The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-10
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

JATHOLIU JHURCH.-The dedIc9-
ton of the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross sit
uated on West street, South Baltimore, took place
yesterday morning in the presence of large num-
Der of the members of that denomination, drawn
together towitness the impressive ceremonies of the
occasion. The building, which has been in the
course of erection for nearly two years. stands upon
West street, near the southern limits of the CITY
The site has been most judiciously sele cted, and
from the eminence may be viewed the romantic
scenery of the surrounding country and the waters
of PatapscO and the Chesapeake. The design of
the building is somewhat of Tudor Gothic, con-
structed of brick, of the most elaborate design
The interior presents a beautiful view The
groined arches, finely finished walls and ceilings
and the mellow and softened rays of light which
fall from the richly stained glass windows all COM
blne to give solemn grandeur to the sacred place
The ceremony of dedication was according to the
impressive formula of the Church, and including
the discourse preached, occupied nearly three
hours. Agreeably to previous arrangements the
various Catholic Beneficial Societies assembled at
their usual places of meeting, and, designated by
their badges rosettes, and sashes marched through
the principle streets of the city, their way to the
dedication. Amongst the societies we noticed
those of st. Michael, st. Jacob, st. Stephen, ST.
Peter, st; Bonifacias st. James, ST. Aloysus, St
Vincent, st. Joseph, st. Alphonsus and St.John
The line extended nearly mile, and attracted
general attention. The regular service of the
church, we understand, will commence regularly
next Sabbath. The edifce has Accommodations for
more than one thousand persons. The Shields
Guards, under command of Capt. Chaisty, led the
procession.
SITE FOR A New ALMsHoUsE.-Y esterday even.
ing, the First Branch of the City Council passed
the bill authorizing the purchase of site and the
erection of new Almshouse. The site chosen was
the farm of A. W. Godsborough, situated within
"a miles of the city, on the south side of the Phil
adelphia road, containing ia acres; price, $3.50
per acre. The situation is a beautiful one com
manding full view of the surrounding country,
the city, harbor, river and bay. A stream of
water sufficient to meet all the wants of the Ipst-
tuition, passes through it. The bill authorizes the
Mayor, by and with the advice of the City Council
to appoint commission of four citizens, with the
Mayor acting as President, who shall constitute a
Board, to be known as the "Budng Committee of
the Baltimore AlmshOuse." This Board is directed
to advertise for proposals for the erection of the
buildings, the parties receiving the contracts to
enter into bond in sums double the amount of the
contracts for the faithful performance of the work
1t also provides for the appointment of architect
and a superintendent, the former to receive 81
per cent on the cost of erection pay for his
vices, and the latter to receive salary of 81 500
per annum. Both these officers can be removed by
a twothirds vote of the Building Committee. The
bill also provides for the sale of the citys present
Amshouse property, the proceeds from which will
be devoted to the purchase of the site and the
tion of the buildings.
RIoToUs AND DISoRDERLY CoYDUCT-Yesterday
afternoon, between four and five o'clock, a fght
took place at the lager-beer house of John Kohles
corner of Wolf and Pratt streets which lasted some
ten or fifteen minutes, during which time Sergeant
Smith and number of police arrived at the scene
and after some exerton succeeded in quelling the
disturbance. The following parties were arrested
and held to bail on the charge of disorderlv con-
duct, lighting and resisting the officers John
kOhles and his wife Elizabeth, August Albaugh
Andrew Fifer and Conrad LntZ.
About five clock in the afternoon, fight took
place on the Bear road, Just within the city limits
Capt. Morris, Lieut.. Thompson and other officers
succeeded in arresting Adam Coleman, Frederick
ChanpV. ,IOhn Owens nd FRI no,
were each put under peace security.
About hatpast five number of the "Rough
Skins" commenced spree with some of the
.'Double Pumps" (rival clubsl on Bond street, at
Lancaster street. Sergeant Wallis and officers
Huggins and Brown, succeeded in arresting John
Whitman, Andrew King and Robert West The
latter commenced the fight and was badly beaten
They were all held for court.
MEETING OF THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF THE BAL
TIMoRE BAR.-The twentieth annual meeting of the
Library Association of the Baltimore Bar, met in
the library yesterday There was but small at
tendance. The annual report presented and
read. During the year there Were Is new mem
bers, which gives total membership of IT'S. There
were added to the library l75 new volumes most
of which were very valuable. The receipts for the
year 81, ,57l, which added to the amount in
the treasury at the beginning of the year (5O939)
gives total resources for two year of 50 0SO, 80
The total expenses for the year were 81 533 6S
which leaves a balance in the treasury of S546. IL
The following gentlemen were elected officers for
the ensuing year: President, }. V. l.. Mcmahon;
Directors, A. w. Meachum, |. Nevitt Steele Tbes
Donaldson, Geo. W. Brown, Reverdy johnson, Jr
FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-The Uni
ted Presbyterian congregation, Rev. Mr.. Bruce's,
having sold their church and lot on Courtland
street to the city, have contracted with Messrs
Maughlin johnson to erect their new house of
worship on the corner of Madison and Bddle
streets. 1t will be built in the Romanesque style
of architecture, with a front Madison street of
Sc feet inches, and depth Biddle street of 90
faat ha uil F,ot H..
GO feet in the clear, and will be constructed with
accommodation for 500 persons. A gallery over
the vestibule will seat so persons more. The lee
ture, school and furnace rooms and cellar will be
on the ground floor. The work will be commenced
in few days. The architect and superintendent
is John NJ. Stewart, Esq.
CoLLIsIoS.-Y esterday morning collision took
place between the steamtug Ajae, Capt. Josephs,
and the tug 4fgress, Capt. League. The tugs were
off the quarantine grounds, and the 7iqress had
stopped her headway, and was about to sheer along
+ side of vessel, when the Ajac struck her amid.
ships, crushing in the side timbers. The disabled
boat was brought to the city in sinking condi-
tion and placed upon the railway in the ship-yard
of Messrs. Cooper Slicer, where she will under
go immediate repairs. The first mate of the IT,
gress, named Henry Hillerman, was slightly iniur-
ed by piece of timber, which was knocked off
the side OF the boat.
INoUEsr.-On Sunday morning, Coroner Green
tree held an inquest on the body of negro woman
named Hannah Brown, who was found dead in her
bed about ten o'clock on Saturday night. She
lived at No. 10 States street. and after eating sup
per on Saturday evening, went to bed where she
was found dead about two hours after she retired.
1t was in evidence before the jury that she was
afflicted with heart disease, and a verdict was rem
! dered OF death from natural causes.
THEFT OF A WATCH.-A man named Joseph
Ounce was arrested yesterday, charged with rob
bling Mr.. George Reppeo of silver watch valued
at SIC. He was taken before Justice Showacre,
who committed him to Jail in default of bail. The
| robbery was committed in the street, and in the
| presence of several persons.
RoBBERY.-On Saturday night, the brig Sophia
| Captain Jones, lying at Stewards wharf, was
boarded and robbed of quantity of canvas, and
| on Sunday night officers Hutton and Freeberger
arrested a man named Robert Mcdonald on the
charge of committing the theft. He was commit.
| ted for an examination by Justice Griffin.
APPoINTMENTs.-Judge Bond yesterday appoint
ed DR.. ]. J. Bunting and Dr. John Ker, bailiffs in
the Criminal Court, vice Nicholas Burke and Jack
| son removed.