The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-09-07
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near Calvert, Hon. Benjamin Freshman in the chair.
The President said that. in view of the great i'm
portance of the meeting, he hoped the best order
and hecOrum would be preserved. The roll was
called, when it was found that there was large
majority of the delegates present
Mr. Wm. NJ. Starr moved that John O'DOnne
be substituted for the name of Joseph Bromtson In
the l4th ward delegation; carried.
The Secretary commenced reading the proceed
inrs of the last meeting when the band commenced
serenadng Judge Douglas. The Committee took
it very quietly, and the Secretary, without a tre-
NOR in his voice, continued reading. One delegate
was observed to wink rapidly, as though his eyes
were becoming watery, but he didn't use his hand
herchief.
Mr. H. r. Rollins, of the Nineteenth ward, offered
the following resolutions:
Want OF space compels us to omit all the resou-
tions, which were not adopted.
Dr. James A. Reed offered substitute.
Washington Iellott said that he thought the
adoption of the substitute would be inexpedient
He was in favor OF adopting resolution merely
declaring it inexpedient to nominate candidate
for the Mayoralty, without recommending any can
didate He therefore moved to lay both sets of
resolutions on the table.
The question was put, and, on a division, the mo-
ton to lay the table carried by vote of AZ
yeas to u nays.
Mr.. Yellott offered the following resolution:
Resolved That in view of the unusual and unfortunate
condition of political parties existing in this city in
the judgment of this Convention it is nexpedent for the
National Democracy to make nominations for Mayor
and members Of the City Council
motion was made to divide the resolution,
which was carried, but before the frs branch OF
the resolution put,
Moses Grast moved to lay the resolution the
table. Lost
The first branch of the resolution was put and all
voted yea, with but one exception.
The second branch of the resolution was put and
carried by vote of44 yeas to 10 nays.
Mr.. O'Brian offered resolution to have TO- 900
copies of the Hon. Johp c. Breckinrid2e's speech
printed for the use of the association.
Mr.. Slater moved to strike out 10, 900 and insert
10000. Carried
Here followed a lengthy discussion in regard to
the cost of the printing of the speech when finally
Sl00 appropriated to dctray the expense
Carried.
VIM. II. Norris Esq, moved that the Convention
meet every two weeks during the month OF Sep
tember, and once week during the month of Oc-
tober.
Mr.. Cowan moved to adjourn for two weeks only.
Carried.
Adjourned
CELEBRATION THE 18TH OF SEPTEMBER-THE
BALTIMORE Cry GUARD FORT McIIENRY.-It
has already been announced that the Battalion Bal
timore City Guard-surpassed by no military or
ganiZation in the city-had obtained permission
from the War Department to occupy, on the 18th
of September, for the purpose of drill the grounds
of Fort Mcllenry. 1t is expected that there will
exhibition of their excellent discipline will add new
laurels to their already welldeserved reputation of
being the crack Battalion in Baltimore
On Wednesday, the 18th, the following pro-
gramme of movements will be strictly observed.
At o'clock the Battalion will parade at head.
quarters, and proceed to Fort McHenry, where
they will stack arms and dismiss for half an hour
At nine o'clock there will be company drill and tar
get practice for one hour and half. At eleven
O'Clock there will be Battalion parade and drill
for one hour. Twelve o'clock, salute with heavy
guns. One O'Clock, dinner. Three O'Clock, cOmpa-
ny drill for half hour. Four o'clock, full dress
nIn and driI far hon half tive
O'Clock the Battalion leave the Fort grounds for
home. visit to the Fort grounds the 18th
will well repay any of our citizens who take
pride in the advancement of the volunteer military
companies of our State.
