The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-25


siding, and his Honor Mayor Swami present,
Mr.. Penn authorized to make arrange
ments with the Messrs Stone, of the Gilmore House,
for the entertainment of the Embassy while here
His Honor the Mayor was requested to commu-
ncate with Gen. Steuart and Major Warner. in
reference to military display on the occasion,
and to invite Gov. Hicks to be present. Various
different committees appointed to supern-
tend the preparations, to engage the of the
Maryland Institute for the formal reception, to
provide fireworks and theatrical amusements, &c.
communication was received from B. l.. Simp
son, Lieutenant commanding the Independent
Greys, rendering the services of that corps to
sist in the parade, and the Mayor stated that he
had received number OF similar communications.
These were all referred to General Steuart Ma
jor Chas. NJ. Keyser selected Chief Marshal
for the occasion. The committee will meet again
this morning at ten o'clock. Mr.. Penn perfected
the arrangements yesterday with Mr.. Stone. pro.
prietor OF the Gimor House. The whole front of
that elegant hotel will be appropriated to the
wants of the Embassy. The will be fitted
up in an appropriate manner, and every attention,
as far regards superb accommodations and COM
fort, will be furnished
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WEST END.-Baltimore is
rapidly tending westward. In the past year many
dwellings have been erected and occupied almost
soon finished, and at this time a still larger
number are being built. Franklin and Union
Squares now very beautiful and Lafayette
Square, which will soon be enclosed with iron rail
ing, and portion of which is covered with fine
forest trees, will be another delightful place of
resort. The view from this square, which Is one
of the highest points of the city, would we'll
repay visit Fronting this square, several
costly dwellings will soon be built. Gimor street,
a short distance west of the square, and which is
now paved more than Fl mile north of Franklin
street, has it some of the most beautiful resi-
dences in the city, and is of the principal
promenades and drives. This street, intersectng
Fayette Franklin and other Streets is easily reached
from any part of the city by of its intersec
tion with the Windsor Mill road. There is com
muncation with Madison and North avenues, thus
affording delightful drive, or those who prefer
shorter ride, return by way of kirby's lane,
which has long been favorite drive.
SERIOUS CHARGE.-Y esterday afternoon officers
Wilkinson and Keefer, of the Western district,
arrested named A. F. Ennis, on the charge of
selling ncendiary documents to negroes. The
accused had in his possession several books in
which were contained three tracts bound together,
the first entitled, ''The facts, or at whose door
does the sin ie?" the second, "Startling incidents
and developments of Ossawottamie Browns insur-
rectionary and reasonable movements at Harper's
Ferry;" the third ga treatise on Southern insti-
tutions-the errors of Northern fanatics exposed"
Ennis before Justice Logan, who committed
him for the action of the Grand Jury.
Police APPoNTMENTs.-Robert B. Wilson and
Samuel Glenn were Yesterday appointed police
officers for the Eastern district, and William A.
Cox for the Middle district These appointments
made to fill vacancies caused by resignation,
and were selected from among those who applied
for positions previous to the organization of the
force. Mr.. Glenn was a member of the old
olice.
LARCENY.-Susan Georgeworth was arrested yes
terday by officer Rathbun, charged with stealing
ten pocket-handkerchefs the property of George
Bodge. 1t appeared that the accused stopped in
front of Mr. Bodge's No. 3l2 West Franklin street,
and purloned the goods which were hanging at
the door. She was committed for Court by JUS
tice Logan.
PROPERTY SALEs.-Y esterday +. W. Barnett
auctoneer, sold at the Exchange salesrooms lot
of ground on Camden street near Sharp street,
with front Camden street of 80 feet and
depth Of 152 feet inches. Improved by a two
story brick building, and subject to a ground rent
of $500. Purchased by r. j. Capron for 50, 400.
AssAULT1NG AN OFFIcER.-Y esterday afternoon
constable William Richardson attempted to serve
warrant on a man named George Eevay, when the
latter resisted him and struck him severe blow
in the breat with brick. He arrested and
committed to Jail for Court.
MAD DoG.-South Charles street was thrown
into state of excitement Yesterday afternoon by
the cry of "mad dog" and people scampered in
all directions Policeman Sheckles followed the
brute and despatched him with his revolver at the
corner of Charles and Henrietta streets.
EPISCOPAL CoNvENTIoN.-The annual meeting of
the Protestant Episcopal Convention of the Dio-
cese of Maryland, will commence its sessions in
Christ Church next Wednesday. The session
will continue for three or four days.
PROCEEDLNGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, May "a.
ClhSl DhANCh.-l IeSeulJ o. w. SPlCER, Esq, fFeSl-
dent and all the members except Mr.. Baugher-
Mr.. CALLS presented petition from Ellen Muller,
asking the return of taxes paid in error; REFEREED
Mr.. MACE presented a petition from Laurence p.
keitch, asking that frame extension to his house.
