Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-28
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| Piouuoe oHered belng somewhat smaller than usual
furchasefs were also correspondngly scarce the u
| PiVP''i'"' weather keeping many at home. There
was no variation of consequence in prices from last
week Inc meat marketwas exceedingly dull which
laot may be attributed to the large quantity of pourv
oered at prices making il cheaper article of food
| than either beef, mutton, veal or pork Turkeys
varying In size. could be bought from ST. 50 to Sc
oacu Vi dt the rate OF ~ cts pound Geese were
$3.50 to 81 each. Ducks from 81 to per pair mr.
from % 10 " per Dozen Chickens from Is cts TO So
per pair. A slight reduction was also noticed in
game wild geese selling from $3.50 to 81 each cam
vas back ducks from S. to 81 per pair brant ducks
from - to per pair black heads from 81 to 81 25
per pair pheasants from Sl5O to $50 per pair, par
rldges from IS to S. per dozen or from to 81 10
per par, wild pigeons from So to So 50 per dozen
raoblts from 70 cents to 81 pair opossums from -
c 81 per pair. The best print butter commanded s
high as 50 cts. per pound and the best roll from * IN
90 cts Eggs sold for DO cts per dozen; apples from
% to 90 cts per peck which is about the same as last
quoted The supply ofvegetabes offered was small
and with but little variation in prices from those last
quoted Sweet potatoes are getting scarce. and sell
ior % cts per peck good article of which could he
purchased at 40 cts. per peck
NATIONAL Association OF School SUpERrsrrvp.
ENTs-ln accordance with the action of q meeting of
state Superintendents of Public Instruction held at
harrisburg on the 10th of August last a National
Association of School Superintendents will be held
at the city of Washington in the Old Theatre or
Campbell Hospital on Tuesday 9Th of February next
Ut o CLOCK T. NJ Various topics will be discussed
ana papers read on the following subjects ls School
STATISTICS by zion. Chas. R. Coburn of Pennsylvania
3D. Practcablity of Greater Uniformityn the School
system efthe Different States, by Rev. L, Van Box
kelen, OF Maryland. Sd. National Bureau of Eduea
ton, by Hon. E. f. White. of Ohio 4th Free High
Schools an Essential Part of each State School System
by Hon. j. White, of Mass 5th. Cost per capita of
Education in the Different States, by j. W. Bulkley.
Esq, of Brooklyn, New York. 9th. Leading Features
of Model State School System, by Hon. Newton
Bateman, of Illinois. 7th What are the Greatest
Defects in the Existing Systems in the Several StaesY
paper will also be read by Major General O. O.
Howard the subject of which has not yet been made
public This action on the part Of the State Super
intendents which is a very important one is for the
purpose ofnviting efforts in behalf of the great
cause of public instruction. The call for the assem-
bling Of the association is signed by the President
Brdsey Grant Northrop. Esq. and Rev. L. Van Box
tolen, Secretary.
hartford AVENUE NJ. E. CHURCH FAIR AND FEsrr-
vAL-Ihe Fair and Festival now in progress at this
church has thus far been very successful, having
realized since the opening on the 10Th instant about
$1,000. about $500 per night One of the greatest
attractions of the occasion is the handsome set of
silver ware consisting of seven pieces and costing
si33, which Is to be voted to of the following
ministers: Revs II. Slicer, l. P Cook, S. Barnes,
l.. NJ. Gardner, Richard Hinkle and J. W. Hedges
About $50 votes have thus far been polled, the
contest seeming principally to be between Rev. Mr..
Hinke and Rev. Mr.. Cook, the former being several
votes ahead. Another attraction is a handsome dres-
sing gown, valued at S25. contributed by Mr.. ]. t
Mcdowell. and which is to be voted to either Reys,
r. Norris B. q. W. Reid or G. w. Cooper Among
the various objects Of interest is the New England
Kitchen, the occup pants of which are attred in old
fashioned suits Last but not least is the Post
Office, with the obging postmistress. The refresh
ment and supper tables well supplied 1t is pro-
posed to keep the fair open until next Monday even
ing inclusive.
