The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-06


points to the same line of policy The interests of
have become interviewer and attained such vast dimen
sons that any serious damage the commerce of one
tien felt by all Though trust that this country will
be Obliged to take active the European
preserved cannot fail to prove injurious and
rumors of impending conflicts among the Powers In Eu-
rope must always damage our business.
The mitigation Of the evils OF war; by placing private
property out of the pale of hostile arrays is clearly in
the interest of all nations that the ultimate recognition
this principle cannot be doubtful; public opinion must
eventually overcome all opposition enforce its uni
vsrsal adoption In furtherance of that object and
expression OF the sentiments of this Board your commit
tee would offer the following resolutions:
Resolved That this Board has witnessed with deep in
erest the efforts now making in Europe for the introduce
ton of code of international law which snail abolish
prvateerng and at the time interct the seizure
and private property by public armed vessels
articles contraband of war only excepted.
Resolred That it behooves the Government of the I'm
ted States to take active part in bringing these
changes equally demanded by the march of civilization
ana the true interests OF our people and to take such
measures for the promotion of that object its wisdom
may seem best calculated to its early success
Respectfully submitted,
A. SCHUMACHER, Chm !
W. L.. WHITRIDGE, Com on Commerce,
BENZ. NJ HoDGEs, Jr
BALTIMORE March 5, $780,
The undersigned Committee to whom was referred the
letter from the Board of Trade Boston, in relation to
the impending in China. beg leave to report that
the subject Of mediation intervention between two
nations at has constituted of the
delicate points of international diplomacy Your com
mttee, though deeply impressed with the Importance OF
the question to the commerce of this country not
sufficiently conversant with the issue to form an
opinion whether the true policy of the United States
to volunteer its good offices towards achieving peaceful
settlement of the existing differences
In the first article of the treaty concluded Ten tsing
and recently ratified, the United States promise the
Chinese their friendly offices bring about an amicabe
arrangement If any other should act unfairly
the interference of this Government unless particularly
invoked, might therefore be regarded preudgment
rendering it unfit to act mediator.
Taking this view of the case, your committee would
respectfully ofer the following resolution
ReolUed That this Board considers it inadvisahle
memoriaze the United States Government as requested
believing that its ample information on the subject and
known socitude for the protection American interests
will render any action OF this Board unnecessary and in
expedient.
Respectfully submitted
~ "A ScHWM4CnER, WM,cn Chairman commtte on
BENZ. NJ. HODGES, JR. 0oiheroe'
BALTIMORE, March 5, 1860.
E. S. Courtney, on behalf of the Committee on
the Floating School, presented the third annual
report. Thereport speaks in fatterng terms of
the usefulness and prosperity of the school
1t was approved, ordered to be printed and
copies thereof sent to the members of the General
Assembly at Annapolis.
Mr.. Schumacher submitted memorial largely
signed by the merchants and factors and Others en-
gagged in the tobacco trade, demonstrating against
the passage of the bill before the Legislature re-
curing the sale of the present Tobacco Inspection
Warehouses, and building new ones on tide water
Mr.. Bruno called Mr.. William McKim to the
chair and stated very frankly his position in regard
to the matter. He was largely interested in the
property owned by the Canton Company, and was
also director in said company and his private in
terest caused him to hope for the success of the
project, but se would allow his private inter
est to interfere with his public duties He there
fore, left the chair as President of the Board and
would not vote the question: preferring to leave
the matter to the judgment of those whose perso-
nal interest would not conflict.
Quite spirited debate followed, participated in
by Messrs. George N. Eaton, Albert Schumacher,
J ID. Stone Others-an0 he adO IF
following resolutions:
RsSoued That this Board approves the object of the me
mortal just read objecting to the contemplated removal
of the the State Tobacco Warehouses from their
location and which has been signed by the entire tobac
co interest in the city of Baltimore, believing as
do that such might if successful prove bighv
prejudcal to all interested in that valuable branch Of
commerce and disastrous that particular trade itself
Resolved further that copies of this resolution be for
warded to our representatives at Annapolis with a
quest to all honorable their power to
out the object of the memorial.
Mr.. Bruno said that his attention had been called
as President of the Beard, through a communica
tlon from gentleman in this city, to the treaty
with Mexico, and now before the United States
Senate for ratification.
Mr.. Schumacher objected to the Board taking
any action in reference to the treaty. There were
some features in said treaty, and included in the
sth article, that he could not approve, and he pre-
ferred the question to be left to the wisdom of the
Senate, before which it is at present pending.
