The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-18
CITY XVTELLIGENCE

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OF the members of the Baltimore Bar was he Id
Yesterday at l O'Clock in the Superior Courtroom
Upon the announcement of the death of Mr.
Mclean, Mr.. |. Nevett Steele moved that judge
Martin take the Chair, and that Mr.. B. G. Barroll
| act as Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Campbell, the Chair appointed
committee of five tc draft resolutions expressive
| OF the sense of the meeting
| Messrs.J. Mason Campbell Jervis Spencer. Robt.
j. Brent, L. ates Walsh and |, N Steele Vere
appointed said committee
The members of the committee retired and re-
turned with the following resolutions, which were
presented by j. Mason Campbell:
ReSousd That the Bar Of Baltimore have heard with
the slncerest regret of the death OF Cornelius Mclean
ESQ., long one OF its most esteemed and valued mem
hesored That in the loss have sustained we mourn
te departure not merely OF an accomplished brother,
who always performed his duties his clients and the
community in the most thorough energetic mann r
anu with married ability but OF true and conscientious
man VINO sought 10 know and do what right and
has, in consequence left behind him an unspoed char
acter to be the soace of his surviving friends and an m
ample to his professional brethren
Re$olred, That these resolutions be communicated by
the Secretary to Mr.. McLeans relatives and that in
token OF respect for his memory this meeting will attend
ms funeral and wear the usual badge of mourning the
customary period.
These resolutions were enforced in an eloquent and
touching manner by Mr. Campbell, and further en-
forced by Mr. Steele. vino spoke Of the deceased an
Judge Martin i said can only repeat what said this
friend brother Cornelius Mclean Es G ana eonenT as
IN all that has been said by the learned gentlemen who
COlmenddtlOn
racter and his personal and professional accomplishments
AS testimonial of respect for the memory of Mr.
Mclean shall direct the resolutions adopted by the bar
TO be entered upon the records of the Court.
The meeting then adjourned.
HANDSOME lMPRovEMENT.-There has been erect
ed on the northwest corner of South and Water
streets most elegant and substantial building
The property is owned by Johns Hopkins Esq
and until within a few months the site was occu-
| pied by dingv structure, which compared yery
| uniavorablv with the handsome buildings in the
vicinity. The present building, however vies with
any OF Its neighboTs IL is built of brick is three
stories nigh and the front is covered with cement,
"hlch gives 1t the appearance OF brown stone. The
hrst story is composed of massive iron columns,
with heavy iron plates resting the top, forming
very secure foundation for the upper stories.-
The interior has been admirably arranged for busi
ness purposes, and the rooms are finished with
taste and elegance. The room on the corner il oc-
cupied by The Baltimore Marine Insurance Com
pany, OF which james Hooper, Jr., Esq. is Pres-
dent; VIM. H. Montague, Jr., Esq Vice President
and Capt. Francis w. Wilson, Surveyor The
Board of Directors is composed of a number of our
best and most widely-known business men, In
| character and integrity, the compapy will lrse
nothing in comparison with the best of the North
ern companies Since III organizations its business
| has been good, and is now daily increasing. The
room to the north OF the one just referred to-
| cupIed by Messrs. William Fisher & Sons stock
brokers, and is admirably adapted for the transac-
ton OF the large and varied business of this we'll
Sno"n hrm The rest of the building is arranged
for offices.
Mr.: w. s. ANDERSON DIscHARaED.-The further
examination of Mr.. Winfield Scott Anderson, who
was arrested some days since at the Relay House,
upon the charge OF treason, took place yesterday
morning, at the office of United States Commits
sloner Hanan. The only witness examined was Mr.
John Williamson, clerk in the house of Messrs
| Paynter, Davis Co, who testified az to the cha
racter OF the letters which he had given to Mr. An
derson, and which he recognized in the Commits
sioner's office. The United States District Attor
pey, Mr.. W. Meade Addison, stated that under the
circumstances he did not deem it necessary to omen
the letters, and would direct their return to the
writers. The Commissioner then stated that he did
not think any evidence had been elected during the
examination that would warrant the further deten-
ton OF Mr.. Anderson, and e would therefore dis
miss the case. As to the bank notes. Mr.. Young,
counsel for the Defence stated that he did not ac-
knowledge the right of the United States to retain
them as "contraband of war" but was not pre-.
pared to discuss that question ct this time. He
, hoped, however, that the Commissioner would d
rect that they be placed in some bank or the Gus
tom House, tor safekeeping, until the question of
their ownership could be definitely settled The
case was then closed, and the Deputy United States
Marshal took charge of the notes.
DEUEKEs SoLDERs.-Y esterdav afternoon about
O'Clock, two soldiers of Col. McConnelPs regiment
were walking along Bank street, both quite drunk
when one OF them, named Welsh, concluded to take
up position against pump. His comrade named
: Macken, refused to allow this and attempted to
drag him along. AS w Weshs profession is fighting
he concluded to give ex hibition of his quality
1 and accordingly pitched in. struggle ensued,
when " elsh drew his bayonet and attempted to
thrust Macken, but the latter trDped " elsh up and
he fell to the ground, skinnng his nose and suffer
Ing slight enbrasure of the skin and the forehead
f The police interfered and took them to the police
station, and Justice Griffin committed Welsh TO
Jail on the charge of being drunk and disorderly
: SWGSDLiNG SoLDIERs.-Three members of the
Lhlrteenth New 1ork regiment, which came Ia
TINS city on Sunday, yesterday went into the pho
tograph gallery of MIR. L. Politzer, on West Balti
more street, when each one had a picture taken.
when they were done, of the party took all OF
the pictures and stated that he wished to show
5 them to friend. He then went out, leaving the
other two remaining, bat in q short time they
moved OH. Seeing they were about to cheat him,
Mr. r started in pursuit of them and succeeded in
oyertaking them, but they only cursed him and
refused to pay him. He then went for policen an
but before ne could find one, the swndlers had
fed.
), RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL man named Franci:
Blair, fireman locomotive No. 5, Yesterday
morning about ii O'Clock met with a serious acci
dent at Mount Clare station of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad He was engaged in coupling q
train OF cars, the bumpers of which were very
short, and when the two cars came together he
was caught between them and badly crushed about
J the hips. He was conveyed to his residence, No
COZ West Baltimore street, when DR.. Naif rendered
} his services.
AssAULTs.-Isaac Peregoy was yesterday arres
ted by officer Council, upon the charge of assault
ing j S. Schaffer with billy. He was held for
further hearing by Justice Shipley.
: The HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-The Hooley
nu oampbell Minstrels who commenced their en-
e"sement at this Theatre last evening were re.
ieaGu pinnL py good audience The comicalltes Of
~ bo .ne singing of s. G. Campbell seemed
: The CONTINENTAL III;
tinues to be filled niphtlr r " ~ '
n SIGNAL LbALtooN.-Last night. about II O'Clock