The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

MEETING OF THE Poor ASSOCIATION This BODY
assembled at their room, on Fayette street. last
night for the purpose of considering the condition
of the poor in our city. The meeting was called
to order by the President, John G. Bruno, ESQ.,,
when the agents report for the month of January
was read. The number of families relieved was
Z,50l. For the corresponding time last year, there
were relieved 1926 families The number Of per
sons in the families relieved amounted to 1887,
against 1879 for the same time last year. The
number of visits made were 2,5l3 amount of
money expended SHASTA, against 81 ,575.77 for
the corresponding time last year. The number of
cords of wood distributed 1905 coal,
1885 tons. Six boys and girl were
sent to public schools, and four boys to
Sabbath schools; employment was obtained for
two men, three women, one boy and two girls. OF
those relieved, 81 belonged to the Baptist persua-
sion; 70 to the Episcopa; 15 to the Presbvteri-
an; GA to the Catholic; 263 to the Methodist; 50
to the Lutheran; and ,426 ofno religion The
amount of money received from all sources from
November LIST 1860, to February 18th 1851 was
Sl3, .06; expenditures during that time, S.
81 $685. 5
donation of $50, from an unknown source, was
received by Mr.. Brashears, the Secretary. The
Treasurer, Mr.. Randolph, presented letter from
John G. Bruno, Esq, containing the following do
nations: From George Tiffany, 500; J. B. Nor
ris, and lady, $40; j. Hanson Thomas, S5O Fitz-
gerald, Booth & Co., 500; Thomas Whitridge &
Co., 500; William b. Walters & Co., SlO0; Edw.
B. jenkins, 500; William Crichton, $50; making
total of S670. The communication further sta
ted that Mr.. Bruno had on his books subscrip-
tion of $500, unsolicited, but available at any
time. The report of the finance committee con-
tanned statement OF the property bequeathed by
the late Miss Monteith to the Association, com
planning of the manner in which Mr. Ing attorney
at law, who has the settling up of the estate, has
deprived the Association of the use of the money
belonging to it. The matter freely discussed
by the Association, and legal proceedings urged
against Mr.. Ing and his securities.
Dbl
about half-past eleven o'clock an atfray occurred
on Plowman street, near Front, during which a
yourg man named George Greer was stabbed in
the LETT side SO dangerously that his fels despared
OF. 1t appears that Greer with others had been to
Leutbecher's MelodeOn, and when it was over was on
his way home when the difficulty occurred He
was taken to the drug store of the Messrs Andrews
d Thompson on Baltimore street, near the bridge
Where the wound was dressed, and was then taken
to his nome on Fawn street, near Exeter. No ar
rests were made with the exception of one witness
out the parties are known, and the police are on
their track, and will probably secure them to-day
nile at the drug store Greer vomited blood free
ly, showing that the knife had penetrated the
stomach, making wound that, it is feared, will
prove fatal.
DEFALCATIoN.-lt is currently reported thatGe
NJ hiss, Treasurer of the Mutual Fire Insurance
company, OF Baltimore county, has abscnndsd from
the city, with between nine and ten thousand dol
lars OF stocks and money belonging to the compa-
ny. OF his defalcation there is no doubt The en-.
tire amount Is not yet ascertaned. Investigations
are being made by the Board of Directors, Who as.
sert that the stability of the Company will not be
seriously affected by this loss. 1t is also rumored
that he is indebted to gentleman of Baltimore
county for money loaned to an equally large
amount Mr.. Hiss left a wife and four children
residing near Govanstown.
A Coon WoRK.-The Sabbath School Association
OF the House of Refuge will hold their second an
nlversary meeting this evening in the Eutaw street
Methodist Episcopal Church. Addresses will be
delivered by the Rev. N. II. Schenck, and other
able speakers. A novel feature of the programme
will be the participation of the inmates of the House
OF Refuge in the exercises. We commend this re-
formatory school one meriting support from
our community as there is none from which greater
practical good can be expected The method of
treatment being one of gentleness and not of force
isfworthy of all praise.
