The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-14
BALTIMORE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1850

lTOu dDIOdu were Hd0usOinelY entertained yeSteT-
day by their feow-soldiers of Baltimore and every.
thing passed off pleasantly to those concerned
The United Guards of Frederick took up the line o
march from their head quarters, the National Hotel
about IL o'clock yesterday, and proceeded to the
residence of Brigadier- General John Wesley Wat
kins, where they had been invited by the General
to partake of an entertainment. The oc
casion was one OF much enjoyment to all
present. Besides the Guards, there was present
a delegation of the Old Defenders from Frederick
and number of other invited guests Speeches
were made aud toasts drank, which occupied some
time and the visitors did not leave the house until
about two o'clock, after which they proceeded tC
the Ginor House to call tha Worth Infantry
About 81 o'clock the Guards took up the line o
march for the Camden station, being under the
escort of the Law Greys. At the National Hote
three cheers were given for Mr.. Bartholow the
worthy proprietor, after which they marched
down Howard street to Barre, and from thence into
the depot, where parting speech was made by
Capt. Sim, of the United Guards which was suit
ably responded to by Capt. Bowers, of the Law
Greys. At O'clock the train under the conductor.
ship Of COL Shut, moved off, the band playing
beautiful anthem, which was received with cheer:
and the waving of han6kerchiefs from the immense
crowd in the station, which numbered not less than
1,500 persons
The Worth Infantry during the morning spent
their time in visiting different parts of the city,
and partaking of the generous hospitality of the
members of the Greys, other military companies
and citizens. At three o'clock, preceded by their
own band, they marched to the armory of the
Greys on North High street, where excellent
collation. awaited them. All the good things
of the season had been provided by the Greys,
to which ample justice done. Speech, wit
and song prevailed, and the occasion was one
of the happiest of the visit. At four o'clock
they LETT the armOry under the escort Of the
Greys and marched through different streets in
the eastern section of the city, after which they
proceeded to the Calvert street station, where, at
O'Clock, they started for their home.
During the stay of the Infantry they have gone
through Oae continuous round of pleasure, and have
doubt formed favorable impression of Balti-
moreans land particularly of the Independent Crews
who have done their utmost to return the cvties
which they received from the Infantry the occa-
sion of their visit to York on the 4th of July.
Cry PASSENGER RAILWAY GRANT.-The bill grant
ing the right of way for City Passenger Railway
Greenmount avenue, Forrest, Hillen and Holiday
streets passed the First Branch of the City Council
last evening. The grantees are Elisha F. Lupton,
Chas. &. Ridgeley, Samuel j. Pentz and others.
Mr.. Montague offered an amendment that all the
grantees be- and also have been for five years,
residents of Baltimore city and county; and he also
offered additional section to the effect that tire
grantees cannot make an assignment to any party
or parties who are not, and have not been for five
years, residents of Baltimore. The bill passed with
but one negative vote, that Of Mr.. Beae.
SITE FOR THE New ALNsHoUsE-In the First
Branch yesterday evening Mr.. Balm presented the
report of the Joint Committee of Conference in re-
lation to the selection of site for Aims
house. The report recommends that it be erected
on the citys portion of the present Almshouse pro-
perty. Mr.. Hynes presented ordinance author
izing the purchase of the farm of Geo. w. Wetter,
on the Trapp road, within one mile of the city, as
a site for the Institution. This is the same farm
which was selected by the First Branch and reject
ed by the Second Both bills were laid on the ta-
ble
Sword PREsENTATIoN.-On Monday morning at
six O'Clock pleasing incident took place at the
armOry Of the Law Greys, being the presentation
of sword to Capt. Thos Bowers, by the members
Of that company. The Captain was not aware
that he was to be the recipient of the gift, and
was as much surprized as pleased. Col A. P.
Shut, made the presentation speech, to which
Capt. Bowers replied in an appropriate and feeling
manner. The sword is a beautiful one, with orna-
mental gold mountings and is merited testimo-
nial of the regard and esteem entertained by the
members of the Greys for Capt. Bowers.
APPoINTNENTs.-lt is understood that Mr. VIM.
Ii. Councilman, for long time in the employ of
the Baltimore ard Ohio Railroad Company, has
been appointed to responsible position, that of
buying horses and feed on the city passenger rail
way. Mr.. c. is man of good business capacity,
and the appointment gives satisfaction.
