The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-11-27
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

HANDSOME PREsENTATIoN.-A number of the Off
GERS and employees upon the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, are getting up splendid SER
vice of solid silver to be presented as a Christmas
present to Mr. Wendell Bollman. late master of the
road. The engravings upon the entire set are very
novel and tasteful, being emblematcal of the pro
tession OF the recipient, representing bridges
culverts, railway stations and scenery upon the
road. The whole set when finished will cost 81 800
1t is being made by Messrs. Garfield Bros. & Co..
of this city, under the direction of the following
committee: Messrs. b. i. Jacobs, Alexander Duffy
and 7. H. Belt, Jr. large Copenhagen watch
costing $500, will also be presented to Mr.. Bollman
by the committee. -
RoBBERIEs.-The house of Charles Schad on Fay
cite street near Harrison street, was broken into
on Thursday night during the absence of Mr.. :.
and family, and robbed of S65 in money, a new
coat gold breastpin and other articles. The thief
entered by springing the lock of the front door,
ransacked the house thoroughly and left with his
spoils
The house of Francis II. Boggs, No. - East Balti-
more street, was entered about four O'Clock on
Thursday morning and robbed of silver ware to the
amount of 500. The wife of Mr. Boggs was ava
kened by the noise, but before anv of the family
could get down stairs the thieves had gone.
The market wagon of Mr.. Henry Stevens, stand
ing at the Belar market, was robbed on Thursday
night Of about S25 worth of meat.
CHANGE OF HoURs-It will be seen by the adver-
tisement of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany that important changes have been made in
and the Washington Branch, which will go into
effect on Monday next. Travellers will do well to
note the alterations, and thereby themselves
much Inconvenience.
The mail train over the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad WILL on and after Mon
day next, leave at ~ o'clock NJ, instead of II o.
clock 4. NJ, as heretofore.
SALE OF REAL EsrArE.-Messrs. Adreon & Co.,
auctioneers, sold yesterday, on the premises all
that lot of ground and improvements, situated on
the west side of Ann street, 60 feet from the north
west corner of Ann and Pratt streets, fronting on
Ann street Is feet, with depth of so feet to an
alley feet wide The improvements thereon are
twO-storv and attic brick dwelling, with double
back building. 1t is subject to annual ground
rent of S1S.75. Purchased by Mr.. Jno Magil, for
the sum Of $50.
The JAIL.-Thanksgving day was observed at
this institution, the Warden, Capt. James, having
given those inmates day of rest from their labors
at picking oakum. These persons, eleven in num-
Der, together with those under sentence Of death,
VIM. G. Ford, Henry Gambr and John Stephens,
partook of sumptuous thanksgiving dinner, fur
nshed by Sheriff CTeamer. The usual thanksgiv
ing ceremonies were performed at the penitentiary.
DEcEAsE OF ANOTHER OLD DEFENDER.-Samuel
Bovd, Sr, of that brave band of old defenders,
died yesterday morning; For many years the de-
ceased was Inactive and faithful member of the City
Council, and filled, under the administrations Of
ex-Mavors Montgomery and Hunt, the position of
City Commissioner. As private citizen and man
OF business, he enjoyed reputation OIL Whlcn any
one might feel proud.
THE HOUSE OF REFUGE.-As is usual upon such
occasions the directors of the House of Refuge
visited there to unite with those in charge of the
institution and the inmates in the enjoyment of a
thanksgiving feast. The Rev. Griffith Owen also
delivered religious discourse, and the remainder
of the day was spent by the boys in youthful
sports
RESIGNATION AND APPoINTMENT.-Dr S. Dan
bridge Kennedy, who for years past has
filled the position of physician to the Almshouse,
having resigned, the Board of Directors, We'd
nesday evening last, unanimously elected Dr. p. c.
Williams, to fill the vacancy.
PRorRACTED MEErING.-A very spirited protract-
ed meeting has been held in the basement of the
new Methodist Episcopal church, on Madison
nue. near Townsend street. large number Of
young men have been converted during its con-
tinuance and the space around the altar is nightly
thronged
FoR PENsACoLA.-Quite a number of Baltimore
mechanics left the city on Thursday morning by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Pensacola,
Florida. They are to be employed in the Navy
Yard at that city.
Low TIDE.-The tide was lower yesterday than
it has been known to be for two years. Vessels
that came up report very strong northwester
blowing down the river.
SERMON TO YOUNG MEN.-Rev. DR.. Nelson, of st.
Johns College, Annapolis will preach tomorrow
morning and evening in Trinity Church, Broadway,
especially to young men.