LARCESIEs.-John McGowan, was arrested yester-
day by detectives Smith and Gray charged with
stealing an overcoat valued at $40, from Dr. j. AL
drlck' No. l2 Bidde street. The coat was recovered
ana returned 10 the owner, and the accused commit
ted to answer by Justice Spicer.
John Lantz, was taken into custody yesterday by
policeman Elliott. Of the middle district, charged
with stealing Sl5 from Ann Donahue. No. 100 Front
street. He was released on bail for the grand jury
by Justice Spicer.
John Aherns, was arrested yesterday by detective
Smith, charged with stealing lot of carpenters tools
valued at 50, from Francis Sauer. Justice Spicer
committed him to answer.
The SOUTHERN TRAnE.-The steamer North Point
from Savannah, arrived here yesterday with a cargo
of cotton, rice. &C. The captain reports thick
weather throughout the passage. The schooner
Martha Collins, from Wilmington. n. c.. also arrived
bringing an assorted cargo including 47S barrels of
rosin 236 barrels of tar dried fruit and other South
ern products. The steamer State of Maryland from
Richmond also brought large cargo of faxseed
leather, &c. The Savannah steamer, the North
Point will sail again on Saturday next from her
wharf foot of West Falls avenue.
SUPPOSED STOLEN PRoPERTY-About II O'Clock on
Tuesday night. officer Richardson, of the middle
district going his rounds he found lying in the
doorway of the eGovernmentwarehouseo on Balderstop
street grey cloth overcoat with black velvet collar
the pockets of which were three silver tea snoons
marked IL. R. B.; one do, marked E. B.: four Ger
man silver table spoons; two small China vases: one
toilet matt one handkerchief and pair of warn
gloves supposed to be stolen goods The officer took
the articles TO the station house where they await
by the owner or owners.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS 'CoyvBYTIov-Rev. L. Van
Bokkein State Superintendent of Public instruction
has issued circular stating that by order of Lieut.
Governor c. c. Cox, President of the Association
Of the Commissioners Of Public Schools of Maryland
the next meeting of said association will be held in
Annapolis, on Wednesday, January 18th. at o'clock
L. NJ. Important questions vital to the interest os
the cause of Education Maryland will be presented
to the association for discussion, and also report
made to the general Assembly in reference 70 the
Educational interest of the State.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF VIRGINIA MER
cHAST-John P. Bledsoe highly respectable mer-
chant of Staunton. Va, in possession of large sum
OF money came to this city, on the 18th instant to
purchase goods. He took room at the Maltby
House, registering himself on that day. since which
time nothing further has been seen or heard of him
Upon an examination of his room it was aScertained
that the bed had not been occupied and his baggage
was undisturbed. His partner Mr.. c. B. Wood is
now here in search of him. The most serious appre-
tensions are felt as to his safety.
ASSAULT WITH BILLY.-Sergeant Hanly yester-
day arrested Charles Kirkey. charged with assault
ing Samuel Hslfresch with billy. At an examina-
ton before Justice G. W. Showacre it appeared that
the accused struck Helfresch three times injuring
him badly. He was committed to jail in default of
bail for court.
FIRE.-The alarm of fire about u o'clock on Tues
day night occasoned by the burning of the lower
story of No. 81 South Bond street. occupied by man
named Walders as junk shop and residence. The
damage TO the store and furniture was about $780,
The house, belonging to Mr.. George Freshman, was
damaged to the amount of about $500; fully insured
CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENsE.-Detective Wallis
arrested Robert Garcia yesterday, charged with OBJ
tanning coat from John Heiser corner of High and
Lombard streets under false pretenses. He was ar
raigned before Justice Spicer who committed him
for the action of the grand jury.