The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-18
cry INTELLIGENCE.


~ Amount of money expended, $40 9S; cords of
wood 33I; tons of coal, 1886 children sent to pub
lie schools 10; sent to Sabbath schools, 10; employ
ncnt found for men, women, 4 BOYS, and girls;
sent to the Almshouse, 2. Those relieved were Of
the following religious persuasions: Baptists. 81
Episcopal, %; Presbyterians, L Catholic II; Meth
odists, A; Lutheran, 6; no church, l42. The re-
port was accepted. The Treasurer, Mr. John W. /
randolph, presented his report showing the fol-
lowing collections for the month of November:
From }. G. Bruno, 5000; lst Ward, $50; ID Sl242l;
Sd, $500; 9th, $l,Ol3.2G; llth, $58L7l; 18th,
S3l923; 18th, SGG.47; l4th, $l73; 18th, S5s4.S2;
18th, S2490; 2Oth SG7,77; other sources, 5000; !
which, with the balance in the treasury, amounted
to 81, 1926 50. The expenses of the month were
S7576S, leaving balance in the treasury of
The Financial mmittee presented their report,
which was accepted. Jesse D. Hunt stated that
the legacy of Mrs. Moneith was about coming into
the possession of the society. Mr.. Hinkley offered
a resolution appointing John 7. Morris, Esq, at
torney in fact for the society for the purpose OF en-
abling him to give legal release to the admins
traitor; adopted. MIR. Hinkley referred to the man.
ner in which the administrator, John II. Ing, Esq,
had acted in regard to the personal property of
the legacy, remarkng that his conduct was illegal
and IN just towards the association. lie believed,
however, that the society would be able to recover
the property from him or his sureties. Sterling
Thomas Esq, called for information in regard to
wood furnished by Ii. Long a. Co. Durus Garter
said that Long d Co. had not furnished such wood
as they had contracted to furnish The contract
to furnish prime oak wood. Mr.. Pitt and Mr. Hines
stated that the wood furnished was not what 1t
should have been. Mr. Pitt said that it was not
worth 81 per cord. 1t was rotten, and most OF 1t
was chestnut
Stirling Thomas also cited an instance where
fraud was practised. He was in favor of keeping
Long & Co. strictly to their cOntract-nothlng but
prime wood. The poor should have it, and they
must have it, Mr.. Pitt was of the same determina-
ton. Mr.. Nails said that when out collecting, he
met with gentleman who informed him that he
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managed badly. He said rotten wood sent to
the poor Mr.. Crichton said that the Association
should act decidedly in this matter. Let an agent
be appOinted to see that this wood is delivered
cording to contract. This firm have detrauded the
Association, and they viii do so again. 4 man who
viii cheat the poor should be treated as bis action
deserves. This man should be made to pay the
difference between the rotten wood which he has
delivered and the prime article he should have de-
ivered. A motion to refer the subject to the Fuel
Committee. with power to make such arrangements
as they may deem proper, prevailed.
Wesley Disney, agent Of the Fourth district ten
dered his resignation. He was appointed at the
last meeting to I'll the vGcarcy OcCasiOned by the
resignation of MIR. Hig | The resignation &C
cepted aud Joseph X. lave appointed to fill the
place. Mr. Hunt stated that he had just received
letter, and on opening it found that it contained
$780, with the words ''FrOm a Friend of the Poor. ]"
This donation called forth well Inherited cOmplimen-
tary remarks. The Chairman, on looking On the
floor discovered bank note. and on examining it,
found that it was of 500 denomination. II had
dropped from his hand when he opened the letter.
1t made the donation $3.50, instead of $50. This
was received with applause. The agents reported
that the appropriations for the month OF December
were not adequate to meet the wants. Mr. Hnl-
ley moved that $50 be appropriated to each dis
trict DR.. Hartman amended to make it 500 to
each district. DR.. Hunt urgently urged the
adoption of the amenment Carried. motion
was made to appropriate 500 to each district.
Mr. Crichton said he was tired of hearing the
agents of the Society say, that by economy, by
H. .l,l e.,
the appropriation. Do they mean that by taking a
slice off this poor woman and a slice off that poor
man, that they will be able to make the money
last. II such is the meaning he never desired to
hear it again. Let the agents come here and say,
the facts warrant the statement, that the wants
Of the poor are great that they cannot get along
without more money. Let them state their cases
manuy, and let this Association make the re-
CURED appropriations until the last dollar is ex-
pended. The Association then go before the
community and say, owe have exhausted our
means, and the poor are st suffering" Let this
be done, and noble response will be given by the
citizens of Baltimore. Mr. Thomas said let the ap-
preparation be 81 600 to each district carried.
Mr. Hines stated that Madigan d Co., of Front
Street Theatre, bad rendered nights performance
for the benefit OF the poor. Mr.. HInkley moved
that it be accepted, and the matter referred to the
Finance Committee. A substitute offered to
accept without reference.