Mr.. John A. Worley has also been appointed
conductor on the western division of the road. Mr..
W. has had much experience in this business and
will no doubt give general satisfaction. So far the
appointments of conductors have been made with
an eye to the accommodation of the travelling public
TARGET flENG.-On the 18th, the Eagle Artil-
lery, Col. John Il. Farlow commanding, proceeded
to Sellers Point, where they engaged in target fir
ing. They divided into two platoons one under
Col. FarlOw, and the other under Lieut.. J. s.
Brown, and fired for wager "a supper). Twenty
eight shots were fired by each, distance of 400
yards, at target 10 feet square, out of six-pound-
er, and the target was struck thirty eight times.
Twenty shots were put into the target by Col Far
lows platoon, and eighteen by Lieut.. Browns
Corporal Ed. Caulder put one ball into the centre
Of the target. The day was spent very pleasantly.
STADBING AFFRAY BETWEEN BoYs.--Y eterday
morning, two boys named Fred. Crosse and August
Pertner, aged II and l3 years, were throwing water
melon rinds at each other, when fight took place
in which Pertner drew his pen knife and stabbed
Crosse in the right shoulder, nfctng severe flesh
wound Crosse was taken to bis home. No. 237
Dallas street, where DR.. VIM. Fl. Clendenn dressed
the wound. Pertner was arrested and confined in
the Eastern district police station.
REDEMPTION OF Cry STocK. 49, Y esterdav evening
the First Branch of the City Council passed the ord
authorizing the redemption ofthe five per cent
City stock held by the Baltimore United Fire De-
partment. The stock was issued in 1885 at the re-
quest OF the Department, and it was made ire
deemabe. 1t was therefore necessary to repeal the
act authorizing the issue OF the stock before the
City Register could redeem it. The amount is over
1900.
WIDENING FAYETTE STREET.-The bill authorizing
the widening of Fayette street. between Calvert
and North streets, passed the First Branch of the
City Council last evening. Ifthis measure becomes
a law, it will be necessary to tear down the build
ings belonging to the city, on the North side of
Favette street, between North and Holiday The
yards in front of the houses on the north side of
Fayette street between North and Calvert will be
HOTEL CHANGE.--It is ann ounced that Robt Cole
man, formerly of the firm of Coleman & Stetson,
IF the Astor House, New York has leased the Eutaw
House. corner of Eutaw and Baltimore streets, now
in the occupancy of John Carroll, and that he will
takecharge tomorrow. Mr.. Coleman is regarded as
one of the most experienced landlords in this coun-
try.
CoSFIRMED.-The City Council yesterday in con-
vention, confirmed the nomination of Edwin D.
Loane as bailiff in the Office of the City Collector
IN place of Jesse Vickers deceased.
Samuel McCubbin, Esq, was also nominated and
as one Of the Commissioners of Finance
in the place of John Clark, resigned
ANOTHER PASSENGER RAILwAY.-In the Second
Branch Yesterday, Mr.. Cotton presented the memo
rial of Samson Cariss and others, owners of the
Holiday street Theatre property, asking permis-
sion to lay down single railway track, leading
from the Baltimore street tracks, to the front of
the Theatre on Holiday street.
DIED OF HER INJURIEs.-The young girl Mary
Parker who was so terribly burnt by the explosion
Of a camphine lamp, which her mother was filing
while the wick was burning died of her injuries at
Six O'Clock yesterday morning. She suffered very
much during the night and although she secured
medical attention no relief could be afforded.
MAN OvERBoARD.-A man named Charles Sweiner
made narrow escape from drowning yesterday. He
was walking along Hughes quay in an intoxicated
and losing his footing fell into the wa
ter. He was rescued from his unpleasant situation
Dy officers Shanks and Hale
BOLD THEFT.-Some outrageous thief had the i'm
oudence, few nights ago, to steal the sign from
The front of the office of Justice Showacre. The
Justice AYERS that should the rascal be caught he
will prosecute him to the utmost limits of the law
FIRES
The alarm of fire at ten o'clock on Monday night
was caused by the partial burning of the roof of
back building attached to the house of Mrs William
Hays, North Howard street, near Centre. The
damage was light
The alarm about four o'clock yesterday morning
was caused by the burning of some old rubbish in
the cellar of an unoccupied honse on Pratt street,
near Howard, supposed to have been the work of an
ncendary.