The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-16
CITY INTELLIGENCE

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CITY INTELLIGENCE.
DEATH OF AN AGED CIrIzEN.-Mr. Thomas Whe-
lan an old and highly respected citizen, and Of
the defenders of the city in lSl2l4, died yesterday
at his residence, No as North Charles street. the
advanced age of 49, Mr.. Whelan's family has been
identified with Baltimore for several generations
past, in fact, from the earliest history of the city,
and the deceased himself throughout long life
spent in active business pursuits, bore unblem-
ished reputation. His disease was pneumonia.
MEETING OF THE OLD DEFENDERS. night the
association of Old Defenders held their annual meet
ing at the Old City Hall, Maj. Andrew E. Warner,
acting as President, and Col. N. Brewer, Secre-
tary. There was barely quorum present The
proceedings OF the last meeting read, and the
report of the Treasurer was presented and adopted
1t states the balance in the treasury to be So 60.
The report of the Executive Committee was pre-
sented, read and adopted. 1t states that the fol-
lowing members have died since the last annual
meeting: Samuel Barnes, George Bartol, Robt s.
Bogus, Elisha Cooper, John Delacour, John Hoge,
Samuel E. Hyde, Andrew Hilderbrand John ".
Hawkins, Thos. Mckinley, Henry Nixdorf, Geo.
Hotter L9muel G. Taylor, Fielding Vanhorn, and
Robt. Craggs-in all fifteen.
A letter was received from Frederick, Md, too
late to be embodied in the report of the Executive
Committee which gives the names oftwelve persons,
members of the association, who have died during
the past few years This reduces the association to
26O. The report states that doubt many of those
whose names the books of the association
who reside out of the city, living, dead, and
that 1t Is fair estimate to suppose that not more
than two thirds of the number are living.
Col. NJ. !. Cohen moved that committee be ap-
pointed to make arrangements for celebrating the
anniversary of North Point and Fort McHenry on
the 18th and 18th of September. Carried.
The Committee consists of the following gentle
men:-Col NJ l. Cohen, Geo. Rodgers, and Gen.
A. Mltenberger.
Jas Lucas, Esq, moved the appointment of
sft, t,,,-,
the Sunday previous to the 18th. Carried.
The Chair appointed as the Committee Messrs.
JAS. Lucas, Major John Fosstt, and Thomas S.
Williams.
Col. Cohen said that he thought that the Associ
alton should take some step towards securing a
pension for the soldiers of the war of 1872 and ia
He thought it was justly due them and as this Assoc
ciation had taken the preliminary step in the
ment which secured the land warrant bounty few
years since he thought if they acted earnestly in
the matter they would succeed in this.
The chairman stated that the matter had not
been lost sight OF and that during the last session
OF Congress memorial had been sent to Congress-
but owing to the low state of the finances Of the
National Government, it did not meet with favor
Col. Cohen said that he thought that excuse
would not be urged noW
Col. n. Brewer said that it was owing to the op-
position of the chairman of the Committee on Pen
sions in the Senate, (Mr. Clay of Alabama that
bill was not passed at the last session, it not hay
ing been presentedby the chairman until four days
The sub ject laid over until the meeting in
October.
The Association then adjourned until next Mon
day evening, the 22d inst.
HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-About eleven o'clock on
Sunday night gentleman passing down Fayette
street, near Central avenue, was seized by two
men, who came from the Pioneer drinking house.
on Fayette street. and robbed of 81 in money and
his hat. One Of the party held him whilst the
other rihed his pockets. Yesterday morning de-
wa IN he
cover, if possible, the parties who committed the
outrage. He asked for the hat which had
been stolen, when man behind the
bar, passed it to him, whereupon a young man
named George Hand came up to the officer, abused
him. and endeavored to incite attack upon him.
