The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-02-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMIssIoNERs.-At meeting of
the Board of Fire Commissioners yesterday eve
ning the following officers for the different steam
fire companies and the Hook and Ladder No. |,
were made:
Comet.-Foreman, James II. Gravenstein; en-
gineman, j. A. Ives; fireman. John T. Ely; ostler,
Robt. Jamison.
Muryland.- Fireman, Henry P. Duhurst; engine
man, Michael Dunn; fireman, Robt. Wright; ostler,
John Sproul.
Alpha-Foreman. Charles W. Walker; engine
man, Timothy w. O'Conner; fireman. Thomas III.
Barrett; ostler, John N. Brant.
Home.-Foreman, George NJ. Sullivan engine
man, Reuben McClanehan; fireman, James Barron;
ostler, Anthony Arthur.
Hook and Ladder Company, No. foreman,
Geo. +. Thompson; ostler, VIM. II. Wolf
After the confirmation ofthe officers, the follow
ing extra men were appointed, among whom will
be recognized some of the very best of the active
fireman of the present department:
Comet.-Samuel J. Bande, John R. Bavles, Gil
bert p Hands, w. E. Bradley, John J. Ryan, Con-
rad Meisee, Daniel McMames, Robt. McCleary,
Robt. H. Bradley.
Maryland.. Henry spilman, John Dukehart, J.
Stricken jenkins, John R. Jones, J. NJ. Geoch, H.
c. Jones, j. 7. Delehunt, VIM. G. Gardner, VIM.
G. Jones.
Alpha.-Geo. W. johnson, VIM. W. Keyser, Pc
ter kettewell, Alexander Forrest, Robert B. Ma
gruder. Joseph B. Thomas, Jr., A. Waggoner, Jr.,
John r. Pttman, Albert Husband
Home:-Bernard Tulley, VIM. C. Simms, w. C.
Ross, Alexander Ferree, j. NJ. A. Hennick, VIM NJ
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Thos. s. Rodenhi.
Hook and Ladder, No. l.-oeo A. Cunningham,
L: Ill.,, A. Sander Sanders F. j D: Webb, J. p C4sgrove,
B. J. Haurande, G. W. Bayley, John Bracken, W.
O.. Sellers, Jos. w. Seche, W. G. Holbrook, NJ. J.
OBrien.
The Board have published in pamphlet form,
the rules governing the Department one of which
imposes the following fines for absence from fires
or alarms without good and sufficient cause: For
an assistant engineer or engineman, So; ostler or
fireman, So; foreman, Sl.50; extra men, S1;-the
same to be deducted from their monthly pay.
BOARD OF TRADE.-At the annual meeting of the
Board of Trade, held yesterday, Mr.. Jno. C. Brune,
the President, occupied the chair, and nearly all
the directors and officers were present.
The President presented the ninth annual Report
OF the Board, which was prepared by the Secretary
in accordance with resolution of the Board.
On motion, the Report accepted and one
thousand copies ordered to be printed for the of
the members, and for distribution to the various
boards and chambers of commerce throughout the
country.
On motion of Mr.. E. B. Dallam, the thanks of the
Board were unanimously voted the Secretary for
the manner in which the Report has been gotten
up.
The President read communication from Wm
Cotton, ESQ.,, Chairman of the Joint Standing Com
mittee on Commerce, in behalf of the City Coun-
ellis of Baltimore, informing the Board of the inter
est manifested by the Committee in the improve
ment of the ship channel and asking for such in
formation as the Board had in its possession as
would aid them in making their Report &C., and
also inviting the cooperation Of the Board of
Trade.
Mr.. Bruno informed the Board that he had given
such information as the books of record furnished
and had also promised the aid of the Board in Sc
conding any efforts the Councils might make.
Capt Robert Leslie moved the receipt of the COM
munication be acknowledged, and the Board pied
ged to cooperate with the Councils and the Com
missoners for the improvement of the channel, in
obtaining from the General Government addi-
portant work.
| MOUNT HOPE HosPITAL.-Owing to the fact that
streets have been opened through the grounds of
the Mount Hope Hospital, situated the north
western limits of the city, it has been determined
by the Managers of that Institution to dispose of
the buildings aud grounds, and remove the Hospi-
al to an eligible and beautiful site the Reisters-
town road, six miles from the city. The property
which has been secured, contains 200 acres and it
is the intention to commence the erection of new
Hospital at once, which, for capacity and elegance,
will not be surpassed by any similar institution in
this country. The plans contemplate the Palladio
Italian style of architecture, ans the Hospital will
be constructed of fine brick, prepared on the spot,
| granite and stone will also be freely used to give
strength and beauty to the whole. The site select
ed for the Hospital is hill 40 feet above the level
of the road On the south the hill slopes down to
| beautiful stream of water and terminates in a
broad meadow; while on the north is a heavy wood
| land. Much good taste has been displayed in the
| selection of the site, and the work will be pushed
| ior waro 10 speedy completlon.
PRopERrY SALEs.-Samuel H. Cover, Auctioneer
| sold yesterday afternoon, on the premises, lot OF
| ground, situated on High street Gay street,
with front of Is feet inches, and a depth of
10 feet. The improvements consist of a two story
| and finished garret house. with back building
There is an annual ground rent of SIT. Purchased
by Robt Amesley for 81 300.
Last week Messrs. Gibson & Co., sold at private
sale the dwelling of the late chancellor johnson,
| corner of Cathedral street and Mount Vernon
place. Purchased by Henry White, Esq, fol
S24, 900.
Messrs. Jno. L. Hammond Son sold last week the
fine dwelling and stable of VIM. Key Howard, cor
ner of Charles and Reade streets, having front of
twenty-eght feet Charles street by hun
dred and fifty feet deep, including side lot of fifty
two feet 'front.' for $4,000. Purchased for Mrs
| Josiah Lee.
The same firm also sold the spacions mansion be
longing to the estate of the late Wm G. Shaw stu
ated on Saratoga street, at the head of Liberty
street-lot ninety feet front by one hundred ant
sixty-seven feet 6eep-for $25,000. Purchased fo
gentleman of Virginia.
DEATH OF THOMAS MURDocK.-The we'll know
watchman and janitor of Holiday street Theatre
Thomas Murdock, died Saturday night, in til
38th year of his age. He noted for his pot
manner and obliging disposition, and faithful dis
charge of all his duties. He filled the positions
watchman and janitor at the Theatre for man.
years, and also, at times, acted in the capacity
of usher. His attention to the visters of the Thea
tire made him many friends, who will feel dee
sense of sorrow at his death. He was a cousin c
the tragedian James E. Murdock.
SALARIn THE OFFICERS OF THE APPEAL Ia
CoURT.-Y esterday the First Branch of the Cit
Council fixed the salaries of the Judges of the Al
peal Tax Court at 81 ,000 and the Clerk to the sam
at $3.50. The Clerk also receives $3.50 for actin
in the capacity of Assessor.
THE MAYOR ABsENT.-Mayor Swami has left tn
city and will be absent for few days, during whc
time John I. Ford, Esq, President of the Firs
Branch of the City Council, will discharge the du
ties of the Office
BALL OF THE SoNs OF MALTA.-The Sons of Malt
intend giving grand fancy ball within the mex
two or three weeks, the proceeds of which will
Z devoted to charitable purposes.
FIRES.
About 914 o'clock last night the hay-shed an