The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-06-03
WASHINGTON NEWS-Jrnr 3

The stockholders of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal hold their annual meeting at the City Hall
next Monday, June Z, at noon. Late intelligence
from dam No. states that the waters during the
recent heavy rains collected to height five feet
greater than that when the dam was washed ont n
month ago, and that twenty feet more of the crib
bling have gone.
The Odd Fellows of this District not at all dis
heartened by the drenching which they received
during their recent anniversary procession have
determined to have it over again. They will there
fore, parade on the afternoon of Monday, the l4th
when we may expect to see the whole fraternity in
line, with music, banners, regalia, and those pre-
cious ieoels-the orphans of the order Let us all
hope for bright sunshine on the 14th.
The saloon over Messrs. Blanchard & Mohun's
bookstore, at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and Eleventh streets, was crowded Yesterday by the
etHe OF the metropolis, who wished to enjoy the
rare treat of gazing at fine collection of original
paintings. They are the property of Mr. William
Beebe of New York, we'll known Judge of works
OF art, who purchased the greater portion of them
during recent visit to Europe.
The catalogue shows the names of many of the old
masters. An immaculate Conception" by Mur
10; festival scene by Giorgione; CLEOPATRA" by
Titan; ''Holy Family by Quenten Matsys, and a
portrait by Yandych, with other paintings by less
celebrated artists, form a are collection.
On Saturday night last, man named Aston was
stabbed near the Rock Greek Church, by young
man whose name was not learned. Aston, it APP
which to take place the house of the assail-
ants mother While here, Aston stabbed Sc
rlously In the abdomen by a of the proprietor
OF the house-the assaant alleging that Aston had
brought enough disgrace upon his mothers home
1t was not learned whether any arrests were
made.
Mr.. ii. X. Brown, an American sculptor of high
merit, has completed fine model of full length
statue OF John c. Calhoun. 1t represents him in
the act OF speaking, his right extended in one
OF those never-to -be-forgotten gestures, while a
cloak over the left shoulder is classcally arrayed
as drapery. 1t is most successful production, and
we hope to see it grace of the inches in the new
Senate Chamber.
:, We are informed by Stage Manager Etynge that
Mr.. Stuart intends to produce English opera at the
washington Theatre and has engaged Miss Miner,
Miss Richings, Mr.. Guilmette, Mr. Fraser, Mr.. Per-
rin, and other vocalists, with Mr.. Cooper, the
famous vocalist, conductor.
There was celebration on Sunday, at Trinity
Church. Georgetown, by the children of the Sab
bath school. 1t was delightful affair."
Two young fellows, named respectively Cook.
Boteler and Lewis Stevens, hired horse of Mr.
Naylor, on Sunday last for half day. As thew
had not returned yesterday, Mr.. N. teiegraphed to
winchester, Va, where, fortunately, the runaways
were found and arrested. They have been brought
to the city.
The ladies' of Queen Ann parish, Prince Georges
county, Maryland, propose holding a festival on
Monday and Tuesday, the It'll and Sth of June. at
Bonneville, near the Brick Church.