The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-30
CITY NTELLIGENCE.

ceedings were had:
A minority of a committee upon the subject sub
mitted the following resolution, which was adopted
Resolred, That the several Grand Bodies in this
jurisdiction be and they are hereby authorized to
confer upon their subOrdnaes the right to install
their officers in public; provided that the ceremony
be conducted by one or more of the Elective Off.
GERS of such Grand Body a District Deputy Grand
Master, provided they use the form prescribed by
this Grand Lodge.
Rep. Young, of Maryland, submitted the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolced, That the resolution just adopted to aI-
thorze the Grand Bodies in this jurisdiction to
fer upon their subordnates the right to install their
officers in public, shall not go into effect until this
Grand Body shall have adopted new form of in
stdllation for such purpose.
Rep. Hoke, of North Carolina, submitted the fol-
lowing resolution, which was also adopted:
Resolred That the newly elected Grand Officers
be committee to prepare form for public install
lation, and that this Grand Lodge adopt any form
and that when prepared general notice be given
through the several Grand Secretaries and Scribes,
and that it be published in pamphlet form.
The committee to whom the subject had been re-
ferred, relative to the admission of Polynesian
Lodge into this jurisdiction, reported adverse
thereto, and their report was concurred in.
Rep Kennedy, of Southern New York, intro
duced the following proposed amendment to the
Constitution which, under the rule, was laid
upon the table until the next annual session:
SECTION 2. Every State, District, Territorial, or
Colonial Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment hav-
ing under its jurisdiction one thousand or less mem
bers in good standing, shall be entitled to vote
in the Grand Lodge; every State, District Terri
torial, or Colonial Grand Lodge or Grand Encamp-
ment having under its jurisdiction one thou
sand members in good standing shall be entitled to
two votes; and no State, District, Territorial,
GQloniaI rGraRd Lodge aGIapd Eneampment shall
time: Provided, however, that any Grand
Lodge or Grand Encampment shall be entitled to
as many Grand Representatives as it may have
votes. on assuming the payment of the mileage and
per diem of the additional Grand Representative.
special committee to whom referred the
resolutions proposing a National Jubilee and
Thanksgiving Day on the part of the Order, SUBJ
mitted report recommending the adoption of the
same, and suggesting that the jubilee take place in
the city of New York, on the 2Gth of April, 1859,
and that the Committee of Arrangements consist of
the Representatives from Southern and Northern
New York and the r. w. Grand Secretary, togeth-
er with one Representative from each other juris
dction under this Grand Lodge, with the Grand
Secretary, Jas. j.. Ridgey chairman-and that
the committee thus constituted be authorized to
appoint subcommittee to act in conjunction with
them.
The report also recommends that the r. w. Grand
Secretary be directed to lay this subject before the
various State jurisdictions, in a circular, and urge
their concurrence therein-and that the Represen-
tatves in this Grand Lodge be requested to earnest
ly commend this matter to their respective Grand
Bodies, and that it be recommended to such Grand
Jurisdictions as may be at too great a distance to
participate in this general celebration, to set apart
the 26th of April. 1859, a day of thanksgiving,
and to celebrate the same, under the auspices of
their respective Grand Lodges, with appropriate
ceremonies so that the whole heart of the Brother
hood may pour forth its grateful homage, with one
voice, throughout the length and breadth of the
Order.
The report was unanimously adopted, and the
Grand Sire appointed the Committee therein pro-
vided for, who subsequently met and made some
preliminary arrangements for this celebration.
Rep. Herndon, of Indiana, Submitted the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted
Resolred, That the thanks of this R. W. Grand
Lodge are due, and are hereby rendered to the r.
W. Grand Lodge, and r. w. Grand Encampment,
Of the State of Maryland, for their Overflowing
hospitality extended to the members of this Grand
Lodge. They have made our stay with them
pleasant and in the highest degree agreeable. We
part from them with sincere regret, but will carry
with us to our homes remembrance of their uni |
form kindness and courtesy.
Rep. Cassidy, of New Jersey, moved the follow |
ing resolutions. which were taken rising, and unani
mouslv adopted
Resolved, That the thanks of the Grand Lodge of
the United States are eminently due and are hereby
most freely and cordially rendered to p G. Sire /
Geo. W. Race, for the extremely able, courteous,
and perfectly impartial manner in which he has
discharged the arduous and responsible duties of
Grand Sire during his term of office.
ResOlUed, That p &. Sire Geo. w. Race be re- /
Hall of this Grand Lodge, and that the expenses in
cured for the same be betrayed from the treasury
IF this Grand Body.
