The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-12
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CELEBRATION OF THE TWELFTH OF SEPTEMBER
The anniversary of the Battle of North Point will
be celebrated, to-day according to custom, by the
various military companies OF Baltimore, and bY
the association of the Defenders of BALTIMORE -
The former will parade the streets of the city and
entertain visiting companies from York, Pa, and
Frederick Md. The latter will repair to Green
Springs on the Western MARYLAND Railroad where
Grafton will be delivered before them by John
l.. Thomas ESQ.,, of the Baltimore Bar, and din
ner enjoyed at the Green Spring hotel. We under
stand that the Baltimore companies have made
preparations to entertain their guests with their
proverbial hospitality.
The Fifty Third regiment will form in the morn
ing on Gay street, under their respective commands
when invitation will be extended to them by the
Battalion Baltimore City Guard to partake of
The Worth Infantry, of York, will be the guests
of the Independent Greys and will be quartered at
the GilmOr House.
The United Guard of Frederick will be the guests
of the Law Greys, and will be quartered at the
National Hotel.
FUNERAL OF DIR. BURNAP.-The funeral of the
Rev. DR.. Geo. W. Burnap, whose sudden death was
announced on Friday, took place yesterday morn
ing. and was very largely attended. The remains
were taken from his late residence Calvert street.
to the First Unitarian Church, corner Charles and
Franklin streets, about nine o'clock. The church
crowded to its utmost capacity on the arrival
of the funeral corege, and many persons unable
to gain admission. After the body had been placed
by singing hymn appropriate to the solemn occa-
sion, after which an eloquent and impressive PRAYER
offered to the Throne of Grace by the Rev. Mr.
Bowen, pastor of the Second Unitarian Church of
this city. The Rev. DR.. Gannett, of Boston, then
pronounced the funeral discourse, which was an
impressive and beautiful tribute to the memory Of
the lamented deceased. After the address, the re
mains were conveyed to Greenmount Cemetery and
consigned to their last resting place.
The DEFENDERS OF BALTrMoRE--Y A
large number of the ''0d Defenders" met at the
City Hail. and proceeded in a body to the Luther
chapel, Monument street, near Aisquith, where DR..
John MeCrOn delivered very eloquent and feeling
DISCOURSE selecting his text the 7th verse of the
4th chapter of End Timothy, 81 have fought a good
fight, have finished my course have kept the
faith; " and the 18th verse of the 9th chapter of
lst Timothy, eight the good fight of faith, lay
hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called
and hast protessed good profession before many
witnesses" The sermon was very able one, and
was listened to with marked attention.
ACcTDENT.-On Saturday night about twelve
o'clock, Herman Hauble living at the corner of
Caroline and Orleans streets, was awakened by the
cry of ''step thief, and on attempting to 90 down
stairs in the dark, fell and broke one of his
arms. DR.. Wm. Ii. Clendenin was called and set
the limb.
ANorHER-A little child, about 8 wears of age,
daughter of Mr.. Arnold, living on McKendree
street, was seriously injured last evening, whilst
leaning out of window. She had been playing
with the window shutter and losing her footing
she fell forward hook on the shutter entering her
mouth and piercing through the cheek. She hung
in this position it is supposed about fifteen minutes
and the wounds are of severe character.
ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER GEORGE PEARoDY.-In-
formation received by the telegraph yesterday,
that the steamer George Peabody had broken her
beam in James river, whilst on her way TO Rich
mond, and will be unable to resume her trips for
several weeks. The Pccahontas will run in her
stead until she is repaired.
CRY PASSENGER RAILWAY CARs.-To-dav another
car will be placed on the western end of the CITY
Passenger Railway and during the dav the cars
will run free for "adies and misses" After to-day
the usual fare of three cents will be charged.
MISSIONARY TEMPERANCE CAUsE.-This evening
the Missionary Temperance Association will meet
in st. Johns Church, Liberty street. to devise
means for the promotion OF the cause.