The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-26


quarters excel in every particular those they have
hitherto occupied.
i LIBRARIAN TO TIE PEABOD YINSTITUTE
We learn that the Trustees of this Institute have
determined, in view ofthe expected completion of
the building during the present year, to commence
their arrangements for the establishment of the
Library. Their first attention will be directed TO
the preparation of catalogue of fifty thousand vol
umes which shall be presented as full an exhibition
OF each department of science and literature as nav
be compatible with the prescribed limit of the col
lection. For the accomplishment of this prelimi-
nary labor of preparing and adjusting the cata-
logue, the appointment of Librarian is regarded
! by the Board as a necessary and most important
measure, requiring early and careful consideration.
| we are authorized to say that the Library Com
mittee, to whom this subject is referred, with in.
structions to report to the Board, anxious to
obtain from the most experienced sources, both
within our own city and State and without infor-
nation which may serve to guide them in their
selection OF an individual possessing the high and
rare qualifications which the efficient administra-
ton of the Librarians office demands
The Librarian of the Institute will find himse f
charged with large responsibility, not only in the
preliminary construction of the library by the dis
tributon OF the catalogue in the various branches
of science and literature such scale as shall
exhibit each branch in its proper proportions to the
whole, adjusted according to its respective import
ance, but also in the management and direction of
the establishment during its progress towards CON-
peton and after it has attained to its full volume
lie must necessarily be extensively acquainted with
books in the of experienced scholar and suf
hciently well versed in the languages ofmodern and
ancient literature to be capable of making himself
useful to those who may resort to the library by
ready facility of reference to authors and subjects
as guide to research. 1t is also desirable that he
should unite to these requirements such literary
accomplishment in authorship as may qualify him
to write illustrative reports on subjects touching
his administration, and to correspond With learned
bodies individuals in the occasional cOnine encies
| which his duties may present To these recon-
mendations should be added neatness and method
in his work, and unremitting industry in the gene
| raj supervision and special detail OF his employ
ment. 1t is therefore indispensable that he should
be in a condition to devote his whole time and at
tention to the appropriate and engrossing duties
the library. Looking to these various qualifications
which are deemed necessary in the individual who
may be selected. it is sufficiently obvious that the
choice Of the Board must be restricted to compa
rativey small circle of candidates. and this conside
ration, it is hoped, will suggest to those who are
able to assist the committee, the value of their ad
vice and cooperation in bringing before them q
suitable person for the post. We have no doub
that such assistance will be gratefully recognized
by the committee.
BRTTIsH MEDIATION IN MExIco.-We learn from
Washington that information has been received
which confirms the statement published in the New
Orleans PicdyuHe in relation to the efforts made b.
f the English Government to bring the contendinl
parties in Mexico to settlement. Capt. Aldham
commanding officer of the British vessels of war
l Vera Cruz, addressed a letter on the oath ut. t.
q President Juarez, congratuating him on the glori
Gus resistance the city offered to Miramon, ant
renewing the efforts made before in the name o
2 the English Government for the establishment o
peace in that distracted country. The Minister 70
Foreign Affairs of the Constitutional Government
answered in the name Of Juarez, in an elaborat
) note, defining the position of the Constitutions
| Government, showing by reference to history tina
e peace cannot be restored while the priests hav
G power to conspire, as all Constitutions which hav
been either framed by legitimate representatives
: the people, or accepted by the people themselves
n have been overthrown by the priests who will no
: accept anything short of supremacy, which the
aim to exercise over everything in Mexico. TIL
. note goes on to compare the conduct observed tc
- wards foreigners, both by the Constitutional Gov
1t eminent and by the Reactionists to show that tn
former, notwithstanding it has not been recognize
"a by the Ministers from England and France, ha
complied with the obligations of the country, an
K afforded protection, far possible, to foreign
ers while the latter has committed most shockin
ne outrages of every kind; that the Government ws
DESTROYS of seeing end put to the distracted col
I'd dition OF the country, and ready to do every
to thing consistent with its duty to bring about
~ settlement in which the sovereignty OF the peopl
should be acknowledged, and the great principle
n of civil and religious liberty be secured. Mon
n Gabriac has been recalled by his Government an
e it is supposed through the influence of Eng land
her efforts to intervene to restore peace and secur
q to herself the resultant advantages
: The Senate not in session Yesterday In tE
: House Mr. Cofax introduced bill proposing som
0 important changes in the postal laws The bi
provides that regular dealers in newspapers and DC
A rodicas may receive packages by mail at pro rat
r rates; maps, engravings, Photographic papers an
, envelopes, books, bound and unbound, blanks O
private cards. to go through the mails at one Ger
an ounce, under fifteen hundred miles, now charge
letter postage by the recent decision of the Pc:
/, Office Department. and the present California 20,
r tage to apply on letters carried by the Overlan
Mail from the Atlantic States to the Pacific coas
g even if under three thousand miles Mr. Cola
: stated that he would call up the bill when tn
House full No other business of importanc
was transacted.
0 THB CONCERT OF THE MENDELssHoN QUINTET
!. CLUB-We would again direct attention to tn
j. concert of the Mendelsshon Quiutette Club, which
will take place tonight at Carroll Hall, when Mrs
IS Long and Mr. Szemelenyi will render their valuf
BILE assistance. The programme is rich in classici
;, selections which will be rendered with all tf
finish acquired by the Club after ten years of co,
slant practice together. We trust that the attent
&c ance to night will encourage them to give US y,
> another touch of their quality.
: The NAIAD QUEEN.-This popular spectacle
, now being presented for the second week at ii
8 Holiday Street Theatre, and large audiences al
in attendance every evening, and we suppose Ii
manager will find it to his interest to repeat it f
- a week two longer, unless his other engage
ments should prevent its continuance The grei
at success of the piece is mainly attributable to IL
If beautiful scenic effects produced by the ingenuit
ne and good taste of Mr.. Charles S. Getz, the we
r. known artist of the theatre. Description cann
ne do justice to these, and must, therefore, ady
ce every one to go and see it.
MARRIAGE OF SIR j. F. T. CRAMPToN-Sir JOB
seems to have been more fortunate in his Diplomat
X across the water than he was while here, as I'll
es following slip of news from Russia will show
ed "Miss Victoire Bafe, daughter of the Engli.
, composer, and herself an dItiste of great meri
| married. IN