The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-24

in pamphlet form.
There were loud cries for Gen. Kimmell, in re-
spouse to which that gentleman rose and sad that
it was his intention to keep his thunder for the
campaign when he would give the secessionist5 the
devil.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
MORE ARRIVALS OF TRoops About o'clock yes
terday morning, body of troops, about SIX nun
dred in number, embracing members OF various
regiments now in Washington and elsewhere,
passed through from the Philadelphia to the Cam
den station, and took the cars for Washington.
There also arrival about O'Clock, OF two
regiments of Ohio troops, under command OF Cois
NJ. A. d. McCook and Wilson. They numbered
two thousand men, and have for some time been
encamped within six miles of Philadelphia In
appearance they compared favora5ly with those
that have already passed through from other
States. large number of cars were engaged for
their transportation, and the arrangements at
Camden station were personally superlntended by
W. 2. Smith, Esq, Master of Transportation, and
his efficient aid, Oliver Hobitzel, Esq. The troops
were all destined for Washington. Qsite large
crowd was assembled at the depot with the expec-
tation OF seeing Scotch regiment in Highland
costume, who failed to arrive.
OUrRAGEs BY THE UNITED STATES FoRCEs.-There
have been several reports of outrages committed
by the Northern soldiers in circulation, which
have not found their way into our columns. We
have to-day, however, received positive information
OF one OF so gross character that while alluding
to it, we torbear to mention details 1t occurred
the farm of our townsman, Cornelius Mclean, Esq,
on the Annapolis road. A piquet guard stationed
in the vicinity, had for some time given much an
noyance, destroying the fence, taking away lum-
Der, and committing other depredations, but with
out mol sting the occupants of the house.
couple of days since, four of these men entered the
house where the overseer was, seized him as
cd secessiOnist," and after creating considerable
disturbance, went into the kitchen, where they
seized the cook, whose person they outraged before
leaving the premises. The overseer was after
wards released. We learn that Gen. Cadwaliader
had promised TO issue orders for the arrest of these
Infamous sc0undrels.
CHARGE TREASoN.-The arrest of six persons
on Thursday, upon the charge of plotting against
the Government, has already been noticed. They
had an examination before United States Commits
sloner Hanan, when they were all discharged. with
the exception of John c. Freeman and c. NJ. Or
phanta, who were held to bail for further hear
ing, yesterday. The examination took place yes
terday, about three O'Clock in the afternoon. but
the evidence being insufficient to justify their
further detention, they were dismissed The evil
dence was OF a vague character. and is not worth
John :. Hanan, Esq, appeared on the
part of the accused.
SHIPwRECKED CREw.-The crew of the Norwe-
gian bark Albion, wrecked off the Capes few days
since, arrived in this city by the steamer adelaide
mate and eleven seamen. The captain remains in
Norfolk for the present. The Albion had on board
700 tons of railroad iron, all of which went down
with the exception of 40 tons. She is now living in
lence of the breakers is rapidly filling her with
sand. She will no doubt go to pieces in a short
time. The iron was intended for the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company.
MILITARY DrsClPLINE.-The Colonel in command
on Federal Hill, yesterday afternoon called out the
officers in front of the ranks, and delivered them a
reprimand before the entire command. The matter
was trlhing one, relating to the absence of men
from the camp. The extraordinary ignorance of
all military discipline and usage displayed in this
1iur npfn nall %bo H.ln PC
future success as a commander.
PATTERsoN's PARK TO BE OCCUPIED.-It has been
determined by the military authorities of the Fed
eTal Government to occupy Patterson's Park, in
the eastern part of the city. In pursuance of this
decision the regiment under command of Col.
NJ Moorehead, now at Milestone Po int, will to-day
take possession.
THE OYSTER TRADE.-An ordinance passed the
First Branch of the City Council last evening al
lowing oysters to be brought to the city for pack
ing purposes during the summer months of the
year. to be suspended, however, whenever so or
dered by the Mayor.
ARREST BY DEPUTY MARSHALL Charles Buckley
was Yesterday afternoon arrested by Deputy Uni
ted States Marshal Downs, upon the charge of OBJ
struct:ng the railroad track on Pratt street. on the
10Th of April last H. was held to bail in the sum
of $500 to appear at Court and answer the charge.
