The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-30
CITY INTELLIGENCE

CITY INTELLIGEN
LECTURE CHARLES MAcKAY.-The popular Eng
lish poet, Charles Mackay, ESQ.,, delivered lecture
in Carroll Hall last evening, the subject of Poe-
try and Song" The audience was comparatively
small, and lily expressed the appreciation in which
the poet is held in this country. Those who were
In attendance were fortunate in being favored with
an opportunity of hearing the influence of Song
dwelt upon by one who is himself master singer
and one of the most popular of ballad writer's In
the lecturer, after remarkng that his
performance had been designed to be the exordium
ola series of illustrations of ballad poetry which he
would not be able to give in this city, he recited
his own song, ''The Primrose"
THE LUCKY ONEs.-We have been kindly furnish
ed by Solomon King, ESQ.,. Hon. Secretary of the
Cosmopolitan Art Association for this city, with the
names of those Maryanders that appear in the list
as having drawn prizes in the recent distribution
&c. Ford, Esq, of Baltimore-"Nymph of Di-
ana one OF the gems OF the Dusseldorf Gallery
painted expressly for the King of Prussia
DR.. G. S. Gibson-''The Delaware at Philadel-
phia."
Mrs. W. W. Dungan-"Winter among the Hills"
A. P. Jump, Esq, of Easton - "Scene in the
Fl. G. Hewes, Esq, of Observation-Disclosures
Coast Scene.'
We learn that Powers original statue of the
''Greek Slave" was drawn by Miss A. E. Coleman
daughter of the proprietor of the Burnett House,
of Cincinnati.
full list of the prizes has not yet been received
there being some hundred and fifty more to be
heard from.
FUNERAL OF EDWARD WoRrH1NsToN.-Tb funeral
OF this young man took place yesterday afternoon
The corpse was taken from his parents residence
on Bethel street, and conveyed to the Hall of the
Columbian Fire Company, where the religious SER
vices were conducted, and an appropriate address
delivered by the Rev. Jesse Shreeve.
The procession moved about three o'clock, pre-
coded by the East Baltimore Military Band, Captain
Charles, and followed by the members of the Co
lumbar Fire Company, with their reel, the mem
bers of the ComicaPs Fishing Club. the Canton
Wrecker's Fishing Club, the Deptford Fire Compa-
ny, and delegations from the Lafayette Patapsco,
United and New Market Fire Companies. The flu
neral was very largely attended, and proceeded to
the Baltimore cemetery, where the interment took
place.
INoUEsTs.-At early hour yesterday morning
as the Steamer Wilson Small was leaving her wharf
on Light street. the motion of the wheels brought
to the surface of the water the body of middle
aged colored man, supposed to have been drowned
about the l4th of February. Coroner Benson held
an inquest, the jury rendering verdict of acct
dental drowning.
The body of white male child, its skull fractured
and arm broken, was found yesterday morning by
some boys while playing upon a lot Grundy
street Aninquest was held, and verdict rendered
OF death by hands of some person or persons I'M
DARING ACT OF INcENDIARIsM. - On Saturday
night between and o'clock, fire was discovered
in the warehouse of Capt. James Gibson, on Glib
sons wharf, at the foot of Fell street. Officers
Meads and Hutton, who eXtinguished the flames,
found that the place had been broken open and a
barrel of tar rolled in and set on fire. There was
stored within the building about thirteen hundred
sacks of salt belonging to Messrs lowering q Co.
THE NORTHWESTERN VA. RAILRoAD-P. G. Van
Wrinkle, Esq, President of this road yesterday sub
mitted to the First Branch of the City Council,
through the President reply to the resolution of
inquiry adopted by this Branch some time since,
relative to the loans thereto by the city. 1t informs
the Branch that the Company has no available re-
sources which can be applied to the reimbursement
OF the advances by the city of S45 900, except the
earnings OF the road from which nothing can be
realized during the present year. In response to
the inquiry as to when the amonnt can be REIN
bursed this report states that the Company can re-
y only upon the future earnings of the road to en-
able them to refund the loan, which, it sets forth,
will probably be realized ere long, but that no def
mite period can be fixed at this time
FIRES AND ALARMs.-On Sunday night, between
and o'clock, one-story brick building, East
street. between Low and Gay streets used as a coal
office by John b. Young, fired. Damage
slight.
