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


that the capacities of the present Institution arr
only sufficient for the accommodation of AZ chill
dren and even then crowded the ages of these chill
dren varying from 10 IA years The managers
have in contemplation to erect a new build
ing, and for that purpose have selected a site
at the corner of Ross and TOwscnd streets
and for the necessary funds to carry out their char
table design, strong appeal was made by the lady
managers in their report, well as by the gentle
men who addressed the meeting last night. After
the reading Of the report, the little inmates Joined
melodiously together in singing the hymn entitled
''The Shining Shore" Eloquent addresses were
delivered by Hugh L. Bond Esq, A. Stirling, Esq,
and Rev. Mr.. Chambers, of Philadelphia, after
which collection was taken up on behalf of the
little triendless ones, and the meeting adjourned.
STREET FIGHT.-Iesterd a street fight took
place near the corner of Fayete and North streets
between John English and Jesse Murphy in which
| Murphy got the worst of the fight. Murphy sue
| ceeded in throwing English to the ground, which
only placed John in good fighting position, for in
less than minute he had Murphy crying murder.
| This exclamation was called forth by the insertion
fof English's thumb into one of Murphy's eyes, an
amusement not at all interesting to both parties.
Olhcer ROte came up and arrested Murphy, and
took him before Justice Ridgaway, who held him
to bail to keep the peace. English also arrested
by the same officer afterwards and held in
curity to keep the peace
INQUESTS
DR.. Greentree held an inquest on Wednesday on
| the body Of a colored named James
Davidge, aged about so years, who resided on the
Eastern Shore, where he has wife and five child
| ren. lie had been spending few days in this city
with relative in Lerews alley, and, without pre-
vious illness or complaint of any kind, fell upon
the floor and expired. The jury returned verdict
of death from the visitation of Providence.
AMUSEMENTS
| THE RUSSIAN WAR PANoRAMA.-With the rene wal
| of bright, pleasant weather. we expect to see a
largely increased attendance upon the exhibitions
of this really attractive picture. So much has been
already said in its favor, that it seems almost
periuOus to praise it, and can, therefore, only
recommend our readers to go and see it.
SPECIAL SESSION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL.
| THURSDAY, December Sth, 1859.
| FIRST BRANCH.-Present--GI w. BAIN Esq =,
| President pro tenn. and all the members
| Mr.. X. Price presented the petition of DR.. II. w.
| Baxley, asking to be remunerated for making a
post mortem examination on the bedy of j. B.
ChrOnister. Referred to the Committee on Claims
Mr.. R. PRICE presented the petition of Di. H. w.
Baxley, asking to be remunerated for attending on
the COroner's inquest in the of James Johnson.
| Referred to the Committee on Claims
communication received from the Board
of Fire Commissioners stating that the require
mens of the Fire Department need at least one fire
engine as a reserve, and two would be preferable.
Referred to the Committee on the Fire Department.
communication received from the City
Commissioner, relative to the cost of grading Lib
erty street at Baltimore street, stating that the cost
OF the same, which done in 1852, was $3.50,
| since which time the grade has been changed
slightly to give the gutter greater capacity. Laid
on the table.
Mr. ROBERTS offered a resolution relative to plac-
ing gas lamp on the northwest corner of Forrest
and French streets. Referred to the Committee on
Police and Jail.
Mr.. SPEDDEN offered resolution, inquring of the
City Counsellor as to the power of the City to d-
rect the paving of any alley street. Adopted.
y communication was received from the Second
Branch, stating that Mcssrs. Cathcart and Cotton
had been added to the Committe to memoriaize the
Legislature, in relation to securing power for the
city to take fire risks. The President, on the part
of this branch appointed MesSrs Norris and Calls
as members of said Committee
Mr. SPEDpEN called up the ordinance authorizing
the changing of the grade Charles street, be
tween Eager and John streets.
MIR. BAuGHEn read the ordinance relative to the
manner of procedure by the residents along the
street, where the change Of grade is to be made
and proved that the provisions had not been com
piled with.
Mr.. BLACKBURN moved to lay the ordinance on
the table. Carried
Mr. SPEDDEN called up the following resolution:
Resolred by the Mtyor ant city Council Of Baltimore,
That the City Passenger Railway Company be and they
are hereby authorized and empowered to change the
grade of the cutters and curbng the intersection Of
Baltimore Liberty streets admit said cutters
being arched with coverings similar the
coverings of the cutters Charles and Calvert streets:
provided however that all the expense of the change
Of grade iron coverings and all other work necessary to
be done he at the sole charge and Of hesad Passen
ger Railway Company and that the work be done to the
| Commissioner
Mr.. BLACKBURN thought the changing of the
grade would result njuriousy, and certainly act as
an impediment to the How of the water He was also
! opposed to the city throwing off the responsibility
and giving it to what the gentleman of the 10th
ward calls the City Passenger Railway Company,
a corporation which he (Nr. Blackburn) did not
| think had eEistence. He was also opposed to
the changing of the grade unless majority of the
property holders, to be affected thereby, acquies
ced which was not the case. Not property hold
| has, 10, hos
complied with. He also opposed to it on the
ground that it cannot be done by mere resolution.
