The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-23
CITY NT'ELLZGENCE.


LAwLEssNEss ON THE SOUTH SIDE oP THE BAslN-On
Wednesday afternoon the schooner Tecumseh Capt
wright Thompson arrived at this port with cargo of lum
Der consigned to Messrs Whedbee & Dickinson The
vessel directed to be discharged of her cargo the
foot of johnson street, the south side of the harbor
and number of laborers employed perform the
work The vessel arrived the wharf and the men com
menced the performance of their abors they were
approached by number of rewdes, demanded to he
paid one dollar and fifty cents each before they would
allow the discharge of the of the vessel This
action not complied with and the laborers were
PEELED retire from their work After they had gone
work of unloading the schooner undertaken by the
crew. under the direction of Capt Thompson and whilst
the hands were thus employed the desperadoes made
another effort to the discharge cargo and
commenced an attack upon the sailors, driving them
from the vessel, and assaulting beating two of
them, Ezekiel Brown and William Pelgan very severely
Information OF the condition OF affairs was at once
impaired to the consignees, who Immediately informe
Marshal Herring of the facts The Marshal very
promptly in the matter and dispatched a number the
policemen to the of the disturbance Upon the
rival of the policemen the rowdes had dispersed but
sequently James Hyson and John F. Abbott were ar
rested the leaders in the unlawful proceedings and
were recognized as the parties who committed the assault
Justice Boyd yesterday morning, and committed to Jail
to the offence before the Criminal Court in
formation impaired to by those who familiar with
these occurrences it appears that the parties
time to time in these attacks upon the aborers
employed vessels at the south side Basn are
also open to similar employment for which they
hgher rate OF wages than Is usually given and because
their demands not complied with other persons
at
they enter into combination prevent the discharge
cargoes by persons except themselves and when 9th
ers are employed matrea them they have done the
present case.
AMERICAN STATE CouNcIL.-An adjourned meeting of
the State Council of the American party held in Tenn
perance Temple yesterday morning Two delegates were
in attendance from Frederick county Cecil
" one from baltimore county and six from the city of
baltimore On motion of Caleb Douty, J. A Lynch of
Frederick county called preside neither Presi
dent Vice President being in attendance J Bond
Chaplain and addressed the Council the subject
aof
remarked that on several occasions meetings have been
called and had to adjourn for the of quorum to
transact business He suggested the proprey of the
oreemen OF restrictive measures to secure prompt
and general attendance of the delegates the future
Caleb Douty defended the absent delegates from the
sure that had been meted out to them by the lecture his
brother MIR Chapain,) and willing indulge the
delegates from the counties he knew that many of
them could not attend without great inconvenience
themselves well being subjected heavy expenses
He was willing to meet and adjourn from time to time
until they could be present and moved that the Council
adjourn until half past o'clock in the evening which
motion prevailed.
The Council met at and half O'Clock, but
adjourned without transacng business there being
quorum in attendance.
CATHOLIC ORPHANS HoME.-The Rev Father Dolan, of
St. Patrick's church, who charged with procuring
aproper country farm for an Orphans Home has
closed negotiations with Dr. Thoop for his private resi-
dence and lands adjacent, the northern city limits
the Hartford road 1t comprises thrtynne of
choice land, with fine improvements in the way of build
ings and secured at cost of S 600 Its proximity
to the city the healthness of the location, and good
such purpose. The dwelling upon it is neat and
substantial and of sufficient capacity to accommodate fifty
children The property to pass into possession of Faith
er Doan at once, and workshops to be erected the
premises where these children will be instructed
several mechanlca pursuits me institution will be un
der the immediate charge of the Brothers of the Holy
Crosse and it is designed to be similar that
established at South Bend. Indiana where the children
are educated IN both temporal and spiritual things
BuEGLARIEs RoBBERIEs-The dwelling of Mr.
VIM B. Larmour, No. 125 German street was entered by
burglars during Wednesday night and robbed of suny
articles of sverware and ewelry The entrance was eff
fected through window of the kitchen the shutter of
which was broken open. Mr. LIS loss will amount
about $50 During the same night also
effected by the breaking open of window in the of
the residence of Mr. L. the burglars succeeding carry
ing away several articles of sverware During
night the store of Mr. Daniel Carroll Mount Vernon
Factory, about three miles from the city the Falls
road enter ID by burglars robbed of sundry art
ces of dry goods amounting about $3.50 The dairy of
Mr. Cooper at the togate the Falls road robbed
of quantity of butter and milk supposed that
the depreciation was committed by the parties the fore
going transaction.
