The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-02
CITY NTELLMENCE

theh read, showing that there is now in the Tres
sury balance of S7l6Sl ~
Mr.. Randolph stated that some of the ward col |
lectors had not yet made any returns
Inc wards were then called, and reports were |
made from all present.
The President stated that he had during the n.st |
week, received avery courteous invitation from the
President of the Corn Exchange. to make q per- |
sonal appeal to the members of the Exchange and |
that on Saturday morning last, he had accepted |
the invitation and upon the conclusion of his ap
response.
Mr.. Crichton then stated that although there
were but few members of the Exchange present on |
the occasion Of Mr.. Brune's appeal, account of
some misunderstanding as to the time, yet when
ever the subscription paper has been presented, the
members have readily responded, and though they
now have but about $40 subscribed, they do not
intend to stop until they could present the Associa
ton with check for the round sum of 81 0OO
A vote OF thanks was then unanimously tender.
ed to the members of the Corn Exchange for the r
generous aid.
The sum of 1858 was then handed in by two or
three gentlemen, who gave the names Of parties
Mr.. Bruno was then, on motion, rendered vote
OF thanks for his ndetatgable efforts in behalf OF
the poor.
The question of making appropriations for the
present month coming up, after addresses from
several gentlemen in response to inquiries as to the
condition of their respective wards Mr.. Crichton
moved that $500 be appropriated to the I'd and 4th
districts, and $3.50 to the 1st and Sd.
No other business being before the meeting, on
motion, it adjourned.
THE BALTIMORE RosINs.-The first annual report
of the Board OF Managers of this Society has Just
been issued, from which it appears that 81 53l has
been received in subscriptions for the support of
the Institution and increase of the building fund,
and 81 ST. in donations since July, 1859 when the
house was opened. Great good is represented to
have been DONE, and the managers describe the
change effected in the persons admitted to be very
graufyi ing. A number of them have been restored
to the bosoms of their families entirely reclaimed
from their former evil habits. The means used BY
the maron to effect reformation are genteness and
patient and persevering care, exercised with ju-
dlclous hrmness, an afectionate maintenance of
authority. Her efforts have been crowned with
abundant success. The Board, in conclusion, ex-
press the desire that additional exertions may be
made to reclaim other unfortunate females to
which end any donations will be thankfully re-
ceved.
SUPPOSED SUICDE-About nine O'Clock yester-
day morning, whilst gentleman was engaged near
Carroll Point. Spring Gardens, in overhauling
sail boat, he discovered a dead body lying near the
shore, in water about three feet deep. Upon bring
ing it ashore it ascertained be the body of
German'girl, named Antoinetti Schingham, about
IA years of age, who had been missing since Sun
l45 Hamburg street, where she had been employed
as a domestic. When found she had an apron
string around her neck, and but little clothing
upon her body. 1t is stated that she has been but
poorly clad during the past winter, and by some
she was supposed to be deranged. DR.. Battee,
coroner, was notified and held inquest, the jury
d
facts.
NEW CENSUS OF THE ClrY.-The following res
olutlon, authorizing the Board of Police to take
census OF the city, was introduced yesterday in the
First Branch of the City Council by Mr.. Banded:
Whereas 1t is generally believed that the late census
OF this State was very imperfecy and naccurately ia
KEN and that in particular it affords reliable return Of
the number OF inhabitants of the city of Baltimore whilst
tits OF the greatest Importance many accounts should
be carefully ascertained; therefore,
Resolred, That the Board of Police Commissioners be-
and they are hereby requested to have
sus taken of all the persons residing in the city of Ba
more, on some one day in the month of May next, dis
tngushing between the sexes and between the white
population free persons of color slaves that it shall
be the duty of the Comptroller the said Board
Police Commissioners with such books stationery as
may be required for the purpose aforesaid and that the
sum OF one hundred dollars much thereof as ne
cessary be- and the is hereby appropriated for the
same. Read and laid on the table
FIRE.-On Sunday morning about one O'Clock, po-
lieemen Carroll and Knox in passing around their
beat, observed very bright light suddenly stream
from window In house No. 152 Eager street. Con-
WINGED that it was not produced by gas or lamp
they aroused the inmates of the house. and on going
to the room, found the wood work around the win
dow In blaze A Mrs. Kelly with two children
were sleeping in the apartment, unconscious of the
danger. candle had been placed on a stand near
the window, from which the curtain took fire and
the flames had communicated to the frame work.
The damage done amounts to about SIS. The house
isowned by Col. F. III. B. Boyd, Fire Inspector and
Is occupied by policeman Kelly.
