Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-07
THREE CENTS.

Inc following additional resolutions were also
passed. the first being offered by Mr.. Lowdermitb
and the last named by Col Barrett.
ReSosced, That the Convention pledge itself to the
% tIoH o al persons who have given evidence OF
the,r want OF full and comnete sympathy with the
SOLDIERS OF the Union and the cause represented by
them.
ResoSved. That We az the representatives. of tho
soldiers Of Maryland earnestly protest against any
change in the Registry law Of this State except So
Of their duties.
Upon motion, it was resolved TO appoint two per
sons to revise the proceedings Of the Convention
and have them printed in phamplet FORM when
MesSrs, j. i, Harold and j. NJ Rothrock, were ap-
pointed to discharge said duties, after which the Con-
vcntiop adjourned sine die.
tITY RETAIL NATKETs.-The Centre market was
yesterday morning overstocked with various articles
OF produce, everything seeming to be in profusion
Lhere was no material change to notice in the meat
market. Vegetables were plenty, though with but
niue chahge IN prices. Sweet potatoes were some
"hat advanced IN price selling at 50 cents per peck
while good Irish potatoes could be purchased for 40
cents. Poultry, as is usually the case on the day
preceding holiday, was very plenty; and. in view
Of the large stock hand and the mild tendency Of
the weather, was disposed of AT reasonable prices-
turkeys could be bought at almost any price the
best bringing from 81 25 to $500 each; in some in
stances good sized turkeys were willingly disposed of
at the former price. Other poultry could he had toll
eraoiy cheap. Game was offered in profuson, and.
win the exception Of canvass back ducks sold at
moderate rates The above species sold at from 81 to
S6per pair redheadssold for$1 50perpair while black
heads could be purchased at very reduced rates, in
some instances selling low as 81 cents per pair-
Pheasants sold for Sl5O per pair. Partridges for 81
per dozen or 80 cents per pair. Rabbits rs cents per
pair. Wild Turkeys sold at 25 cents per pound.
The best article of print butter sold as high at SO
cents per pound good roll could be had from 50 to -
cents per pound. Eggs sold at from 40 to 45 cents
and even as high as 80 cents per dozen were demand
cd. Il good quality of cooking apples could be pur-
chased for 40 cents per peck though the better quail
ties commanded higher rates Cranberres sold for %
cents per quart. But little activity was noticed in
the fish market; the usual supply was on hand but
buyers seemed rather scarce.
Ran OVER BY THE CARS AND KILLED-About ono
o o'clock yesterday morning, whose name has
not yet transpred, was by train of freight
cars on Pratt street. between the bridge and Centre
Market space, and killed. The first intimation Mr..
A d. Evans the conductor, had of the accident was
the sound of some one crying for help. The train
was Immediately stopped. when man was found
lying beneath the wheels of the cars, his head
severed from his body. his right arm and leg
crushed, and his body otherwise mutilated
The remains were conveyed to the dead house, at
the middle police station, where the clothing of de-
ceased was searched by the officers but nothing was
discovered whereby his name or residence could be
ascertained Coroner Brewer subsequently sum
moned jury Of inquest, who, after an examination
OF the facts IN the case rendered verdict of acc-
dental DEATH" The deceased was clad in black
cloth coat brown pants and grey shirt but his entire
person horribly mutilated that no idea could
be formed of his features personal appearance The
deceased was apparently about 35 years of age The
body still remains at tho dead house for Identified
ton.
CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENcE.-Challes johnson,
colored was yesterday arrested by officer Culhertson
of the Middle District charged with obtaining tho
sum Of $50 from N Lecompt also colored under
telse preencc. 1t stated before tho magistrate
that the accused having borrowed horse in his pos
session. offered to sell to Lecompt for $40 claiming
at the time to be the owner of the horse His offer
being accepted, Lecompt paid half the money in
cash. the balance to he paid at some future time
Lecompt, upon learning the true merits of the case
had the accused arrested. He was arragned before
Justice Mckinley. and committed for the action Of
the grand jury.
