The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-26

JUDGES ELEcTIoN.-The Mayor has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen judges of the election to be held
the question of the calling of Convention re-
form the State Constitution:
First Ward-Thos. Woollen, John 7. Farlow, Joseph
PARROT.
Second Ward-samuel NJ Evans, James Aullin of o,
Third Ward-Jacob +. Grove, John G. Davidson, Ed
ward s. Lamden
Fourth Ward-Albert Hickey, Dr. John Keene, Henry
J. Carroll.
Fifth ward-wm. Craggs Joshua vansant, John J.
McNer.
Sixth ward-Chas W. Murray, Josiah Harryman, J. c.
Seventh ward-wm. BIick, Vim. j. shesgreen, Henry
Scharf
Eighth Ward-Geo. W. Bowie, Sam'l G. Davidson Reu-
ben S. Bowie.
Ninth ward-samuel French, Thomas ]. Bromley,
Tenth ward-Wilam McPhail, B. F Nails, John Hins-
Eleventh ward-Chas West, John Barr William Dur
ham.
Twelfth Ward-Geo. ". Eckhert, NJ H. limbaugh, Geo.
Delphey.
Thirteenth ward-T. Oswald Wilson, W. W. Foss, Jno.
III. Richards.
Fourteenth Ward-Jonathan p. Cummins, Levi Rust,
DR.. f. r. Baer
Fifteenth ward-wm H. Lefevre W. G. Fosbenner, W.
B. Lyons
Sixteenth ward-Thomas Mann, Ignatius Abel, VIM
Lester.
Seventeenth Ward-B. +. Gould, VIM. sumwalt, D. L.
Lehler
Eighteenth Ward-Geo. N. Lowry Leven f. Ballard,
David A. Martin.
Nineteenth Ward-samuel J. Garretson, Alfred Conway
Twentieth ward-Jesse Sumwalt, Geo W. Blnsinger,
John g. Sti;cher.
The NEW SHIP CHANYEL.-The combined efforts of the
city, State and General Governments have effected the
opening of and straight ship channel in the Paap
river reaching from Fort Carroll to the of
the Chesapeake Bay The channel at present in
9TH about 80 feet which is much than half its
contemplated dimensions Its depth which is verified by
repeated soundngs ordinary tide is not less than 81
feet Yesterday, the ship Scotia, Captain Mshey full
| htad Pot tIa
first vessel to pass through the channel The Scotia
is owned by Captain Robert Leslie of this city, who
been very influential in accomplishing the new channel
project and who to show his faith in its success,
| risked his full laden ship the first, in making
the passage through. The vessel went through yes
terday with a head wind and low tide she was
| towed by the L. S. steamer Robert Leslie, Capt.
| Sanncr, and the city and State steamer, Major
| Beaverton Capt. Vets. After passing safely through
favorable turn in theweather before setting sail for her
port of destination There several pilots and ship
masters board who expressed satisfaction at the
result of the first passage through. Captain Leslie and
Hugh A. Cooper Esq, Commissioners the part of the
City and State also expressed their favorable opinions in
regard the progress of the work There
at work in the channel four dredging machines and
steam tug under command of Major Beaverton for the
general Government and three dredging machines and
steam tug under charge of Capt Costigan, for the
City and State. The appropriation last granted by Con
gress for the of this important work will
be exhausted and if money appropriated opera
TONS far the general Government is concerned will
have to lie suspended.
day the premises, leasehod of 90 years. renewable
forever lot of ground the north side Lombard
street Exeter fronting Is feet by depth of 70 feet
to four feet alley Ground rent $50. Improvements,
two-story brick dwelling with back building Purchased
| by Mrs. Catharine Boyer for $685..
LAUNCH.-This morning at O'Clock the ship,
named the Srius will be launched from the yard OF
Messrs. Cooper & Butler Canton The Sirius is beauti-
full ship of hundred burden built on Bremen
under the direct superintendent Capt Pope
who is to command her. Her length is 167 feet IS feet
beam, and depth of hold % feet
DEATH OF AN OLD PILoT.-Yesterday the Baltimore pin
lot boat Canton had her flag halfmast in respect
the memory Of Capt Richard Bean who died suddenly
Sunday, at Cape Henry from of hemorrhage
the lungs. His remains brought the city,
the Canton and buried from his late residence Wash
ington street yesterday morning He sixty years
of age
PASSENGERS ARRIvED.-The Cromwells line steamer
Wesernport arrived at this port from Charleston yester
day morning, with the following passengers Mrs. P. NJ
Choae Mrs Mary Cooper Miss Fanny Young Miss Sarai
Young, Mrs F. N Borno, p Bentley, Mrs G. P. Evans
two children and nurse j. E. Rooney, Joseph Start Mrs
II. W. Robbins and daughter, and James Wilson.
AcCIDENT--A Mrs. Mettee, residing some ten mile
from the city, the Frederick road yesterday
ing through the careessness of the driver of garbage
cart in running his vehicle against her carriage thrown
and badly hurt The accident Carey street
| Accommodations Ii. Belt, Jr. has been appoint
ed agent Of the Savannah Steamship Company in pac
of James Girvin, resigned