The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-14
CITY NT'ELLIGENCE

TUE DEMoCRATIC NATIONAL CoNvENrIoN.- The
delegates to the Democratic National Convention
come in slowly. Yesterday there were a few more
arrivals at the several hotels, but of the
ter spirits are yet on the boards. The arrangement
at the Front Street Theatre for the accommodation
OF the Convention are progressing apidly, and by
Monday next all things will be in readiness for
occupancy.
The following gentlemen have been appointed a
Committee Of Reception by the President of the
Democratic City Convention, to act in conjunction
with a similar committee appointed by the State
Central Committee, to receive the delegates to the
National ConventiOn:-For Baltimore city, Hon.
Henry May, Robert T. Banks, Col |. NJ benson,
i. L. Ballard, i. p. Bavne; Worcester county,
Ieagle Townsend; Somerset, John W. CrisfeId;
Dorchester, William W. Ballard: Talbot Henry
Goldsborough; Caroline, Joseph Tarr Queen Anne's,
Charles Stephens; Kent, p. K. Baison: Cecil, H.
Rowan; Hartford, william Jarrett; Baltimore, j.
). Cuttings: Anne Arundel, Resin Hammond; How
ard. Hon. +. Hammond; Carroll, DR.. j. Shower;
Frederick, George Smith; Washington, George
Freaner; Alleganv, Gen. Thomas McKag; Mont
gomery, DIR. Washington Duvall; Prince Georges,
+. N. Belt; Charles, Walter Mitchell; St. Marv's,
George ii. Morgan; Calvert, John Parran
The members of the Committee from the city, MS
well as others who may be present are requested
to meet at the Front Street Theatre this (Thurs-
day. morning, at 9 O'Clock.
To BOARDING. HOUSE kEEPERs.-In the advertising
columns will be found notice addressed to hotels
boarding house Keepers and others, rcquestipg the
LueftOl TO Senu tDer address, together
with the number ofpersons they can accommodate,
to the Committee on Reception. The communica-
hons should be addressed "To the Democratic Com
mittee on Reception, Barnum's Hotel The Com
mttee will be in session after 10 O'Clock this
ing.
Col. Coleman OF the Eutaw House. has antici-
pated this notice by leasing the large building of
the Messrs air Il Co., on Baltimore street, about
twelve feet west of the hoteI, communicating with
bridge to these apartments where about sixtv or
seventy persons eau be comfortably entertained.
The buildings the southwest corner of Balti-
more and Eutaw streets are also engaged by Mr..
Coleman, and he has there provided excellent ac-
commodations for over one hundred guests.
The CONSTITUTIONAL SOUTHERN R1Gurs Assoc1A-
TIoN, composed of large number of the young
men OF Baltimore, has organized by the election of
the following oficers:-Presdent, Albert Ritchie;
Vice Presidents, Robt, H. Cushing, Edward Ham,
Rench, r. Hutchins; Corresponding Secretaries,
Augustus F. Schwartz, r. B. Taney Campbell;
Treasurers, Edward H. Freeand, A. Kirkland
Buck; Publishing Committee, Andrew c. Trippe
Committee, d: G. Wright, James W. Lyon, E.
Courtney jenkins, Ii. F. Pacide, William Il.
Adair, Philip Rogers, B. H. Latrobe, Jr.
PROPERTY SALEs.-Messrs. Adreon 4 Co., auc-
uoneers, sold yesterday at the Exchange Sales
rooms, a lot of ground situated on the north side
OF Fayette street, near Mount street, having
front of 1871 and depth of $50 feet. Improved
by threestory brick dwelling, and subject to
ground rent Of Sl2G per annum. Purchased by
Charles Z. Work for 81 ,050. Also a lot on the
southeast corner of Lombard street and Stockton
alley, having front of "a feet, and a depth of
gu. Improved by three three-story brick dwell
llngs, and subject to a ground rent of S5l. Pur-
chased by j. Ii. Bennett for 81, 400.
No SoNG, No oSUPPER.-Yesterday Sergeant Wei
ler OF the Western district made descent upon
the cuisine department of the Lexington market
and arrested Mrs. Wilderman, Mrs. Ross and Mrs
Adams on the charge of cooking in the market
house. The accused occupy stands in the market
and get up in substantial manner breakfasts for
the country folks and hucksters. Although the
fumes arising from the cooking stalls are generally
conceded to be very agreeable, the city ordinance
considers such things as nuisances, and, to carry
out the spirit of the law, Justice Ensor had to i'm
pose line OF s. and costs upon each law-breaker.
TAXING THE CENsUs.-The Deputy Marshals for
the District of Maryland, have now fully entered
upon their important duties, and are progressing
as rapidly possible with the laborious work as.
signed them. 1t has been suggested before in the
public prints, that the work could be much tacili-
lated, 1t househo ders and holders of real es-
tate would take the trouble to leave at their resi-
dences memorandum containing all the informa-
ton requisite for the census takers who now have
to call ten or dozen times at the same house for
one item of information.
ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-Y esterday afternoon a man
named George Chadrack was arrested on the
charge OF drunkenness, and confined in the Cen
trail police station. He had been in the room but
lew moments when he attempted to commit sui
eide by hanging himself, using his suspenders as a
'ope. Fortunately officer Carroll detected him in
he act and cut him down. When he sobered heAI
stated that he was from the State of Ohio and
was tired of living. Justice Hiss discharged him
AN OFFICER STABBED.-Y Yesterday afternoon Off
GER Hamilton attempted to arrest man named
Benjamin Becker, on Centre market Space near
Swami street, when Becker drew a knife and
stabbed him in the temple, in6icting quite Il severe
wound. The officer stepped back and drew his re.
Toiver, at sight OF which Becker fell to the pave
ment and begged for mercy. The officer arrested
1im and brought him to the Central police station,
where Justice Hiss committed him to Jail.
The LAST OF THE JAPANESE REcEpTIoN.- Yester-
lay morning the Committee of the City Council,
who had the arrangements of the japanese recep-
ion in hand, met in the First Branch chamber.
All the accounts and vouchers were examined, and
t was found that the expenses amount to So lGl 49,
which is nearly $4,000 less than the amount
appropriated.
AccrDENT.-About nine O'Clock Tuesday night, !
little daughter of a Mr.. Edwards living on Brit
on street, Madison, fell from the top of
pair OF stairs to the bottom, by which she broke
Ter left arm. DIR. o. S. Mahon set the limb.
REMoyAL.-The Erening Star, edited by VIM. d. |
hughes, Esq, has been removed from the Jarvis
Building to building the north side of Balti- |
more street, three doors from GAY street.
CUTTING AFFRAY.-Francis Dwinidad was arrest
d on the charge of cutting c. Cross and officer
William Foreman. Neither of the men were badly
injured. Dwinidad was committed to Jail for Court
FIRE.-The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon,
rom box NO Is, was occasoned by an accidental
ire at the residence of DR.. G.. G. NJ Roberts No
80 Hanover street. The damage was trihing
PROCEEDINGS or THE CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, June 49,
FIRST BRANCH.-Present, SAMUEL G.. SPCgR, ESQ,
resident and all the members except Mr.. BAUGHER
Mr.. CALLS presented petition from Albert
J. Day and others, asking permission to sink a
veil in front of their premises on Warner street;
eterred.-Mr. BLACKBURN presented petition
rom Thomas Wlnans, Ross Winans and William
}. Wiuans, asking for authority to erect solid
'lers on their premises at Spring Gardens; re-
rred.--Mr. MACE presented a report from the
oint Standing Committee on the Fire Department.
With resolution granting permission to Thomas
france to make an alteration to his house on the
orner of Camden and Howard streets; laid on the
able.-Mr. CHAPMAN, of the Joint Standing Com
nittees on Ways and Means, presented a report
With an ordinance prohibiting the sale of the fee
imple ground rent of real estate, for taxes un
ess the improvements thereon will not sell for suE
cient amount to pay the taxes laid the table,
lr. ROBERTS, of the Joint Standing Committee on
Health, presented a report with a resolution and
IN ordinance prohibiting the sinking of wells or |
'auts under the bed of any street, lane, alley, or
ide walk, the same to be used privy, and i'm
losing fine of 1000 for violation |
If the ordinance; laid on the table,
lr. A. M. PRICE, of the Joint Stand |
" SohhiIIee oH lue presented a report |
vith an ordinance granting permission to Caleb |
daltby and others to erect stone wharf on their
premises on West Falls avenue; laid on the table, |
Mr.. SIMMs presented an ordinance authorizing
ne Mayor to release fines, including the share of
ne hne due the lntormer and also the costs charged
" the magistrate; referred.--Mr. BLACKBURN Of
cred a resolution directing the City Commits
ioner to examine into the condition of the railroad
rack on North Howard street, and report to the
Branch; adopted.--A communication was re-
eived from the City Commissioner in response to
he resolution asking why the City Passenger Rail.
Fay Company do not lay the track through South
Baltimore, stating that he cannot give any infor-
nation on the subject, he not having any power
o enforce that part of the ordinance laid on the
A. NJ. PRICE called up the resolution
the HarbOr- master of the Second dis
rict, to rent office for the transaction of bust
ess; adopted.--Mr. NORRIS called up the ord-
ance authorizing the endorsing by the City of
500, 900 worth of the first and second mortgate
onds of the Western Maryland Railroad Company.
lessrs. Roberts and Blackburn opposed the passage
the bill, and Mr.. Norris advocated its adoption
ending the discussion Mr.. MACE moved that bill
e made the order of the day for Thursday and
hat the Branch adjourn; carried.
SECOND BRANCH.-Present-WM MCPHA1L, Esq, |
nd all the members.-A resolution appropria-
ing the sum of So 900 to the Home of the Friend
ass was received from the First Branch and read.
The ordinance in relation to the right of way
n the Northern Central Railway, ft the purpose
f laying the water mains along said road with
roposed amendments, was received from the First
ranch and read. On motion of Mr.. MCPHAIL (Mr. |
llicott in the Chair) the amendments and ordi-
ance were laid on the table.--Adourned.
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