DISTRESSING CASE or ACCIDENTAL SH0OTING.-A
most distressing case of accidental shooting took
place yesterday afternoon about two O'Clock, by
which a young man named Samuel Mcdaniel was
injured so severely that it is thought impossible
for him to recover. Mcdaniel, William Watson
and two other young men were down the river at
ducking shore known as Willow Springs, and were
out in the river in boat. A flock of birds with
in gun range and Mcdaniel fred and then dropped
into the boat to give his companions chance tC
fire. One of them discharged his gun, and Watson
eveed his piece, but just as he pulled The
trigger Mcdaniel raised from the boat, ana par
ton of the load No. shot) entered the right side
of his head, innctng frightiul wound, extending
from the crown of the head to the temple bone. He
sank back in the boat apparently in dy ing cond
tion but partially recovered, when his companions
started with him for the city, where they arrived
about four o'clock. He was taken to the office Of
DR.. Dashiells, where the wound was dressed. lie
was unconscious at the time, and remained so unit
the doctor removed three pieces Of the skull which
were pressing against the brain, As as they
were taken off consciousness returned, and among
lis first expressions one declaring the shooting
to have been accidental. lie also besought the
doctor to save his life When the wound was
properly dressed, he taken to his home on
Bond street, between Pratt and Cough streets.
COMMISSIONER FROM THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Judge
Handy, Commissioner appointed by the State Of
Mississippi to visit Maryland, arrived in this city
Saturday, and, will be seen by advertise
ment, will address the citizens of Baltimore this
evening at hat-past o'clock, in the New Assem-
bly, Rooms. His object as Commissioner is tc
visit Governor Hicks, and to confer with the people
Of the State relative TO the imminent condition oil
affairs The desire of the State of Mississippi is that
there should be peration between all the South
ernStates in any measures which may be adopted iol
the preservation of their rights under the Consti-
tuition. To this end Judge Handy, of the Supreme
Court OF that State, has been accredited to MARY
land In his address tonight he will explain his
mission and urge cooperation by this State. In a
few days, he will leave this city for Annapolis
where he will confer with Governor Hicks, and
will then visit other parts of the South.
Fatal RAILROAD ACCDENT.-A fatal accident oc-
cured ON the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, neal
Mount Clare station, yesterday afternoon, about
O'Clock. Mr.. Elias Diven, regulator OF the bur
then trains was engaged IN making up train,
standing at the time he platform of car in mo
ton. In stepping forward his foot caught in the
break and he was thrown upon the track, the
wheels Of the car passing over one Of his legs and
his breast, killing him almost instantly. His re-
mains were Immediately removed to his late resi-
dence, corner of Fayettc and Republican streets,
where an inquest was held by DR.. Greentree. Cor
oncr, the jury rendering verdict of accidental
death. Deceased had been in the employ of the
railroad company for nearly twenty years, a
faithful officer and much esteemed by his employ
ers. III upwards of fifty years of age, and
leaves wife and several children.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BURNS CLUB.-The an
nual meeting Of the Burns Club was held last
night at Eeiey's hotel, South street, large num-
Der Of members being present. The following elf
GERS elected for the ensuing year: President,
James Stirrat. First Fiee-President, William Me
ClymOnt. Second Vice President, Levin J. Drum
moHd. Treasurer, William Brown Secretary,
James Cairns. Committee of Managers-Thomas
Wildly, Samuel Eeley John l.. Bezeck, David
Abercrombie, o. Beveridge, J. II. Bell. The Club
concluded to give their dinner on the 25th of Jan
uary, the anniversary Of the birth of the poet
Burns, and appointed as the Committee on the Din
ner Messrs. Thomas Wildey and Samuel Eeley.-
Committee Toasts-Messrs. James Stirrat and
James Cairns.
The LATE FRE.-Fire Inspector Boyd has been
for the last two DAYS investigating into the causes
Of the late disastrous fire on Baltimore street. The
examination OF witnesses has vet been concluded
fire did not originate in the cap factory of Mr. Ro
segswig, in the third story of the building as first
announced, but that it commenced in the fourth
story, used by the MesSrs. Marston as a packing
room, and also that the fire was entirely of acct
dental origin.
ICE.-Yesterday the ice-dealers were busy har-
vesting their crop. On the ponds the ice is be-
tween three and four inches thick, very clear and
beautiful One or two nights such as Saturday
and Sunday nights, and the crop would be all that
could be desired. Spring Gardens yesterday morn
ing, all east of the bridge, covered with ice
from half to inch in thickness. 1t is not strong
enough yet to bear skaters.
CHARGED WITH THEFT.-Y esterday morning Ser
geant Lindsey arrested man named " IN. Ster.
ling, charged with stealing coat, the property o.
Thomas Carr. He committed to jail for Court
by Justice Hiss. Thomas Carr was arrested by the
same officer, charged with stealing goods from the
stores which were destroyed by fire on Wednesday
night He was committed for Court.
The STEAMER VTRGINIA.-The steamer Georgia,
Capt PiersOn, of the Bay Lire reports passing the