sary dinner, and by the delivery of an address.
RECOVERY OF STOLEN PRoPERTY.-some time last week
aDnrtO of he rOd of
Lighthouse, torn down and carried away by
known parties From certain information officer How
the Eastern District suspected the stolen article
in the possession of W. STEWART keeper of second
hand store West Falls Avenue, and procuring search
warrant the officer proceeded STEWARDS establishment
and made known the object of his visit STEWART did not
deny having the and readily it into the
session of the officer stating that it had been brought to
his place during the last week at midday, by two men,
who in boat they telling him at the time that they
had been sent there to sell the copper by the captain of
vessel, which then lying at the Point. STEWART
was taken before Justice WEIGH but there was evil
dence show shat he had any knowledge of the copper
being solen he was, however held security for fur
ther hearing The stolen property was identified by Mr.
S HAMLIN keeper of the Lighthouse, and given
Boy SrABBED.-Yesterday afternoon, about o'clock
boys each aged about IL got into quarrel at
the corner of Fall and Constitution streets when of
them named WILLIAM Brown, cut the other named GEO.
WEBSTER the left side under the arm causing quite
serious The boy bed profusely and officer CosTAR
coming up carried him to his fathers residence en
street. when physician sent for who, after examin
ing the wound considered it quite dangerous The boy
Brown who inflicted the wound had been subject to
tacks of fits and on being asked why ne had committed
the act stated that he felt of them things coming
on him, and he couldn't help it, Young WEBSTER, how
ever, says that they quarrelng when Brown cut
him. At the request of WEBsTER parents young BROWN
| not arrested.
SuDDEN DEATH -ALExANDEE A. KENNARD, a well
known citizen, died quite suddenly on Sunday evening
last at his late residence Second street. between Gay
and South During the afternoon he had been riding out
and returned about O'Clock in the evening" after
wards he taken suddenly ill., and although apparently
in previous good health he survived the attack but little
longer than His death is attributed to disease of
the heart He aged about fortyve years has held
number of public positions and at the time OF ms death
the Agent this city of the Penn Mutual Life In
surance Company of Philadelphia and was much esteem
ed both socially and in business capacity He leaves
| wife but children
PAINFUL AocIDENT.-On Sunday last lad about five
years age, of Mr.. WM JAMES residing on Popple
dent while flying his kite He the balcony in the
of his fathers house, and while leaning the
railing lost his balance and fell to the pavement below
distance about feet breaking both legs below
the knee Dr. CRozIER called in and succeeded in
setting the broken limbs and at last accounts he i'm
proving. -
ANOTHER Yesterday morning child about years
age daughter of Mr. WEBSTER residing Hen street.
over by wag' and Lad one OF her legs badly
crushed She carried home, medical attendance pro-
cured and everything done to alleviate her suferings.
RoBBRRY-On Sunday night the dwelling of Mr. WIN
BAINEs east Pratt above Chester street entered
by burglars and robbed of considerable quantity sill
yer ware consisting of dozen table spoons sugar
DISH dozen teaspoons, and Geam jug, which is
the bottom 1870 The thieves got off successful
1y with their plunder, and no cine to them has yet
been discovered. - '-..'.
RAILRoAp AccIpENT-The freight train which left the
depot of the rhern Central Railway, Sunday night
last Mt O'Clock when Texas station about twelve
miles from Baltimore, ran over and killed five cows,
throwing several freight of the track and injurng
the engine cons deraby. The camp meeting train which
should have arrived at ococi, detained by the
cdent about three hours reaching here at twelve O'Clock
rho train which was due At fifteen minutes to eight
yesterday morning also detained about two hours by
the same occurrence ....H.r'.