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

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
THE BAPTIST UNION AssoCIArIox.-This Associa
tion re-assembled at the Ith Baptist Church. Rev
Dr. Fuller'sl corner of Paca and Saratoga streets.
at nine O'Clock yesterday morning. The Assoca-,
tion occupied one hour from nine until ten o'clock
in singing and prayer.
At ten O'Clock the meeting was called to order by
the Moderator, Rev. George Samson, of Washing
ton city, when the following business was trans
acted:
The proceedings of the las! meeting were read
and approved. Several delegates from different
churches then admitted to seats among the
delegates already enrolled
Several letters were then read from different
churches giving an account of their condition and
prospects. The reading of the report of the Execu-
tive Committee postponed until ~ o'clock last
evening. Several other reports from the different
committees were then brought forward, but were
likewise postponed.
The Committee on Temperance then reported,
and the report ordered to be printed for the
use of the delegates.
1t being near eleven O'Clock, the hour appointed
for the delivery of the anniversary sermon. the
meeting adjourned until halfpast seven o'clock
last evening.
The congregation then sang the 25lst hvmn after
which they were led in prayer by the Moderator,
Rev. &. Samson, of Washington, who read the lst
and 18th chapter of John.
Rev. Daniel Cummings was then introduced to
the congregation, and proceeded to deliver the
twenty-third anniversary sermon. He took as his
text the Nth verse of the lst chapter of John:
"And He beleld His glory, the only begottcn of
the Father, full of grace and truth" He spoke at
some length, occupying nearly an hour, and the
address was listened TO with marked attention. He
alluded to the former and present condition of the
Association, and spoke in glowing terms of its fu-
ture prospects, and congratulated the members
upon the success which had attended the humble
exertions of this noble Association. He concluded
with an 'ausion to those members of the Associa-
tion who had gone to rest, and urged upon his
hearers nfb hair 10,
their God.
The congregation then joined in singing hymn
NO. $50, commencing
Jesus refuge ofmy soul"
after which they received the benediction from Rev.
MIR. Cummings and were dismissed
1t was previously announced that Brothers Wv
coil and Armitage, of the New York Bible Union,
would address the Association at the above named
church at 81 O'Clock yesterday afternoon Upon
the arrival of these gentlemen they were conducted
to the pulpit by the former moderator Rev. g. F.
Adams. The church was well filed there being a
large number of ladies present. Rev. DR.. Wycofl
was llrst introduced and spoke at some length, set
ting forth the intentions, &C., OF the Bible Union
lie was followed by Rev. DR.. Armitage, who delv-
cred very eloquent and appropriate address.
Alter religious services the congregation was dis
missed by Rev. G. F. Adams
EVENING SESSION.
The Association again met at ~ o'clock last
evening, with Rev G. Samson, Moderator, in the
CHAIR and a. Fuller Crane of this citv as clerk
The meeting was opened with religious exercises
when the report of the Temperance Committee was
read by the clerk.
Several letters were then read from different
churches, one of an interesting character from
branch church at Eckhart Mines, near Cumberland,
Nd. Some objection made by several of the
delegates, to the reading of this letter. for the rea
son that the church was not represented by dele
gates. The objections were finally overruled and
the letter read.
The clerk then proceeded to the reading of the
report of the Executive Committee, setting forth
Hro, II
forming the Association A financial report of the
tract distributions, by the missionaries, was also
read.
motion was made to accept the report and or
der 1t to be printed in the minutes of the Associa
tion, which was defeated, on account of a portion
of the report being left blank.
Rev. James Mettam, of Pikesvillc Baptist church,
spoke at some length in reference to the present
church.
Rev. G. F. Adams, of the ID Baptist church of
TINS city then arose and gave very interesting ac-
count OF the organization of the Baptist Union AS
sociaton. He stated that out of the sixteen foun-
ders OF the society, in 1886, but three were now
living 1t then numbered ministers, A
churches, and AIS members. 1t now numbers
~ ministers, 32 churches and 1900 members
lie stated that he had not missed single ami
versary meeting since the Association was orga-
nized, and he was gratifcd to be able to say that
they had never seen larger congregation than the
one now present.
Executive Report, the blanks having been filled up,
and it was unanimously adopted.
The report OF the board of direction of Colum-
bian College, of Washington city was then read
tee.
motion that the report be accepted, and or
dered to be printed in the minutes of the Associa
ton, adopted.