Sutton seized him by the collar, arrested him. and
started for the Middle district police stations but
before he had proceeded ith his prisoner very far
named Jesse Hiss interfered, with intent to
rescue Hand. Sutton seized him, and took them
both before acting Mayor Ford, who committed
them, in default of security, for court. warrant
had previously been issued for the arrest of Hiss
on the charge of having entered the house of Mary
Smith, on Fayette street, and extorted money from
her, threatening to kill her if she did not give it to
him.
OUTLAwRY IN THE CoUNTY.-On Saturday last,
a party ofwest-end outlaws, visited the Baltimore
camp, now being held in Waters woods, on the
Reisterstown road. They were in a barouche, and
on their return to the city about O'Clock in the
afternoon, stopped at the 'Three Mile House," kept
DehaVeQ a
most outrageous manner, assaultng persons who
guests of the house, and in case seriously
injurng young man named George Barnett
They refused to pay for what they ate and drank,
and then commenced to destroy the furniture and
bar fixtures of the proprietor. At the time of the
outrage, there were a number of women in the
house partaking of supper, all of whom were terri
bly, frightened by the conduct of the rowdies. The
parties it is said are known, and will be arrested
to be dealt with by the authorities of the county.
BALTIMORE CRY GUARD.-The necessary ar
rangements for the visit of the Battalion to Man
chester, n. H., are nearly completed. The Guard
will leave here on the morning of the 22d inst, and
be absent about eight days. esterdav they re-
ceived from the State authorities complete equip
ments adapted to the use of the Minnie rife, such
as cross and body belts, bayonet, scabbarGs and
cartouche boxes. Ga reaching New York, on their
return, they will be escorted bv the Seventh Regi
ment, under command of Col. Lefferts At
Charestown, Mass, they will be received by the
Charlestown City Guards. They will be the CUES is
of the Amoskeag Veterans during their stay in Man.
chester. The Battalion viii be accompanied by the
Blues Band.
ATTACKED BY Does.-I esterday morning q boy
named John McAdams, twelve years of age, while
passing the corner of Centre and Foundry streets
was attacked by four dogs. He was thrown to the
ground and severely bitten the marks of the teeth
of the dogs being visible in more than twenty
places. The wounded lad taken to his home,
No. Falls street, where he received medical at
tention a warrant was issued against man
the dogs on the boy. Officer Widdifeld arrested
him and Justice Wheat committed him for Court to
answer the charge On the boys father stating the
case to acting Mayor Ford, the latter ordered the
dogs to be killed.
VETo MEssA GE.-I esterday afternoon Mayor
Swami sent message to the First Branch of the
City Council, vetong the bill authorizing the clos
ing of Conway street, between Howard and Eutaw
streets. He recommends the Council to endeavor
to make by compromise some accommodating terms
between the property holders in the vicinity and
the Railroad Company, for whose advantage it is
desired to close the street. The bill was reconsid-
cred and recommitted to the Committee on High
ways.
PASSENGER RAILWAY TO TowsoNTowN.-Yester-
day afternoon, Mr. Mace, of the First Branch
City Council, presented ordinance granting per-
mission to Elisha Lupton to lay down passenger
railway track Holiday Hillen and Front streets
and Greenmount avenue, which is intended to con-
meet with a railway leading to Towsontown. The
provisions of the grant relative to the manner in
which the track must be laid, its width and quality
of materials, similar to those conta ined in the
grant to VIM. H. Travers and Others. ..ss
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL AT TowsoNTowN-
Thomas Colford. living at Towsontown, was ar
rested Saturday night on the charge of as
sauting his wife with intent to kill He first struck
the woman with wooden bar and knocked her to
the floor, then with hatchet inflicted cut
her iace extending from the forehead to the mouth
He was committed to Jail to await the action ofthe
Grand Jury. E r.'[EHe
The WOUNDED Police E-0FFIcER.-O6icer Welch |
who was shot last week at the warehouse of the |
Messrs, Garrett on Howard street. is fast recover
ing from his wounds, and no apprehensions of |
serlous result are now entertained. He still re-
mains at the WesterrPolice Station, where he was |
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