SHAMEFUL.-Y esterday afternoon, a BEING named
John Mccullough, residing on Spring street. was
arrested, charged with brutally beating his wife.
me accused began beating his wife on Friday last,
ana mas kept 1t up every day since. Yesterday
afternoon, when giving evidence against her hus-
Dand, her face and head presented a shocking sight:
her lace was covered with bruises, while nearly
every vestige OF hair bad been torn from her head
Court. " J ava
DisCHARGED.-Harvey Lee Pierce the Young man
VINO accidentally killed young woman named
Church, at the house of Mrs. Rocus on Monument
s nh, snort time since, Saturday dis
charged from jail, by order of the Grand jury At
the coroners inquest the accused was acouittnd of
the charge, but the Grand jury ordered his arrest
until that body could investigate the matter: the
result t, however, failed to criminate him and he
was accordingly discharged.
TAXING SKETcHEs.-Mr. Theodore w. Davis. one
OF the artists of Frank Leslies Illustrated Paper is
now engaged in taking sketches of the principal
United States Fortresses in the Chesapeake Bay.
mnlch VIII soon be published in that paper. Pic
lures of Fort McHenry, Fort Carroll, Fortress
Monroe and the Rip Raps will be very interesting
at the present time.
VISIT TO THE JAIL.-The Joint Standing Com.
mlttee on Police and Jail will tomorrow morning
VISIT the Jail for the purpose of examining into the
circulated that it is not suitable for tbe nurn6s ~
tended, the committee will inquire into the matter
and submit their opinion to the City Council.
SERIOUS AccIDENT:-Y esterday afternoon negro
named Rhodes fell from the top of an omnibus at
the corner of Schroeder and Fayette streets and
received such injuries about the head. that sari
GUS result Is anticipated. He was removed to the
grocery store of Mr.. Joseph Colliday on the cor-
ner'where his injuries were dressed by DR.. King.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Between and o'clock vester-
gay morning, VIM. B. Dukehart, well-known to
our citizens as hose manufacturer died snddanlv
from paralytic stroke, at his place of business.
NO. IL Water street. The deceased resided No 81
high street Coroner Hall was informed of tho
oeath' but declined holding an inquest.
:: hEoovERISG.-Mr. Edward L. Thomas, auc.
nv
peing thrown from a buggy on the corner of Nortb
lexington streets, is rapidly recovering from
h INJURIES lie is allowed by his physicians to see
,e NE NE oLD DEFENDERs.-The semi-aunual meeting
oi tne association of Old Defenders was called Ia
ngnt, at the old City Hall, but for want ofa ono
um, the meeting adjourned until the third Mon |
aay OF august next the next regular meeting day.
lNcENDIARIsM:-At half past six O'Clock last
evening, several frame sheds at the intersection of
u sr1 ro
On nre and destroyed before the arrival of the fro
Horn. -' DenJ" I'LL
=, RoBBERIEs.-On Saturday night the DWELLING of
hr. George O'Neal, Ga West Baltimore street Was
% ny burglars and robbed of several articles
u c,olhlog. The dwelling of Mr.. Robert Harvey.
IN cannon street, at Canton, was also visited byy
burglars and robbed of clothing. y
=, IHEFT-Henry Soners was arrested yesterdav
Ipnarged with stealing overcoat the property Of
etef Donnelly. Justice Hiss committed the &C.
- 70 jail TO await the action of the Grand Jury.
4. 81 r;nh. ATE.|Dr Z. +. Cunningham was arrested
hanesa 1s oy the police of the Eastern station.
,uaIgeu Win beating Casper Stump and his wiEa
jourt. "oouseu u JAN LOT
or THE CITY couvnu
FIRST BRANcH.-Present-JoHN C. BLAcranuav
$50 PRESIDENT, and quorum of mem bers.-Mr
anthony ]. Schroeder, asking permission to con.
lnue IN use two frame she'd, os lao and I42 Wash
aagton street; REFEREED Mir. BRowN presented
nc petition from property holders on Holiday and
rs,;n uJacent streets, demonstrating against the
MI. ALLEN presented petition from the Rail-.
, av.o ana Ohio Railroad Company. asking that
street, between Eutaw and Howard streets
r. sniff referred. Also a petition from
rect shed aa an Others, asking permission to