Rev. G. Samson, of Washington city, was called
upon and spoke at some length in reference to the
college. He alluded to the past and present condi-
ton OF the college, and pointed out the necessity of
removing the college from its present loca-
uon which is about three miles from the CITY into
centre of the town. He stated that the College
Company owned about forty-sX acres of land. and
buildings worth at least S50,0G0, which might be
soid Tor sufficient amount to erect suitable build
ing within the city liraitS.
Alter transacting some other business of private
nature the congregation dismissed, and the
Association adjourned until this evening at ~
o'clock.
SALES OF William Hamilton. auc-
toneer, sold yesterday, at the Exchange Reading
Rooms, lot of ground on the west side of Painters
court near tayette street, with front of As feet
and depth of 33 feet improved with three two-storv
brick dwellings, and subject to an annual ground
rent OF 500. 1t was purchased by +. A. Willis for
Sl,05O, being $3.50 for each dwelling.
Samuel II. Cover, auctioneer, sold yesterday, on
the premises, the following property
lot of ground, in fee, on west Baltimore street.
% by 81 feet, improved with three-story brick
warehouse, No. l3. 1t was purchased bv j. Lewis
Dunlap for 50, 600.
lot of ground, in fee, on east Baltimore street.
Is by 81 feet, improved with a three story brick
store and dwelling, No. 25, to F. L. Ferguson for
S3,S50.
A lot of ground, in fee, on the northeast corner
of east Baltimore and Temple streets, 30 feet : in
ches by lO2 feet, improved with large two-story
brick dwelling, to DR.. W. }. Williams for $685.
lot of ground, in fee, north Exeter street, 90
feet inches by S5 feet inches, improved with A
twostory brick dwelling, No. 124, to S. Broadbent
for 50 ,625.
Two lots of ground, in fee. on the east side of
Temple street. each Is feet inches by Al feet and
each improved with two-story brick dwellings.
Nos. IL and l3, to Samuel Butterfly for 500
each.
lot of ground, in fee on the east side of Temple
street, Baltimore, Is by Al feet improved with
brick stable and carriage house, to j.. C. Given
for Sl,OO5. All of this property of the estate
of the late Charles DiGenderfer and the net amount
of the sale was So, ,095.
ACCIDENT. = Yesterday morning about twelve
o'clock gentleman named Ritson Browning eighty
three years of age fell at the corner of High and
Albemare streets, and a cart heavily loaded with
wood, which was passing at the time, ran over his
breast, injuring him very severely. The colored
man VINO was driving the cart was on the opposite
side and did not observe the old gentleman fall
Mr.. Browning was picked up by officers Wiley,
Irving and McCafftrty, and when raised the blood
gushed from his mouth, ears and nose. Besides his
internal injuries he was severely cut on the ton of
was placed on chair on the pavement bleeding
proiusey from all his wounds, and officer Wiley
procured wagon, in which he was conveyed to his
home on Eden street, near Pratt, where Dr. Difen-
datfer rendered medical attention. On last evening
he was in very PROSTATE condition and little hopes
are entertained Of his recovery.
SUDDEN DEATH.-During Sunday night last VIM.
X. Smith, the barkeeper of the steamboat Wilson
Small, died very suddenly, on board, whilst the
the steamer was lying at her wharf here. The de-
ceased retired to his berth about eleven clock on
Sunday night, apparently in good health, and the
boat having left here for Salisbury Somerset Co.
the following morning, at 61& o'clock and he not
having made his appearance at his post, as usual,
after she had been out an hour, search was made
for him. and he was found dead in his BERTH The
body was taken to Salisbury, where an inquest was
held by Justice John Staten, and verdict rendered
that his death resulted rom some natural cause un-
known to the jury" 1t then removed to his
late residence, at Yorktown, a short distance from
Salisbury. He aged about iifty-four years.
and leaves wife and several children
ACCIDENT BY CAMPHINE.-On Tuesday evening
about SIX clock, a servant girl of Mrs. Rodgers,
residence on High street, near Low, was very Sc
verely burned by the explosion of camphine lamp.
As soon as the lamp exploded she rushed out into
the street. enveloped in fame. Mr.. Joseph Barring
Jr., and Mr.. Abel s. DUNCAN were passing at the
time, and they ran to her assistance, pulling off their
coats and wrapping them around the girl and final
" tearinp the clothes from harp Rotb