MARINE DIsAsTER.-Thc three-masted schooner
W. L. Burroughs. Capt. Housdon was yesterday re
ported in Hampton Roads, from New Orleans for
Liverpool. with cargo of cotton, having lost in the
gale of November 21st, the foremast. bowsprit and
sails, and sprung the mainmast. The steamer Emma
was sent 10 ner assistance DJ James carey
Coale, Lloyds agent, and would bring her to this
port. Her cargo reported safe. The W. l.
Burroughs was vessel of jSj tons burthen.
TIE STEAMSHIP ALLEGAyY.-This vessel, owned
by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, and
before reported ashore Gilgo L. L. was yester-
day reported as broken up. During the afternoon,
however John King, Jr., Esq, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, received a dispatch from
New York, dated P. NJ, stating that messenger
had just arrived from the vessel AID that tho cargo
and vessel would both be saved. Lighters had been
sent down. and it expected that the cargo of the
vessel would be in New York last night.
The Poe MEMORIAL FUND-An unusually attrac-
tive entertainment will be presented at the Concords
Hall this evening" for the benefit Of the Poe Memo
rial Fund. Rectalions and Readings will be given
under the auspices of the Teachers Association in
furtherance of the object of erecting suitable me-
mortal TO the gifted poet, Edgar Allan Poe. pre-
vious entertainment of this character proved most
complete success, and there is no doubt that this
object will be literally patronized on
this occasion.
The STATE BILLIARD CONGRESS- This body assem-
bled yesterday afternoon Barry Hail. for the pur-
pose Of completing arrangements for the approach
ing State tournament. Il. Smith Kahn, ESQ., to
whom is attributed the of the proposed tour
nament turned over to the Billiard Congress all the
arrangements, and after completing various details
for the conduct of the approaching prize contest the
body adjourned.
MURDER on THE HIcH SEAs.-The bark Amelia
Gehrng. Captain John +. Haynie, arrived here yes
terday, having on board, in irons, a sailor named
George Finnigan, who is charged with having muir
dered the second mate of the vessel Christian Miller
on the night of the 18th of July last. while on the
passage from Baltimore to Rio de Janeiro He will
be committed to await trial by the United States
Court
RESULTED FATALLY.-August Lienbach mentioned
in the Commercial of yesterday as having been ser-
ously injured by engine the President street de-
pot so as to require the amputaton of the right leg
after lingering until yesterday morning died Coro-
ner Greentree summoned jury of inquest. who rem
dered a verdict of accidental death thus exempting
those having the engine in charge from all blame.
The Posi- OFFICE RoBBERY.-John Sturgis an ac-
count of whose arrest upon the charge of puroning
letters from the Baltimore Postoce was first noticed
in the Commercial yesterday released on bail by
Judge Giles, of the United States District Court in
the Of IS 900, with John Shannaman as surety)
to answer whenever called upon to do So lie has not
yet been indicted by the grand jury
RUSAwAY.-Y esterday afternoon, as Mr.. Thomas
Mafitt was driving wagon along Front street near
Gay, his horse took fright and ran away, throwing
Matitt violently upon the ground. causing a severe
cut upon his head. He was conveyed by officer Tunis
10 NO. b4 North
Front street,
WRECK OF A Telegraphic information
received at the Exchange News Rooms yesterday.
announced that the schooner Reuben Hart, from
Charlottetown, P Z. l.. for Baltmor with a cargo
of potatoes. was wrecked Tuesday night last. on
Long Point, Gut Of Canso.
CHARGED WITH MURDER.-To morrow morning tho
following parties will he arraigned before Judge
Bond. Of the Criminal Court John Clare, indicted
for the murder Of Henry B. Grove; John Seibold for
the murder Of John Schmidt, and Lewis Norwood,
for tic murder of his brother Chas. E. Norwood.
BASE BALL.-A game of Base Ball will be played
between the First and Second Mines of the Monu-
mental Base Ball Club this Thursday afternoon, at
IA o'clock on their grounds, Jefferson street, East
Baltimore.
CITY NOTICES.
HATs.-A mlschievous wag, an cid bachelor, once
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