MARINE DIsAsTER.-The following information
has been received at the Merchants Exchange
heading Rooms:-NEw YORK, March 31.-Captain
McStocker, of ship William Penn, informs mis- own
ers in this city, Messrs. j. Hooper Co.. that his
ship sprung leak, lost rudder, and was Abandoned
at sea. No further particulars of the disaster
supposed all hands saved. The William Penn
sailed hence on the 4th of March, for Liverpool
with cargo consisting of 3,0l4 bbls -four, 16, 100
bushels wheat, 2S, 447 bushels corn, GA no gsheads
tobacco, BAT barrels rosin, 49, 100 pounds hog hair
where insured not known. The ship and freight
we learn are fully covered in offices outside of this
city.
DEsPERADo.-On Sunday afternoon, a man
named John W. Gray, accompanied by his wife.
was passing along Canton avenue, neal, the bridge
over Harris Greek, when man named Henry
Cook approachedhim, and without the slightest
provoeation struck Gray severe blow on the
cheek. Gray's wife who had baby in her arms)
demonstrated with the assailant, when he slapped
her In the face, and then slapped the infant and
left A warrant was procured for Cooks arrest
and about midnight he arrested by policeman
Wrightson. Justice Griffin committed him to iail
in default of 81, 900 security for court.
FIREs-Between ten and eleven O'Clock on Sun
day night a fire occurred in the house of John
North, on w arren street, near William by which
bed was burned and some other slight damages
sustained The fire department were out, but
their services were not required.
An alarm of fire sounded about eleven o'clock
yesterday morning, which was caused by the par
tlal burning of a frame building in the rear of No.
10 China alley, near Montgomery street, occupied
by Augustus Volkmar. The damage done was
slight.
Property SALEs.-Yesterday F. W. Bennett &
Co., auctoneers, sold at the Merchants Exchange
salesrooms, a lot of ground situated on the north
slae OF Portland street, Emory street,
with front of Is feet and a depth of 10 feet I'M
royed by threestory brick dwelling and back
building, and subject to mortgage of s72O, and
ground rent OF S3562 per annum. Purchased by
Jacob Rose for SIS. Also, lot of ground on
Scott street, near Pratt street, with front of Is
feet ~ inches, and depth of lao feet to Dawson
alley. Improved by two-story brick dwellings,
one on each end OF the lot, and subject to mort
gage of $72O, and an annual ground rent of $40.
Purchased by same for S., O94.
The Boat PIANroM.-Y esterday morning pretty
little boat, called the "Phantom," was launched
from the yard of her builders at Spring Gardens,
She belongs to an association called the "Phantom
Association" She is twenty-five feet long, six feet
six inches beam, and draws but eight inches water
1t is beautifully finished. After the launch the as
ISOLATION took an excursion, and were highly
pleased with her qualities. The Phantom, was
under the management of Messrs. Sachse, Boat
man and Bertram, old experienced seamen, who
conducted her to and from the shore with safety
RUN OvER.-Another instance of the DANCER of
fast driving in the crowded streets given yes
terday morning, in the fact of man named John
Riley having been knocked down by horse at
tached to beer wagon which was being previous
ly driven along Light street, NEAR Camden Al
though the wagon passed over the body OF RILEY,
ne fortunately escaped serious injury. The driver,
Henry Beckmein, was arrested by officer Chisholm
and arraigned before Justice Boyd who fined him
$40 and costs for fast driving but the accused ap-
peaed from the decision, and was released on bail
to answer at Court.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES.-The following gentle
men were elected delegates, on Saturday night, by
the Baltimore Typographical Union, No. H. to
represent the Union in the National Typographical
Convention, which will be convened in the CITY of
New York on the first Monday in May next:-Jos.
b. j. Onion, Thomas Crawford, and Edwin d.
Chesney.
AID FOR THE DEsTTUTE.-The ordinance appro
priating $50 000 for the employment of the desti-
tute In improving Druid Hill and Patterson's
Parks last evening passed the Second Branch of
the City Council, and having previously passed the
First Branch, only awaits the signature of the Mayor
to become law. The amount is to be equally
divided between the two parks.
THE WEArHER.-Ye sterday was regular March
day. At an early hour it commenced splitting snow
at intervals, and by IL o'clock, there was a cold
rain prevailing. The air raw and very dis
agreeable.
COLLECTION OF TAxEs.-The following is the
amount of taxes collected during the month of
March, as furnished by the chief clerk of the Col
lector's ofce-State So 500. &c. city, 1923, 45l 46;
opening streets, S9S.O6. Total, S26, 149.45.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
MONDAY, April l.
FIRST BRANoH.-Present-JoHN C. BLACKBURN
ESQ.,, President, and all the members.--Mr
BoLGIANo offered petition from r. K. Crawford
and Others bacon cutters in the several markets. |
asking reduction in their licenses; referred-
Mr. PHELPS presented a memorial from Col. James |
FOLK relative to Battery Square, South Baltimore
reierred-"Also, petition from George Lawer |
asking for indemnity for injury sustained to one of
fr0m q h. rraA L. 49,