1t is necessary to give it the authority of ordi-
nance.
that if any damage arises to property holders by
| overflow of water. occasOned by the changing OF
said grade, the said Railway Company Associa-
ton shall give bonds, before commencing the
change. that they will indemnify the sufferers
Mr.. BLACKBURN said that, without intending any
disrespect to the member from the Sixth ward,
| Mr. Talbott,) he might well have offered an
amendment requiring the man in the moon to give
the bond. That tabled gentleman had Just as real
an existence the railroad company. The resolu-
tion was in worse condition than when first pre-
sented.
Mr. TALBOT said that, Judging from the railway
track and cars, he thought the company had more
tangible existence than the man in the moon.
Mr.. EVANS offered an amendment requiring the
Company to give such bond the City Commits
siOner shall approve.
| nIr' bLAIhbChN uoNeu u LAY Iue suOJeCC "A lhe
table.
Mr.. MACE amended by making it the order of the
day for tomorrow evening.
The motion, as amended was lost.
@The amendment of Mr. TALBOT, amended by
Mr.. EVANS, was then put to the Branch and adopted
by vote of y yeas to nays.
Mr.. BAUGHER held that no bridge or culvert
could be made at the point designated unlessG a
change is made in the grade of the city. He would
ask the Chairman on the Committee of Highways
| (Mr. Spedden) who referred the subject to that
Committee.
Mr.. SPEDDEN said the agent of the Railway Com
pany had spoken to him on the matter.
Mr.. BAUGHER.-Then you are the Chairman OF
| the Railway Company, and not of Highways.
| Mr.. SPEDDEN.-No, sir, am not Chairman Of the
Railway Company, and have no interest in it,
Mr.. BAUGHER said he could not see how this
Branch in the face of the expressed law could pass
| the resolution.
Mr.. Balm called Mr. Mace to the chair ,and taking
the foor said that the question involved in the
olution was one of much moment, and the interests
of the city deeply involved in its passage
| The Mayor of the city, by message to the last
Council, had refused to acknowledge the existence
of the Railroad Company and really, it was DO cor
porate existence. This ideal Company had already
altered the grade Of certain streets and they want
ed this resolution passed to give the cOuntenance of
law to their former acts. As stated, no petitions
had been presented to this body asking for the
| change. 1t was the work OF the Committee, at the
instance of the Company. He was not prepared to
come at this fragrant violation of the rights of the
citizens and compromise the power of the city
1t the change is needed let it be done by the proper
authority and not by an ideal corporation. He
hoped the Branch would pause before this step
taken, and not by hasty and incOnsiderate action
entail innumerabe lawsuits on the city.
Mr.. BLACKBURN moved to lay the resolution on
the table until tomorrow. Adopted by the follow
ing vote
Yeas-Messrs Irons, Calls, Mace, Roberts
| Baugher, Blackburn X. Price, Taylor, Balm and
| Linton-l0.
Nays-Messrs. Evans, Chapman, Talbot, Pollock
A. NJ. Price, Simms, Spedden and Norris-S.
The Branch then adjourned until tomorrow after
noon at five O'Clock.
SECOND BRANCH.-Branch met pursuant to ad
journment.-Present-DAy TAYLOR, Esq Presi
dent pro tenl., and all the members.
The ordinance to relinquish the city's interest il
a ground rent of S30.50, arising out of lot o
ground on Howard street. was taken up and adopted
The supplementary ordinance providing for col
lecting the taxes Of the city of Baltimore, ia
ken up and passed.
Mr.. CoLToN offered a resolution directing tn,
City Commissioner to enforce the ordinance requr
ing the property holders to pave the oOtway o.
the south side of Jefferson street, near Broadway
which was read second time and adopted.
The resolution to have hagsto placed. at tn
intersection Of Gay and Chew streets, was taken VI
and passed. .-E
The resolution directing the Trustees of the Aims
hous e to employ the maEe paupers in quarryin!
stone at the quarry south of the Franklin stree
road was taken up and, on motion of Mr.. Cook, la
on the table.
The resolution to place a gas lamp ON the corne
of HolliHs street and Stockton alley, was taken u
and passed. -.
Also, the ordinance directing the Marshal of Pc
lice to enforce ordinance relative to certain mar
| kethouses. .. .