The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-16
CITY WTELLIGENCE

THE New WATER forks AT the monthly meet
ing Of the Water Board, which took place on
Wednesday last, the Chief Engineer of the new
works reported as follows:
or the past four weeks the lake has been filled to
greatest capacity and has only yielded redundant
supply of perfectly pure and wholesome water for all the
domestic requirements of the city, but likewise
sautly flowing surplus estimated be nearly double the
quantity which has lavshy used in the city during
that time For two weeks the above ed period
Hampden Reservoir was filed to the fullest of s
capacity-by which the brick conduit has been
subjected to the severes test of head of ranging
from foot at the dam to five feet the reservoir
equal to average of three feet throughout its
length of nearly four miles So far critical examina
tions of the exterior of the conduit will afford proof
thorough stability this recent test has been Perfectly sat
isfactory and there good for anticipating
tons Of the interior thereof 'ninA-
In addition to the above quotations we learn
from the reliable source of information that
the available capacity of the lake is five hundred
millions of gallons, which enormous store of water
is always kept in reserve for seasons of extreme
drought when the daily influx OF the various
spring branches that feed the lake shall fall short
of the daily wants of the city; that the present
daily flow nf the tributaries to the lake is about
Gfteen millions of gallons, of which amount
the city requires but five to six millions
daily, ard that the lowest ebb to which these
sources of supply have been reduced in the past
four years have been proved by accurate guagings
to have been not less than average caily flow Of
eleven millions of gallons for the last six days OF a
drought of seven weeks duration.
Furthermore, that although the works are
vet entirely finished, the city has enjoyed the
practical benefit Ut this additional supply of ex-
celIent water for the past six months; that the un-
finished part, in active progress, consists of the
ornamental superstructures of the gate houses of
the dam and Hampden reservoir, The gate keepers
cottages, and the new Mount Royal reservoir. The
latter intended as a substitute for the Chase and
old Mount Royal reservoirs will be used exclusively
for the lower service, whilst the higher parts of the
city are supplied directly from the Hampden reser-
voir 1t is expected that the whole Of these works
will be completed By November next.
EXTENT OF AUTHORITY OF LTNCOLN'S POLICEMEN.
"A few weeks ago Captain Harry Wellmore, of
company H, Maryland Line, stationed at Win
chester under Gen. Stewart, went to Charest0wn
on business, where he was taken prisoner by some
of Gen. Banks men He was brought to this city
and placed in Fort McHenry; but some DAYS ago
was released on his parole and furnished with a
certificate signed BY Gen. Dix He is a gentleman
of reserved conduct and not in any way addicted
to drinking intoxicating liquors. One evening
about eight O'Clock posse OF vice police, number
ing about twenty, went to the house OF his mother,
aged and much respected lady. and tonk him by
force, Notwithstanding Gen. Dix's certificate, and
confined him in the station house. Some of h s
friends went to Mr.. Dodge, who ordered his i'm.
mediate release; but the captain of the squad Bish-
op-threw the certificate of parole in his desk pro-
nouncing it forged, and went to Mr.. Dodge's De-
puty, Mr.. McPhail, who dscaimed against the ar
rest, and ordered a release forthwith. Since that
time ne mas again Oeen enjoying tnat lOSrtv WDlcl
granted him by the commandant of Fort Nc
Henry. When it was learned that the martial po-
lice had So far disregarded the order of the Com
mandiug General, Gen. Dix Indignantly questioned
the right to deny his authority, and denounced the
action of the police as gross outrage.
THE STATE UNION CONFERENCE.-THE body met
yesterday at the Law Buildings, and organized by
selecting w. II. Collins Esq., as permanent chair
man. Upon proceeding to nominate candidates
for Governor AID Comptroller, the following per-
sons were voted for A. W. Bradford. Isaac Nes-
bitt, George 4. Psarre and Daniel Wtsel Mr..
Bradford was nominated on the first ballot, having
received fifty-three votes out of nnety-six. For
Comptroller, Mr.. S. S. Mofett, of Cecil county,
nominated on the second ballot. The Conven
tion adopted series of resolutions, declaring that
the 1dged solely for the purpose Of supporting
the Constitution, calling upon all Union to CO.
operate in the support of the Government, at all
hazards, and suggesting to the members of the Le-
gislature the propriety of resigning.
The Convention then ad journsd sine die.
For further information the subject we refer
the curious to the republican journals of this city.
1t is understood that great dissatisfaction pre-
walls in the Union party in consequence of the
nomination of Mr.. Bradford and it is asserted that
Hon. j. Morrison Harris will run as an opposition
candidate
ARRIVAL OF THE SCHOONER PErREL.-Y esterday
afternoon the schooner Petrol, heretofore noticed
as having arrived at Fortress Monroe, from Beau
fort, N c., with the captains and crews of severa
vessels taken by the Confederate privateers, arrived
in this port. The Petrol Of the prizes
| taken, but as the Confederates had no desire tc
detsn the crews, the Petrol selected to convey
them to this port. They represen. the privateers
as very active, and just they left the harbor o
Beaufort one of the privateers was taking in large
brig.
RESCUED FROM DaowNING.-A lad of fourteen
years yesterday fell into the dock at the head o
Smiths wharf. number of young men who wit
messed it, busted themselves by throwing in board
| aud sticks to him. Capt. Zane an elderly gentle
man. luckily arrived at this moment, aud jumping
into the water, gallantly rescued him.
ARREST OF Mr.. GIDDiNGs.-The statement tina
Mr.. Jas. Giddings, of Petersville, Frederick coun
| ty, had been arrested near Sandy Hook, was mis-
take. The party arrested was his son, Mr.. Eugen
| Giddings.
| For COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WoRKs-A conven
tion of delegates from the counties composing tn
Western district, met last evening and nominated
COL Ed. Shriver. of Frederick county, as a candi
date for Commissioner of Public Works.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITizEN.-On Wednesday las
| Captain NJ. ID Loker, a well-known citizen of Eas
Baltimore, died at his residence, No. BIG Balti
more street. He was about 81 years of age.
ARRIVAL OF A GuNBoAT.-The steam gunboa
Union arrived in this port on Wednesday nigh
from Fortress Monroe. She will undergo repairs
and then join the squadron at Fortress Monroe