The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-30
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

an attempt was made to rob the dry goods store OF
the Messrs. Wicke, of the same place. The clti-
zens becoming incensed on account OF these occur
FENCES, and Anderson being suspected, ne was ar
rested and committed to the county jan on aiohaay
last, but in short time his release was ootaheuoy
John D. Rofe, on the ground oil MS not having
been legally committed. He was Immediately
brought here and sold to a slave dealer. lntorma-
ton Of this fact having been received at Chester
town. an officer, Mr.. &. &. Atkinson, was dispatch
ed to this city. and, procuring a ant and the
services of policeman Rutherford, he proceeded to
the jail of the dealer, who, after interview with
Rolte, surrendered the fugitive, upon the purchase
money being refunded Anderson was taken be-
fore Justice Hiss, and, after examination, COM
mtted to Jail to await orders from the Sheriff of
Kent county. During his confinement in prison
Anderson confessed that he did set fire to the Of
flee.
WILD GoosE CHASE AND CAPrURE.-A few DAYS |
ago a party of lads, at play in the vicinity of |
Franklin Square, observed bird OF a style and
dimensions not often met with in the streets of a
large city, although very queer bipeds are by no
means uncommon. The stranger was not an Amer- |
can eagle, nor lighting bird of any description,
but ,citd goose, which had seeded from flock on
its way north-being probably of the geese
whose ''soundness" has passed into proverb.-
The young gentlemen who observed his approach |
were so much affected by this proof of sympathy
with Southern institutions on the part of North
ern bird, that they all rushed forward to seize
upon him with a view ofinducing him to make one
of their houses his home. This honor was reserv-
Esq., who carried him off from all competitors and
installed him in splendid quarters, where he has
been receiving concourse OF visitors, only ex-
ceeded by that which attends the levee of another
long-legged Northern individual, in a neghborng
city.
ACCiDENr-About haltpast eleven o'clock
Thursday night. man named Charles Stubbins
was run over by freight train of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, near the Mount Clare Station,
and almost instantly killed, having had all the ribs
broken n
gled very badly. Medical attention was procured,
but he expired within hour after the occurrence.
1t is supposed that he walking upon the track
with his back upon the train, which was backing at
the time, and the engineer not seeing him, the ac
cident occurred as above stated. OF late years he
had been quite disspated, but at one time occupied
an honorable position in society. lie was removed
t the residence of his son on Columbia street. and
will be buried at the expense of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. Coroner Battee was Lo-
titled, but upon learning the circumstances declined
to hold an inquest.
Coon FRIDAY " esterday being Good Friday
celebrated in the Catholic and Episcopal
churches with appropriate services. In the former
edihces the habiliments of mourning were every
where to be seen, commemorative of the death of
the Saviour. To-day will also be observed a day
of mourning, and closes the season of Lent. To-
morrow, Easter Sunday,) the anniversary of the
Resurrection, will be celebrated in quite different
manner by services of joyousness and exultation,
and the evergreen will succeed the weeds of sor-
row, typical of the eternal existence of the Saviour
and his undyng love for his creatures. A success
sion OF religious celebrations will follow until As
cension Day.
SAD OCCUREEYCE.-The Baltimore County Adco-
cate states that on Saturday night last. two men,
young man named Thomas Hawkins, and negro
man named Elisha Morris, residents of the tn
district, went out Bird river in boat to
attend to fishing weirs, expecting to be absent
about an hour. young man waited on shore for
them to return during the whole Of the night, and
at daylight in the morning, the boat seen out
in the river upset, and the hats of the two men
floating on the water. Search has been made for
the bodies but up to the time of the latest advces
they had not been found.
FIRE.-The alarm about three o'clock Yesterday
afternoon was caused by fire having been discov-
cred in of the buildings connected with Clagets
Brewery, which was the result of accident. The
roof of the malt house considerably burned
The stock slightly injured 1t is supposed thai
$500 will cover the entire loss. The buildings are
insured in the Equitable office, and the stock in the
Firemen's and the Associated Firemen's office of
this city, and the Home, of New York. The Fire
Department was promptly on the spot and although
at first the conhagration threatened to be serious,
their activity soon quoted such apprehension.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE UNEMPLOYED WoRK-
MEN:-lt will be by reference to the proceed
ings of the First Branch of the City Council last
evening, that that body passed the ordinance pro-
posing to borrow the faith of the city the Of
$4,000, to be expended in labor the Parks, the
money to be refunded out of the railway Park
fund. Under the ordinance passed, one-half of
the sum is to be appropriated to Druid Hill and
the other to Patterson Park. The Branch was in
session until halipast nine o'clock.
