The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-07-06

The boys at the House OF Refuge to the numbe
OF about 42O, assembled in the main hall of the In
sttution at ii O'Clock and proceeded to the Chapel
where singing by the school, recitatiOns, &C., oc
cupled the morning. During an intermission IL
the exercises one of the bows stepped forward upol
the stage and beckOning to Prof. c. S. Root thu
singing master, presented him with handsomel,
carved gold-headed beech wood cane. The head o
the stuck was inscribed with the words "From the
Refuge Boys to c. S. Root" Immediately upor
the presentation the entire school, both bows anC
girls, Joined in singing "Auld Lang Svne," after
which, Professor Root acknowledged the receipt o
the cane in a few brief remarks. At o'clock the
little fellows sat down to a Fourth of July dinner
after which they were marched to the parade
ground in the of the building and exercised in
various military evolutOns by drill master Axle
FRISBY's WOODS.
There were over two thousand persons at Frisby's
woods during the day, and reports were in crcu-
latlon that several very desperate fights had taken
place, and that number of persons were seriously
wounded These rumors were incorrect, although
one or two rows came off woman was strucko n
the side of the face by brick which was thrown
at another party. young man named Gully was
assaulted and although he received several cuts on
the head said to have been inflicted bv "biIlies -
he was not seriously injured. One or two ordinary
hsticuiis took place, in which no injuries were sus
tanned, with the exception of few bloody noses
Inc company; however, enjoyed themselves with
plays and athletic exercises.
PATTERsoN's PARK
AT three OF clock in the morning the Eagle Artille-
ry, Col j. 7. Farlow, repaired to Patterson Park,
with one piece of artillery, and just the
National salute fired At six o'clock the
Company with a number of friends sat down to an
excellent breakfast, which was served BY Mr.
Emanuel Irons of the Park House. The Wells and
McComas rifles Capt. Geo. W Bowers also march
ed to the Park and about eight O'Clock partook of
breakfast served by the same host. As soon as the
sun had risen, and even before, persons thronged
to this place. Heads of families with baskets filed
with provisions; children with their play ay-things
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enclosure. Some sat down under the trees, spread
white cloths on the grass, from which their break
fast was eaten Others joined in plays and innocent
amusements and the utmost joy was exhibitedby all.
Later in the morning the Sunday School of the East
Baltimore Mission, under the charge of Rev. Jesse
Shreeve, visited the Park and spent the day. The
Declaration of independence was read bv Mr.. Gar
rlson, after which Charles W. Crocker, Esq, de-
lyered an eloquent and appropriate address.
The scholars of this school enioyed themselves very
happily, and no incident occurred to mar their
plef sure. Frederick S. Turner, ESQ.,, living near
the Park, kept open house, and large number of
persons partOok of breakfast. Only one disturb
ance occurred during the day, and this was occa-
stoned by several drunken men, who attempted to
raise fight, but before they succeeded the police
marched them from the grounds Late in the eve
nlng the crowd left all highly gratified with the
manner in which the day had been spent.
MAGNOLIA.
Several hundred persons took the cars on the
Philadelphia Road early in the morning and pro
ceeded to Magnolia, where they spent the day
We heard of several fights which took place. but
none of them were serious The party returned in
the evening.
THE DAY on FEDERAL HILL.
The celebration of the Fourth on Federal Hill was
commenced at or before dawn. Between four and
five O'Clock party of 'the bows" headed by Au-
gustus Ford, went to the house of George Schil-
hnger, corner of Light and Henrietta streets and
tried to break into the bakery attached by kicking
at the door and throwing large stones against it.
in
themselves to go to Philip Schilingers restaurant
at the Observatory, Federal HILL Here they COM
menced detacing the property, destroying the
shrubbery, cutting the young fruit trees, and final
ly broke the bar room doof down and entered the
place. They robbed the money drawer of a consid-
erable amount of small change, and helped them
selves to what they chose to eat and drink. I'm
molested by any one they took their departure,
after remaining as long they desired, drinking,
earousing and swearing. The opportunity for
breaking into the premises well chosen. Mr..
Schllllnger, the proprietor, confined to a sick
bed, unable to protect himself his family or prop
erty Mrs. Schllinger, from an upper story window,
was cogniZant OF all the movements of the party,
but unable to prevent their outrages. She heard
Ford among the crowd, and saw him come out
Some OF them carried away bottles of liquor and
other articles on leaving, besides the money in the
drawer. When the party were forcing Open the
bar room door, Mrs. Schillinger took up her hus-
bands gun and was about to shoot down the fore
most rowdy, but her husband desired her to keep
quiet and let them do what they wished, so that it
could be seen if ANYTHING woald be done with them
No arrests have vet been made
With the exception of few triaing fights, pistol
firing few Of drunkenness, &C, the rest OF
the day passed off very quietly until towards even
ing. About O'Clock p. NJ. one Of the Federal
Hill Fishing Clubs, (the members disguised and
painted in the usual grotesque manner,) appeared
on the Hill and marched around several times
w bile there, man named NOglestine attempted to
fight the entire club and as matter of course got
thn fpbt rpiv,p on n
glestne arrested and taken off the Hill little
distance towards the station and then suffered to
go where ne chose.
