The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-08
CITY NTELLIGENCE

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
A GERMAN FEsrIvAL-ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF
THE BALTIMORE TARGET AssocrATIoN.-Y esterday
the annual celebration of the Baltimore Target AS
socation took place at the Gardens of the Society
on the Belair road. At eight O'Clock members of
the Association to the number one hundred, assem-
bled at Simon's hotel, Fayette street, near Ho-
| liday street, from whence they proceeded to Gay
street, where they took the cars and rode to the
grounds. They were accompanied by an excellent
band of music, which, on reaching the grounds,
played several lively airs. This Association is not
composed entirely of Germans. Some fifteen or
twenty Americans, who are fond of target exer-
cises and the other amusements connected with
each celebration, have Joined the Association.
few moments after reaching the ground the
shooting commenced for the different prizes
a number of which will be distributed to the
best shots. One prize is called the 'king Prize"
which consists of large silver goblet and is given
to him who makes the best three shots. The shoot
ing for this prize is not participated in by ALL but
the distance being 500 feet. At ten O'Clock the tar
gets for this prize were set up, and the shooting
continued until two o'clock, when it ceased for the
purpose of partaking of dinner, a very ample one
being spread, and heartily eaten. As after
dinner as possible the shooting recommended,
and continued until seven o'clock, when the
targets were taken down. and the judges pro-
ceeded to measure the Shots Some excellentshoot
could decide the winner. The reporter was COM
pelled to leave the grounds before the decision
made. As soon, however, as it was decided the
prize would be presented to the skillful man bv
Capt Simeon, whereupon the Association will form
| into line and march around the grounds, with mu-
sic, and then the night will be given up to pleasure
and song, speech, recitation, sentiment and dance
prevail, until worn and weary, each seeks repose.
The amusements not alone that of target firing
for while the members of the Association are en-
gagged in that, their wives and daughters are whir-
ing round in the Dance while their
children are running foot races climb.
men are fencing, going through the broad sword
exercise, or using the boxing gloves. The scene
presented yesterday was lively indeed and the
joymGnt of all unbounded The infallible lager,
which in the opinion of the best German Judges
(those who drink keg day. will not ntoxicate,
flowed in wonted profuson. As soon a good
shot was made congratulations would be offered,
and the lager would follow. 1t was the same in
regard to all other sports the close of each game
would see the participants therein march to the
keg. Notwithstanding, however, the large guam
titles drank, there were no intoxicated persons on
the grounds and the best of feeling and good order
prevailed throughout the day. o.day the shoot
ing for prizes and all the other sports will be con-
tinued, and those persons who desire to witness a
happy and free gathering had better visit the
grounds.
THE ZoUAvEs AND MARYLAND CADETs.-During
the visit of the Chicago Cadets to this city, they
were invited to a number of entertainments gotten
up by their brethren of the Mary land volunteers
at all of which very pleasant reunions took place
and much sociability displayed. Among these
gatherings noted for much hilarty, good humor
and true soldier hospitality, one given by Mr..
VIM. Wilson, Jr., the present commander ofthe Ma
ryland Cadets which came Oft at the Eutaw House
Thursday evening last. This compliment in
tended specially for MIR. j. B. Taylor, Paymaster
of the ZOuave Cadets. The supper was gotten up
in Col. Coleman's best style, and was partaken Of
by number of the Zouaves and Maryland Cadets.
whom noticed Col. S. Meekins, Hannibal, Mo-;
Major JOS. p. Warner, Baltimore City Guard, and
Col. j. Sperry, of Tennessee. The company spent
several hours together wit, song and sentiment
being the order of the evening At intervals
during the entertainment Capt. Deems, of the
Maryland Cadets, gave some choice airs the
cornopean, assisted by Capt. Vaas of the Zouave
band, which added much to the enjoyment of the
occasion. The company separated at a late hour,
highly delighted with the incidents of the evening.
On Friday night, the Zouave Band, Capt. Vaas,
complimented Commander Wilson with serenade
at the Eutaw House, during which some fine selec.
tions from popular operas were performed in a
most artistic style. Capt. Wilson kindly responded
to this expression of regard, after which refresh
ments were bountifully served. The events of the
evening were concluded by giving the Zouave
"tiger" in twenty rounds, and return cheers by
the assembled crowd.
