The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

MEETING OF THE AMERICAN STATE CONVENTION
The annual meeting OF the American State Conven-
tion was held yesterday at Temperance Temple
An organization was effected by calling VIM H.
Iravers, Esq, to the chair, and appointing J. W.
Clayton, secretary.
Among the objects of the meeting as stated by
j. Bond Chaplain, was the appointment of delegates
to the American State Council which meets in this
city in June next.
quorum being present, motion was made by
Grafton Duvall, of Hartford, to proceed to bust
ness.
On motion of F. Suppler, Col. Anthony Kimmel,
). w. Clayton, and +. Suppler appointed
committee to examine credentials.
committee, consisting of Messrs. Gordon, F.
Suppler and j. A. Lynch was appointed to procure
the books belonging to the State Convention, which
are held by the former secretary in opposition to
that body
Col. Kimmel moved that from those counties not
represented, the delegates holding should be
entitled to seats in the Convention. Carried.
The Committee on Credentials reported through
j. w: Clayton the names of delegates present
from those counties. The report was accepted and
the committee continued
John Showacre moved that when the Conven ton
adjourn, it be to meet at 8 o'clock in the evening.
| motion to adjourn was then carried.
| MEETING OF THE School CoMMIssIoNERs.-At a
meeting OF the Board held on Tuesday afternoon,
Miss Helen Jackson elected assistant teacher
in Female Primary School No. %.
notice received by the Board from the
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desiring the Commissioners to vacate the basement
of that building, which is now occupied by the Male
and Female Primary Schools No. IS.
| The Board also passed the following resolutions
ResotCed, That the President of the Board, in
conjunction with the Treasurer, be and he is hereby
requested to prepare and present memorial to the
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, urging the
| proprety and necessity of making provision at an
| early day, for the erection of a new Central High
School building.
Reso'red, That the Committee on the Central
| High School, jointly with the Committee on Con
ference with the City Council be directed to take
such steps as may be necessary in order to secure
| the passage by the Councils of resolution provid
ing for the erection of Central High School build
ing.
ARRESTED ON THE CHARGE OF SrEALING.-Charles
Nelce and Lena Neice We're arrested on Tuesday
night by Sergeant Ray and officer Meads of the
Eastern District, on the charge of stealing a sun
of money from Mrs. Mccain, who resides in Bethel
near Lancaster street Some months ago a sor
of Mrs. Mccain, who had returned home from q
long sea voyage, placed in her hands about $500 in
gold coin, and whilst she attending one of tn,
markets, her dwelling was entered and robbed o
the above amount The parties arrested were in
the habit of visiting her house, and recently Len.
Neice was observed to have in her possession {
large amount of gold coin, which led to suspicion
of her guilt.
VIOLENT Observation-Disclosures Miller was arrested
yesterday by officer Cadimore, of the Eastern Dis
trict, on the charge of assaultng, with intent t.
: kill, George Kerber The parties had been to ;
ball, held in Castle alley, and got into difficulty
which resulted in the stabbing of kerber by Miller
The wound was inflicted the left side, and
quite serious one. The injured man is attende,
by DR.. Hinkle. Justice Griffin committed the ac
cused to Jail, to take his trial before the Crimina
, Court. Officer Frecburger afterwards arrested
man named John Seip, charged with aiding anC
abetting in the stabbing of Kerber The Justic
committed him to Jail for further hearing.
ARREST OF INCENDIARIEs.-Between twelve an
one O'Clock yesterday morning, officer Hopkins,
the Eastern District noticed on Cough street tw
e them. They proceeded down the street, until the
reached lot between Chapel and Washingto
streets, when of the men lit a match and set fin
e to shed in the of the dwelling of Mr. Ely
t The officer captured both, and took them to ii
station house, where they had hearing bcol
Justice Griffin, who committed them to Jail for tri
f before the Criminal Court.
PROPERTY SALEs.-Messrs. Gibson & Co., au
tioneers, sold Yesterday afternoon on the premise
a lot of ground on Lexington street, corner
Schroeder, front on Lexington street 81 feet, al
: dep tn of SS1@ feet Schroeder ST., improve
e by three threc-story brick dwellings. The co
S ner house sold for 81 900 and the other two So.
each. Purchased by j. \. Weston.
l. Messrs. Cannon & Mathews sold Yesterday, at IL
d Exchange. a lot on Broadway, near Jefferson st
fronting GO feet with depth of G3 feet 10 nches.-
r The lot is unimproved and in fee. Purchased
Robt Turner, Esq., at So per front foot, or 81, 30
e BURGLARY.-On Tuesday morning the residen
/ of Mr.. G. w. Arnold, corner of Park and Fayet
e streets, robbed of gold watch, valued at 50
taken from the sleeping apartment and S75
:, gold, silver and notes. which got from the sa
= in the store below, the keys unlocking the san
|. having been distracted from Mr.. AS pantaoor
1t pocket. 1t is thought the party committing t
burglary concealed in the building at the til
the family retired the night previous.