North Gay street, be allowed to remain; referred
MIR. POLLOCK presented petition of VIM. G.
Maxwell, asking permission to retain signs in front
of his premises, 2O5 Baltimore street. Also, SINH
lar petition from }; B. Rose Co., No. II West
Baltimore street, asking similar privileges refer
red Also, similar petition from Hanzche & Co.,
NO. l66 Vest Baltimore street. Also, a similar
petition from Solomon King, No. South Calvert
street; referred. Also, similar petition from
James Merchant & Son. West Pratt street; referred.
Also similar petition from Taylor, Foster & Co.,
Exchange Place; referred. Also, petition from
John >. streets, asking permission to continue the
use oi small sheds on Hongsworth street; refer
red.-Mr. Penn presented petition from Joseph
Stlne, asking permission to retain in use certain
signs in front OF his premises, No. 144 Balti-
more street, referred.-Mr. TALBOT present
ed petition from Magraw & Coons, and Others ask
ing that sewer may be constructed from North
Calvert street to the Falls; referred ed.-Mr.
A. M. PRICE presented petition from John A.
Dooson Co. asking permission to retain
in use sign in front of their premises on Charles
street; referred--kr. Balm presented petition
from Bantz Bone 23O Baltim ore street, asking
permission to retain in use certain signs; referred
MIR. MACE, of the Joint Standing Com
mittee on Fire Department, presented a report
with resolution granting permission to
Robert B. Coleman to build platform
across an alley, from the second story of the Eutaw
House to building No. 366 Baltimore street; adopt
ed-Mr. CHAPMAN presented report from the
Committee on Ways and Means with resolution
eXemptlng the Patapsco Engine Company from
taxation until the year 1861; laid on the table,
communication was received from the Mayor ye-
toing the ordinance authorizing the erection of
new market-house on Cross street market space;
laid on the table.-A communication was re-
ceived from the City Commissioner in
gard to the condition of the bed of
Howard street,-An ordinance iUad
from the Second Branch relative to re-dis-
tricting the wards in the city; laid on the table.
MIR. BAN presented supplementary ordinance
relative to the manufacture of firearms and the
hanging of signs from the upper stories of build
ings; laid on the table.-Mr. MACE presented a
supplementary ordinance prohibiting the gather
ing of negroes unless by permit from the Mayor;
laid on the table--Mr. PENN offered q resolution
granting permission to John W. Atkinson to con-
tnue in a certain sign; referred.--Mr. PENN
offered similar resolution in favor of Samuel
Ault Sons, No. rs South Calvert street;
referred--Also similar resolution in favor
of VIM H.. Stran Co.; referred.--Also
one in favor of F. Pawley; referred.-
Resolutions were offered in favor of the following
persons for similar privilege: Wake Sloan,
Thos. b. Hamilton, l.. j. Drummond.-Mr.
EVANS offered resolution granting permission to
Frederick Rosewck to place bench in front of his
premises on Thames street; referred.-Mr. BLACK
BURN called up the resolution authorizing the
Water Board to contract with the Northern Cen
tral Railway Company for the privilege of laying
water mains under the bed of that road, making
the city responsible for any damage which may
accrue from the excavations and in consideration
for this privilege to give the right of way to that
company through the city property, from Mount
Vernon factory to the Belvidere bridge; lost by
yeas a, nays l4.-Mr. CALLS called up the reso-
luton authorizing the Comptroller to pay to Levin
p Clarke 81 900 for the use of drill used by the
city in tapping the water -pipes.-Mr. r. PRICE
moved to strike out 81, 900 and insert $500. A dis
cussion arose as to whether Mr.. Clarke the
inventor, when Mr.. ROBERTS moved to lay the sub
iect the tables lost The vote was then taken
the proposition to strike out 81 900 and insert
$500; lost. The resolution then passed by
yeas u, nays 6.--Mr. MACE called up the resolu-
tion granting permission to Beck & Baughman to-
erect a steam engine on their premises, No. 1l3,
lis and III Lombard street. Mr. SPIoER stated
that gentleman had informed him that there
would be large remonstrance against it. The
resolution was passed.-Adourned.
SECOND BRANCH.-Present, WILLIAM McPHAIL,
Esq, President, and all the members.-Mr COL
TON offered a resolution to lay gas mains along
Fayette street, east to Central avenue; read
second time and adopted.-A resolution granting
permission to VIM. 7. Walters d Co. to retain
platform over the gutter in front of their ware
house Exchange Place, read the second
time.-Mr. Cook moved to refer the resolution
to Committee on Police and Jail; concurred in.--
Mr.. Cook presented the petition of Messrs King &
Bro, printers, asking the privilege of allowing
their signs 10 remain in their present positions;
South street in front of the Corn Exchange build
stones across East Baltimore street, at its ntersec
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