ORDINATION A MISSIONARY An interesting ceremo-
performed at the Franklin Square Baptist Church
Tuesday evening" occasion of the ordination of
young gentleman named J. L. Holiness as a missionary
The discourse delivered the occasion by Rev Dr. Bin
ney President of Columbian College, the text Not
by Might nor by Power, but by my Spirit saith the
Lord of Hosts, was eloquent and impressive. Several
resident and visiting cergymen in attendance and
participated in the services Mr. Holmes has just grad
uated at Columbian College, Va, and is spoken of as
gentlemano intelligence and promise. He will soon
whittier he IS sent under the auspices of the Goshen Asso
citation of Virginia
THE CUSTOM House 0FFIcIALs-For time past rumor
has prevailed that Secretary Cobb the Treasury con
emplated reduction of the force of employees in
Custom House, done in Boston short time since
and is contemplated in all ports where such step is
practicable owing to the decrease revenue from the
Customs during the past two years The rumor howev-
err that orders that effect had been issued from the
Treasury Department premature Col J. B. Guth
re the Inspector General of Customs yesterday visited
Custom House for the purpose of examination
whether the force there could properly be reduced
the result of his observations learned only from
the future action of the Department in the premises
THE LOMBARD STREET BRIpGE.-Tbs structure which
appears to be of the substantial iron bridges
spanning the Falls, and which by the
Messrs Denmead has been completed with the exception
of the setting of portion of the iron railing, and will be
thrown open for travel in few days The carriage way
Is laid with white oak plank six by four inches and
placed to afford sufficient space for the proper draining
Of bridge during the fall of ran and by being lain
diagonay additional strength is given the structure
by the equazing of the weight of heavy upon the
bridge whilst crossing. The streets either side
graded and re paved.
AFFAIRS AT LocUsr PoINT.-During yesterday there
further disturbance at Locust Point, owing the
of detachment of the Southern District Police
in the vicinity of the coal yards Early in the morning
eight nine proceeded to the Cumberland coal
yard and commenced work on their own account but
being told by the Agent, that their services not
wanted, quietly walked away. There was gang of
some thirteen fourteen prowlng about the wharves
during day, but the sight of the police de-
TERED them from committing any breach of the
FRONT STREET THEATRE-This house will be opened
tonight for the joint benefit of Miss JOSEPHINE PARKER
the pleasing young actress and her father Mr. JOSEPH
Parker. it being their first appearance here for
time They will both be recolected former attaches of
the Holiday Street Theatre and from the favor there
shown them by citizens there is doubt but that
they will receive what they well deservea real benefit
as they offer most attractive BILL comprising the brilliant
spectacle of The Last Days of Pompe pleasing farce
singing, dancing, sc.
THIEvEs.-Sometime during Tuesday night last gang
thieves southern citv
broke into small confectionery establishment poor
man who is in the employ Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad fagman at the crossings, and stripped the
premises of all that could be easily carried off consisting
OF cakes and confectionery, segars, fruits, clock &c
The house situated in rather obscure section the
line of the road Calhoun street. which enabled
Williams to escape detection. .Etr
RELIGIOUS REcEPTIoN.-At the Festival of the Mount
Carmel the 10th instant Miss Helen Rioran of Wash
ngton invested with the habit the Carmeltes and
assumed the of Sister Bapsta of Incarnation
in the Convent of that Order in this city. The Rev L.
Obermeyer ociated this OCCASION assisted by the Rev
Jno Byrne -
SALE A FARM.-Messrs Lennon & Brogden auc-
TONERS yesterday sod at the Exchange Reading Rooms
of land situated in Baltimore county on the line
of the Northern Central railway about mile above
Freeand containing 1104 of land both wooded
and arable improved with comfortable story log
dwelling log barn and stabling. 1t purchased by
Mr. Edmond Walsh, at SlS per acre.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Matt Peel's fine band of
minstres continue attract good audiences this house,
by their unique and seasonable entertainments To night
they offer an extra attraction in the shape OF the presena
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