THE GREAT EAsrERN-THE VIsIroRs YESTERDAY
Yesterday, the number of visitors to the Big
Ship, was double that of the previous day. Owing
perhaps 10 Ine clOuuy appearance OF the morning,
the first boat of the Bay Line had hardly $50 pas
sengers on board but as the clouds broke away,
and the sun shone out, giving evidence of fine
day, the crowd commenced flowing towards the
steamboat wharf, and at 81 o'clock, the starting
time OF the Louisiana, there NEST have been at
least one thousand persons aboard. The other
boats during the day were fully loaded, and not
less than $500 people by this line alone visited the
steamship The trains over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad were also well filed persons arri-
wing from all points on the line of the road and
embarking at the Camden Station for Annapo-
Lis. 1t is calculated that 1900 people visi
ted the ship by this route. The Richmond
boats took down about 600 passengers. The hours
for starting of these boats have not been changed,
but the time and place remain the as pre-.
viously noticed by us, and announced in the
advertisement in another column. The c0aling of
the steamer commenced on Monday and was con-
tinued throughout yesterday when some 800 tons
had been placed on board. band of music was
on board yesterday, and is engaged to be present
every day during the stay of the great ship
Three days remain for our citizens to avail them
selves of the opportunity of seeing the great naval
curiosity in our waters, and no that can con-
veniently spare the time and money should let it
pass.
The CAPTAIN OF THE GREAT EAsTERN.-Captain
Hall, of the Great Eastern, came up to the city yes
terday and remained here until the four o'clock
train left for Washington, when he went to that
city. The City Passenger Railway, on hearing
that he was in the city, furnished him with free
localities of the city. Captain Hall, in company
with Mr. Washington Kelly, OF Coleman & Bailey's,
visited the ship yard of the Messrs. Winans, Spring
Gardens, where he spent an hour examining the
cigar steamer. He expressed himself highly pleased
with the strange looking steamer, but did not
ture an opinion on the success of the novel prnci
pies introduced in her construction.
DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE Monday afternoon
Mrs. Muldoon, living at No. IL Stirling steet,
made mixture of ash lye and camphene oil, for
afrf and or fho mad"
on table and then left the room. In few min
ues she attracted by the cries of her son, lit
tie fellow only five years of age, and on entering
the room found that he had swallowed the contents
of the cup. DR.. Taylor was sent for and on exam
ination found that the liquor had taken the skin off
the roof of the mouth and throat, and the child
suffering the greatest agonies. Remedies i'm
medately given but with little expectation that
the child's life would be saved.
ACCDENT.-Y esterday afternoon about O'Clock,
boy named James Mahan over by one of
the City Passenger Railway cars on Madison avenue,
and had his right leg badly crushed. He had got ON
the cars down town and rode nearly to the end of
the route, when by some means in attempting to
get off while the was in motion, he was thrown
upon the track. Officer Warwick conveyed him to
the house of his parents South Frederick street,
where he was attended by DR.. Hall.
New BRAND-LINCoLN ToBAcco.-There was
received yesterday at the State Tobacco Ware
house, No. 5, hogshead of tobacco, upon almost
every stave OF which was painted the words, "ths
stave was made from rail, split by Abe Lincoln"
The novelty created some amusement and many
jokes. Somebody marked in chalk, ON the head of
the hogshead. "gritty" The tobacco was shipped
by Mr.. VIM. r. Sprague, State Senator, of Ohio.
TSAILBoAr UPsET.-Y esterday morning, about
eleven O'Clock, as the steamtug Vigant
towing schooner and a canal boat down the
harbor, when near the Locust Point ferry, a sail
boat, containing three or four persons, attempted
to cross her bow. when the steamtug struck the
boat, and upset her. The men were thrown out,
but clung to the boat, and finally succeeded in
rightng her.
COMMITTED FOR CoURT.-A woman named Caro-
line Peacock was arrested on the charge of steal
ing pair of earrings She was committed for
Court by Justice Griffin.
A A"MIRAcULoUs IMAGE" AT RoME.-A letter from
Rome in the Paris ultramontane Journal the Monde,
says: "The Cardinal Vicar has published, by order