Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-02
CITY NEWS.

SALE OF Observation-Disclosures sale of Government
vessels was made yesterday by Adreon Co.. auc-
tioneers at the Government wharf south side of the
BASIN and at the instance of Captain C. B. Beach, A.
Q. NJ. The first vessel sold was the Diamond" n
side wheel steamer of 459 tons. She purchased
by Mr. E. E. Conklin. of New York, for Sl0,35O. The
"Winnissimnet," double end side wheel ferry boat
of So tons, was purchased by Mr.. VIM. Mathews, of
New York at the amount of apprasement. $4,000
The "Curlew," theneXt vessel sold was side wheel
double end ferry boat of 342 TONS She purchased
by Mr.. G. L. Knapp, Of New York, for Sl5.5O0. The
Eastern Star, steamer Of 40 tons, was pur
chased by Mr. Owen Thorn. of Baltimore, for $ll 100
The side wheel steamer John Farron,' also adver-
tised for sale, withdrawn by order of the Quar-
termaster The whole amount realized from the sale
was Si9,9j0.
PEDEsTRIANIsM ExTRAoRDISARY.-The walking "a
thousand miles in a thousand hours has been out
done by dminutive German who is now in this
city en- route to California, on foot His name is Fred
eric Shaffer and he has already although not more
than 30 years of age, footed it" nearly three
fourhs of the earth Pedestrian feats bring mind
features of robust health and active frames-but Mr..
Shaffer presents the appearance of sickly boy.
Early in life his spine injured and his stature to-
day is not more than three feet six inches He trav-
els entirely foot without scrip ADD without purse
and depends for his sustenance on his mechanical
skill, which, no doubt, makes him welcome visitor
at every farm house Mr. Shaffer has recommends
ton from Mayor Chapman, and is well worthy of
visit. He speaks several languages among them En-
glish quite nuently. He is stopping at Mr. Bawer's,
corner Harrison and Gay streets.
INQUEsT.-Coroner Brewer yesterday held an in
quest the body of W. J. Lewis the sailor who was
run over by the Philadelphia and Wilmington ears
on Tuesday night. The engineer and fireman of the
train testified to observing the deceased the track
some thirty feet in advance of the engine that they
halloed to him. but he took no notice. and the engine
struck him, cutting his left leg entirely of and 9TH
erwise injuring him. The engine was stopped i'm
mediately and Lewis taken to the Eastern station
Dr. Dwnelle called to render his aid after which
he was conveyed to the Baltimore Inirmary, but be-
fore reaching the institution he died. The jury rem
dered verdict of accidental death, acquitting the
railroad employees of all blame in the matter. The
deceased was seaman and about 40 years of age
He had been on the United States steamer Tuscarora
until last summer. His body still lies at the dead
house at the Middle station, awaiting to be claimed
by his relatives who, is it sad live in Washington
PROPERTY SALEs.-CoI. S. H. Cover auctoneer,
sold yesterday, the premises, lot of ground on
the east side of south Bond street, having front of
Is feet, and depth of 81 feet, improved by a two
story and attic brick dwelling. subject to an annual
ground rent of $3.50 per front foot 1t was purchased
by Mr.. j. Rayman for - 800.
The same auctioneer sold yesterday, on the prem
ises, lot of ground in fee, with improvements, stu
ated on Druid Hill Park avenue, the country
seat of Chauncey Brooks Esq, the lot having front
of 100 feet said avenue, and depth of 215 feet.
The improvements consist of large three-story
brick dwelling with modern improvements extensive
back building, carriage house. &c, &c The property
was purchased by Mr. Thomas kensett for Sl2,250.
INDUCEMENTS FOR BURGLARs.-The complaints
in reference to the large number of burglaries
being nightly perpetrated in this city is, in some
measure caused by the carelesness of householders
in leaving their premises in an Insecure condition.
On Monday night, in the Middle District the follow
ing business places were found open by the officers,
and secured for the night: Messrs. Button & Bur-
CESS feed store in West Lombard street; the shoe
store of r. Await, in Mulberry street; the furniture
warehouse of D. Banks, in South street. and the
Office of the Mineral Hill Mining Company, in South
street.
THE LoUNDEs DIsAPPEARANCE.-Th gentleman's
family are now forced to the mournfu conclusion,
that he committed suicide while suffering under an
alteration of mind. Yesterday his creditors took
possession of his property, his family occupying
the family residence only suerance. He is known
to have been greatly embarrassed in his business a
fairs and the only solution to the mystery of his dis
appearance is the one given above.
THE GROVE MURDER-This case is still envcloped
in mystery. The parties who arrested on Tues
day. suspicion of completely in the matter. have
been discharged. there being no proof whatever
against them 1t is to be hoped that the reward of
$500 offered by Mayor Chapman may have the effect
of placing our detectives the track of the
assassin.
ITEMS IN BRIEF.-Eliza Hall. colored charged with
stealing six pieces of ladies clothing from Mrs.
Frances Faucet, mile Philadelphia road,
was fully committed by Justice Spicer. George
johnson, colored, arrested yesterday by officer
Cunningham for having in his possession box of
tobacco, supposed to be stolen he committed by
Justice Spicer.
DESCENT ON NEGRO GAMBLING HoUsE.-Sergeant
Stuck and officer Frost entered the house of Lewis
Bose No. Davis street. Monday night, and arrest
ed the proprietor, Bose and six other negroes who
were found engaged in gambling. The proprietor
was sent to jail and the others discharged by Justice
Spicer.
STEAMER SoMERsEr.-This pioneer steamship, of
the Baltimore and Liverpool Line, which arrived at
her destination the 10Th of last month after fifteen
days run from Cape Henry was advertised to sail
from Liverpool yesterday, and may. if good weather
prevails be looked for at this port about the 10th
instant.
FIGHTING IN CHURcH-Henry Mitchell and Robt
Williams, colored. were arrested on Tuesday night,
charged with being disorderly, and fighting in the
Sarah Ann street colored Church. The former was
released bail by Justice Dryden to keep the peace
and the latter in default of bail was committed.
STEALING STANPs.-Stephen Dorney, was arrested
yesterday by officer Andrews, charged with stealing
$l5 cents in postal currency from Charles Hartman,
No. 3O2 Bond st. He committed to Jail to await
trial by Justice Whalen.
STEALING AN 0vERCoAT.-Alfred Jones' colored, for
stealing overcoat and one shirt from Henry Hen
son, colored was arrested by officer Hicks and COM
mitted for trial by Justice Whalen.
AssAULT.-Mary Hurdle and Josh Nicholson, for as
saulting Susan Grimes, arrested by officer
Sparkln and committed for trial by Justice Griffin
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