NOMINATION FOR CONGRESS IN THE SECOND Con-
GREssIoNAL DIsTRIoT.-The delegates of the Second
Union Convention met last night at
II.
ebster (the present member) for Congress.
LooUsr POINT FERRY.-An ordinance passed the
First Branch OF the City Council last evening re-
establishing the Locust Point Steam Ferry the
city contributing five hundred dollars annually |
for three years to the object.
APPoINTMENT.-Frederick w. King was last eve
ming nominated by the Mayor IS Inspector and
Sealer of Gas Meters. The nomination was con- |
frmed by the City Council.
ID pDnnHrnyyru nm uuU I,mIr
THURSDAY, May %.
FIRST BRANCH.-Present-JoHN G. BLACKRup,,
Esq, and all the members.-A commune. /,
v se racauaA fra... .ae commissioners I ,,F nin-
Streets, stating thai the amount of expenses in
Cured in opening John street is S563 10; referred
MIR. BLANCHARD, of the Committee on Claims |
presented report with resolution referring the
petition of E. c. Webster, asking return of taxes
paid in error, to the Appeal Tax Court; adopted. |
Also, a report with resolution referring the |
petition of H Lutz, asking to be paid for work |
done for the Fire Department, to the Board of Fire
adopted.--Mr. PHELPS offered |
resolution authorizing the Board of Labor Commits
sioners to fill all vacancies which may take place
in the Board; adopted.-Also, resolution direct |
ing the City Commissioners to repair the footway
on Dolphin street, between Garden and Eager |
streets; adopted. MIR. BoLGIANo presented sup
Elementary ordinance to the effect as not to re-
quire any officer of the city who does not receive
compensation for his services to give bond unless
so required by the Mayor; also excuse those Off
annum. from giving bond; passed. d.-Mr. BLANcH-
ARD offered a resolution directing the City Comp
troller to purchase from any person, for a good
and sufficient deed, in fee simple, that portion of
Battery Square claimed and occupied by James
Polk, Esq; adopted.-Mr. BoLGIANo called up
the ordinance repeating the ordinance forbdding
the bringing of oysters to the city during the sum
ner months; passed.-Mr. BOULDER called up the
giving an annual subsidy of 81 900 per
annum, for the term of three years, to any com
pany who will run ferry of one or more boats
from the foot of Broadway to Hawber street. Lo-
Gust Point-Mr. CRour moved to strike out
81 l,OU0, ana insert $500; carried.-The ordinance
was then passed.-Mr. BLANCHARD called ND the
ordinance to authorize the City Passenger Railway
Association to run their cars on Sunday.-At the
written request of Mr.. Drakeey, who was absent
rom illness, to postpone its considerations the or
1inance was laid on the table, and made the order
)t the day Tor to-morrow.-Mr. Meyers report
I'd an ordinance to regulate the navigation of the
larbor laid on the table.-The two Branches
assembled in Convention, and soon after adjourned
ill Friday at o'clock,
SECOND BRANCH.-Branch met CHARLES ].
BAKER, Esq, President in the chair and all the
members present, except Mr.. Miller.-A message
was received from the First Branch communicating
IN ordinance to tunnel Calhoun street from Frank
in to Townsend street; passed.--AIso, resolu-
ion adverse to the petition of Joseph Lestner and
others, asking permission to erect bench on the
ootway on Aliceanna street; adopted. a
resolution to make a settlement in reference to
"nat age no" uue, or hereafter 10 become due on
lumber landed in the Fifth district--Also. re-
olution to pay the sum of Sl00 to the ianitor of
the Orphans Court, in addition to the sum of 500
allowed him in the general appropriation bill;
an ordinance to suspend proceed
ngs in the opening of John street till the first day
,t January, 1868; passed.--Mr. DEAN called up
he resolution appropriatng $50 for the protection
If the trees in the Eastern Spring lot agains bugs
md worms.--On motion of Mr.. Wilson, an
amendment appropriatns 500 for the repair of
walks, &C., in Madison Square was added. The |
question recurring the adoption of the resolution
IS amended, it was adopted.--A resolution to
purchase lot adjoining Battery Square, was re-
,eived from the First Branch and adopted.--
Also resolution providing for filling vacancies in
he Board of Labor Commissioners.--A commit
zee from the First Branch appeared and invited the
3ranch into convention upon sealed c0mmunica-
ion from the Mayor. In a few minutes the Branch
eturned and adjourned.