Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-06

The Coyuer.stons Of the Concordia Music Hall
vas laid Yesterday afternoon, at the corner Of
German and Eutaw streets. Mr.. Noedel, the
president Of the association, made few brief
remarks in the German language. He then,
together with several other members OF the as
sociation, placed in the cornerstone the varl.
ous articles selected, viz A bottle OF Catawba
(native) wine, Government and State currcn-
cy, German currency, different coins, the
names OF the members of the Concordia Hail
stockholders, cut in lead, and many other
curiosities. DIR. Munder, one OF the assocla-
tlon, read an appropriate poem, and Mr.. Farius
delivered the address for the occasion. sup,
per followed, at which speeches, song and
sentiment prevailed.
The Tenlentidry.-The committee OF the
grand jury Of the criminal court, appointed to
visit and inspect the penitentiary, yesterday
made their report. They state that they found
the entire premises faultlessly clean.
Baltimore Cty JdH.-The foreman of the
grand jury Of the criminal court, George r.
Dodge, Eco, reports TO the court that the
grand Jury having visited the jail found 1t kept
In the most tunexceptlonable condition through
out. He stated that the improvement lately
introduced, requiring the prisoners under SEN
tence to perform mechanical labor, and thus
assist In their support, has been found to work
proftsbly, and win go far towards making the
institution selfsupporting.
tioneer, sold yesterday tho new and elegant
pungy Antiotam, one year old, with everything
necessary for the oyster trade, capacity about
1,500 bushels oysters; sold for o. 200. Also,
the schooner Satallte, everything In primo or
der for carrying oysters, As tons burthen; pur-
chased by Mr.. J. q. Williams for 81, 500.
George e. PdEl, arrested several weeks age
in st. Mary's county, Maryland, charged with
attempting TO run the blockade and carry one
T. @. spense across to Virginia, and two
others, was brought up for trial and his case
proceeded with. The testimony upon the part
of the Government was herd, and one wit
ness for the defence examined, when the case
was postponed until Thursday next, to await
the arrival Of additional witnesscJ for the ac
Esq's, counsel for the accus; !. The defence
Of Charles 7. Cockey will be made to-day by
his counsel, John Wills, Esq.
Health ofh3 Cfy.-The report OF DIR. Knight
commissioner of health, shows that Baltimor,
is at present enjoying degree Of health almost
unprecedented. During the week ending yes
terday morning there were only 90 deaths II
the city, being 81 less than during the pre-
ceding week, and 80 les than during the cor
responding week last year.
The Bounty Bodfd.-In the first branch o.
| the City Council, ycJterday Afternoon, on mo
tion of Mr.. Horner, the bounty board were re
quested to make public the fact that the boun
| ty ordinance OF the city Is and will be con
tinued In full force until the quota under thu
last call OF the President OF the United State
for troops is filed.
Violating the Substitute Ldp.-Ernest Schre
Der, John Dursh and Frederick Meyer were ar
rested yesterday, and arraigned before justice
Whalen, charged with violating the State Law
in regard to running of men from this State
to 90 as substitutes in other statos. They wer
committed to prison to await the action Of tn
military authorities.
| Death Of an Old Defsndsr.-Mr. John Fuss
one Of the old defenders of Baltimore in 1914
died at his residence in this city, on Sunda
morning, at the advanced age of 81 years. Hi
remains were followed to their last restini
place yesterday afternoon, by a number OF hi
old companions in arms.
Released from Mllitdrg Custody.-Tho5. Low
arrested August 9th, and James II. 8. McCor
{mick, arrested July 3lst, both charged wit
disloyalty, were released yesterday from tn
military prison, upon taking the oath Of allegi
ance.
| A New Flog.-The first branch OF the cit
council yesterday afternoon adopted reSolu
tion directing the city comptroller to procur
a new flag for the City Hall, and appropriately
$50 to pay for the same.