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-A young lady was shot last
evening, on Forrest street, by Walter Wills one of
the guards upon the wall of the Marylan Penien-
tiary, by the accidental discharge OF his gun. He
was about taking the gun into the house for the
night, when the hammer struck against the side of
the door, causng the discharge the shot taking effect
upon the young lady, who passing at the time.
The services of physician obtained, and it is
believed she is not seriously hurt.
MUNICIPAL EAPPoINTMENrs.-The Mayor sent the
following nominations to the City Council last
evening, and they were confirmed by the Branches
in convention
Vaccine Physician for the Nineteenth and Twen-
teth Wards.-Dr. George CASTOR Brewer, vice DR..
Marbury Brewer, resigned.
Ward Manager of the Poor for the Nineteenth
Ware. William Laws, vice John p. p. Jones, re-
signed.
The OPENING OF HOLIDAY STREEr-The ordi
nance repeating the ordinance passed by the for
mer City Council, providing for the opening oil
holiday street, from Fayette street to Exchange
Place, was called up in the Second Branch last
evening, by Mr.. Higgins. After some debate, du-
ring which quite number of interested spectators
were present, the repeal of the ordinance to open
was decided upon by vote OF yeas, nays.
SUICDE.-0n Thursday night last, Robt. McFar-
land, residing on the west side of Ann street.
between Lombard and Pratt streets committed
suicide by swallowing about four ounces of lauda-
nun. Dr. lnlOeS was called to his aid as soon as
the TACT was discovered, but too late to afford
relief. Coroner Sparklin held inquest and a
verdict of death by suicide was rendered.
FIRE IN THE CouNrY.-We learn, from the Balti-
more county American, that the dwelling of Mr.. A.
j. Albert, on Sparrow Point in Patapsco Neck Bal
Tuesday night last. The roof caught from a burn
lug chimney. No information as to loss of furni-
ture is given, or whether there any insurance.
There was no personal injury sustained
!,
dwelling, No. 20 Fayette street, between High and
Front streets, entered and rausacked, the wa
ter pipe cut and the gas fixtures torn down, and
every article of metal carried away. In conse-
quence of the pipe being cut the hydrant oyerran
and considerable damage ensued.
lEQUEsT.-Coroner Sparklin yesterday held an
inquest upon the body of man named John
Baughman, who had died quite suddenly about
noon at the house of Mrs. Barbara Haskell, No. 80
Eastern avenue. He was about As wears of age
verdict was rendered that death ensued from the
use OF intoxicating liquors.
FURTHER HEARING.-George Mince who was ar
rested on Thursday evening by ex-sergeant Pam
philon, on the charge of having stolen horse and
wagon, some two years ago, in South Baltimore
was examined yesterday morning before Justice
Hiss, and was committed for further hearing on
Wednesday next.
COMMITTED TO JAIL.-Joh Shaney, well known
character, was yesterday morning arrested by
policemen Hays and DeGoey, on the charge of
disorderly conduct and abusing and resisting the
policemen in the discharge of their duty. He was
committed to Jail by Justice Hiss.
AssAuLr.-John Bruce was arrested, Yesterday
morning, by officer Redgrave, charged with as
saulting and beating Dennis Hogan. He was ar
raigned before Justice Hiss, who committed him to
Jail to answer the charge at court
THEFr.-Mary j. Maltby, colored, was yesterday
afternoon taken into custody by officer Ball. upon
the charge OF stealing one hundred and twenty dol
lore from Joseph Bowie. She was arraigned be-
fore Justice Hiss, who committed her for the action
of the Grand Jury.
THE SOUTHERN ARMY.-Thirty-Gve recruits for
the army OF the Confederated States lett this city
on board the steamer Adelaide, Captain Cannon,
which sailed on Thursday evening.
Observation-Disclosures Council Yesterday ar
rested John Helpey, upon the charge of being a
suspicious character. Justice Mclaughlin com
mtted him to Jail for 60 days a vagrant.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
FRIDAY, March 20.
FIRST BRANcH.-Present-JoH C. BLACKBURN
Esq, President, and all the members.--The
President laid before the Branch communication
from james c. Morford, proposing to sell place
on the Reisterstown road, distant quarter of mile
from the city, for the purpose of new Amshouse
building, the place containing 100 acres at $3.50 an
acre; reierred.-Also communication from the
Appeal Tax Court, relative to the fitting nm of a
room for the accommodation of the Court, and re-
9uesting an additional appropriation; referred-
Mr.. BANDED called up the resolution for placing gas
mains on Fayette street, from Aisquith to Central
avenue; adopted. BLANCHARD called I'M the
ordinance providing for the appointment of Mes
senger to the Mayor, and Janitor of the CITY Hall;
passed.-Mr. Hay called up the ordinance pro.
viding for the repeal of the ordinance for the con-
struction of new Almshouse.-An animated dis
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