CELEBRATION AT LAFAYETTE SQUARE.
At Lafayette Square the celebration of Indepen-
dence day commenced with the break of day. Be
fore and after sunrise one hundred and six guns
were fired, and from that time till night the dis
charge OF small arms, squibs and frecrackers was
kept up without intermission. In the afternoon il
very large crowd Of persons assembled in and about
the square. Minnick's band was in attendance, and
played number of popular airs, while the populace
partOok of cold collation. and nduig ged in the
TeutOnic beverage pretty extensively. The edibles
and drinkabes were furnished free of charge At
4 o'clock the crowd was addressed by Baltis H. Ken
nard, Esq, eX-member fthe MARYLAND Legislature
His Grafton after the usual style of 4th of July
speeches, and from the applause elected must have
met with the appreciation of the audience The eel
ebrati0n under the auspices and at the expense
of the American party in the 10th ward.
OVER THE BALTINoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
1t is estimated that over one thousand persons
passed over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, on
excursions to the Relay House and Ellicott's Mills
while several hundred more went as tar as Wash
ington, Alexandria, Fort Washington and Mount
Vernon, on the Potomac river. Throughout the day
not single accident occurred At Eicott's Mills
fair was held in the Court house. under the ausp-
ces of the Presbyterian Church, while addresses
and the reading of the Declaration Of Independence
occupied the attention of Others The members of
the Franklin Cricket Club, of this city, repaired to
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the Patapsco Cricket Club, and engaged with their
hosts in friendly contest, which resulted in the
Franklin Club being declared victorious.
THE FIREWORKS AND INCIDENTS.
Preparations for an extensive pyrotechnic dis
play had been made on the Hil but owing to some
it rather dispeased majority of
the citizens than gave them delight. The band of
music which was supposed to have been en-
gagged for the occasion failed to make its
appearance, and though comparative few in
number the fireworks exhibited were very
beautiful. They were received with the
most enthusiastic cheering and expressions of de-
light The order maintained during the display
was excellent no fights or riOtous proceedings oc-
CURED, and, with the exception of a triling acci-
dent, interruption took place. On the failure
of the musicians to appear, the stand which had
been erected for their accommodation occupied
by great crowd of spectators, and being a frail
structure, gave way under the weight. Some of
the tmbers and planks fell upon small boy and
injured him pretty badly. Towards the middle of
the exhibition, one of the mOrtars for sending off
bombs exploded but did not do any injury. 1t is
thought that over $500 people present on the
occasion.
MULBERRY AND SCHROEDER STREETS.
At night grand display of fireworks took place
at the intersection of Mulberry and Schroeder
streets under the direction Of j. W. Bond, pyro-
technist The crowd assembled to witness the ex-
hbition very large, not less than $4,000 per-
sons being present A large number of beautiful
pieces of fireworks let off, including bombs,
rockets wheels, &C., &c. The inscriptions mot
toes formed by some Of the fireworks, such "0ur
Union forever" ''Washington," and "Julv 4th,
177G,' ticited universal admiration. Throughout
the display the best order was maintained; no acci-
dents occurred, and only one arrest was adefor
dsorderly conduct and drawing a knife.
MONUMENT SQUARE.
The promised display of fire works in Monument
square attracted an immense crowd long before
dust, which commenced gathering to witness them.
BY halfpast eight O'Clock dense mass of people
filled up the entire space, and the streets leading to
it We're also thronged The National Cornet Band,
Capt. Eggers, was engaged, and discoursed excel
lent music at intervals during the exhibition. The
display commenced with rapid succession of rock
cts, of great variety of styles and coors. These
were followed by display of mines, wheels, &c.
Among the many beautiful pieces Maltese
cross of white and colored flowers. ending in Jet
ing Girandola, of silver lace work, with blue green
crimson and purple sexagOnal wheels; a battery
with threw Jets sixty feet high; Saturn and his sa-
tires, which a most beautiful piece: the mine
of Potosi, which sentup with great rapidity an i'm
mense number of colOred fires, consisting of ser
pents, stars, meeors, &C.. the Jeweled Cross of the
Legion of Honor with decorations of colored fires
the points of the cross being adorned with pearl
fire. The final pece-the Star of Freedom--was
really sunarb and called forth shputs from,