The second annual commencement of this College, .
which is situated about six miles from the city, |
lpon the line of the Northern Central Railway,
,ook place yesterday morning. There were quite
large number of visitors present from the |
,ity-the relatives and friends of the pupils
who all seemed pleased with the various per-
erGs""f 2eorse +. Of StaTey after which followed the
Statutory" composition, written by Miss Mary |
4. Heman, of Lebanon county, Penn; sew
,ral pieces of music were then performed, among
which were the followng Vocal Trio, from Bel |
isario; Coronation March, from lie Prophet;
luntette; Instrumental Duett, from The Banner
IF Seville &C., &c. The graduating class consisted
IF the following young ladies': Misses Aiclnda II.
G Gloninger, of Lebanon, Pa; Laura A. Hook, Of
Baltimore county, Md; Mary Ann Heilman, of
Lebanon county, Pa; Harriet l.. Lloyd, of Bati-
more city, Md Mary Ellen Motter, of fEmmittsburg,
Nd; Helen Z. Motter, of Emmittsburg, Md; Emma
A. Ridgeway, of Baltimore city; Harriet }. Smith,
of Emmittsburg, Nd; Mary Elizabeth Timanus, of
Baltimore county, Md. Josephine 5. Thomas, of
Springfield, Ohio; Lalla NJ B. Troupe, of Clear
J ane Zacharias, of Frederick, Nd; Mary Shriver,
of Frederick, Nd.
The following pupils of the graduating class, were
awarded gold medals Miss Alcinda H. Creager, for
y.
Helen f. Motter, for Latin; Lalla NJ. B. Troupe,
for Bellies Letters; Mary Shriver, for Music. The
Valedictorv was written by Miss Lalla NJ B.
Tr oupe, and was very creditable production. 1t
was read by the Rev. o. H. Tiffany, of this city.
A NAM FoUYp DEAD-MYsrER1ous CAsE.-As of
ficer Knowles of the Eastern District was passing
through Lancaster street. between Broadway and
Bethel street, about eleven O'Clock on Tuesday
night last, he found white man lying dead upon
ba body
caused the suspicion that he had met aviolent
death. as there appeared beneath the left eye
wound penetrating, was supposed, to the brain,
and appeared to have been caused by stab with
knife. The body removed to the Staton-house
of that district and Coroner Sparklin summoned
to hold an inquest over the same. The evidence
adduced showed the deceased to be sailor named
Peter Mcbride, that he was aged about thir-
tv wears. and belonged to Boston, and that
he had entered as a boarder in the house of
Mr.. Lattv Lancaster street, below Broad
way: and Mrs. Latty stated that the deceased
was in the house about nine clock some two hours
previous to the murder, in company with three
other men, and that the party were engaged in
uuarreling and threatening each other; they finally
however, left the house in company, and Mrs. Latty
saw Mcbride no more until she was made acquaint
ed with his murder. Upon inquiry of Mrs. Hess,
the lady residing in Lancaster street. before whose
door the murdered man was found lying upon the
pavement she stated that previous to II O'Clock she
heard the sounds of alteration before her dwell
out saw three men upon the pavement below, en-
gagged in ouarreling. Not supposng that any
rious result would ensue, she retired from the
window and only learned of the perpetraton of the
dreadful crime, when the officer found the dead
body before the door.
Capt. Sparklin subsequently arrested a man
named James Owens, upon suspicion of being con-
nected with the murder.
DR.. Dwinelle made post morten, examination of
the body and testified before the jury that sin his
opinion the wound which caused the death of the
deceased was the effect of intemperance and a vio-
lent fall upon the pavement, and the jury rendered
a verdict in accordance Herewith, when the party
under arrest was discharged
ACCIDENTs.-An Irishman, named James Hickey,
residing at 1872 Constitution street. was very severe
ly injured yesterday afternoon between
and O'Clock by falling from coal cart, which he
was driving at the time. He was sitting upon the
front of the cart and when near the intersection OF
Montgomery and Charles streets, by some means
fell to the ground, of the wheels passing over
his leg. He was taken to his residence, where he
received the proper medical assistance.
A man named John Brennan, laborer at Fort
Carroll was seriously injured yesterday while en-
gagged in splitting rock. The wedge rebounded
and struck him under the eye, cutting it entirely
out.
The FAIR OF THE INsTITUTE.-This is the last dav
goods will be received for competition at the Hall
of the MARYLAND Institute for the exhibition, which
opens to the public on Tuesday evening next
Those therefore, who wish to compete for the pre-
miums of the Institute will see to it that their pro-
ductons are delivered at the Hall during this day
or evening; after which they can be received on ex-
hibition only. Season tickets issued to those
who are not members Members are advised to OBJ
tain their tickets before the day of opening, to
avoid the delay usually experienced on that occa-
sion.
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