The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-11-12

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PgnLrc WoRKs.-This body met at Barnum's on
Wednesday last, and the following minutes are fur
nished by the President of the Board:
BALTIMORE, Nov. 10, 1858
At n meeting of the Commissioners of Public
Works, held at Barnums City Hotel at noon this
day, the following business was transacted:
On motion of Major SchIey, the meeting was or
ganized by calling Mr.. Fl. r. Reynolds, President
OF the Board, to the Chair. Mr.. Reynolds took the
chair and stated he was ready for the transac-
ton of any business the gentlemen had to submit
when Major Schley read letter from Major Pc
ters, informing the Board of his inability to meet
them, on account of being confined to his bed by
sickness. Major Schey then produced and read
the resignation of DR.. VIM. B. Tyler, State Di-
rector, of Frederick city, which was unanimously
accepted.
Major Schley then asked the privilege of offering
series of resolutions before going into ballot to fiji
the vacancy, which assented to. He then of
tered his resolutions, which were voted down, and
so recorded as the proceedings of the Board.
MAJOR Schley then put in nomination Grayson
Eichelberger, Esq, of Frederick. Mr.. Landlord put
in nomination George p. Whitaker, ESQ. of Cecil
county, and Mr.. Reynolds put in nomination Geo.
w. Robinson, of this city, each member of this
Board voting for his own candidate until about to
take the fourth ballot when Mr.. Reynolds asked
permission to make suggestion. Permission was
granted and Mr.. Reynolds said, "Gentlemen |
will now pledge myself upon the honor of "a
gentleman, that after this ballot should b. in a.
minority, will most cheerfully cast my vote with
the majority, as to make an amicable and full
vote" Mr. Lankford said ''that is fair am salts
fed Major Schley said, "Mr. Reynolds won't
accept that proposition, neither will hold you to
it," Mr.. Reynolds then said, 'Major Schley, will
you vote for any other gentleman in the city of
Baltimore to fill the vacancy" Major Schley,
emphatcalty, "No, SIR, | will not | will have my
nominee or nothing-I prefer the vacancy kept
open first
Mr.. Reynolds, "Gentemen are you prepared to
vote-Maior Schley please act as teler' % Yes SIR
"Gentemen have you voted?" {" Yes sir''-please an
nounce.the resut-"Grayson Eichelberger one vote
George w. Robinson two votes.''
Major Schley Immediately says "no election"
Mr.. Reynolds, "why?' Mr. Schey, at requires
three rofes." Mr.. Reynolds, ''Sir, should suppose
II two votes out of three could vote down your
resolutions as you have recorded two votes out of
three can elect Director" The Board not agree
ing that point agreed to adjourn until O. clock
F.. NJ, for the purpose of obtaining some nforma-
tion on Parliamentary usages, &c.
The Board met at p. NJ, when, on motion of
Mr.. Lankford, another ballot was had, and the re-
suit was, one vote for Grayson Eichelberger and
two votes for George W. Robinson, Esq, of this
city. The President then decided that three mem
bers OF the Board constituted quorum and was COM
petent to transact any business which might be
brought before them, and George w. Robinson hav-
ing received majority of all the votes cast
therefore declared him duly elected to fill the vacan-
cy and in view of that fact have sent a certif-
cate to the President of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for the purpose Of having George w. Rob
inson, Esq, sworn into his Office State Director
Major Schley refused to record the decision of the
President, but appeal was taken from his dec-
sion. Major Schley then moved to adjourn until
the lst Thursday and I'd day of December next
which was carried unanimously The members of
the Board then separated with the best of feeling.
H. r. REYNOLDS,
Pres't Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
VIOLENT ASSAULT AT A CLUB BALL.-A man named
Lersche, living at the corner of Cove and Saratoga
streets, was severely injured about three O'Clock
yesterday morning under the following crcum-
stances: There ball given at the Hall on the
southeast corner of Baltimore and Charles streets
by the "Bolters' Club" and while it was in pro-
grcss number of men went into the bar attached
to the ballroom and called for drinks They got
them and then refused to pay for them. Lersche
who was barkeepcr, demanded his money, when
quarrel ensued, and one of the party named Ford
picked up the bar-pitcher and struck IersChe on
the head and neck cutting him quite severely. and
breaking the pitcher. Officers William Mitchell and
Irons being informed of the disturbance attempted
to enter the ballroom, but refused admittance
unless they would purchase tickets. They remained
about the building until the ball broke up for the
purpose of arresting Ford but it is supposed that
he changed clothing and escaped, as Lersche was
not able to recognize him among those who came
out LerscheS wounds were dressed by physi-
clan.
VIOLENT AssAULr-A man named Harman Hau-
Bile, residing on the corner of Caroline and Orleans
streets was violently assaulted yesterday morn
ing by two brothers named Calvert, residing on
Nhi near UeO. calvert, one
of the assailants, and a younger brother named
Frank, for some time past have been annoying Mr.
Hauble by coming to his house and using ill Ian
guage towards himself and family, and on Wednes-
day night they abused him on the street. Yester-
day morning Mr.. Hauble went to their home to in
form their parents of their conduct, and after he
had entered the house he was assaed BY George
and an elder brother, knocked down and kicked
lie received cut on the head, and one of his lips
was utthrough. DR.. Nelson was called and dressed
the wounds. Warrants have been issued for the
arrest of the parties.
SERIOUS ACCIDET.-Yes morning about
ten o'clock, serious accident occurred on the
wharf of the Cumberland Coal Company Locust
Point. A number of men were engaged in weighing
car loads of coal, and as a car containing about ten
tons passed on to the scales, the structure gave
way, precipitating the car and contents distance
of ten feet. One of the laborers named Anthony
Cooper, residing at No. 43 Herbert street, fell
through with the car and received a compound
fracture of the wrist, and cut on the side of his
head DR.. Monkur rendered medical aid and the
man was removed to his home. Edward McNail
received several small cuts on his head.
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Messrs. Adreon & Co.,
Auctloneers, sold yesterday the premises, all
that lot of ground situated on the west side of How
ard street, between Madison and Richmond streets
l6 feet inches in 'front.' IS feet deep to an alley
improved by three-story brown front dwelling
house, and other improvements, and subject to an
annual ground rent of $40 Purchased by Thomas
E.. Owings for the sum of S2,095.
FIRES
The alarm of about nine clock last night was