The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-03
CITY NTELLHENCE.

GYMNASIUM MEETING.-Last evening a meeting was
held in Metropolitan Hall, which attended by quite
large number Of gentlemen for the purpose of considering
PROPOSE tion for the establishing of first class gymna
SUM upon the joint stock principle The meeting was
organized by calling Mr. John McMullin the chair
appointing Mr.. - Saunders, Secretary. The chairman
stated the object of the meeting be Interchange
opinion the part of those avorng this propositions
which is one fraught with an interest commenting it
alone to the approval but the practical encouragement of
all those who would create in our midst which,
while it would promote their enjoyment would conduce
their health, by such development their physical
needful for the
After informal consideration suggestions from sey
eral gentlemen as to plan of organization committee
was appointed to canvass the matter during the coming
week and secure the attendance of many possible
the place next Monday evening subscrip-
tion list will be opened The meeting then adjourned.
HUNGARIAN GRAss-The first sample of this pecuIiar
grass, grown in Maryland, exhibited at the Corn
change yesterday by Mr. Alexander Winchester, commits
sion merchant 1t the product of seed brought direct
from Hungary, and cut from the farm Mr. Henry
Carroll, near Cockeysville, in Baltimore county. This
grass to the height of between three feet
and bears heavy head seed thirty bushels to the
which is eaten with great avidy both and
cattle and is said to be very excellent and healthy
of its peculiar effects being the production of rich
and glossy coat of hair 1t is similar seed both
in size and general appearance for which and
is supposed that it will in great measure prove a subs
tue when 1t becomes more generally known to farmers
ACCIDENT ON THE BALTIMORE AND ONO RA1LRoAp.-
Yesterday morning, freight train on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad was approaching the city, and when
within four miles of Baltimore, ran over cow by
winch Two or three OF the cars, loaded with wood and
merchandise, were thrown from the track and badly
broken, the rails for short distance were also slightly
damaged About mile east of the locality of the first
accident two loaded with flour and grain were thrown
from the track by switch being misplaced Fortunately
no persons connected with the trains injured The
accidents caused very little delay the trains strong
force were soon on the ground repairing damages and
clearing the track. of the wreck.
THE CENTRAL RACE TRAcK-This track, lately fitted IN
in such excellent STYLE has passed into new hands Mr.
Joseph Jewell having retired therefrom been
ceeded by Mr. Charles Starring, of Philadelphia
become associated with Mr. Jesse Murphy Of the old firm
in the propretorshp. Mr. Starring is well fitted by both
experience and energy for the superintendent of turf
sports and the new firm is making every possible ar
rangemen for the securing good racing there coming
fall for which there already number of
the best horses from both the North and South while it
expected that three of the crack nags this country will
contend for the four mile purse.
SALE OF GROUND Rents r. Cover auctioneer YES
terday sold at the Exchange Reading Rooms a ground
rent OF SS "A upon lot of ground the south side of
Mulberry street, between Chatsworth and Cove with
front of 5 feet and depth feet Sarah Ann street
secured by three new threestoy brick dwellings subject
to an original ground rent of So per Purchased
by Mr. James Field at $500
SUPPOSED SUIcIDE.-The passengers in the O'Clock
train from Philadelphia yesterday morning. reported hav
ing seen man hanging from the limb of in the vi
cnity OF the Orange Farm about three miles from Bat
more His name particulars concerning hmcOud
be ascerained. Justice Audoun and Coroner Sparkln
were called on to hold inquest yesterday but decn
ed from the fact that the affair occurred in the county
beyond their jurisdiction.
REAL ESTATE SALE.-Nr s. II. Cover, auctioneer. yes
terday sold at the Exchange Reading Rooms, lot of
ground situated the southeast Park and Mon
ument streets with front of 25 feet the latter and
depth of 125 feet The lot is in fee, and improved with
large three story brick dwelling 1t purchased by
Mr.. Thos J. Corner, at $15,O50.
ELECTION OF OFFIcERsThe annual election officers
of the St Ignaus Beneficial Society took place on Saur
day evening last, July 3st, when the following named
gentlemen were selected: Rev. John Elder President
Michael S. Mcmahon, VcePresident Patrick McGrane
secretary; Edward Connolly, Treasury; Bernard Muir
ply, Messenger.