The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-15
CITY NTELLIGENCE.

ST. VINCENTs MALE ORPHAN AsYLUM.-The fol
lowing statistics taken from the 'annual repor
on the condition of ST. Vincent's Male Orphal
Asylum" Number of boys, inmates of the Asylum
81. This is an increase of two over last year. Th
total amount of receipts were, 2,050.32; expendi
lures were, Sl,5l0. l0.95-leaving balance in tn,
treasury of S5393l. With the exception of S447 80
the proceeds OF the Permanent Fund, the receipt
were from private donations and the profits of thu
Rev. L. j. Sourin's lecture. The institution is il
very hourishing condition.
BALTIMORE AND PoToMAC RAILRoAD-The Direc
TORS oil this Railroad met yesterday, pursuant to ad
journment, at Barnum's. They were occupied il
adjusting the account of the agent appointed b,
the commissioners to obtain subscriptions along it
route sufficient to authorize organization unde,
the charter. The sudden illness of the agent, Mr.
Robert Bowie, prevented them from accomplishing
this object The Board then adjourned subject t1
the call of the President, which we understand will
be made about the middle of February, provided
Major Trimble, the proposed Chief Engineer, re
turns from Cuba by that time.
New TRACT AssoCIArIoN.-The younp men at
tached to the Caroline street Methodist Episcopa
church have lately formed themselves into an asso
citation, entitled The Young Mems East Baltimor,
Tract Association for the purpose of distributing
tracts in that portion of the city. The following
young have been elected as officers for the en-
suing year: President, William Boyle; Vice Pres
dent, Marion Leitch; Secretary, Samuel Catrup:
Treasurer, Sylvester Sauner.
SACRED CoNCERT.-A grand Charity Concert will
be given on Sunday evening in the hall of the
Maryland Institute, under the direction of Jos
Gegan, leader of the Cathedral choir The reputa
tion of Mr.. Gegan is a guaranty that the music will
be excellent The selections as announced on the
programme are very choice, comprising pieces from
Mozart, Rossini and other great masters The pro
ceeds will be devoted to the benefit of destitute
children.
CHARITY SERMoN.-The Rev. Thomas Foley viii
preach sermon on Sunday morning, in the Cathe
dral, in behalf of the Orphans of st. Mary's Asy-
linn Eron mil lin Tho
TINS institution are between seven and eight thous-
and dollars per annum, and at present it is in great
need of money. A collection will be taken up after
the discourse.
FIRE CoMMIssIoNERs.-The Board of Fire Com
missioners held meeting on Thursday afternoon
at the City Hail. and after being in session about
one hour and haf they adjourned until Monday
next. Inc only business transacted was the con
sderation of the rules and regulations for the gov
ernment of the paid fire department.
BURNED TO DEATH-Ida Bowers, a negro, three
years OF age, was accidentally burned to death
yesterday morning at the residence of her mother
on State street court, between Saratoga and Null
berry streets. DR.. Greentree held an inquest on
the body, and the jury returned verdict of ''acci
dental DEATH"
CoDIFICATIoN THE LAws.-The committee an.
pointed by the Legislature to superntend the codi-
hcation of the laws of the State adjourned on
Thursday night until the first of February. 1t was
not definitely settled whether their next meeting
LARGE CARGo.-The ship George Peabody, Cap.
tam Emertan, arrived in this port dav or two
since from the Chincha Islands and discharged a
cargo off, lS2 tons of Guano This is said to be the
largest cargo ever brought into this port.
JoURNEYMAN PLUMBERS AssoCIATIoN.-At a meet
ing OF this Association, held Wednesday last, it
was determined that no member of the Assoca-
tion should work hereafter for less than two dol
lars and twenty-five cents per day.
POLICE EINTELLIGENCE.
Alexander Levy arrested by officers Watkins and
Nor%ood yesterday charged with forcibly entering the
house of John Bumgardner lie was committed by Jus
Officer Handy, yesterday arrested A. Lynch, charged
with assaulting VIM Pindell. He was held to bail by
Justice Logan.
ing drunk and disorderly and assautng James Parr-
Justice Logan committed him to jail for Court
Yesterday morning James Dougherty and Charles
Chappenherger charged with robbing the Mrs
Susan Hughes of $40 in money, silver watches val
ued at 500 and one gold breast pin worth 81 the property
oil the SAID Mrs Hughes, acknowledged their guilt and
were committed to Jail by the Mayor for further hear
ing
Officer Handy yesterday arrested William Bindle
charged with aSsaulting A. Lynch Justice Ensor held
him to bail to keep the peace.
F, Collins yesterday arrested by officer Norton
charged with entering the house of John Weaver and
threatening his life Committed for Court by Justice
Boyd.
hcer Short Yesterday arrested John Seageoos charged
with the murder of Christian Fisher the night of the
-olH VI september, on tne corner OF Montgomery
Howard streets. He committed by Sheriff Creamer
Michael Dennis was yesterday arrested by officer Cos
ter on the charge of stealing clothes from the yard
John Connolly, on the corner of Monument and Constu
on streets He was committed to Jail for by Jus
tice Mearis
ohcers Donovan and Garrett arrested Joseph Glover
charged with assaulting and beating his wife Justice
Mears held him to bail for further hearing.
James Daugherty charged with assauting and beating
his wife, was yesterday arrested by officer Elliott and
committed to Jail for a hearing by Justice Mears.
Ohcers Henderson and Lancaster yesterday arrested
Thomas McMann the charge of shooting James Owens
with intent to kill The shooting took place Christmas
day Cough street. between Bond streets
when owen received ball in his back which has con
fined him to his bed until Thursday last when he ap
peared before Justice Audoun and McMann
shot him The accused accordingly held bail in
the sum of 81 900 for a further examination
ANUSEMENTS.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-The Theatre has been
crowded to witness Agnes Robertson. To night Phan
tom and Andy Blake. Agnes Robertson in both pieces
INDIA PANoRAMA.-This painting is worthy visit, and
ITS protaced stay in the city is the best evidence its
merits. There will be afternoon performance to-day
to give children an opportunity to see it.
THE CAMPBELLS COMING. BY reference to the