The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE

inspector at TINS port. meeting Yesterday
held at the Custom House by the brother officers of
the deceased, for the purpose of expressing their
feelings relative to this sad event. TWAS organized
by calling L. X. Bowen, Esq.,. the Naval officer to
the chair, and appointing DR.. Jas. S. Owens the
deputy collector secretary The chair having stated
the object of the meeting and briefly adyerted to
the high estimation in which the deceased was held
by his official associates, both as an officer and
man, the annexed resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, it has pleased the God of all in his wise
providence, to remove from midst our highly es-
teemed friend and brother officer Cornelius Shaw
en,-therefore be it
Resolred, by the Officers of the Baltimore Custom,
House, That we will hold through life in true and
sincere admiration the private social virtues the
puohc hdeity, and the general praiseworthy and
commendable characteristics of our beloved and
lamented colaborer and friend
ReSOtred, That tender to the afflicted widow
and children of the deceased-who mourn the ire
parable loss of tender and devoted husband. a
KIND ana afectonate father-our earnest coincidence
and sincere sympathy, and entreat for them in
their sorrow, the care and consolation of Him who
alone can afford comfort-the God of Mercy.
fesotTed' That copy of these resolutions be
signed by the of1cers OF this meeting, and trans
mitted to the family of the deceased.
OFFICERS OF THE PENITENTIARY.-The new Board
of Directors of the Maryland Penitentiary held a
meeting at mat institution yesterday morning and
made the following appointments: Deputy Warden
Isaac G Roberts; Physician, DR.. j. W. f. Hank:
Messenger, Edward Frazier; Clerk J. J. C. DOUGH
erty; Smithery, James Wright The term OF SER
wee OF these gentlemen will commence on the first
of May next, when the members of the old Board
and the present officers will retire.
FUNERAL.-The funeral of Thomas Richards, one
OF the officers attached to the police department of
the Eastern District, took place Yesterday after
noon The remains were accompanied to the grave
by the Thomas Wildey Lodge OF Odd Fellows, the
Deptford and Columbian Fire Companies, and large
number of the officers of the Eastern District Police
The interment took place at the Baltimore ceme-
terry.
PRICES OF FUEL.-There has not been so large an
amount of wood upon wharves since the first of
tne year as at the present time, while the stock is
daily being increased. Pine is selling by the cord
at 80 to SS4, according to quality; oak from 81
to $500; hickory $3.50, of which there is little or
none to be had. Both red and white ash coal are
Seinng lor 500 per ton; nut $3.50; Cumberland
lump Sc; run of mine $3.50. The stock on hand ia
heavy. N 10
DEBT OF THE CATHEDRAL.-We learn from the
Sc Mirror" that the debt of the Cathedral on March
1he ISL OF the present year. was S26, 30 being
decrease OF 81 l59 up to the same period of fba
year 1881 The receipts for the past wear amount
ed to Sl0,oS7.63; the disbursements for the same
period were SO 1887, leaving balance on hand of
S1,11s.96. mama VI
DEATH OF SISTER OF CHARIrY.->At Mount Hoe
on Sunday, the 18th inst, Sister Marr-eatberine
Catherine McGrath) of this city, of consumption.
AkEESIS.-Conrad Stall was arrested on Thurs
day night, by officers Durham and Bachelor for
assaultlng and beating Alton Bass. Justice Audoun
committed him to JAIL in default of security, to
answer at Court ~
-, Emily Shrek was arrested by officer Brown, of
the Eastern District, the charge of disturbing
the peace, and abusing the officer whilst in the dis.
charge of his duty. Justice Audoun sent her to
Jail to answer before the Criminal Court.
Henry Henisey, colored was arrested and brought
before Justice Mearis, by Reuben McLanahan. char
ged with assaulting him, by maliciousy running his
dray against him while crossing the street. The
Justice released him on bail, to answer at Court.
MnITARY.-The Artillery Battalion. composed Of
the pupils of St. Timothy's Hall, Catonsville are
making preparations for full dress parade to come
on IN our city in short time They will be under
the command OF Capt. Samuel Cooper, and are ex-
pected to number one hundred muskets
About the first of the coming month. the new In
lantry corps of the Shield Guards, Capt +. J.
Chaisty, will parade, on which occasion they will
appear IN entire new uniforms, and turn out about
forty muskets.
ARREST OF A SwINDLER-A man who gave the
name of Samuel Stubbins was arrested last night
by officers Rote and Simpson, on the charge of hay
ing swindled the York County Bank out of the sum
OF sou. lie had been representing himself as a son
OF Commodore Stockton, and when arrested had
large number of letters of introduction from men of
standing In society, and free passes over nearly all
the railroads in the country. He was recognized
on baltlmorse street by Capt. Posey, of the n. c.
ed his arrest He will be sent on to York TODAY.
ROBBERY OF A VESSEL. The schooner John
Emory, Captain Jefferson, lying at Union Dock,
and robbed of trunk belonging to the captain,
which contained, beside a quantity of wearing an
parei, between $50 and $50 in money.
atson, of the Southern District police, Yesterday
arrested man named Henry Franklin, charged
Win RECEIVING pawns, not having license to traf-
nc IN the same He fined $50 and costs by
justice Boyd, from which he took an appeal.
SELLING LIQUOR WIrHoUr LrcEScE.-Marv Kelley
was yesterday arrested by officer Hause, of the
:outnefn Dlstllct Police, on the charge of selling
nquor without license. Justice Boyd committed
her for Court 0'-i''''eu
FINED.-Wm. Wills was arrested few days since
at aa the instance of Fire Inspector Boyd, and fined
for violating the law in reference to the
ton of fire walls
Mr.. NANDENHoFF's LAST READNG.-To-night Mr..
': Is to give his celebrated reading of the Comedy
eto+ LINE ne Eiyais" with brief and piquant
sketch OF Sheridan's adventurous early life We
are pretty certain that this will be one of his hap
plest and most successful efforts His rendition of
1.-The Critic" last Saturday proved his extraordi-
nary power of making himself secerol '.singe gen-
tenen rolled into one" His Hamlet drew a fnil
hall-to-night we expect it will be even fuller
Every visiter is provided with seat.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Mr. E. Booths en-
gagement concludes tonight, when he will make
his last appearance in this city for some considera
BILE time. The play selected for his farewell per-
iormance is the tragedy of the Apostate Most of
our readers, doubtless recoect the startling force
with which the elder Booth rendered the part of
Pescara and entertain strong curiosity to witness
the efforts OF the son in the same character That
he is fully equal to the arduous task his previous
successes sufficiently guarantee. There will also be
an afternoon performance for the benefit of the
Mount Vernon Fund, Mr.. Booth appearing as Shy
lock and Richelieu.