The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-30

BRECKrNRIDGE MEEETING.-The friends of Breckin-
ridge and Lane held a meeting last night, at the
Pearl street end of the Lexington market. Although
the numbers were not so great as at some former
meetings of the party yet those present were quite
enthusiastic. The meeting was called to order by
James L.. Mcclure, Esq, upon whose motion the
following officers were selected: President-Chas.
ID. Slingluff, ESQ. Vice ce-Presidents-Gen. George
Ii. Steuart Thomas Winans, William FL. Ortwne,
Wendell Bolman, FL. Mathies, William A. Hack,
John Hoffman, John G. Smith, Washington A.
Page, Abraham Fowbe, and Charles J. Baker,
Secretaries-F. Tegmeyer, H. Vey, H. Bokee and
Charles Raith. Professor G. Vollandts band
in attendance and enlivened the occasion by their
music. The meeting was addressed by Albert
Ritchie, Esq, b. c. Freshman and R. e. Barry,
Esqrs. DR.. Frederick Schmidt, of Pennsy lvania,
also addressed the meeting in the German language
and was loudly appauded. The meeting adjourned
at late hour.
LARGE ARRIVAL OF STRANGERs.-DuriDg yester-
day very large number of strangers, from the
several counties and adjacent States, arrived in
the city for the purpose of visiting the Annual Cat
tie Show of the Maryland State Agricultural So
ciety. The trains of the Baltimore and Ohio, the
Philadelphia and Wilm ington, and the Northern
Central Railroads, as well as the numerous steam
boats plying from the counties, contained un-
usual number of passengers. Although the hotels
have received large accessions to their usual num-
Der of guests, yet they have room enough for
twice the number, without inconveniencing any,
body.
PERsoNAL.-Messrs. Evans and Splatt, two Eng
lish capitalists, owning large interests in the New
York and Erie railroad, arrived in this city on
Sunday morning over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad and took rooms at the Eutaw House.
These gentlemen visited this country for the pur-
pose OF inspecting the great New York railroad in
which they have a large stake, and have also made
an examination during their sojourn in the States
OF our other principal lines of railroad.
FALSE RUMoR.-It was rumored in Annapolis yes
terday that the steamer Champion run into
yesterday morning by tho Pioneer while off North
Point and much disabled that she had to be run
on shore. Upon inquiry, 1t appears that both
boats steaming along pleasantly side by side,
when one of the rudder chains of the Champion
broke, causing that boat to run against the after
rail of the Pioneer. After short delay the Cham
pion proceeded on her journey.
CAUCUS NOMINATIONS members elect of both
Branches of the City Council met u caucus yester-
day evening, and made their nominations of their
officers. In the First Branch, the following named
gentlemen were selected: President, j. G. Black
burn; Chief Clerk, j. Schaff Stockett; Reading
Clerk, VIM. j. O'Brien: Doorkeeper, John B. Raw.
Second Branch, President, Chas. J. Baker; Clerk,
Allen E. Forester; Doorkeeper, John Kits.
PROPERTY SALEs-Ye Yesterday William Hamilton,
auctioneer, sold at the Merchants Exchange sales
rooms, a lot of ground situated at the corner of
Baltimore and Bethel streets, having front on
Baltimore street of l6 feet and depth along Beth
el street of l20 feet, improved by two-story and
attick brick dwelling, subject to an annual ground
rent of $40. Purchased by NJ. j. Kelley for 81, 500.
You've MEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH
BALTIMoRE.-A number of the young men residing
in the southern part of the city have recently had in
contemplation the formation of Young Mems
Christian Association, and on Sunday afternoon
last meeting held at Wesley Chapel, when
about thirty names enrolled. The election of
officers was deferred until future meeting.
BREAKING DooRs.-Two men, named Irwin John
and John knight, arrested on Sunday
night on the charge of breaking into the house of
Mrs. McRay in the southern section of the city,
and after gaining entrance, threatening to shoot
her. Justice Showacre committed both of them
for the action of the Grand Jury.
THE Cry PASSENGER RAILwAY-0n Wednesday
next cars will be run the Canton route, and on
Thursday the Hanover and Sharp street route,
of the City Passenger Railway.