The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE LoCUsT POINT FERRY-Yesterday mornnp
large number of the property holders and rsi-
dents OF Locust Point held meeting at the office
OF VIM. r. Lightner, Esq, No. SO Fayette street,
to take into consideration the Locust Point Steam
Ferry. Hazett McKim, ESQ.,, was called to the
chair, and John W. Ross appointed Secretary
After short consultation the following preamble
and resolution were adopted:
Whereas, The company who now have under
lease the Locust Point Ferry unwilling longer
to run the boats under its present disadvantages;
and
Whereas, 1t is all-important to the interests of
Locust Point that Steam Ferry communication
should be continued; be it
Resolved, That committee of three property
holders be appointed by the Chair to prepare and
present to the Mayor and City Council petition
setting forth the great inconvenience and positive
loss that will occur to their interests if this commu-
nicaton is discontinued, and praying annual APP
preparation and free wharf rent to any company
who will place suitable boats on the route, under
certain conditions.
CHARGE OF MUTINY.-On Thursday last United
States Marshal Watkins arrested two seamen
named John Williams and Charles sather, of the
ship Princess Royal, Captain Hartly, while the
ship lay in Annapolis Roads. The Princess Royal
belongs to Boston, is of ,357 tons burthen, and
while on voyage from Callao to this port, loaded
with guano, it is alleged the accused became tur-
bulent and greatly abused the captain and the two
mates of the ship The parties had a hearing yes
terday before Commissioner Hannah, who commit
ted them to Jail to await the action of the Grand
meets next Tuesday.
BODY FoUND.-Shorty after zine o'clock yester
day morning, thebody of was found floating
in the Union dock, opposite Oler's ice-house. The
body was taken from the water, and an inquest
held by Coroner Sparklin. 1t was identified as
that OF John Harrigan, who had been missing from
his home, corner of Concord street and Fish Mar
ket space, since the oath of December last When
the deceased was last seen he was under the infu-
ence of liquor verdict of accidental drowning
was rendered by the jury.
ESCORT TO PRESIDENT BUCHANAN.-A Committee
of the Battalion Baltimore City Guard were to
leave the city this morning at o'clock for Wash
ington City, for the purpose of protferring escort
the Federal Metropolis Tuesday next. The
Guard intend accompanying the President as far
as Lancaster City, Pa, and expect to turn out
with full ranks upon the occasion.
Runaway esterday afternoon about halfpast
three o'clock, horse attached to buggy wagon,
driven by Mr.. George Waterman, became fright
ened while on Poppleton street, near Lexington,
and dashed off at furious rate. When near Vine
street the vehicle was upset and Mr.. Waterman, in
jumping out, narrowly escaped serious Injury, as
the wheels of the wagon just grazed his head,
while lying on the street.
NORTHERN CENTRAL RArLRoAD.-The annual cleo
ton for Directors of this road will be held at
Caivert station day, between the hours OF IL and
O'Clock, r.: NJ. As more than ordinary interest
ieIt as 10 the result of this election, there will
stock voted.
THEFr.-Henry James was arrested Yesterday afa
ternoon, charged with stealing one coat. valued at
%, the property of Wm. J. Richardson. Justice
HIS committed the accused TO Jail for court.