BURGLARY AND ATTEMPTED ARsON.-On Tuesday
night, about 10 o'clock, fire was discovered in a
frame house on Biddle street, near PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, occupied by Lewis Morgan, shoemaker. 1t
extinguished by of the inmates, with
out causing alarm. Upon examination, it
was found that the house bad been broken into, and
eleven pairs of ladies' shoes stolen, after which the
house, of frame, bad been fired. No clue OBJ
tanned to the burglars. Between eleven and twelve
o'clock yesterday morning, fire discovered in
the same premises, the house having been fired in
two places-under the steps leading to the cellar,
and in closet in the second story, filled with
ing apparel. This fire was also extinguished with
out the aid of the Department, although No. / En-
gne proceeded to the scene. There seems to be
some mystery in regard to this affair, which Col.
Boyd Fire Inspector, is endeavoring to lucidate.
Mr.. Morgan sustains loss of about $40, which is
covered by insurance.
BRECKINRDGE CLUE IN THE EIGHTH WARD-En-
dorsenent of Geo. Wm. BrorR.-The Democrats OF
the Breckinridge wing in this ward have formed
an association with the above title, and elected as
officers Col. p. NJ. Holbrook. Presidents; John II.
Connolly and Marcus Wolf Vice President; VIM.
H. jenkins, Treasurer; Thomas Lowry, John Dali
ton, John j. StayIor, Jas. Donelly, J. j. Harker,
Executive Committee. Mr.. John j. Sayior offered
the following resolution, which was adopted with
unanimity and applause:
ReSored by the National Democratic Association Of
Eighth Yard That we fully and cheerfully endorse the
nomination of George William Brown for the Mayoraty
of this city, and pledge ourselves TO use all honorable and
consistent means to insure his triumphant election.
DEATH IN THE JAIL.-Y esterday morning, when
Deputy Warden Randall made his six oclock round
through the corridors of the Jail, he discovered
OF the prisoners, named Rosewing, lying on the
floor OF his cell. On entering the cell and endavor
ing to rouse him, it was found that he dead
Coroner Spark!in held an inquest over the body,
and verdict was rendered of "death from apo
plcXy.' Rosewing was sent to Jail on Wednesday,
on the charge of assaulting and beating his wife,
He lived in Low street, near Aisquth, and was a
worthless man.
Bold ROBEERY.-I esterday afternoon, about two
O'Clock, youth about Is years of age entered the
grocery store of Mr.. Greenwad, Bond street, near
Alice Anna street, and asked to purchase an arti.
Gle, and while young woman waiting on him,
he deliberately walked behind the counter and
robbed The money drawer. He just as calmly
walked out, and although the alarm instantly
given, he succeeded in making his escape. There
were but few dollars in the drawer at the time.
THE New Cry HALL.-Mayor Swami yesterday
evening sent the names Of the following gentlemen
to the Council, as the Board of Commissioners to
superntend the erection of the City Hall; the
Councils went into convention and the commission
confirmed: Edwin A. Abbott, Edward S. Lam
den, Evan I. Ecott and G. Sidney Norris.
CHARGED WITH THEFT-A man named William
Everdeck was arrested yesterday the charge of
stealing quantity of bolts and couplings, the pro-
perty of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. He committed to Jail for Court.
RESULTED FATALLY.-The little son of Capt. Jas
Hawthorne, Bond street, near Cough, who was so
severely burnt few days since by his clothes TAX
ing fire from the stove, died yesterday morning at
3 o'clock from his injuries.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, September 6.
FIRST BRANCH.-Present, Samuel G. Spicer, Esq,
President, and al the members except Messrs.
Baugher Irons and Mace.-Mr. TAYLOR present
ed a petition from Nicholas Popplen and others
praying the repeal OF the ordinance directing the
opening of Johnston street, and also asking that
Grinnell street may be opened, and rendering a
deed for the bed of that street; referred.-Mr.
BAIN presented a petition from VIM. Hopkins and
others demonstrating against the opening of War
ner street, between Little Camden and Columbia
streets: eferred.-Mr. SPEDDEN, Of the Joint
Standing Committee on Highways, presented a
report with ordinance, directing the closing OF