At 10 o'clock second alarm was given, in conse-
quence of fire being discovered in the new three
story brick building Lexington street, second
house from Republican street, belonging to William
A. Wallis. 1t was fired under the stairway. Dam
age inconsiderable.
The alarms yesterday at o'clock in the morn
ing, at o'clock and at in the afternoon proceed
ed from foul chimneys.
Last night, about 81 o'clock, a stable, situated
on an alley, running west from Eden and n. of Bal
tlmore Streets set fire and entirely consumed.
1t was frame and brick building, and belonged to
Mr.. John D. Graft, whose loss IS about $3.50. It
was used by Mr. Louis Muller, who had therein,
horse, carriage and harness, which were safely got
out. quantity of hay and horse feed belonging
to Mr.. Muller was destroyed He estimates his loss
at about $50 No insurance.
ARRESTs.-Barney McAlvana arrested on Sun
day, by officers Fleming and Herbert, of the East
ern District on the charge of behaving in a disor
derby manner, and resisting officer Fleming in the
discharge of his duty. Held to bail for a further
hearing, by Justice Audoun.
John Kelly and Mrs. Kelly were arrested BY off
Ger Dunning of the Middle District, for assauting
Lewis j. Douglas. Released on security to appear
at court by Justice Wheat.
Lewis j. Douglas was arrested by officer Dun
ming, of the Middle district the charge of enter
ing the house of John Kelly, on the corner of Mad
assaulting. Kelly and his wife. Released on secu-
rity, by Justice Wheat for trial before the criminal
court.
Solomon Home colored, was arrested by officer
Brashears, of the Middle District, charged with
stealing money from the chest of Ann Miller,
Saturday. Committed to Jail for further hearing
by Justice Wheat.
Charles Moore was arrested yesterday by officer
goods under false pretences. Released
on security for further hearing by Justice Griffin.
. Charles Miller was arrested by officer Hubbard
for stealing the cap of Fred Hess Held to bail for
a further hearing by Justice Griffin.
FALLING OF WALL AND NARROW EscAPE.-Yes-
terday morning about ten o'clock portion of the
east wall of the soap factory of Cook d johnson,
fell upon the back building of of the houses
fronting on Marsh Market space, crushing it in
and very nearly burying in the rubbish, a woman
who was drawing water from the hydrant in the
yard. The members of the Pioneer Hook and Lad
der Company promptly proceeded to the spot, and
tore down the remaining walls, thereby rendering
sible
SALE OF REAL EsrArE.-S. H. Cover, Esq.,, Auc-
loneer, Yesterday, sold at the Exchange, tract Of
land situated in Carroll county, near Hoods Mill,
containing $40 acres-40O of which are in high
state of cultivation, with fruit orchards of every
description The land is improved by large two
story prlck dwelling, of modern style, with all
necessary out-buildings. 1t was purchased by Mr.
m; Eaton, OF this city, at $50 per acre. or a total
OF Sll 400 the terms being one-third cash. and the
balance In one, two and three years notes.
DELEGATEs.-The Board of Aldermen of Provi-
nence, H. l., have selected the Hon. VIM. NJ. Rod
man, Mayor OF the city, and DR.. Edwin NJ. Snow
delegates to the Quarantine and Sanitary Conven-
month.
DIscIARGED-George Slime alias Rudy, arrested
On Friday night last for shooting Edward W orthng
ION, who has since died, was released by Justice
Boyd on bail for a further hearing which took place
yesterday morning. No person being present to
ubstantiate the charge he was released
The SHOOTING CAsE.-The jury and witnesses
'ummoned by Coroner Gorton on Sunday to hear
me evidence in relation to the shooting of Edward
" orthington, were to have met last night at
CLOCK at the Eastern District stationhouse Only
he en- Jurors were present, and after waiting for
me twelfth, John Steners until 8 o'clock the in
quest was adjourned until this evening.
COLLATION. OF Cry ORDINANCE.---Walter Ken |
ieut was Yesterday arrested by officer Hause of the
9Guthern District Police, the charge of ped
ihng oranges and lemons in the street without Il
,ense. justice Boyd fined him 81 and costs and |
committed him in default of payment.
SERIOUS CAsUALrY-Michael MeGee. q few davs