The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-09-14

THE New CoUNTY.-The Annapolis Gazette oppo-
SEES the project of forming county of the lower
portions of Ann Arundel, and expresses the opinion
"that the Legislature has no power in the premises
"and that the proposed division can be made only
sin the event of change in the Constitution of
"the State. The power to effect such a division is
"not vested by the Constitution in the Legislature
cor in any other power. That instrument, under
'the head of New Countless creates Howard
"county, and makes provision for creating a new
"county out of part of Allegheny county. But
nothing further is said on the subject of new coun
.'ties."
THE SOUTHERN MAIL.-The New Orleans mails
have so frequently failed to arrive within schedule
time, within the past month, that the post Office
department has taken the matter into consideration
with view TO remedy the matter.
MARYLAND Coal TRADE.-During the week end.
ing Tuesday, 11th of September, 122 boats cleared
the port of Cumberland, carrying 10 604 03 tons of
coal. During the there were l sos boats
cleared, carrying 81, 306 II tons of coal.
THE DOUGLAS DEMOCRACY AND TIE MUNICIPAL
ELECrloN.-The Douglas Democratic Conve ntion
at the meeting last evening, adopted resolutions
and other municipal offices.
| THE OPERA.-Lo Somnambula drew last night at
Front Street the best house of the season, and we
in the audience most of the old habitues of the
| Opera, but the attendance was nevertheless not
what it should be. We know that the theatre is
somewhat remote, and that Italian Opera is more
fashionable than English, but we also know that
there exists large class of persons amongst US
who appreciate music and don't care much for dis
lance, nor are solely influenced by fashion. These
we had expected to see out in sufficient force to
have well filled the house, but have been disap-
pointed The company is really very good. Miss
Miner, in purity of tone and thoroughness of
| school, has been surpassed by no singer who has
visited us in many years, and has advantages of
| person and manner which render her peculiarly at
! tractive. Miss Kemp and Miss Payne are above
mediocrty, and Messrs. Cook and Bowler are quite
up to their work, though the former, we learn, is
| laboring under severe indispostion The chorus,
though small, is well drilled and efficient. The
orchestra is the weak part of the troupe but it is
so in numbers and not in capacity. Somnombula
was admirably performed last night, and in the role
of Amina, Miss Miner achieved complete success.
| Tonight this accomplished lady takes benefit,
when Auber's celebrated opera of "Fra Diouolo',
will be presented. We hope to see on this occa-
| sion a full attendance.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE-Beneft Of Mr. Clarke.
This evening is set apart for the benefit of Mr..
Clarke, the comedian, who has delighted the audi
ences at this faVorite place of amusement during
the pastweek. An excellent bill is offered for
occasion, Mr.. Clarke appearing in three different
characters first Nipcheese, in Robinson Crusoe,
second as Nr. Toist in the Prince Of Wales at Cape
Nay, ard third as Bob Tyke, in Mortons fine
comedy of the School Of Reform. The house will no
| doubt be crowded, for Mr.. Clarke is general
favorite with Baltimore theatregoers.
| SANFoRD's SERFNADERs, at the New Assembly
Rooms, are meeting with the full encour.
| agement that their merit entities them to, the
large hall being crowded nightly. As they only
stay with us this week, those who would enjoy a
hearty laugh should not fail to improve the oppor-
tunity offered this and tomorrow evening.