The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-04
CITY INTELLHENCE.

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for the purpose of taking into consideration some
just and proper measures in relation to the abduc-
ton of the Jewish child Mortara
Mr. q. Rosenstock called the meeting to order
whereupOn Col. Mendes |. Cohen was unanimously
elected President of the meeting and the following
gentlemen, Presidents of the different Hebrew con-
gregations of the city, appointed to act as Vice
Presidents: MesSrs. G. Rosenstock, S. Hess, Julius
Strlebet and Moses Gutman. Mr.. 4. Nachman was
appointed Secretary.
The President, on taking the chair, stated the
object of the meeting andlaid before the assemblage
several authenticated documents and letters in re-
ference to the facts of the case which were read by
the Secretary. He then requested the gentlemen
present to express their views the matter where
upon DR.. EinhOrn arose, and, after making an clO-
quent address, offered the following resolutions
which, after an interesting discussion, were unani-
mously adopted
Whereas, Il has to our knowledge that the Ro
man lnquston has abducted the child of NJ Morra of
Bologna under the preeXt that it had been
baptised by Catholic servant, and that the said child
was afterwards carried to Rome and left the charge
a Catholic educational establishment, and
Whereas, Sir Moses Monteiore, in the name the Bri
tS jews, has sent circular to the Israees America
urging them to act in conjunction with their fellow be-
levers of England, France and Holland in their efforts
against the outrage committed stated above it is there
unanimously
Resoired, That consider and pronounce the sail
abduction violation of the hoest rights Of man-an
of cruelty of the blackeSt dye, which
pose, not merely as Israees, but members
mon brotherhood of man.
America he memoriazed TO join in the efforts of other
Powers to restore the said child to its parents
ReSotred That we expect of the Roman Catholic Clergy
Vi our costFy III view OF thelr own ecclesiastical inter
est, willingness to inform the Papa Government of the
act that the said outrage has produced wide spread feel
ing oi Indignation among the American people and that
they will aid the eNertions which in behalf Of
the voice OF humanity which the restoration Of
the abducted child to its aggrieved parents.
ReSoired That our sympathy for the injured
tara family, and for all the unfortunate Israec who re
side in the Papal domnions is still more intense as we
enjoy the happiness of forming part nation which
recognizes complete religious liberty Of its
precious possessions
ResoIred That resolutions be published in all
the city papers, and copy thereof be Sir Moses
Montcfore.
A committee of thirteen appointed by the
Chair to carry out the intentions of these resolu-
tons and if necessary to cooperate with the con-
gregation of israelites of other places and if ad-
vlsable to call another meeting of the sraelitcs of
this CITY.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen
DIR. d. Einhorn, DR.. Hochheimer, Dr. Guns-
burg, Messrs &. Rosenstock, 5. Hess, b. A. Frank
lin, a. Nachman, DR.. A. Il. Arnold, VIM. S.
Rayner, 5. &. Putzel, S. n. Carvalho, Sol. Stein,
Jos. Sachs
On motion, Col. Mendes |. Cohen was appointed
to act as Chairman of the committee; 4. Nachman
Secretary.
ACCDENr-RUNAwAY HoRsF.-Y esterdav evening
about O'Clock az Mr.. Louis Cummings was driving
up fayette street, his buggy accidentally came in
contact with a furniture wagon near Charles street
lie was thrown from his seat BY the collision and
his horse becoming frightened, broke from his gear
ing and ran towards Charles street. and directly
through the large show window of Hollins' grocc-
ry store, on the corner of FavCtte and Charles
streets, breaking the large glass and several smaller
ones, and demolishing the stock in the window
The horse much cut about the body by the
glass, but was not otherwise injured Mr.. HoIlinS'
estimates his damage at about five or six hundred
dollars. MIR. Cummings received injury.
SALARIES OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE
STEAM FIRE DEPARTMENT.-le esterday afternoon
the First Branch of the City Council filled up the
blanks IN the proposed ordinance creating Il Fire
Department, with the salaries of the officers and
men, as follows: Chief Engineer 81 200; two As
sistant Engineers, each $500; Foreman of each
company. 5000; Engine men, S52O regular fire
mcR, $40; hoSters, S4O0 and extra men, $500
These figures about the medium of the diIe-
rent propositions of the members. The chairman
OF the committee who reported the bill. (Mr.
Beae) was in favor of much higher salaries and
Mr' lynes was IN favor OF paying the laboring men
much better.
RoGBERY.-Shortly before daylight on Thursday
morning last the sum of 1925 was stolen from the
residence of Mr.. Charles p. Brewer, No. ll9 Pratt
street, near Hanover. The money had been deposi-
ted by Mr.. b. under his pillow, surprising that to
be the safest place for it, but upon being awakened
about daylight by his wife, who had been taken sud
denly i'll, he discovered his loss. Twenty-Five dol
lars in notes were found scattered over the floor,
which had been dropped by the thief 1t is sup
posed that the robber had been concealed in the
house throughout the day as no marks of violence
were found about the premises.
REMGIoUs-We learn from the Catholic M,ror,
that by decree of the s. Cong. of Propaganda,
confirmed by His Holiness Plus IX., on the 25th of
July, 1888, the prerogatve of place is granted to
the See of Baltimore that in councils assemblies
and meetings Of every kind precedency is given to
the Archbishop of Baltimore for the time being
and the seat of honor above any Archbishops Of
these Provinces that may be present, without
regard to the order of promotion cOnsecra ton.
m TAN COLLECTED IN THE MONTH OF NovEMEEr.--
The following is the amount of taxes collected dur
ing the month Of November: Total amount of
State and city 7,6l25S OF this amount Sll 22I l6
was of the levy of 1857, and $50 39 AZ of the levy
of 1858. of the 1857 levy $40, 7G were for the
city, and Sl,Ol6.40 for the State. Of the levy of
1858, S33, .73 were for the city, and S265G 50
for the State. There also received 81 PAS So,
street cash.
CHARITY SERMoN.-To-morrow Sunday after
noon at , o'clock the Rev. o. II. Tiffany will preach
Charity Sermon in the Hall of the Maryland In
stitue for the benefit of the poor of this city In
further aid of this benevolent object the ''Old
Folks Choir have kindly volunteered their SER
vices