The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-07
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY DEMOCRATIC CoNvENTIoN.--Th The members of
the Clty Democratic Convention met last evening
at Rechabie Hall, corner of Frederick and Fayette
streets Hon. Joshua Vansant President in the chair
and John ODonnell, ESQ.,, Secretary.
Upon the organization of the meeting, Martin
Hedian, of the 9th ward, offered preamble and Sc
res OF resolutions, in disapprobation of the action
of the Mayor and City Council, in relation to the
passage of the Passenger Railway Bill, and con-
demning the rates of fare to be charged by the
pany to whom the privilege was granted of con-
structing said road The Chair without putting the
resolutions to the Convention, decided that they
were not admissible and stated that it was not the
place OF that body to express itself in such terms
The Convention had assembled only for the purpose
OF electing delegates to the next City Convention
and for the formation of primary meetings and ap-
pointing places for holding them. Mr. Hedian then
appealed to the Convention from the decision of
the President, when several gentlemen took advan-
tage OF the opportunity and addressed the meeting
at some length. When all the speeches were con-
cuded, MIR. Vansant arose ard explained to the
members of the Convention that when he declar-
ed the resolutions of Mr.. Hedan to be mad
mlsslble, he did not mean to choke them off,
lie thought it was out of place for such body as
was then assembled to seek to make such an express
SION OF opinion. An appeal was taken and the mer-
its of the resolution sufficiently discussed He
thought it the duty of the Chair to decide what was
admissible and what was not; and an appeal having
been taken, that was as much in accordance with
parliamentary usages as the decision of the Chair
The question now, he continued, is upon the appeal
whether the decision of the President should be
sustained or not. The ayes and noes being TAKEN
the decision of the Chair was confirmed their be-
ing only two or three dissenting voices.
Mr.. Henry Snyder offered resolution, fixing
Wednesday evening, May 25th, as the time of meet
ing for the members of the Democratic party in
Baltimore, to elect delegates from each ward to at
tend the next City Convention to be held Thurs
day, I'd of June next, at Rechabte Hall.
The places for holding the various ward meetings
was then fixed.
Mr.. Synder Chairman of the Finance Committee
reported that all the expenses of the Convention
during the past year had been paid and tbev were
in debt not a cent
Mr.. Brooks moved that vote of thanks be ten
dered the officers of the Convention, for the able
manner in which they had discharged the duties
devolving upon them during the past year. The
motion being principally designed to compliment
the President of the meeting Mr.. Brooks put it to
the Convention. 1t was unanimously carried.
Mr.. Fansant responded to the compliment in
few brief and pertinent remarks, upon the conc;u-
sion OF which the Convention adjourned sine die.
RESOLUTIONS COMPLIMENTARY TO MAJOR Brewer
ToM-At recent meeting of the Board of Trade of
this city, the following preamble and resolutions
complimentary to Major Henry Brewerton United
States Engineer corps unanimously adopted
MAJOR Brewerton has been stationed at Baltimore
Tor several years past, during which time he has
superintended the erection of the Notifications at
Fort Carroll, on Sellers Flats and the Custom
house and Post office improvements; he also by his
knowledge and experience, rendered great assist
the Patapsco river, which has been named the
Brelcerton Channel in honor of his services. Re
Gently, the Majors health has become much i'm
paired by the arduous duties he was called upon
to perform, and he now designs to visit Europe
in the hope of its perfect restoration. He will sail
from New York, In company with his son, ON the
2lst inst, on board the steamer Kangaroo.
OFFICE BOARD OF TRADE
Baltimore, May 3, 1859.
At meeting of this Board held I'd inst the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
impaired health of Major HENRY beaverton, U. S
E., compels him for time abandon his field of useful
ness IN this vicinity and whereas this Board having
witnessed with great satisfaction during past few
years his untring industry and guided by
highly enlightened and scientific mind in bringing to
successful termination the various works
under his special care; and whereas his amiable and
gentlemanlike department in his with the citi
zens of Baltimore has ELECTED the esteem of all classes
OF the community, therefore,
RESOLVED That this Board tender to Major Henry Brew
eton the assurance Of their high consideration and
esteem with their best wishes for the restoration of his
health, and happy return to his family and friends.
Reso.red That a copy of the foregoing preamble and
resolution signed by the President Secretary be pre-
sented to Major Henry Brewerton.
GEO U. PORTER, Secretary
BALTIMORE, May 4th, 1859
President Board of Trade Baltimore
DEAR SIR have received, by the hands of George
Porter, Esq., Secretary of the Board of Trade copy
of the preamble and resolutions adopted by the Board
at its meeting on the I'd inst.
In acknowledging this of courtesy on the part Of
the Board of Trade. duly sensible of the friendly
feeling which prompted the action of the Board and
must beg SIR to convey the the Board
OF rade the expression of thanks for this very fat
tering testimonial in my favor
am, dear sir,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient serv't,
HENRY BREwERToN.
COMPANY No. 5.-The Steam Fire Engine Thorn
as Swami, being the fifth piece of apparatus, pur
chased by the city under the new Fire Department
h rs been placed in the house formerly owned by
the Columbian Engine Company, on Ann neal
Gough street, and is now ready for service. The
following are the names of the commissioned off,
GERS: Philip Sherwood, Foreman VIM. H. Trott
Engineer; Adam Ortt, Fireman; VIM. E. Vain
Hostler; Daniel E. Diggs, James Taylor Andrew
Perry, Thomas S. Lambden, J. W. Richards. Mil
ton Spaford, James Peacock, George Ortt, and
w. Perry, extra men.
THE COLONIZATION CAUSE.-THE amount of money
paid into the treasury of the American Cooniza
tion Society from the Goth of March to the 10th O
April OF the present year, is unusually large. Th
receipts from various sources are as follows: From
the State of Massachusetts $50; Connecticut Sal
New ork S466.42; New Jersey $50; Virginia SIS
Ohio Sl41; Kentucky $50; Tennessee SO; Louisiana
on account of the legacy of John McDonogh, re
| celved through Thomas A. Clark ESQ.,, S36 345 81
Mississippi $500; District of Columbia S32, $780,
| This latter sum was received from the Government
OF the United States to defray the expenses of sup
country in the Echo, and SAL for the use of tn
"Monthly Repository" Making the sum total re
ceived by the Association $40, ,4S0. .23
AccIDENT.-Y esterday afternoon about 8 O'Clock
man named Thomas Lynch, while engaged i
some carpenters work at Phipps' coal yard Locus
Point, had two Of the toes of his left foot cut of
occasioned by the glancing of broad axe whic
he was using. Medical attendance was soon pro
cured, after which he was conveyed to his home O
Ann street, near Canton avenue