On motion the further consideration of the oues-
tion was laid on the table.
After the.transaction of minor business the Board
adjourned.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
MONDAY, March s.
FIRST cH.-Present-SAMUEL G. Sp1cER,
Esq, Presidents and all the members except Messrs
Talbot. Irons, and Baugher.
Mr. MACE presented petition from DIR. John
Bucker and others, relative to the condition of the
sewer at the corner of st. Paul and Centre streets
Referred.
Mr.. BLACKBURN presented petition from Thomas
Wlnans, asking for an extension of the Port War
den's line in front of his premises at Ferry Bar.
Referred.
Mr.. Balm presented petition from Thomas Rine-
mart and others, demonstrating against the erec-
ton OF new almshouse on lot No. of the present
almshOuse property.
/ MIR. Balm presented petition from George Ian
caster asking for remuneration for damages sus-
tanned to his house, No. $50 West Pratt street. by
mob, on the day of the last Governors election.
Referred.
MIR. Balm offered resolution to appoint a Joint
Special Committee to proceed to Annapolis and re-
monstrate against the passage of the bill to increase
the dictatorship of the stockholders in the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, and also provi-
ding that the city directors in that Company be in
vited to accompany the Committee.
Mr. MACE moved to amend by adding the Presi-
dents OF the Council be added to the Committee.
Adopted.
The resolution was put on its passage and
adopted.
A message was received from the Mayor return
ing the resolution authorizing the city authorities
to take measures to secure land warrant to cover
the bed of the basin, without his signature. The
Mayor states that the committee had better see Dr.
Ihomas Buckler, who states in letter that he has
secured warrant to cover the bed of the basin
which he is ready to resign for the use of the city.
Referred.
Mr.. TAYLOR presented petition from the Joint
Standing Committee on Claims with resolution
adverse to the petition of George Sauer. Laid on
the table.
Mr.. SPEDDEN offered a resolution directing the
City Commissioner to have fagstones placed across
Columbia street at Emory street. Adopted
Mr.. TAYLOR offered resolution authorizing the
City Commissioner to have fag-stones placed across
Sharp street, at Hamburg and Henrietta streets
Adopted.
Mr.. R. PRICE offered resolution authorizing the
ater Board to place fire plugs at the corners of
Green and Pratt Streets Green and Fayette streets
Eutaw and Fayette streets, Howard and German
streets, and Howard street and Cowpen alley.
Adopted
Mr.. MACE offered a resolution authorizing the
Committee on City Property to advertise for
plans for new City Hall. Referred
MIR. RoBERTs offered a resolution granting per-
mission to VIM. Ellicott to erect frame shed on
his premises, No. 307 North Caroline street. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. TAYLOR offered resolution to place gas
lamps on Sharp street, between Henrietta and
Hamburg streets, and one on the corner of West
Mr.. Balm offered resolution directing the CITY
Commissioner to place gas lamp on the corner of
Parkln and Boyd streets. Adopted.
MIR. CALLS offered resolution directing the
City Commissioner to place stepping stones on
Central avenue at Cough street. Adopted.
Mr.. CALLS offered resolution directing the
Port Warden to have the Harbor'at Spears wharf
deepened Referred.
Mr.. EVANS offered resolution directing the
Water Board to place new pump in the well
corner of Bank street and Castle alley. Referred.
Mr.. EVANS presented ordinance, authorizing
the paving of Alice Anne street, between Car olille
street and the Falls. Referred
communication was ssreceived from j. Wesley
Guest, resigning bis position as School Commits
sioner of the l4th ward. Laid on the table.
Mr.. BLACKBURN called up the resolution direct
ing the Water Board to have the well at the corner
of Broadway and Lancaster street cleaned and
new pump placed therein. Adopted.
Mr.. NoRRIs called up the resolutions directing
the Water Board to erect fireplugs at certain
points on Bolton and Ross streets and Madison
avenue. Adopted.
Mr.. Pollock called up the resolution placing the
building formerly occupied by the Lafayette Engine
Company at the control of the School Board and
approprating ST. 800 to alter the building so as to
answer the purposes of apublic school, Adopt ed.
Adjourned.
SECOND BRANCH.-Branch met pursuant to ad-
Journment. Present, DAVID TAYLOR, ESQ.,, Presi-
dent pro tem., and all the members
Mr CATHcARr moved a reconsideration of the vote
on the resolution to instruct the representatives
of the city in the Legislature to vote against the