The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-04-27
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATIoN.-The fortieth ami
versary OF the Institution of Odd Fellowship in the
United States was celebrated last night by the
members of the order in this city, at the Hall on
Gay street. The Egyptian saloon or main room in
the building was astefully decorated with the ban
of the various lodges and emblems of the order
At the head of the room, over the das, portrait
Of P. G. NJ. Thomas Widey, the founder of Odd
Fellowship in this country, was suspended, while
at the other extremity, and both sides of the sa-
loon, were the portraits OF several distinguished
members Of the order. The chandeliers were grace
fully trimmed with small American flags
Voandts band in attendance, and with
their lively and spirited music, greatly added to the
pleasure of the occasion. The saloon as well as the
adjoining rooms and vestibule were thronged
throughout the evening with gay company ofboth
sexes, who seemed to enjoy the festivities with the
greatest Zest.
At half-p nine o'clock the Committee of AR.
rangements, through their chairman, read pre-
ambe and resolutions setting forth, that whereas
the evening of the 26th of April had been set apart
for thanksgiving, on account of the success of the
older in doing good and relieving the suferings OF
humanity; and whereas Baltimore, above all other
cities, has been honored in being the place of
the order the sincerest thanks all should be Of
fered up to Almighty God for his many blessings
The resolutions following the preamble, affirmed
the hearty cooperation of the Odd Fellows of Bal
tmore, with the members of the order in other sec
ons of the country in celebrating the present an
niversary. After the reading and adoption of the
resolutions, the band struck up lively air. After
d promenade, uancng commenced ana was Kept up
till late hour. While the dancing in the saloon was
going on, company of volunteer singers, STYLED
the "Eolian Musical Association" delighted a
large audience with some excellent singing in an
adjoining room. Among the pieces sung were one
or two productions of members of the order.
SrABB1NG AFFRAY.-About eight o'clock on Mon
day night, affray took place in drinking saloon
kept by man named Owens, at the corner of Gay
and Eager streets, in which Peter Owens was
stabbed by Barney Owens. Peter Owens is the son
Of the proprietor of the house, and Barney having
behaved disorderly, Peter attempted to put him
out, when Barney drew knife and stabbed Peter
in the face and cut him severely the head. Peter
defended himself from the assault by throwing a
five pound weight at Barney, striking him on the
head and infiicting severe wound. Officers Hilton
and Hadaway were called, and arrested bo tn parties
and took them to the Eastern District police station
where Justice Griffin held Barney Owens in the
sum OF $500 to answer the charge at Court.
SCHOONER SUNK.-The schooner J. p. Lufiand,
Capt. Watchell, was in the storm of Saturday at
O'Clock, p. NJ, near Kent Island, when her fore
sail and jib were blown away. The Captain threw
both anchors out, but soon found that the schoon-
er had sprung a leak. He compelled to slip
the anchors with the intention of running ashore,
but the schooner sunk almost Immediately in six
fathoms. Capt Watchel and crew took to the
boat and reached Kent Island in safety. The j.
L. Lufiand left this port for New Bedford Sat
urday last, and was loaded with 200 tons of coal,
shipped by the Piedmont Company.
RoBBERY.-On Monday night about nine o'clock
Mrs. Captain Hagan, No. IA Ann street, locked the
doors OF her house, went into neighbours and was
gone about one hour. On her return she found
that the house had been entered by thieves and S2G
taken from bureau drawer. A quantity OF wear
ing apparel was also taken from the drawers and
clothes presses, and packed up for the purpose of
removal, but the sudden return of Mrs. Hagan,
caused the thieves to leave it behiud Entrance
was gained through back door.
ANoTHER-The grocery store of Mr. John He'll
man, corner of Bond and Lancaster streets, was
broken into by thieves during Monday night and
robbed of eight hams, box of tobacco, candles,
soap and other articles, to the value of S75. One
of the windows in the of the building was
forced open with ''jimmy,' through which the
robbers entered the building. They left bottle of
whiskey (nearly emptied) on table in the back
room.
AcCIDENr.-On Thursday last a laborer named
Michael Gray, engaged at work on the water
works, fell down shaft seventy feet deep, causing
compound fracture of the bones of his right arm,
and slightly injuring himself otherwise. He was
conveyed to the Lombard street Infirmary where
he received the necessary medical attention and is
now doing well.
ARR1vED.-The steamer City of Norfolk, Captain
Parker, arrived yesterday in 60 hours from Sa-
vannah: She broght cargo of Rice and Copper
ore, and several passengers Wher off Nag's Heat,
took Oft Captain Travers, of the schooner James
Madison hence for Matanzas, ill from an attack of
diarrh@a. The James Madison proceeded on her
voyage, with Brownly, first mate, commanding.
WATER RENTs.-We have received the following
note from the Water Registers Office addressed to
our Reporter:
Dedr Si-Gou will please mention in columns
That we have large force engaged stopping deinquents
Water Rents 10 May l, 1859 Yours,
Baltimore April 26 1859 Clerk to Water Register
SALE OF PART OF A VEssEL.-Messrs. Adreon &
Co., auctioneers, sold yesterday afternoon at the
shipyard of VIM. Appegarth Il Co., one undivided
half of the brig VIM. Taylor Hail. Purchased by
Geo. ID. Edgar, ESQ.,, for S., IT'S.