The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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of the ordinance for widening Holiday street. between
Fayette and Baltimore was resumed and concluded
the First Branch of the Council yesterday afternoon
when there large attendance of those interested
who manifested warm interest in the proceedings. As
will be from regular report various amendments
were offered and varously disposed Of and the bill finally
adopted by vote of fourteen to five Mr.. Dukehart
offered amendment make Second street the Southern
terminus street, and heightened and spirited de-
bate ensued thereupon, which defeated, and the
bill passed with its original provisions in this respect
Mr. D. in support of his motion, said that the friends
of the bill urged that the opening of the street would
prove great persons going either the
Post Office House. and that he prepared
their views in this respect He desired pay his
respects to Messrs Weaver and Niece who had shown
indeed vacating Misunderstanding first signed the petit
then the remonstrance, and they ask leave
withdraw therefrom and sign the former Their position
creditabe that of the gentleman from the
Sth ward, (Mr Stayor0 who tainted by the Presi
dent his remarks yesterday for having changed his
views although he gave the reason that the
of consideration and cool judgment So far the
list of signers concerned which presented
day deemed it easy matter to effect such thing as
getting signers to such paper, those signing would
not be affected, as tax payers.
Mr. Beale followed in opposition to the motion He felt
assured that the old ogysm which operated against open
ing in days past had gone to the tomb of the cap
uets and there he hoped it might remain He contend
ed that the only way to n crease p trade was to thor
and expand your city, and in short time you will not
only increase trade at home but eventually bring us
in direct communication with Europe and thus
US the advantages of which New York has stripped u.s.
He followed by Mr.. Ford who was opposed to the
changed their positions-Messrs Weaver and McGeee
concerned he claimed that they had withdrawn from
the friends of the bill and united with its opponents from
the effect of Misrepresentation Other secured
to the demonstrating list in the same That it
would result in becoming public convenience he claimed
that could contravert Go into the community
ask the plain question of those unnteresed property
holders and nine out of ten would unhesitangy
that it He urged that in moral point of view it
was "a contamination devouy to wished-as it would
rid of those dens contained in Holiday street. between
Fayette and Baltimore where murder and other crimes
had so aourshed The gentleman from the 9Th ward
Mr Dukehart in his remarks yesterday styled the sub
cerned the characters and positions of the gentlemen
moving in it are such as to refute the charge
Mr. Saylor took the floor He did not design say
ing anything further in the premises but the President Of
the Branch had done him the honor style his position
one produced by the want of a well balanced mind
that, when the matter first introduced, and be
fore full consideration Of the subject apd the pre-
sentng of the remonstrances he was fvoraby disposed
to it. and did regard it a desirable improvement
calm and full consideration of the subject caused him to
regard it differently He felt that his whole life had been
such as to shut out all cause for any one to mpugn his
motives in the matter. He actuated alone by judg
ment in his change of views upon the subject.
Mr.. Ford desired the gentleman to be assured that he
did not design to reflect upon his course in the manner he
seemed to regard it. He did not for moment design
to mpun his motives but only reverted to the change of
his position matter to him unaccountable He
had and hoped he should regard his colleagues
above suspicion and reproach in this particular.
Mr. Saylor resumed and said he had yet to learn that
il would be public convenience Perhaps, however, it
was because he did not possess well balanced mind s.
The gentleman who pays him this compliment, however
to regard those who started with the friends, went
to the opponents of it, and afterwards again united
with its friends possessing well balanced minds. He
was considering all the facts opposed to the opening of
the street far proposed and hoped the amendment
proposed would be adopted.
MI Forthwith you vote for the bill if it is thus
amended?
Mr. staylor-I will, willingly
Mr.. Dukehart again took the floor. He desired to
plain remark quoted by the gentleman from the 18th
ward AIr. Ford having been used by him in
ton with the bill wherein he charged with having
spoken of it "inquitous scheme He did the
term but did not it applying to either the members
of the Branch Or those signing did regard
it, however, ubiquitous scheme to do that which
would benefitone mans property by working injury to
another's.
SUCCESSFUL SwINDLE.-Yesteriay afternoon Mr.
ROBERT c. ALLISON, of Gladespring Va, vicmized
of the of twenty dollars in the neighborhood the
Camden Station. While on the platform awaiting the de-
parture of the train he approached by well dressed
person. who entered into conversation with him. and who
while talking to Mr. Allison accosted by third party
who remarked to the stranger that his freight all
aboard and presenting bill of ading, said there $50
due The stranger having nothing less than 800 BILL
the proposed that he should borrow the amount
from his friend abiding to Mr. Allison. The other replied
that if Mr.. Allison would obge him for few minutes,
until he got his note changed he would take it great
favor Mr. Allison. unused city life rascates
that daily practced in midst and believing every
body to be as honest himself rendered $40 the
Union Bank Tennessee which the fellow said he would
return in gold in few minutes Mr. Allison waited pa
tenty to the moment of the starting of the train but
had neither seen heard of the who borrowed his
money. .-" - ..E.#
CONVENTION OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The seventy eighth annual Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of Maryland will its sessions
next Wednesday morning, in Christ church. of
Gay and Fayete streets Rev Dr. Balch, Rector which
occasion large attendance of both clerical and lay dele
gates is expected The recent movement of number of
parishes in relation division of the diocese. viii
sttute subject for the deliberations of the Convention
over which the Right Rev. W. r. Nottingham, Bishop
of the Diocese is expected to preside On the morning
of the first day, the Holy Communion will be administer
ed followed by discourse by the Bishop and the reading
of his annual charge to the clergy of the diocese The
Convention is usually in session for about three days
FELL IN FIT-Mr Perry Sinclair foreman at the ship
yard of Messrs Copper and Butler Fells Point while
gagged yesterday morning at his work, attacked with
epilepsy and for time considered in very dan
gerous condition Dr. Dashiell called to attend him.
after which he carried to his residence Bank street
Ann Last evening was considerably better Mr.
Sinclair highly esteemed by his fellow workmen and it
only the night previous that he had been by
the apprentices under him. with handsome gold mounted
mark of respect for his kind and gentlemanly
conduct to them upon all occasions.
PROPERTY SALEs.-Messrs. F. W BENNETT Co, auc-
toneers sold yesterday afternoon, the premises,
threestory brick dwelling with hreestory back build
ing the west side of Washington street. Pratt,
ontns 10 rect WIN aept OF lou eet 10 ~ leet aley,
subject to ground rent of S37 So Purchased by Mrs.
Bumbarger for 81 $50.
BITTEN BYA DoG-A little boy about six years old,
of Mr. Patrick Callagan, living the of Valley
and Neighbo streets while his way school yesterday
morning, was attacked by large and erocious dog and
terribly bitten about the face and neck Officer c. Brown
coming up shot the dog, and carried the child to his
fathers house.
DIED OF HIS ISJUEIEs.-The lad Bunce, who
seriously injured few evenings since in consequence of
falling from the roof of dwelling Buren, street. died
last evening between and O'Clock