The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-23
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


The New WATER WonKs.-At twelve o'clock
noon yesterday, the Mayor, together with the
Water Board, the Fire Commissioners and some
members of the City Council, repaired to the
corner Of Grundy and Lanvae streets, for the pur-
pose of testing the force of the flow of water from
the new Hampden reservoir, on Hampden Hill,
near the FalPs road, about two miles and half
from the city limits. The water, from this reser
vor, had been turned on during several nights OF
the past week, when the fre-pugs were all opened
for the purpose of allowing the water to flow and
washing the new pipes. Yesterday the iul heao
of water let on, and the Water Board selected
the above locality for the purpose OF ascertaning
the pressure at this point, which is $50 feet above
tide water. new steam hreplug has been
erected at this corner, and when opened the
water rushed out with great force, showing
that much higher point easily be supplied by
natural aow in fact the Reservoir is 81 feet higher
than the ground selected for the experiment. BY
request of the w alter Board the steam fire engine
"Alpha" being attached to the plug, threw three
heavy and powerful streams to great height. The
experiment was entirely satisfactory, and in addi-
ton to those persons already mentioned, was wit
messed by large number OF gentlemen, residents
of that section of the city. Formerly supply of
water could not be had in that portion of the town
above Dolphin street, which is about % feet
lower than Lanvale street. The water yesterday
was very muddy, which is owing to the new pipes
and the work at the Reservoir; in a few DAYS it
will settle and become perfectly clear.
ACCIDENTS. -I esterday afternoon about o. clock
as the Law Greys were passing the corner of Eu-
taw and Baltimore st eets, the horse of Mr.. Hugh
humphreys attached to a buggy wagon, in which
he was seated, became frightened by the music of
the drums, and making sudden turn, threw Mr..
Humphreys to the pavement, by which his head
was severely cut HI taken into the drug
store of Messrs Wood g. Russell, on the corner,
where he received the attention of Dr. Sappington,
and was afterwards conveyed home in hack.
Yesterday afternoon about o'clock, boy about
three years old, named Charles Kaler, son of Mr..
George Kaler living at sc North Pearl street, was
nv mil " horse 1riv
by a German named William Lott. The wheels Of
the wagon passed over the body and one side OF
the neck of the boy, injuring him quite severely.
to attend him. After the accident, it is alleged,
Lott urged his horse to an unusual rate OF
speed so as to make his escape. He was, however
overhauled by Sergt. Pettinger, and taken before
Justice Mclaughlin, who committed him for fur.
Their hearing.
CoMMIrTED.-An examination had yesterday
afternoon, before Justice Griffin of the parties &C
cused of having stabbed young Greer few nights
since. The evidence adduced was of such a nature
that the magistrate refused to take bail for Casper
Muller, who, it is alleged, cut Greer. Jacob Ru
pert, indicted accessory thereto was released
upon giving security in the of 81 900.
DESPERATE AssAULT.-Y esterday afternoon Johl
Tilghman was arrested, charged with having com
mitted murderous assault upon Charles Wilson
The affray occurred at tavern on Lombard street
near Frederick. Wilson was cut about the fac
and head in shocking manner by his assailant
Inc accused was committed to jail by justice
Hiss.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF Mr.. HAML1N.-Mr
Hannibal Hamlin, recently elected Vice President
arrived in Baltimore at four O'clock yesterday al
ternoon, by the express train from Philadelphia
and Immediately proceeded to w ashington by tn
regular afternoon train. He was accompanied b.
his wife and few intimate friends, and occupied
private car in the train.
The GREYs' BALL.-The annual ball of the Inde
pendent Greys, last night, was superb affair."
There q iful 1adi
liant soldiers and accomplished citizens. Severa
young ladies were dressed in home-spun. Tn
pleasures of the ball were kept up until the "sma
hours of the morning" and every departe
well satisfied with the efforts Of the Greys to please
INoUEsT.-Coroner Sparkln, yesterday, held a
inquest upon the body of Jonathan Stewart,
seaman on the ship Nancktackett, from Bombay
1t was in evidence before the jury, that the decease
had been for long time addicted to the use o
liquor. The jury rendered verdict of death fror
lntemperance.